Man United ownership: At United, nothing remains for long, now Ratcliffe says coach Amorim has failed to prove his mettle

Man United ownership: At United, nothing remains for long, now Ratcliffe says coach Amorim has failed to prove his mettle

As part of a deal completed in February 2024, Ratcliffe agreed to inject $300 million (£238.5 million) into the club by the end of that year. In exchange, he gained control of United’s sporting operations, but his influence has been apparent across their business side, too. The vast cost-cutting and redundancy programme of the past 18 months was carried out at his behest.

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It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament

It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament

The visibility and public awareness of the tournament were also commended, with CHAN 2024 branding prominent across the city and a growing sense of excitement on the continent.

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Sporting CP rebel, goal-poacher Gyokeres, has his way after Arsenal agree $74.2 million deal

Sporting CP rebel, goal-poacher Gyokeres, has his way after Arsenal agree $74.2 million deal

Viktor Gyokeres would be Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer window after midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard joined from Real Sociedad and Brentford respectively and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga arrived from Chelsea. The club have also agreed a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.

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Barcelona’s dazzling Lamine Yamal: Real Madrid’s players didn’t know that I have a right foot too

Barcelona’s dazzling Lamine Yamal: Real Madrid’s players didn’t know that I have a right foot too

Lamine Yamal is able to improvise and use his left foot in so many different ways, including the ‘trivela’ – an outside-of-the-boot shot or pass that he executes brilliantly over a range of distances. Yamal uses that part of his foot with such precision that his technique doesn’t just negate the need to use his right,

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