World Cup officials are not “influenced by anyone” and “nobody can question the integrity” when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina. Source link
The next step for Morocco is to bring through more senior internationals through the domestic production line. The federation also needs to strengthen club and academy infrastructure. Chris van Puyvelde, who was technical director at the RMFF between 2022 and 2025, said the target by the next World Cup was to have an equal split […]
Celtic linked with Scotland striker in Italy and Egypt winger in Spain as newly-promoted Premier League side eye move for Hearts striker… Celtic are preparing to go “all out” to compete with Bologna – who are said to be in “pole position” in the race to sign Scotland Kieron Bowie from Hellas Verona. (Corriere di […]
There were understandable concerns at what the matches would be like. Ticket prices at eye-watering levels, with supporters having to travel hundreds or thousands of miles to watch their next tie left many fearing poor atmospheres at games, played in front of thousands of empty seats. That has not been the case. Fifa, heavily criticised […]
It was a statement which was a little revealing, in hindsight. “A very frustrating season, and without a doubt we are all very disappointed,” Guimaraes wrote on Instagram after Newcastle‘s 2-0 defeat against Fulham on the final day of the season. “You fans definitely did not deserve this.” Newcastle ended up finishing in 12th place […]
The prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s team will play Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday night. The final will take place a week on Sunday, on 19 July. It is widely expected Sir Keir Starmer will step […]
Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m. The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra. However, the Portugal under-21 international agreed to join Chelsea as far back as […]
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Wales international Harry Wilson on a four-year contract. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder joins as a free agent after his contract expired at Fulham at the end of June. Wilson, who joined the Cottagers from Liverpool for £12m in 2022 after a loan spell, enjoyed his best goalscoring return […]
The former owners of Sheffield United have filed a winding up petition against the club’s owners COH Sports Bidco Limited, claiming they are owed over £35m. In a letter seen by the BBC, United World, the investment company of Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has also questioned the validity of […]
Fenerbahce are growing increasingly confident of signing Mason Greenwood from Marseille. The French club have been open to doing a deal for the 24-year-old former Manchester United forward. Fenerbahce and Roma have been linked with Greenwood all summer. Both Fenerbahce’s presidential candidates made their interest known before the elections at the beginning of June. Now […]