New evidence details how workers at World Cup stadiums were routinely brutalised, evacuated during Fifa inspections
Migrant workers employed at World Cup stadiums were secretly evacuated from the construction sites ahead of Fifa inspections, new research by human-rights investigators has found. Construction firm bosses sounded fire alarms to ensure labourers left the premises and were unable to complain about their treatment to Fifa officials, the report...
Ex-Arsenal classy midfielder Flamini is now at the centre of multibillion dollar conservation firm after quitting football
In 2008, football player Mathieu Flamini moved from Arsenal, where he’d spent four years as a tough but classy midfielder to AC Milan in Italy’s Serie A. At the same time, unknown to his colleagues in the dressing room at the San Siro, he quietly embarked on another new journey....
Injury rocks Senegal captain Sadio Mane’s hopes of leading Lions of Terenga at Qatar World Cup
Sadio Mane has reportedly been ruled out of Senegal’s World Cup campaign after limping off during Bayern Munich’s clash against Werder Bremen with a tendon injury. The former Liverpool forward was taken off just 20 minutes into Bayern’s 6-1 win over Bremen on Tuesday night – leading to huge fears...
Ex-Fifa president Blatter terms award of World Cup to Qatar a ‘mistake’ alleges political meddling
Sepp Blatter has blamed friend-turned foe Michel Platini for the “mistake” of awarding Qatar this month’s World Cup. The since-disgraced Blatter, 86, was Fifa president at the time of the 2010 twin vote for the 2018 and 2022 hosts. Blatter has never hidden his claims that he initially voted for...
Man United’s most loathed owners are reportedly on verge of selling their stake to fellow Americans
The ownership of Manchester United could soon change hands. That’s according to British agent Haydn Dodge, who has confirmed that the Glazer family are locked in takeover talks with US-based investment companies. The Premier League giants have become the subject of much debate after fan discontent reached new highs earlier...
Win over Chelsea makes Arteta best Arsenal manager after 150 matches, followed by Wenger
Mikel Arteta has finally conceded Arsenal are title contenders after becoming the Gunners’ most successful ever manager following 150 games in charge. Gabriel’s second half winner saw the Gunners return to the Premier League summit. It means Arteta has 87 wins as Arsenal boss – five more than Arsene Wenger...
Aston Villa makes strong return to England as his side spank Man United to dent Red Devils confidence
Unai Emery’s first match in charge of Aston Villa could not have gone much better as they beat Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. A run of 23 winless home league games against the Red Devils stretching 9,941 days came to an end on Sunday as Steven Gerrard’s successor oversaw...
Arsenal win over Chelsea wasn’t a fluke, they’re genuine EPL contenders, pretenders no more
They keep on finding a way to win. They keep on staying top of the table. And now you have to say it – Mikel Arteta and his men are serious, the real deal. While the Gunners have beaten Spurs and Liverpool at home, they self-combusted on their previous proper...
Arsenal outguns Chelsea in London derby to propel them back to the top of Premier League
Centre-back Gabriel put Arsenal back on top of the Premier League with the winner in their high noon showdown. A clumsy error by Chelsea’s normally super-cool defender Thiago Silva allowed the defender just enough time and space to prod the ball over the line from a corner in the 63rd...
This sick joke of Qatar World Cup born out of corruption and stadiums were built by modern-day slaves
Dear President and Secretary-General, The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is now just around the corner and excitement about the world’s premier football festival should be building globally as we count down the days to kick-off in Doha on Sunday, November 20. I would like to commend you both on...
