UEFA: ECJ ruling does not validate European Super League December 21, 2023 Europe’s footballing governing body Uefa today retaliated against a ECJ which deemed rules relating to breakaway leagues as unlawful. the prospects of a future European Super League seemed to be boosted this morning after judges said UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law. The European Court of Justice [...]
Ed Warner: The MCC, the Hundred and a £100m question December 21, 2023 Our sport business columnist on English cricket's evolution.
Crawley key player as Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes in BBL December 20, 2023 England Test opener Zak Crawley hit a crucial 65 runs from 46 balls yesterday to hand his Perth Scorchers franchise a second win in this year’s Big Bash League (BBL). The Australian franchise T20 competition has long had a relationship with English cricketers and Crawley played a key part in his side’s nine-wicket victory over [...]
European Super League: Could European Court of Justice verdict be end of the road? December 20, 2023 The ECJ verdict will mark the culmination of 32 months of legal wrangling.
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed as Nottingham Forest manager December 20, 2023 Nuno replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked earlier this week.
What Everton fans should know about 777 Partners’ ownership of Vasco da Gama December 20, 2023 Some connected to the Brazilian club have grown concerned about the ownership's approach.
Manchester City in Club World Cup final against Fluminense December 19, 2023 Manchester City will take on Brazilian side Fluminense in Friday’s Club World Cup final after beating Urawa Reds 3-0 last night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. City went ahead through a Marius Hoibraten own goal on the stroke of half-time after the Norwegian stretched to clear a cross but found his own netting. Mateo Kovacic netted [...]
Former Yorkshire chair Colin Graves in negotiations for club ahead of Mike Ashley December 19, 2023 Former chairman of Yorkshire cricket club Colin Graves could be a surprise buyer of the county after he reportedly entered advanced negotiations with the outfit who have recently been at the centre of a racism storm. The move would sensationally derail an attempt by former Newcastle United owner and retail tycoon Mike Ashley’s attempt to [...]
The Espirito of Christmas: Nottingham Forest SACK Steve Cooper December 19, 2023 Nottingham Forest will spend Christmas without Steve Cooper after the Premier League outfit sacked the former England age grade manager on Tuesday. The club are reportedly courting former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Cooper had been in post at the City Ground since 2021 and took Forest into the Premier League [...]