Tag: Football
Transfer news: Court verdict on FIFA’s transfer rules will ‘change football landscape’, says world players’ union | Football News
A court decision on FIFA’s transfer rules will “change the landscape of professional football”, world players’ union FIFPRO has said. The European Court of Justice has found some of the rules imposed by the global governing body are contrary to EU law in that they restrict freedom of movement and are anti-competitive, following a challenge…
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag explains shock Marcus Rashford half-time substitution in 3-3 draw with Porto | Football News
Erik ten Hag revealed rotation was the reason for Marcus Rashford’s surprise substitution at half-time in Man Utd’s 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. Rashford had been United’s best performer in the first half, scoring his side’s opener before teeing up Rasmus Hojlund as Ten Hag’s side flew out of the…
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Fortuna Dusseldorf letting fans in for free: German second-division side playing to 52,000 and are now top of the table | Football News
When Fortuna Dusseldorf host Hamburg in Germany’s second tier on Sunday, there will be 52,000 spectators inside the stadium. They could have filled it more than twice over. There were 135,000 ticket applications. Because entry for this game is free. After trialling the concept for three games last season, with a total of 350,000 applications…
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Cole Palmer central to Lee Carsley’s England plans ahead of squad announcement – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Lee Carsley is intent on making Cole Palmer central to his England plans as he prepares to name his squad for the Nations League games against Greece and Finland. DAILY MIRROR Russell Martin is at increasing risk of losing his job as a result…
Read More Erik ten Hag backed by senior players to turn Manchester United form around – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Erik ten Hag has support within the Manchester United dressing room among senior players as he fights for his future at the club. Newcastle United will be left with a bill of around £1bn if they push ahead with a proposal to expand and…
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Simo Valakari: St Johnstone name former Motherwell and Derby midfielder as Craig Levein’s successor | Football News
Former Motherwell, Derby and Finland midfielder Simo Valakari has been named St Johnstone’s new manager. The McDiarmid Park club have been searching for Craig Levein’s successor, after sacking him two weeks ago. St Johnstone had held talks with former Celtic, Aberdeen and Hibs midfielder Scott Brown, who instead opted to sign a new deal at…
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Sky Sports Fantasy Podcast: Listen and subscribe to our Fantasy Premier League podcast | Football News
Sky Sports Fantasy Podcast is dedicated to helping you make the right choices each week in Fantasy Premier League. Hosted by James Savundra and Mark Briggs, we’ll have new episodes every Tuesday throughout the season with insights from Sky Sports News reporters and Fantasy experts. Each week we’ll discuss all the key FPL talking points,…
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Build-up tactics: Is the high-risk strategy worth the reward? | Football News
“I cannot believe what I’m watching,” exclaimed Tim Sherwood on Soccer Saturday as he saw Brighton give the ball to Chelsea once again in the final third and concede another goal during a ridiculous first half at Stamford Bridge. Opposition teams had only turned over the ball high up the pitch against Brighton once in…
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Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic: Brendan Rodgers says Hoops will ‘play for dreams of supporters’ in Champions League game | Football News
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will “play for the dreams of the supporters” when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Celtic, who have not won on German soil in 14 previous attempts, head to Signal Iduna Park in fine form after a 6-0 victory over St Johnstone on Saturday made…
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Griezmann retires from international football after 10 years
(FILES) France’s midfielder #07 Antoine Griezmann (R) acknowledges the supporters at the end of the UEFA Nations League, League A – Group 2 first leg football match between France and Belgium at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Olivier CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann took the…
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