Euro 2028 chiefs rule out adding new venue following Casement Park decision September 18, 2024 The absence of any games in Northern Ireland is an embarrassment for the five home FAs and the government.
South Africa discussed as venue for England Test series with Pakistan September 17, 2024 The original schedule was for three Test matches played in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Revealed: Chelsea considered 40 per cent increase in ticket prices September 17, 2024 The huge price hike was rejected on the grounds that it was unfair to penalise fans.
Clubs in dark over Premier League semi-automated offside technology plans September 12, 2024 The Premier League has yet to inform clubs when the new system of semi-automated offsides will be introduced – but it will not be this weekend. When England’s top-flight clubs voted to introduce the new technology last April they were told it would be brought in after one of the international breaks at the start [...]
Premier League makes decision on whether to fight Leicester PSR verdict September 11, 2024 Having lost at appeal, the Premier League's only further possible recourse is to take the matter to arbitration.
Surrey Invincibles? Why Sky Sports could veto Hundred franchise rebrand September 11, 2024 Surrey could find themselves on a collision course with English cricket’s main broadcast partner, Sky Sports, over their desire to take control and rebrand their successful Hundred franchise, Oval Invincibles. Along with the other seven host venues, Surrey are set to be gifted a 51 per cent stake in their franchise by the England Wales [...]
Why Todd Boehly has more to lose than Clearlake Capital from a Chelsea sale September 10, 2024 Chelsea shareholder Todd Boehly and his business partners, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss, have more to lose than their fellow owners-turned-rivals Clearlake Capital from the mooted sale of the club. As minority shareholders with Class B shares, the Boehly group would lose a greater percentage of their investment than Clearlake if Chelsea were to be [...]
Man United drop clear hint over £2bn, 100,000-seater new stadium September 4, 2024 Manchester United have opened talks with the Rugby Football League over a long-term deal to host the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford – the clearest hint yet that they are pressing ahead with plans to build a new 100,000 stadium next door. The RFL’s current staging agreement with United expires following next month’s [...]
England manager Lee Carsley snubbed agents and negotiated own contract September 3, 2024 Lee Carsley is bucking current trends by not employing an agent despite being a serious contender for the England job. The interim manager, who will lead the men’s senior team for the first time in this week’s Uefa Nations League matches against Republic of Ireland and Finland, personally negotiated a pay rise with the Football [...]
MCC faces fresh ticketing dilemma following Lord’s empty seats embarrassment September 3, 2024 Marylebone Cricket Club has been given another ticketing dilemma after last Sunday’s paltry attendance at Lord’s, with the International Cricket Council scheduling next summer’s World Test Championship final to take place over six days at the iconic ground. In a change from last year’s WTC final at The Oval, MCC has been handed responsibility for [...]
