Liverpool’s Premier League title win this season is not just a major sporting achievement but also a massive financial boost for the club. By securing their 20th top-flight title, and equalling Manchester United’s record, Liverpool has reclaimed the honor they held for almost 40 years before United surpassed them in 2011. This title marks a century and a quarter since their first championship in the 1900/01 season. The financial rewards of winning the Premier League are substantial. Manchester City, for instance, earned around £176m for each of their last two title wins in 2022/23 and 2023/24. This amount comes from…
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Xabi Alonso is said to have identified two players he wants to sign if he takes over as Real Madrid manager, with Martín Zubimendi and Florian Wirtz topping his wishlist. Currently the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso is considered the leading candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the Bernabeu for the Brazil national team this summer. According to Spanish outlet AS, Alonso is already making plans for his squad, and the two players he is targeting are well-known to Madrid’s scouting team. Zubimendi, a standout midfielder at Real Sociedad, has a €60 million release clause…
Chicago Fire FC is reportedly in discussions with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne regarding a designated player contract, according to ESPN. The Fire are in a strong position to secure De Bruyne’s signature if he decides to make the move to MLS. The Belgian international confirmed he would be leaving City at the end of this season, with his contract set to expire in June. Although Inter Miami CF holds De Bruyne’s discovery rights, a system that grants them a right of first refusal, the club already has the maximum number of designated players—Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Lionel…
FIFA has sanctioned two lower-division clubs from Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation, ordering their relegation to the third tier, the governing body announced on Friday. Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth was found guilty of manipulating matches and has been expelled from the second-tier National Super League. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled the club will be relegated to the Football Kenya Federation Division One League for the upcoming season. Similarly, Vietnamese club Phu Tho was found guilty of similar offenses and has been expelled from the Vietnamese Football League Second Division, dropping to the third tier as a result. Both…
Barcelona have confirmed that key defender Jules Koundé sustained a distal hamstring injury during the dramatic 3-3 draw against Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. The setback is expected to rule him out of the decisive second leg at San Siro next Tuesday. Koundé was forced off in the 42nd minute of the match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and was replaced by Eric Garcia. The club later released an official statement: “Tests carried out on first team player Jules Koundé this morning have shown he has a distal hamstring injury…
Lucy Bronze’s goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday sealed the Women’s Super League (WSL) title for the Blues, following Arsenal’s dramatic 5-2 loss to Aston Villa on the same night. Sonia Bompastor’s first season at the helm of Chelsea has been near flawless. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Emma Hayes’ departure after 12 years, Bompastor has steered the team to an impressive domestic campaign, with the Blues having only dropped points once in the league since December. Chelsea have maintained a perfect record against their rivals, and unlike their competitors, they have avoided managerial upheavals. Both Arsenal…
1. Barcelona Battle Back Twice in Six-Goal ThrillerBarcelona showed grit and resilience to claw back from behind twice in a pulsating 3-3 draw against Inter in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Despite going two goals down early on thanks to Marcus Thuram and a spectacular volley from Denzel Dumfries, Barça responded with stunning strikes from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres before the break. Dumfries netted again in the second half, but Yann Sommer’s own goal brought the hosts level once more, setting up a tantalizing second leg in Milan. 2. Lamine Yamal Shines on Historic NightMaking his…
Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has explained his decision to leave Luke Shaw out of the starting lineup for tonight’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, citing the need to carefully manage the defender’s minutes following his long injury layoff. Shaw, along with Kobbie Mainoo, has been rotated to the bench after making his first club start in over a year during Sunday’s draw with Bournemouth. Victor Lindelöf replaces Shaw in the back three, lining up alongside Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro, with wing-backs Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu providing width. Speaking to MUTV, Amorim said: “We had to…
LeBron James has acknowledged he’s unsure about what lies ahead in his NBA career following the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff elimination. The 40-year-old made the comments after the Lakers fell 103-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending his 22nd season in the league. James contributed 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the loss but offered little clarity about his plans. “I don’t have the answer to that,” he said when asked how much longer he plans to play. “It’s something I’ll sit down and talk about with my wife and my support group — just have conversations with…
Just 30 seconds into Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final, Marcus Thuram made his mark, scoring the fastest-ever goal in a semi-final tie to give Inter the lead over Barcelona. The French forward flicked Denzel Dumfries’ low cross past a helpless Wojciech Szczesny, leaving Barcelona’s defense in shock. Thuram’s goal, which came within the opening minute, set a new record for the fastest goal ever scored in a Champions League semi-final. Heading into the first leg, Thuram’s fitness had been in doubt. Inter had struggled in his absence, suffering three consecutive goalless defeats that severely hampered their treble hopes, including a loss…