French interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Tuesday made a partial apology for chaos at the 2022 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the State France in St. Denis, while insisting fake tickets and “delinquency” were mostly to blame. “Should things have been managed better at the Stade de France? The answer […]
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Petr Cech's departure from Chelsea's management team puts Todd Boehly under even more scrutiny
https://www.socceramerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cech.jpg became the latest member of Chelsea’s senior management team to leave the club on Monday following a change in ownership. Long-serving chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia also departed Stamford Bridge last week in the wake of a takeover from American Todd Boehly‘s consortium. Cech, who won 13 major honours with Chelsea during his […]
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Gareth Bale confirms move to LAFC
Wales captain Gareth Bale is moving to Los Angeles FC following his departure from Real Madrid. Bale confirmed his plans to join LAFC in a post on Twitter following widespread reports earlier Saturday about the move. Wales captain Gareth Bale confirmed his move to Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC on Saturday following his departure […]
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Wayne Rooney steps downs down as manager of troubled Derby County
Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of troubled Derby as the club prepares for its first season in the third tier for 36 years. Rooney was unable to keep Derby in the Championship last season after the crisis-torn club was hit by a 21-point deduction as punishment for financial […]
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Tantrums and tactics turned Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea dream into a nightmare
Romelu Lukaku arrived at Chelsea heralding his move as a dream come true, but less than a year later the Belgian striker is set to rejoin Inter Milan as one of the most expensive flops in Premier League history. Lukaku was hailed as the final piece of Thomas Tuchel‘s Chelsea jigsaw when he was signed […]
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Manchester City poised to sign German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega if Zack Steffen leaves
Premier League champion Manchester City is on the verge of signing German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega from relegated Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld as backup for first-choice goalkeeper Ederson, according to reports Thursday. Kicker and Bild say the 29-year-old Ortega will join the Citizens on a free transfer as his Bielefeld contract has expired. The Guardian reported […]
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Eight medical staff in Argentina to be tried for criminal neglect in Diego Maradona's death
Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal neglect causing Argentine legend Diego Maradona to die in bed while receiving post-surgery care. A judge on Wednesday ordered a homicide trial for the eight, who include Maradona’s family doctor and nurses, based on evidence that they had failed to take “action that could have prevented the […]
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Sadio Mane signing is coup for Bayern
Sadio Mane‘s transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich is a coup for the Bundesliga champions, who have signed a ready-made replacement for either wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski or winger Serge Gnabry. Mane, 30, arrives in Munich on a three-year contract with sufficient star status to enhance Bayern’s attack. “Often, it’s the other way around, but […]
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Qatar organizers target 'price-gouging' as World Cup nears
The Qatar World Cup’s chief organizer announced “record-breaking” demand on Wednesday with 1.2 million tickets sold, but admitted it was hard to stop businesses taking advantage by raising prices. Hassan Al-Thawadi, head of the tournament organizing committee, said he was working to limit “price-gouging” as costs soar for the Qatari capital’s limited accommodation. FIFA president […]
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American John Textor reaches agreement to take over French giant Lyon
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said on Tuesday a deal had been struck for U.S. businessman John Textor to complete a takeover of the seven-time French champions. Eagle Football Holdings, a sports investment vehicle controlled by Crystal Palace shareholder Textor, is set to acquire a majority stake in the publicly traded Ligue 1 club. OL Group also […]