Fifa risks legal battle by including Mexican teams in Club World Cup draw December 3, 2024 Fifa will include two Mexican teams with the same owners, Club de Futbol Pachuca and Club Leon, in the draw for the Club World Cup tomorrow despite facing potential legal action over their involvement in next summer’s competition. Costa Rican club Liga Deportiva Alajuelense have sent a formal complaint to Fifa on the basis that [...]
Why Brentford ticket news has shamed Ratcliffe and Manchester United December 3, 2024 Brentford have cast Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s price increases at Manchester United in an even less flattering light by slashing the cost of away tickets for young fans to just £10. The Premier League club’s pledge not only affects junior Brentford fans attending their away games but also under-18s making the trip to west London to [...]
Arsenal v Man Utd tops bill in intriguing FA Cup third round draw December 2, 2024 Holders Manchester United will travel to Arsenal in the FA Cup third round after the draw threw up a series of eye-catching ties. The plum match will be a repeat of the Premier League fixture between the two historic rivals due to take place in north London on Wednesday. Tottenham Hotspur face a trip to [...]
United fans protest at Ratcliffe as Amorim enjoys lift-off December 1, 2024 Ratcliffe and fellow United owners the Glazer family were namechecked by supporters complaining at the removal of concessions.
Manchester United have got it right where Jaguar rebrand got it wrong November 30, 2024 Manchester United are showing Jaguar that inclusivity is about doing, not just showing, through their action on prostate cancer, writes Matthew Fletcher-Jones. It’s been a good week or so for football. Promotion for England and Wales in the Nations League (a format innovation that actually works), a Premier League weekend with the champions in ‘crisis’, [...]
Champions League absence and shorter US tour clobber Man Utd revenue November 26, 2024 Manchester United suffered a £14m drop in revenue for the first quarter of their current financial year after missing out on qualification for the Champions League. Broadcast income for July to September fell by £8m, or 20 per cent, from the same period last year due to Manchester United this season playing in the less [...]
Sir Michael Moritz on triathlon, dangerous investments and Fergie November 26, 2024 Sir Michael Moritz’s sixth sense for investing made him a multi-billionaire, so when he gives a rare interview and talks up the trajectory of one of his latest ventures, the T100 Triathlon World Tour, it seems smart to listen. The Welshman, 70, was among the first to believe in the potential of the tour and [...]
‘Thinking too much’ and ‘afraid’: Amorim’s verdict on first United game November 24, 2024 Also on Sunday Liverpool extended their lead at the top to eight points with victory at Southampton.
Manchester United and Premier League top net spend tables for last decade November 22, 2024 United are one of four Premier League teams in the top six.
Postecoglou: I take responsibility for Tottenham Hotspur loss November 10, 2024 Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has said it is his “responsibility” to fix Spurs after the London outfit lost 2-1 at home to Ipswich to hand the Tractor Boys a first Premier League win of the season. Republic of Ireland international Sammie Szmodics put the visitors ahead before Liam Delap doubled Ipswich’s lead. Rodrigo Bentancur cut [...]