Could Liverpool legally let Raheem Sterling “rot in the reserves” in response to contract dispute? May 22, 2015 When a 20-year-old footballer publicly declares he wants to leave a club and his agent hurls insults at one of its legendary players, you can forgive fans for reacting emotionally. Raheem Sterling's all-too-public wrangling over a new contract with Liverpool has turned ugly in recent days, with many fans calling on the club to come [...]
Uefa FFP rules: Why Arsenal and Liverpool are “losers” while Manchester City and Chelsea are “winners” of proposed reforms May 19, 2015 "I think we’ll ease things", said Uefa president Michel Platini on the governing body's notorious financial fair play (FFP) rules yesterday. With Uefa's executive committee set to meet this June, insiders suggest FFP rules are about to be altered to allow clubs to make bigger losses in the pursuit of success. What would such measures [...]
Chelsea and Manchester City set to be unshackled by FFP as Uefa relaxes rules May 18, 2015 Chelsea and Manchester City could be given licence to return to free-spending ways this summer after European chiefs indicated they are ready to relax controversial financial fair play (FFP) rules. Michel Platini, the president of governing body Uefa and a driving force behind FFP, said yesterday that he expected the regulations, which have been [...]
Jose Mourinho blames City, United, Arsenal and Liverpool for his record-equalling Chelsea loss May 18, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted he was unsurprised by his team’s surrender against West Brom last night, insisting such results are a byproduct of being crowned Premier League champions with games to spare. England hopeful Saido Berahino took his tally for the season to 20 with two goals, either side of a bizarre red [...]
Liverpool transfer news: Raheem Sterling ready to leave Reds as Arsenal and Manchester City look on May 18, 2015 England forward Raheem Sterling looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in the summer following suggestions he has asked Reds manager Brendan Rodgers for a transfer. Sterling, whose existing contract expires in 2017, has already turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal, insisting his motivations centre on winning trophies rather than money. The 20-year-old is expected to [...]
Mike Ashley is unlikely to sell Newcastle even if they’re relegated – a sports business professor explains May 18, 2015 Relegation to the Championship could be a blessing in disguise for Newcastle United fans should their team lose and Hull City win this Sunday, former chairman Freddy Shepherd has said – because it could be what finally forces the deeply unpopular Mike Ashley to hand over the club to anyone who'll take it. Read more: Newcastle [...]
Juventus share price rises after Real Madrid victory seals Champions League final place May 14, 2015 Juventus' share price has jumped in morning trading after the Italian champions reached their first Champions League final since 2003. Massimiliano Allegri's side earned a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu last night to secure a close 3-2 aggregate semi-final victory over reigning European champions Real Madrid. Shares in the Turin giants have risen by more [...]
Premier League: Wenger: Swansea’s approach was negative May 11, 2015 ARSENAL 0 SWANSEA 1 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger accused Swansea of employing negative tactics after they — and goal-line technology — dented Gunners hopes of a best Premier League finish for a decade. Substitute Bafetimbi Gomis headed a late winner as a combination of tame finishing and a defiant display from former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz [...]
Van Gaal entices Depay to snub Liverpool for £25m United move May 7, 2015 MANCHESTER United’s newest signing Memphis Depay admits he rejected offers from several of Europe’s top clubs in favour of agreeing a £25m summer transfer to Old Trafford. Depay is poised to join from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in June, subject to a medical next week, in a deal set to take United’s spending since last [...]
Champions to protect home record against Liverpool May 7, 2015 IF FOOTBALL was politics, then Chelsea have won by a landslide. Jose Mourinho’s side did all that they needed last week to confirm the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace. They’ve shown mental strength throughout the year and don’t expect them to take their eye off the ball against Liverpool at [...]