Following the news that Manchester City had been found guilty of nearly all the charges they were facing by a Premier League independent commission, attention has understandably focused on the punishments they might face. A
There are plenty of ways to explain Manchester United’s poor start to the season. An unbalanced squad, injuries, tactical problems, and the demands of playing more than one game a week can all be thrown
Grant Xhaka is facing both legal and sporting consequences after admitting that he obtained a fake Covid vaccination certificate while he was an Arsenal player. The Switzerland captain, now with Sunderland, has acknowledged obtaining the
Whilst the admission came quickly, that does not make it any more useful to Manchester United or football fans in general. Pro Ref, formerly PGMOL, have acknowledged that an officiating error was made in allowing
There are moments in life when silence speaks louder than words. This was one of them. As Gianni Infantino pushed his controversial plan to allow private investment in FIFA's flagship competitions, opposition gathered at remarkable
There was a time when the FIFA World Cup belonged to football. It generated enormous revenues, but those revenues were a consequence of staging the world's greatest sporting event rather than the purpose of it.
Hydration breaks became one of the World Cup's most divisive innovations. Ostensibly introduced to give players respite in the hot and humid North American conditions, they also became an additional advertising opportunity for broadcasters. Many
Don't cry for me, Argentina. Not this time. Football has always been about more than talent. It's about how you conduct yourself when everything is on the line, and, perhaps more importantly, how you conduct
FIFA's plans for a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final have sparked controversy because the proposed break could last as long as 30 minutes – double the maximum permitted under
Gianni Infantino has become one of the most divisive figures in world football. Since becoming FIFA president in 2016, he has overseen a period of major expansion, record revenues and increased investment in football development
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