While currently holding the 66th position in TeamForm’s ranking of the world’s greatest leagues, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) is on the brink of transformation with an anticipated influx of notable athletes making a move to the UAE to propel their careers forward. As it stands, the SPL has primarily targeted athletes in the twilight of their careers, albeit with a few exceptions. Despite the inclusion of well-known figures, the league has encountered challenges in attracting players in their prime. The league’s expansion plans, give rise to expectations that more prominent names will soon be drawn to join its ranks.…
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Chelsea and Manchester City find themselves under a looming threat of relegation from the Premier League, receiving stern warnings following Everton’s 10-point deduction for violating Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Everton’s breach, resulting in a significant drop from 14th to 19th place, raised concerns about the potential severity of penalties for other clubs. The Premier League’s decision to penalize Everton in March stemmed from financial losses amounting to £371.8 million over a three-year period, well beyond the league’s established ceiling of £105 million. This breach prompted a substantial deduction, prompting discussions about the implications for other clubs with ongoing investigations.…
Everton’s fate in the Premier League has taken a dramatic turn as they find themselves in a precarious position following a record-breaking 10-point deduction for breaching the league’s profitability and sustainability rules. The club, initially in 14th place with 14 points from 12 games, has now plummeted to 19th, just above Burnley on goal difference. The Premier League, in recommending this unprecedented deduction, emphasizes that top-flight clubs are allowed a maximum loss of £105 million over a three-year period, a threshold Everton has surpassed, reaching a staggering loss of £124.5 million. The independent panel, after a five-day hearing, concluded that…
Everton, the Merseyside club, is grappling with the most severe penalty ever imposed on a Premier League team for violating financial fair play rules. The deduction has pushed Everton down to 19th place in the league standings, holding a mere four points. In response to the verdict, Everton has expressed its intention to appeal the decision. However, the repercussions extend beyond Everton, causing concern for Manchester City and Chelsea, both undergoing financial investigations. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, is confronting 115 alleged breaches of the league’s financial rules. Simultaneously, Chelsea is potentially under scrutiny for payments linked to…
The Football Association (FA) is set to introduce stringent penalties in response to Arsenal’s public statement supporting manager Mikel Arteta’s criticism of match officials. The FA, in a move to address increasing disrespect towards referees, confirmed on Thursday that Arteta was charged with a breach of Rule E3.1 for comments deemed insulting, detrimental to the game, and bringing it into disrepute. Arsenal’s statement, calling for the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to urgently address officiating standards in the Premier League, has raised concerns at the FA. This unconventional show of support has prompted the FA to schedule meetings with…
According to reports from The Sun, a heated battle between Manchester City and Liverpool is on the horizon as they set their sights on Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane. BILD Sport’s Christian Falk suggests that both Premier League giants are showing keen interest in the winger, contemplating a potential move in the summer of 2024. If this speculation turns into reality, it would mark a significant return to the Premier League for the 27-year-old, who previously enjoyed success with Manchester City, securing two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three EFL Cups, and two FA Community Shields during his tenure. Since…
In a surprising turn of events, Raphael Varane found himself on the bench for Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat against Copenhagen, with Jonny Evans getting the nod alongside a resurgent Harry Maguire. Unfortunately, Evans was forced off early in the game due to injury, compounding United’s defensive challenges with Lisandro Martinez already sidelined. This leaves manager Erik ten Hag with limited options in defense, particularly as Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, both left-backs, are also unavailable. With Evans set to miss “the next few weeks” due to a thigh strain, Varane and Maguire emerge as the likely top choices in the…
In the aftermath of Manchester United’s crucial Premier League victory over Fulham, Marcus Rashford, who returned to the lineup after a minor injury absence, found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. While the first-half headlines in the Danish capital initially belonged to Rasmus Hojlund for positive reasons, Rashford’s actions took center stage as he failed to complete the first half. The 26-year-old forward faced an early exit from the match due to a clash with Copenhagen defender Elias Jellert. Despite not catching the immediate attention of Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas, a VAR review was initiated to assess the…
In a recent discussion on talkSPORT, Rio Ferdinand weighed in on the comparison between defenders William Saliba and Lisandro Martinez, expressing a preference for Saliba. Ferdinand highlighted Saliba’s immense potential to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Ferdinand stated, “I would go Saliba. I think Saliba could potentially be top, top, top.” Acknowledging Martinez’s achievements in silencing critics regarding his size and ball-playing skills, Ferdinand emphasized the role of the team each defender plays for. According to him, Saliba benefits from being part of a solid and consistent team, unlike Martinez. The spotlight on Saliba intensified following his standout performances…
Scotland has expressed interest in acquiring the services of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon after his recent exclusion from the England squad. Despite Gordon’s contributions to England’s under-21s, including helping them secure victory in the European Championship, he has been overlooked by manager Gareth Southgate for upcoming matches against Malta and North Macedonia. Gordon’s success with Newcastle, marked by goals against their main rivals, hasn’t swayed Southgate, who has favored other wide forwards like Jarrod Bowen, Jack Grealish, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden. The Daily Record reports that Scotland is now eager to capitalize on this situation and is actively pursuing…