Financial Fair Play: English Premier League clubs hold breath as they await verdict on financial compliance
It has been widely documented that they have committed many of their new signings to hyper-long contracts, allowing them to spread the transfer fees over a significantly longer time period to lower the annual cost on the accounts.
Shock measures: Argentina’s annual inflation soars to 211.4 per cent, the highest in 32 years
The data reflects the strong impact of a series of shock measures, including a 50 per cent devaluation of the nation’s currency, implemented by right-wing President Javier Milei in hopes of eventually bringing the country’s roaring inflation under control.
Global debt rush sparks hope for strained developing countries to regain market access this year
The prime contenders to test the market’s risk threshold and appetite for debt yielding 10 per cent are Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and El Salvador, say analysts at Morgan Stanley.
Israel rejects genocide accusations file by South Africa at World Court, terms them grossly distorted
Israel launched its all-out war in Gaza after a cross-border rampage on October 7 by militants from Hamas, which is sworn to Israel’s destruction. Israeli officials said 1,200 people were killed, mainly civilians and 240 taken hostage back to Gaza.
Misogyny and sexism in women football: Why the beautiful game is a living hell for women
It has been a heavy week. There have been plenty of columns, written by men and women, as well as hours of debate on TV and the usual cesspit of activity on social media. Some of this makes women who work in football angry or exasperated or scared. Often, it is a mixture of the three, which soon turns to exhaustion.
US, Britain launch air and sea strikes against Houthi as rebels vow to hit Israel-bound ships
Iran, which supports the Houthis, strongly condemned the attacks. A spokesperson for the Houthis said there was no justification for the attacks and that the group will continue targeting ships heading towards Israel.
Burundi shuts border with Rwanda over suspicion Kigali hosts, trains rebel group
Burundi has said the December attack claimed the lives of 20 people while Red Tabara said on social media platform X that it only killed nine soldiers and a police officer.
Top European clubs clash again with national teams in this years Cup of Nations over players
The Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Abidjan on Saturday, is being held mid-season and Fifa rules mean clubs must give up their players for the continental championship even if they then miss crucial domestic games over the next weeks.
Kenyan shilling’s haemorrhage against US dollar runs on as Ghana, Zambia’s come under pressure
Ghana’s cedi is expected to come under pressure due to increased demand from the manufacturing and energy sectors amid low dollar supplies, traders said.
Spike in violence rattles Ecuador as nightclub arson kills two, false bomb sparks evacuation
Ecuadoreans worry that violence will only escalate in a country where a presidential candidate was assassinated last year.
