The furore over FIFA’s attempt to sell off the World Cup had only just died down when VAR controversies reared their ugly head in the opening weeks of the Premier League season. The demise of PSR appeared to offer temporary relief, yet those minded to celebrate its sudden obsolescence should be wary, EPL executives included. … Read more
The tiny ground of O Vao sits just a few yards from the beach in Coruxo, on the west coast of Spain. Not far from the Portuguese border and just outside Vigo, the venue holds only 1,500 people, but was where arguably the most pivotal match of Andoni Iraola’s managerial career took place. In December … Read more
As Liverpool’s title defence faltered last season and the team slumped to a fifth-placed finish, many believed that a lack of intensity in their style of play was to blame. The Reds would finish 25 points behind Premier League champions Arsenal, with Arne Slot paying the price as the club moved to replace him with … Read more
As Michael Carrick completes his first pre-season as the permanent Manchester United manager, he will look to build on a promising five-month audition for the job last season. The former Red Devils midfielder took charge as the club’s interim boss in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim and would lead his side to a … Read more
Cristian Romero has said he “wasn’t perfect” during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentina centre-back is set to complete a move to Atletico Madrid after they agreed to pay Spurs £34.2m for the 28-year-old. Romero’s last game for Tottenham was against Sunderland in April, when he left the field in tears with a … Read more
What’s a footballer to do when he has a great move on the table and his manager won’t let him go? It’s a position that many professional players find themselves in at some stage or another – and for Michail Antonio, it was particularly frustrating given his chairman and manager were at odds as to … Read more
Over the course of more than a decade, Tim Krul became one of the most popular players at Newcastle United, as he rose through the ranks at St James’ Park. The Dutch goalkeeper turned out more than 180 times for the Magpies, producing countless memorable moments for the club, before his spell at Tyneside came … Read more
On Friday, July 3, Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said “I do” in front of a crowd at Madison Square Garden with Adam Sandler as the officiant. However, a classmate of Swift’s recalls their teenage years and reveals something about the international superstar. Run a full NFL redraft where all … Read more
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is one of the most scrutinized personalities in both college football and the NFL due to his legendary status and outspoken nature. Sanders, aka Coach Prime, has dealt with the spotlight ever since he was a two-sport athlete in the NFL and MLB and after he stepped into an FBS … Read more
Victor Wimpanyama was lucky not to be suspended for the fifth game. He drew a flagrant foul for elbowing Karl-Anthony Towns in the third quarter of the Knicks’ epic 107-106 Game 4 win over the Spurs on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Now, the lack of contact in Game 3 has massive ramifications. Wembanyama … Read more