Manchester United last won the Premier League title in 2012/13. And they haven’t hoisted the Champions League trophy since 2008. The Red Devils are a club in terminal decline on the pitch, but off it they continue to thrive in a commercial sense. And, despite not getting their hands on a major trophy in more …
Manchester United Head into 2026 as the Premier League’s Most Valuable Club Read More »
The anticipation heading into an international football tournament, even for minnows not expected to compete for the trophy, is palpable. So when things don’t quite go according to plan, the inverse reaction to the failure can be intense, to say the least. Maybe the sports minister of the Gabonese government should have stepped outside and …
Gabon Sack Manager, Ban Aubameyang, and Suspend Entire Team in AFCON Failure Fallout Read More »
You have to go back to 1985 to find the last time that the Scottish Premiership title wasn’t clinched by either of the Old Firm teams: Celtic and Rangers. And, in fact, for much of that span since, those two Glaswegian outfits have had a monopoly on first and second place in the division – …
Hearts’ Blood Pumping as Old Firm’s Monopoly of the Scottish Premiership Title Weakens Read More »
When FIFA announced the details of the ticket prices for the World Cup in 2026, there was monumental outcry at the eye-watering investment that supporters will have to make to follow their nation in North America and Mexico. And the reason for those astronomical prices, it seems, has now been revealed… Football’s governing body has …
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Kylian Mbappé has successfully sued former club PSG for £53 million for what he claims were unpaid salary and bonuses as he wound down his contract with the French club. Mbappé left the Parisien outfit in the summer of 2024, switching to Real Madrid on a free transfer after seeing out his contract. PSG claimed …
Another week, another record falls to the remarkable goalscoring prowess of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has achieved all sorts of milestones in the Premier League, and has not been shy in taking his net-busting antics onto the continental stage either. In December 2025, his Manchester City side took on Real Madrid in a Champions League …
Haaland Breaks More Champions League Goalscoring Records with Real Madrid Winner Read More »
Football used to be the ‘people’s game’, but if FIFA have their way it could become the rich people’s game given the ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup. If you were to follow England, or your chosen nation, at the tournament by watching them in person at every game, there’s a realistic chance you’ll …
FIFA Accused of World Cup 2026 Ticket ‘Rip Off’ as England Fans Face £20,000 Bill Read More »
When Moises Caicedo was sent off while playing for Chelsea against Arsenal in November 2025, it opened the door for a potential disaster. Not only did it mean that the Blues would have to play for around an hour with ten men against the Premier League table toppers – they would still claim a 1-1 …
Chelsea Close on Sunderland and QPR in the Premier League Hall of Shame Read More »
A trip to Anfield isn’t something that a promoted team would usually relish. But the Sunderland class of 2025/26 is a different breed, and they returned from the trip to Merseyside with a point courtesy of a 1-1 draw – in fact, the Black Cats led with just ten minutes left to play. It means …
What would you rather your football team be: successful but boring, or entertaining but mediocre? Most fans, you suspect, would opt for the former, although there’s no doubt that football is very much an entertainment business these days – managers continue to be sacked for their adherence to a subjectively dull brand of the beautiful …
AS Monaco Poised for Unofficial Crown as European Football’s Most Entertaining Team Read More »
