In a shocking turn of events, British billionaire Joe Lewis, known for controlling a majority of Tottenham Hotspur, recently pleaded guilty to U.S. insider trading charges. These charges stem from allegations that Lewis engaged in a scheme aimed at benefiting his friends and associates through illegal means. Despite his previous stature and success in the
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been dealt a major blow with the news that he will be sidelined for more than two months after undergoing groin surgery. This announcement came from the club on Wednesday, leaving Martial facing a lengthy lay-off period of approximately 10 weeks. The decision to undergo surgery was made after
Joe Scally, the 21-year-old United States men’s national team defender currently playing for Borussia Monchengladbach, has been turning heads in the football world. His versatility and extensive Bundesliga experience have not gone unnoticed, with clubs from the Premier League and Serie A expressing interest in the young talent. Newcastle United, Fulham, and Bournemouth from the
In a unanimous vote, members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) have authorized union leaders to call a strike as a tactic to apply pressure on the MLS’ Professional Referee Organization (PRO) during negotiations over the new collective bargaining agreement. The previous CBA expired on Jan. 15, but an extension has been in place
The recent incident involving AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan being racially abused during a match against Udinese has raised serious concerns about the issue of discrimination in football. The fact that Maignan had to alert the referee and leave the pitch due to repeated racist abuse is a disturbing reflection of the ongoing challenges that
Bayern Munich has reportedly made an improved offer for English defender Kieran Trippier, according to a source familiar with the situation. The initial offer, which was around €8 million, was rejected by Newcastle United. However, Bayern has now increased their bid in hopes of securing Trippier’s services. Newcastle’s Reluctance Despite Bayern’s renewed interest, Newcastle is
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has expressed his disapproval of the mounting pressure on referees following Real Madrid’s contentious victory over Almería in LaLiga. The match saw Madrid benefit from three VAR interventions, leading to accusations of favoritism towards the capital club. Xavi emphasized the need for honesty in refereeing decisions but raised concerns about the
Atlético Madrid is on the verge of securing a loan deal for Juventus forward Moise Kean for the remainder of the season, as reported by sources to ESPN. This move comes as a strategic decision to bolster the team’s attacking options and provide much-needed depth. Kean, aged 23, has agreed to the transfer to the
Mauricio Pochettino finds himself standing at a crucial juncture in his managerial career at Chelsea. The Carabao Cup semifinal second-leg against Middlesbrough is a make-or-break moment for the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain coach. With Chelsea trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Pochettino’s future hangs in the balance. A failure to secure a win in
Manchester United has been closely monitoring Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey, with manager Erik ten Hag expressing interest in bringing him to Old Trafford. Despite scoring 15 goals for Ajax this season, the chances of a January deal seem slim due to financial constraints at the club. While inquiries were made about Brobbey’s availability in 2022,