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British professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, has died at the age of 40. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) confirmed Satterley’s death on Sunday night. Satterely, from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, began wrestling in 2004 and had a six-year tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he was known as Neville, before departing in 2018 and signing with AEW the following year.
Micky van de Ven signs new Tottenham contract
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has signed a new contract with the club. The Athletic reported on Thursday that the centre-back was close to agreeing a new long-term deal, with his previous terms set to expire in 2029. Van de Ven is the third Tottenham player this summer to sign a new contract after right-back Pedro Porro and goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky both renewed with the club.
European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA, Gianni Infantino over ‘political neutrality’
Pressure continues to mount on Gianni Infantino following the decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban at the World Cup, with more than 70 European lawmakers calling for an investigation into FIFA and its president regarding the principle of political neutrality. Balogun was sent off in the U.S’.
Brazil FA asks FIFA for 'consistent application' of VAR rules over disallowed Vinicius Jr goal
The president of the Brazilian football federation (CBF) has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Vinicius Junior had a goal disallowed in the group stage win over Scotland at the World Cup on Wednesday. Samir Xaud's letter made a "request for consistent application of VAR intervention standards and referee appointment considerations".
Thomas Partey booed by Gillette Stadium crowd during game vs. England
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was booed by sections of the Gillette Stadium crowd in Foxboro during his nation's World Cup group-stage game against England. Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London's Metropolitan Police. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in September of that year. Partey was subsequently charged with two new counts of rape in February this year, to which he also pleaded not guilty in April.
Mexico City to suspend school classes for World Cup opener to reduce traffic
Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday that school classes in Mexico City will be suspended during the nation's World Cup opener on June 11 in order to ease traffic. Mexico is co-hosting the World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, and will play the first game of the tournament on Thursday against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in the country's capital city.
Uruguay announce World Cup squad: Suarez left out, Ugarte, Valverde called up
Two-time World Cup champions Uruguay have confirmed their 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in North America. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has left out the national team's all-time top goalscorer Luis Suarez, marking the first World Cup without the striker since 2006. Suarez, who has scored 69 goals in 143 games for Uruguay, made his senior international debut in 2007. He has not appeared for the team since September 2024, when he announced his international retirement.
Netherlands name World Cup squad: Virgil van Dijk leads team, no place for Jeremie Frimpong
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has named his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. Captain Virgil van Dijk will lead the side this summer but there is no space for his Liverpool team-mate Jeremie Frimpong after an injury-plagued first season at Anfield. There is a strong Premier League presence in the side, with 15 members of the squad playing their club football in England's top flight.
FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp move from U.S. to Mexico Original
FIFA has confirmed that the Iranian national team has officially moved its World Cup base camp from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico. This is the latest impact that the ongoing military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has had on the nation’s World Cup preparations. The war began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran with military strikes that killed their supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Iran to launch retaliatory strikes.
Mexico reverses plans to end school year early for World Cup and high temperatures
The Mexican government has canceled plans to end the country's school year almost six weeks early following criticism of the announcement. Mexico's Ministry of Public Education (SEP) confirmed on Monday that no changes would be made to the school calendar, following a meeting of the National Council of Educational Authorities and a call from the nation's president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
New Zealand police investigating alleged incident involving Cape Verde player during FIFA Series
Police in New Zealand are investigating an alleged incident involving a footballer from World Cup-bound national team Cape Verde during the FIFA Series in Auckland in March. "New Zealand Police can confirm an allegation is under investigation, reported to us on 10 April 2026 in central Auckland," read a statement to The Athletic.
World Cup preliminary squads: What do they mean and how many players can be included?
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Nottingham Forest and Leeds secure Premier League survival following West Ham defeat
Arsenal's 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday had a wide impact on the Premier League relegation battle, with Nottingham Forest and Leeds United securing survival. The result means that it will be either West Ham or 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur joining the already relegated Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship next season.
World Cup injury tracker: Latest news on Modric, Raphinha and other key potential absentees
The World Cup is a chance to see some of the planet's best players compete on the biggest stage of them all. However, like any other competition, it is not immune to the injury bug. Several key names have already been ruled out with long-term issues, others face a race against time to be ready for the trip to North America, while some are battling back to fitness before the end of their club's domestic seasons.
Roma confirm Claudio Ranieri exit from advisory role after Gian Piero Gasperini comments
Former Premier League-winning manager Claudio Ranieri has left his role as senior advisor at Italian club Roma. kAm%96 fc\J62C\@=5VD 56A2CEFC6 4@>6D 27E6C 96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]?JE:>6D]4@>^2E9=6E:4^f`hb`hb^a_ae^_c^`c^:?E6C\4@>@\49:GF\>:=2?\56762E\C2?:6C:\C@>2\82DA6C:?:^Qm6IAC6DD65 7CFDEC2E:@? H:E9 #@>2 9625 4@249 v:2? !:6C@ v2DA6C:?:k^2m]k^Am kAm#2?:6C: 925 366? 2AA@:?E65 #@>2 4@249 7@C E96 E9:C5 E:>6 :? }@G6>36C a_ac H:E9 E96 4=F3 `eE9 :?
Bayern Munich, Germany forward Serge Gnabry to miss World Cup with thigh injury
Bayern Munich and Germany's Serge Gnabry has confirmed that will miss the 2026 World Cup after sustaining an adductor tear in his right thigh. kAm%96 b_\J62C\@=5 >:DD65 q2J6C?VD c\a H:? @G6C $EFEE82CE @? $F?52J[ H9:49 4@?7:C>65 E96:C `bE9 qF?56D=:82 E:E=6 :? E96 =2DE `c J62CD[ H:E9 E96 E62> 2??@F?4:?8 @? $2EFC52J E92E v?23CJ H2D D6E E@ >:DD 2? Q6IE6?565 A6C:@5Q]k^Am kAmv?23CJ 92D ?@H 366?
Lawsuit filed against Lionel Messi after not playing in Argentina friendly in Miami
A lawsuit has been filed against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association after the Inter Miami star did not feature in a friendly game in the United States last year. kAm'xs |FD:4 vC@FA[ 2 |:2>:\32D65 6G6?ED 4@>A2?J[ 7:=65 2 `_\4@F?E 4@>A=2:?E[ D66? 3J k6>m%96 pE9=6E:4k^6>m[ :? 2 $@FE9 u=@C:52 4@FCE 282:?DE |6DD:[ E96 pup 2?5 2 E9:C5\A2CEJ 286?E] |6DD: 5:5 ?@E 2AA62C 7@C pC86?E:?2 :? ~4E@36CVD 7C:6?5=J 282:?DE '6?6KF6=2 2E w2C5 #@4< $E25:F> :?
Real Madrid held 1-1 by Girona, fail to win for third game in a row
Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Girona on Friday, leaving the 36-time La Liga champions winless in their last three games. kAm|25C:5 H6C6 56?:65 2 A6?2=EJ =2E6 @? :? E96 82>6[ AC@>AE:?8 9625 4@249 p=G2C@ pC36=@2 E@ 4C:E:4:D6 E96 ':56@ pDD:DE2?E #676C66 W'p#X]k^Am kAm%96 C6DF=E =62G6D |25C:5 D:I A@:?ED 369:?5 {2 {:82 =6256CD q2C46=@?2[ H9@ 2C6 :? 24E:@? 282:?DE C:G2=D tDA2?J@= @? $2EFC52J]k^Am kAmp7E6C 2 8@2==6DD 7:CDE 92=7[ >:57:6=56C u656C:4@ '2=G6C56 @A6?65 E96 D4@C:?8 :?
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice among 8 players to leave England camp and return to clubs
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice among 8 players to leave England camp and return to clubs kAm%96 pCD6?2= 5F@ @7 qF<2J@ $2<2 2?5 s64=2? #:46 2C6 2>@?8 6:89E A=2J6CD E92E 2C6 D6E E@ 56A2CE 7C@> E96 t?8=2?5 42>A 367@C6 E96 E62>VD 7C:6?5=J 282:?DE y2A2? @? %F6D52J]k^Am kAmq@E9 $2<2 2?5 #:46 2C6 C6EFC?:?8 E@ pCD6?2= 7@C Q>65:42= 2DD6DD>6?EQ[ t?8=2?5 D2:5 :?
Cristiano Ronaldo set to miss USMNT, Mexico games after being left out of Portugal squad
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of their squad for friendly matches against Mexico and the United States.
Nigeria to appeal as FIFA rejects claim DR Congo fielded ineligible players in World Cup play-off
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will appeal FIFA's decision to reject its allegation that DR Congo fielded ineligible players in the World Cup play-off between the two nations. kAms# r@?8@ 25G2?465 E@ E96 :?E6C\4@?7656C2E:@? A=2J\@77D 27E6C 362E:?8 }:86C:2 @? A6?2=E:6D :? }@G6>36C :? E96 D64@?5 C@F?5 @7 p7C:42? BF2=:7J:?8] %96J 2C6 D4965F=65 E@ A=2J E96 H:??6C @7 y2>2:42 GD] }6H r2=65@?:2 2E E96 tDE25:@ p<C@? :? E96 |6I:42? 4:EJ @7 +2A@A2? @?
Three more Iran players decide to return home after claiming asylum, says Australian immigration minister Original
Three more Iran players decide to return home after claiming asylum, says Australian immigration minister Australian immigration minister Tony Burke said on Sunday that three more members of the Iran women’s football team have opted to return to the country.
Three more Iran players decide to return home after claiming asylum, says Australian immigration minister
Australian immigration minister Tony Burke said on Sunday that three more members of the Iran women's football team have opted to return to the country. kAmu@==@H:?8 xC2?VD 6I:E 7C@> E96 (@>6?VD pD:2? rFA[ H9:49 :D 36:?8 9@DE65 3J pFDEC2=:2[ D:I A=2J6CD 2?5 @?6 DE277 >6>36C 4=2:>65 9F>2?:E2C:2? 2DJ=F> :? pFDEC2=:2 5F6 E@ E96 H2C :? E96 |:55=6 t2DE[ H:E9 @?6 :?5:G:5F2= 6G6?EF2==J 492?8:?8 96C >:?5]k^Am kAmxDC26= 2?5 E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D 3682? >:=:E2CJ DEC:<6D @? xC2? @?
Iraq coach asks FIFA to delay World Cup play-off game due to Middle East conflict
Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq's soccer team, has asked FIFA to reschedule the nation's World Cup play-off game due to travel issues stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. kAmxC2B :D D6E E@ A=2J E96 H:??6C @7 q@=:G:2 GD $FC:?2>6 :? E96 :?E6C\4@?7656C2E:@? A=2J\@77D[ H:E9 E96 G:4E@C @7 E92E 82>6 4=2:>:?8 @?6 @7 E96 7:?2= EH@ DA@ED 2E E9:D DF>>6CVD (@C=5 rFA :? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D[ r2?252 2?5 |6I:4@]k^Am kAm%96 A=2J\@77 82>6 :D D4965F=65 E@ E2<6 A=246 @? |2C49 b` :?
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to miss Champions League first leg against Galatasaray with injury
Alisson has not been included in Liverpool's squad for their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Galatasaray due to injury. kAm%96 bb\J62C\@=5 8@2=<66A6C 76=E D@>6 5:D4@>7@CE 5FC:?8 EC2:?:?8[ H:E9 {:G6CA@@= 49@@D:?8 ?@E E@ C:D< 9:> 7@C %F6D52JVD 7:IEFC6]k^Am kAmp=:DD@? 92D >256 ba 2AA62C2?46D :? 2== 4@>A6E:E:@?D D@ 72C E9:D D62D@?[ <66A:?8 `a 4=62? D966ED] %96 qC2K:=:2? >:DD65 6:89E 82>6D 62C=:6C :? E96 42>A2:8? H:E9 2 92>DEC:?8 :?;FCJ DFDE2:?65 :?
Real Madrid sanctioned by UEFA after fan performed Nazi salute before Champions League tie
Real Madrid have been given a suspended partial stadium closure order and fined €15,000 (£13,021; $17,371) after a supporter was found to have performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match by UEFA. kAm%96 :?4:56?E E@@< A=246 :? E96 vC252 u2?D D64E:@?[ =@42E65 :? E96 D@FE9 D:56 @7 E96 q6C?236F[ 367@C6 |25C:5VD a\` r92>A:@?D {628F6 A=2J\@77 H:? @G6C q6?7:42 @? u63CF2CJ ad]k^Am kAm%96 :?4:56?E H2D :?G6DE:82E65 3J tFC@A62?
Leeds ask fans to respect players breaking Ramadan fast at Elland Road
Leeds United have asked fans to show respect towards players breaking their Ramadan fast during the team's FA Cup fifth-round game against Norwich City on Sunday. kAmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]?JE:>6D]4@>^2E9=6E:4^f_ffgeg^a_ae^_a^ag^>2?\4:EJ\=665D\>FD=:>\3@@D\C2>252?\8F2C5:@=2^Qm%9:D 4@>6D 27E6C 3@@D H6C6 962C5 2C@F?5 t==2?5 #@25 @? $2EFC52Jk^2m 5FC:?8 |2?496DE6C r:EJVD G:D:E[ H9:=6 E96 2H2J D:56VD |FD=:> A=2J6CD #2J2? r96C<:[ ~>2C |2C>@FD9 2?5 #2J2? p:E\}@FC: 3C@<6 E96:C 72DE 5FC:?8 2 DE@AA286 :?
Middle East conflict: Saudi game postponed, Spanish FA raises concerns over game in Turkey to UEFA
The Middle East conflict has continued to disrupt the soccer calendar, with a Saudi Pro League game being postponed and the Spanish football federation (RFEF) raising concerns to UEFA over the staging of their women's World Cup qualifier in Turkey. kAm%96 $!{ 4@?7:C>65 E92E %9FCD52JVD 82>6 36EH66? p= z9@=@@5 2?5 p= "25D:29 925 366? C6D4965F=65 7@C `_A> =@42= E:>6 @? $2EFC52J[ 5F6 E@ E96 =2EE6C E62>VD 7=:89E E@ E96 4:EJ @7 "2DD:> 36:?8 42?46==65]k^Am kAmxE :D E96 7:CDE >2E49 :?
La Liga investigating incident of alleged racist abuse in Elche vs. Espanyol
La Liga is investigating after Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali alleged he was racially abused by Elche striker Rafa Mir during Sunday's fixture. kAmtDA2?J@= 5676?56C ~>2C t= w:=2=: C6A@CE65 E@ C676C66 x@DF v2=649 pA6KE68F:2 E92E 96 925 366? C24:2==J 23FD65[ H:E9 E96 @77:4:2= DF3D6BF6?E=J A6C7@C>:?8 E96 Q}@ C24:D>Q 86DEFC6[ 4C@DD:?8 9:D 2C>D :? 2? V)V D92A6]k^Am kAm%9:D :?:E:2E6D 2 E9C66\DE6A AC@E@4@=[ DE@AA:?8 E96 >2E49] v2>6D 42? E96? 36 DFDA6?565 @C 6G6?
Crystal Palace to play AEK Larnaca in Conference League round of 16
Crystal Palace have been drawn against Cypriot club AEK Larnaca in the Conference League round of 16. kAm!2=246[ A=2J:?8 E96:C 7:CDE 6G6C tFC@A62? 42>A2:8?[ 62C?65 2 DA@E :? E96 =2DE\`e 27E6C 56762E:?8 +C:?;D<: |@DE2C b\` @? 288C682E6 :? E96 A=2J\@77 C@F?5]k^Am kAm~=:G6C v=2D?6CVD D:56 5C6H `\` H:E9 E96 ?:?6\E:>6 492>A:@?D @7 q@D?:2\w6CK68@G:?2 :? E96 7:CDE =68[ 3FE 8@2=D 7C@> |2I6?46 {24C@:I 2?5 tG2?? vF6DD2?5 82G6 !2=246 2 a\_ H:? :? E96 D64@?5 =68 2E $6=9FCDE !2C< @?
Olympian Eileen Gu responds to JD Vance's comments suggesting she should represent U.S.
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Nations League 2026-27 draw: England to play Spain, France face Italy
England have been drawn against European champions Spain in Group A3 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. kAm%9@>2D %F496=VD D:56 2C6 4@>A6E:?8 :? {628F6 p 7@C E96 FA4@>:?8 42>A2:8? 27E6C 7:?:D9:?8 E@A @7 vC@FA qa :? E96 a_ac\ad 65:E:@? @7 E96 E@FC?2>6?E] t?8=2?5 =2DE A=2J65 $A2:? :? E96 7:?2= @7 tFC@ a_ac[ H:E9 |:<6= ~J2CK232= D4@C:?8 E96 H:??6C :? geE9 >:?FE6 2D $A2:?
ITV uses in-game adverts during Six Nations in UK first Original
ITV became the first British network to show in-game adverts during a sporting event in Thursday’s Six Nations game between France and Ireland. Adverts are regularly shown during half-time in sports such as football or rugby union, or in gaps in play in sports like during changeovers in tennis. They are also shown as during designated breaks before and after events, though a UK network has never broadcast ads while a game is ongoing.
ITV uses in-game adverts during Six Nations in UK first
ITV became the first British network to show in-game adverts during a sporting event in Thursday’s Six Nations game between France and Ireland. Adverts are regularly shown during half-time in sports such as football or rugby union, or in gaps in play in sports like during changeovers in tennis. They are also shown as during designated breaks before and after events, though a UK network has never broadcast ads while a game is ongoing.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses second consecutive Al Nassr game Original
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of a second consecutive Al Nassr game after not being including in Friday’s matchday squad to face Al Ittihad. The Athletic reported on Thursday that the 41-year-old was not included in the squad for the 1-0 win over Al Riyadh on Monday following a disagreement over how the club is being managed. Al Nassr, alongside Al Ittihad, Al Ahli and Al Hilal, are majority-owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), who have a 75 per cent stake in each club.
ITV uses in-game adverts during Six Nations in UK first
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Cristiano Ronaldo misses second consecutive Al Nassr game
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of a second consecutive Al Nassr game after not being including in Friday's matchday squad to face Al Ittihad. kAmk6>m%96 pE9=6E:4k^6>m C6A@CE65 @? %9FCD52J E92E E96 c`\J62C\@=5 H2D ?@E :?4=F565 :? E96 DBF25 7@C E96 `\_ H:? @G6C p= #:J259 @?
Inter fans banned for three away games after flare thrown towards Cremonese goalkeeper
Inter fans have been banned from the team's next three domestic away matches after a flare was thrown towards Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero in Sunday's game between the two teams. kAm$FAA@CE6CD @7 E96 $6C:6 p =6256CD H:== 36 32??65 7C@> EC2G6==:?8 7@C E9@D6 82>6D 2?5 C6D:56?ED @7 E96 {@>32C5J C68:@? @7 ?@CE96C? xE2=J[ H9:49 |:=2? :D =@42E65 :?[ H:== 36 32??65 7C@> 3FJ:?8 E:4<6ED 7@C E9@D6 >2E496D]k^Am kAm(:E9 x?E6C =625:?8 a\_ 282:?DE rC6>@?6D6[ 2 7=2C6 =2?565 @? E96 A:E49 ?6IE E@ pF56C@ :?
Crystal Palace complete signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers. kAm%96 ad\J62C\@=5 92D D:8?65 2 7@FC\2?5\2\92=7\J62C 4@?EC24E 2E $6=9FCDE !2C<[ H:E9 E96 @AE:@? E@ 6IE6?5 E96 562= 3J 2 7FCE96C `a >@?E9D]k^Am kAmk6>m%96 pE9=6E:4k^6>m k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]?JE:>6D]4@>^2E9=6E:4^f__edgd^a_ae^_a^_`^DEC2?5\=2CD6?\4CJDE2=\A2=246\EC2?D76C^QmC6A@CE65k^2m @? $F?52J E92E (@=G6D 925 2446AE65 2 3:5 @7 £cb>:==:@? WSdg]h>X A=FD £d> :?
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33 Original
World Cup winner Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer at the age of 33. Dunn, who featured as a forward, in attacking midfield and at left-back, made 160 appearances for the U.S. national team. Her 12-year career was primarily spent in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), with a couple of brief stints in Europe. In a post on Instagram on Monday, Dunn said she was “at peace and deeply fulfilled with all that I have accomplished”.
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33 World Cup winner Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer at the age of 33. Dunn, who featured as a forward, in attacking midfield and at left-back, made 160 appearances for the U.S. national team. Her 12-year career was primarily spent in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), with a couple of brief stints in Europe.
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33
World Cup winner Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer at the age of 33. kAmsF??[ H9@ 762EFC65 2D 2 7@CH2C5[ :? 2EE24<:?8 >:57:6=5 2?5 2E =67E\324<[ >256 `e_ 2AA62C2?46D 7@C E96 &]$] ?2E:@?2= E62>] w6C `a\J62C 42C66C H2D AC:>2C:=J DA6?E :? E96 }2E:@?2= (@>6?VD $@446C {628F6 W}(${X[ H:E9 2 4@FA=6 @7 3C:67 DE:?ED :? tFC@A6]k^Am kAmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]:?DE28C2>]4@>^4CJDE2=5F??^A^s&v29s&<4&H^n9=l6?Qmx? 2 A@DE @? x?DE28C2> @? |@?52Jk^2m[ sF??
Granit Xhaka out for two weeks with injury as Regis Le Bris plays down West Ham fan dispute Original
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka will miss at least two weeks with an ankle issue that will require further tests, according to head coach Regis Le Bris. Xhaka, who arrived at Sunderland in the summer from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to €20million (£13.4m; $23.3m), had played every minute of the club’s Premier League campaign but missed the 3-1 defeat at West Ham United on Saturday. Enzo Le Fee and Noah Sadiki started in midfield at the London Stadium.
Granit Xhaka out for two weeks with injury as Regis Le Bris plays down West Ham fan dispute
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Liam Rosenior ‘verbally agrees’ to become new Chelsea head coach Original
Liam Rosenior has confirmed that he has “verbally agreed” to leave Strasbourg to become head coach of Chelsea, stating that it was an opportunity he “could not turn down.” Both Strasbourg and Chelsea are owned by BlueCo, a consortium led by American businessman Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. The 41-year-old flew to London, as reported by The Athletic on Sunday to continue talks alongside Strasbourg president Marc Keller and sporting director David Weir.
Winter transfer window opens: When it closes, registration rules and summer dates
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Winter transfer window opens: When it closes, registration rules and summer dates Original
The winter transfer window is officially open for clubs across Europe, giving teams the chance to refresh their squads halfway through the season. While typically quieter than the longer summer window, January is often an opportunity to address holes in a team due to depth or injury issues, with Premier League sides making a total of 40 signings last year. As clubs race to do business before deadline day, here’s everything you need to know about the transfer window. When does the window close?
Valerenga player cleared of doping violation after ingesting rubber from artificial pitch
A women’s player for Norwegian club Valerenga has been cleared of any wrongdoing by an anti-doping investigation after she accidentally ingested a banned substance contained in rubber crumb from an artificial pitch. Rubber crumb, the name given to shredded and recycled rubber (often from tyres), is found under 3G and 4G synthetic football pitches, which are widespread across Europe at grassroots and professional level.
Valerenga player cleared of doping violation after ingesting rubber from artificial pitch
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Crystal Palace charged by FA for alleged 'provocative' behaviour by fans during Nottingham Forest game
Crystal Palace have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) for the alleged behaviour of supporters during the Premier League game with Nottingham Forest in August. kAmp 32??6C 2AA62C:?8 E@ D9@H u@C6DE @H?6C tG2?86=@D |2C:?2<:D H2D 96=5 FA :? $6=9FCDE !2C<VD {@H6C w@=>6D52=6 $E2?5[ H96C6 E96 w@=>6D52=6 u2?2E:4D DFAA@CE6CDV 8C@FA D:ED[ 5FC:?8 E96 pF8FDE ac 7:IEFC6]k^Am kAm%96 up @A6?65 2? :?G6DE:82E:@?
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