Black Ex-Players’ Perspectives on Football Management’s “All Snakes and No Ladders” Conundrum A research commissioned by the Black Footballers Partnership (BFP) revealed concerning disparities in career opportunities between black and non-black former football players, particularly in managerial roles, spanning a 30-year period. Conducted by three academics, the study analyzed the off-the-pitch careers of approximately 3,500 […]
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Hansi Flick’s Managerial Rebirth: Contemplating Barcelona or Premier League?
Hansi Flick’s Managerial Rebirth: Contemplating Barcelona or Premier League? Hansi Flick’s managerial journey has indeed been a rollercoaster ride, marked by triumphs with Bayern Munich and challenges during his tenure as the head coach of the German national team. After an illustrious spell with Bayern, where he achieved remarkable success, including a historic treble, Flick […]
Football Governance Bill Introduces Measures for Independent Regulator Legislation
Football Governance Bill Introduces Measures for Independent Regulator Legislation The UK government is poised to advance its agenda for an autonomous football regulator with the unveiling of the Football Governance Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. This proposed legislation aims to empower an independent entity, distinct from both governmental bodies and football authorities, to supervise clubs […]
AC Milan Secures Place in Europa League Last-16 Draw Despite Thrilling Loss to Rennes
AC Milan Secures Place in Europa League Last-16 Draw Trailing 3-0 from the initial leg in Italy, Rennes sparked hope for a remarkable comeback by taking the lead through Benjamin Bourigeaud’s goal in the 11th minute. AC Milan, however, responded as Luka Jovic’s header leveled the score on the night. Bourigeaud’s penalty briefly restored Rennes’ […]
Czech billionaire Tykac to buy soccer club Slavia Prague from CITIC
Chinese investment corporation CITIC will sell top domestic soccer team Slavia Prague to Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac, the team announced on Thursday. Tykac, the owner of the Sev. en energy and investment firm, which has been growing internationally in recent years, said that he and CITIC had reached a deal to purchase one of the […]
Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team next year
In a decision that was made before the incident that Hamas carried out on October 7, a spokeswoman for the German sportswear company Puma announced on Tuesday that the company will no longer be sponsoring Israel’s national football team in the next year. “While two newly signed national teams, including a new statement team, will […]
Ibrahimovic joins RedBird and will act as senior advisor to AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a former striker for AC Milan, has joined RedBird Capital Partners as an operating partner and will serve as a senior advisor to AC Milan ownership and senior management, according to an announcement by the private investment business on Monday. After the previous season, Ibrahimovic, who is 42 years old, announced that he […]
Turkish soccer club president arrested for punching referee
Faruk Koca, the president of the top-tier Turkish soccer team Ankaragucu, was taken into custody on Tuesday for striking a referee in the face after a match. The official disclosed to the police that Koca had threatened to murder him. An outbreak of violence occurred at the Super Lig team’s home match versus Rizespor on […]
Messi v Ronaldo – Inter Miami to take on Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia
The Major League Soccer team announced that Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play two matches in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of next year. One of the matches will be against Cristiano Ronaldo and his side Al-Nassr, who are regular opponents for Inter Miami. As part of the team’s first foreign tour, which will also […]
Bayern expect a top performance against Manchester United, says Tuchel
Even though Bayern Munich has already earned first place in Group A of the Champions League, coach Thomas Tuchel has stated that the team will give their utmost effort in their last Champions League match on Tuesday against Manchester United. Even though United is now in last position with four points, they still have a […]
Romero boosts Tottenham, but reminds us about discipline
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, has said that he has discussed the Argentine’s discipline with center-back Christian Romero. On Thursday, Romero will return to the center of the defense for Tottenham Hotspur’s match against West Ham United. Winner of the World Cup During a turbulent London derby match against Chelsea a month ago, […]
Arsenal go five clear as Rice seals seven-goal thriller at Luton
Declan Rice’s header in the final seconds on Tuesday secured Arsenal’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Luton Town. This victory allowed Arsenal to go five points clear of Luton Town at the top of the Premier League standings. A spirited and aggressive Luton team had knocked Arsenal off their game, and it appeared that they were […]