Qatar interested in buying Manchester United – but bidders won’t be PSG owners Qatar Sports Investments February 9, 2023 The Qatar Investment Authority is interested in buying a stake in Manchester United and has not ruled out a full takeover. QIA, which owns Harrods as well as significant shareholdings in Heathrow Airport and Sainsbury’s, has not made an offer for United yet. But it is one of the Qatari parties mulling an offer to [...]
Pressure grows over potential £42m deal between South Africa and Tottenham February 8, 2023 The South African government is under increasing pressure to scrap a proposed sponsorship deal worth over £40m with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The proposed three-year deal is worth 900m South African rand (£42.5m) and has been criticised by the parliament’s tourism committee. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu told the committee that she had no knowledge [...]
Harry Kane’s historic 267th Spurs goal dents Man City’s title hopes February 5, 2023 Harry Kane savoured a “magical moment” after becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time leading goalscorer in yesterday’s Premier League defeat of champions Manchester City. Kane tucked past City goalkeeper Ederson in the 15th minute for his 267th Spurs goal, eclipsing the record previously held by Jimmy Greaves. It saw the 10-man north Londoners move to within one [...]
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur: Why stuttering Spurs need another Etihad upset to revive flagging Premier League season January 19, 2023 When Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Manchester City in the Premier League last season they turned the form book on its head with a thrilling 3-2 victory. It ended a run of three consecutive top-flight defeats and kick-started their campaign, which would ultimately see Spurs pip Arsenal to Champions League qualification. For City, it was a [...]
World’s richest football clubs 2023: Manchester City retain top spot as Premier League clubs dominate Deloitte Football Money League – see the full ranking January 19, 2023 Manchester City have retained their status as the world’s richest football club, according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Football Money League, which underlines the dominance of the Premier League. Abu Dhabi-owned City topped the annual list, which is based on revenue in the 2021-22 season, for a second year in a row, ahead [...]
‘Completely unacceptable’: Players’ union condemns Tottenham fan’s attack on Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as Gunners stretch Premier League lead January 15, 2023 Arsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday – and then saw goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale attacked by a Spurs supporter. The Gunners took three points at their local rivals for the first time since 2014 through an own goal by Hugo Lloris and Martin [...]
Why this weekend is the biggest round of this year’s Premier League title race January 13, 2023 If the Premier League season is the proverbial marathon rather than a sprint, then this weekend sees the pacesetters in the title race, Arsenal and Manchester City, approach the halfway marker. As they do so, they face personal duels with bitter rivals that could have a huge impact on their momentum heading into the second [...]
Why Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sport Investments January 9, 2023 Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of Paris Saint-Germain, have identified Tottenham Hotspur as a potential minority investment as they accelerate plans to build a global network of football clubs in 2023. Sources close to QSI said chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is also PSG president, held talks with Tottenham executive chairman Daniel Levy last week to [...]
Premier League: Spurs crush Palace while Forest earn crucial victory January 4, 2023 Tonight’s Premier League matches had no impact on the top four but they were crucial towards the bottom of the table. Here’s what happened in England’s domestic competition tonight. Spurs close gap Harry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at Selhurst Park. It was a cagey first half but the [...]
Beth England: Lioness’s transfer sets new Women’s Super League record January 4, 2023 Beth England has become the most expensive signing between two Women’s Super League clubs after completing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Chelsea. The striker, part of the Lionesses squad who won the European Championship last year, has moved across London for a fee of £250,000. That eclipses the previous record £200,000 that England’s former [...]