Trevor Steven: Why Erik ten Hag can be Manchester United’s answer to Jurgen Klopp April 19, 2022 Manchester United have made the right choice if they have identified Erik ten Hag as their next manager – but they will have to give the current Ajax coach complete and unwavering support. United need someone to rebuild the first team from scratch with clear ideas and a philosophy. Ten Hag has long been a [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by family tragedy as devastated Manchester United forward announces death of baby son April 19, 2022 Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his baby son, the footballer and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced late last night. The sad news was revealed in a message from the couple that appeared on Man U and Portugal forward Ronaldo’s social media accounts on Monday evening. It read: “It is with our deepest sadness [...]
Ash Barty: Former world No1 tennis star swaps racquet for golf club for sporting comeback April 19, 2022 Former women’s world No1 tennis player Ash Barty will make her return to sport this summer at a new Ryder Cup-style golf competition for A-list athletes, the Icons Series. Barty, who stunned tennis by quitting last month, is due to be joined by football stars Harry Kane and Pep Guardiola, boxer Canelo Alvarez and swimmer [...]
Premier League strugglers Burnley sack Sean Dyche ahead of relegation run-in April 15, 2022 Burnley Football Club (Burnley) have sacked long-serving manager Sean Dyche, with only eight Premier League games left this season.
Chelsea sale heading for full time as deadline arrives for potential world record £2.5bn deal April 13, 2022 This is a big week for Chelsea Football Club on the field, with the Blues’ men’s and women’s teams both preparing for FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday. For the men, the game is a must-win if they are to lift a trophy this season, as well as a chance to bounce back from a painful [...]
Q&A: How the Chelsea sale process works April 13, 2022 As the deadline for Chelsea bids loom, the government will finally have to weigh in on the future of the club. Whilst DCMS and the Treasury have so far taken a hands-off approach, the takeover process is set to enter a new period. Who is overseeing the sale? The US bank Raine Group is overseeing [...]
Sorare still confident of Premier League NFT deal and preparing US sports expansion April 12, 2022 Sorare, the NFT-based fantasy football platform valued at $4.3bn last year, remains confident of signing a deal with the Premier League despite suggestions it had missed out. The fast-growing French tech company has targeted licensing agreements with football’s top 20 leagues and already has contracts with Spain’s LaLiga and Germany’s Bundesliga. NFTs – non-fungible tokens, [...]
The impact Joel Matip has on Klopp’s Liverpool side April 12, 2022 In Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp’s side were able to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 12 games, in which they have only conceded six goals. The plaudits for the Reds’ brilliant defensive displays will understandably go to Virgil Van Dijk and the flying full-backs either side [...]
Improve employee wellbeing with corporate away days April 12, 2022 Many of us have spent months working from home, so it’s never been more important to reconnect and rebuild relations with colleagues. Corporate Away Days delivers engaging and inspiring events that focus on fun and wellbeing, giving employees a chance to come together outside the working environment. This spring, you and your team can enjoy [...]
Stephen Pagliuca: Boston Celtics owner breaks silence, vowing to make ‘substantial’ Chelsea bid April 12, 2022 Potential Chelsea FC buyer Stephen Pagliuca says he will submit a “substantial and credible” bid for the European champions, while hinting at reducing his stake in Italian club Atalanta. In a statement reported first by Sky News, the co-owner of the Boston Celtics basketball team also pledged to support both the men’s and women’s teams [...]