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June

Sacked by Tottenham Hotspur: Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou

While the Hotspur defeated Man U in the Europa League final, the club finished in 17th place in the Premier League, just above the relegated trio.

Ange Postecoglou faces D-Day over Tottenham future next week

The Spurs manager’s future at the Premier League club is under extreme risk despite winning the Europa League.

March

A  computer-generated picture, issued by Manchester United, shows an exterior view of the planned new Manchester United stadium.

Manchester United leaving Old Trafford for new $3b venue

The historic stadium has comfortably the league’s highest capacity at over 74,000, but its leaky roof and other deteriorating facilities have aged badly.

October 2024

Amanda Staveley

The former model who became go-to broker for world’s richest sheikhs

How Amanda Staveley became the unlikely toast of the Middle East and one of the most powerful people in English professional football.

July 2024

Ollie Watkins scores a late goal to fire England into the Euro 2024 final.

England eye Euro history after stunning late goal

England downed the Netherlands 2-1 in the European Championships for a chance to take on Spain in the final.

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June 2024

John Henry.

The billionaire sports investor gunning for golf

John Henry turned a commodities fortune into a sporting empire. Now, he’s taking on the sovereign wealth that is rewriting the rules of the game.

March 2024

Tottenham’s head of football, Scott Munn

The Aussies taking charge at an English soccer icon

In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur was forced to make some serious changes to management. They brought in three Australians.

Sam Kerr in action for Chelsea. Her lawyers will argue abuse of process in their bid to have charges dropped.

Kerr backed by Matildas star and Chelsea coach as ‘race slur’ revealed

The Matildas captain has the “full support” of the national squad and English team after new details emerged over her alleged clash with a police officer.

October 2023

Tributes have flowed in for the soccer great.

‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton

The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.

September 2023

Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton celebrates following a victory over Arsenal earlier this year.

If this deal succeeds, US investors will own half the Premier League

Everton’s Russian-linked businessman Farhad Moshiri is close to selling the English soccer club to 777 Partners, a US private equity fund.

August 2023

Spain are World Cup champions.

Women’s soccer is just starting to roar

England and Spain are home to the two richest soccer leagues. From a business and marketing perspective, it was the dream Women’s World Cup final.

Spain’s Irene Paredes and teammates celebrate after beating Sweden to advance to the World Cup final.

Ten minutes of drama send delirious Spain into World Cup final

Spain beat Sweden to advance to the World Cup final in a match that roared into life in the final minutes with both sides scoring in rapid succession.

June 2023

Manchester City wins first Champions League title

The Champions League win means City has completed a rare treble of trophies after winning the English Premier League title and FA Cup this season.

Dedicated, hard-working, visionary: Ange Postecoglou’s leadership style is something others can emulate

Lessons in leadership from the relentless Ange Postecoglou

The 57-year-old has compiled, arguably, the greatest resume of any Australian coach in any sport. There are lessons to learn from the way he runs his teams.

April 2023

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds chats with actor Paul Rudd in the stands.

Hollywood ending for Ryan Reynolds’ soccer club

Wrexham has gained promotion, sparking wild celebrations. Reynolds and his fellow actor friend purchased the little-known Welsh club for $3.7 million in 2021.

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Could Manchester United be worth $9b?

The famed football club is up for sale. Even though the numbers don’t add up, it could be the most expensive sports deal ever.

Sam Kerr reveals plan to keep Chelsea and Matildas happy

After victory over European champions England against the odds, Kerr explained how her workload is being managed to ensure she’s firing for both club and country.

March 2023

A star host, a tweet and a row that turned into a BBC crisis

Soccer legend Gary Lineker never received a red or yellow card in his 16-year career but fell foul of the broadcaster with a Twitter post on immigration.

December 2022

Harry Kane scored one penalty, missed another.

France one step closer to an elusive back-to-back Cup title

A crucial second half penalty miss by Harry Kane ensured France a chance of being back to back champions.

November 2022

Gareth Bale celebrates his penalty in Doha.

Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight

England opened Group B play at the World Cup on Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran in Doha; Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0; and Wales drew 1-1 with the US.

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