How Erik Ten Hag’s strict code of conduct railroaded Man United back to a football phenomenon
When Erik ten Hag arrived at Manchester United in May, the new manager was asked by one of the coaching staff how he would like to be addressed. Ten Hag thought about the question for a moment. “Well,” he said. “You know I’m the boss, and I know I’m the...
Man City react cautiously after London court clears defender Mendy of nine counts of rape
Manchester City have released a statement after Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of five rape charges, one count of attempted rape and a separate accusation of sexual assault. The French defender is facing a retrial on June 26 after the jury failed to reach verdicts on one count of...
Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal lures World Cup winner Lionel Messi with porky $300 million per year
Lionel Messi is being eyed up by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in a deal worth £245 million ($300 million) per year, according to reports. And the Saudi Arabian Saudi Arabian club’s interest in Messi may not all be smoke and mirrors after reports emerged on Thursday suggesting that the...
Kenya Defence Force troops deployed in eastern DR Congo praised for freezing out ADF rebels North Kivu
Reconnaissance and other patrols by Kenya Defence Forces (KDFs) troops deployed in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) are keeping locals safe and happy. Separately, the Kenya quick reaction force (QRF) 1 in the strife-torn central African country, attached to but...
Haaland vs Rashford: Manchester’s hotshots on show as Noisy Citizens lock horns with Red Devils
Pep Guardiola has ‘ridiculous’ tactical plans swirling in his head before Saturday’s derby against Manchester United. Manchester City can go within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with victory at Old Trafford, where Guardiola has won six times in nine visits. Man City boss operated with two midfielders as...
Derby: Man City manager Guardiola promises ‘ridiculous tactics’ versus hungry Man United’s Red Devils
The second Manchester derby of the Premier League season looks set to be a mouth-watering encounter this weekend. United welcome City to Old Trafford with the hosts in fine form while Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to make history. The Citizens will complete the league double over their rivals...
Match fixing rocks English football as FA probes Oxford defender Brown’s foul on Arsenal’s Saka
The FA have opened a spot-fixing investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding the booking of Oxford defender Ciaron Brown in Monday’s FA Cup defeat by Arsenal. We have learned that the FA have a dossier of evidence regarding supposed corruption, including alleged phone messages before kick-off at the Kassam Stadium,...
Qatari investors plot to wrest ownership of Man United from unpopular Glazer Family this year
Qatar Sports Investment are reportedly only interested in buying a minority stake in a Premier League club amid speculation that the group wants to purchase Manchester United from the Glazer Family. It had previously been claimed that the Red Devils were on a three-club shortlist made by QSI. United’s controversial...
Sports journalist says Arsenal and Shakhtar had agreed transfer deal for coveted winger Mudryk
Mykhaylo Mudryk “will be an Arsenal player”, according to ESPN journalist Jorge Baravalle, who has praised the signing on his Twitter account. This follows a report earlier Tuesday from Ukrainian outlet Sport Arena, which suggested a breakthrough in talks had been made, with the negotiations for the deal now at...
Even before he plays first match for Al Nassr, Christiano Ronaldo’s salary is set to double to $424 per season
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to double his £175 million ($212 million) annual salary by promoting Saudi Arabia’s 2030 World Cup bid – taking his earnings to nearly £1 million ($1.2 million) a day. The veteran Portuguese forward signed for Al-Nassr last month after being axed by Manchester United. Ronaldo, 37,...
