London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham became the latest Premier League club to open their doors to players on Tuesday as part of the “Project Restart” plan to finish the English top-flight season. The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the coronavirus crisis but there …
Read More »Premier League come up with concrete proposals to finish season: report
London, United Kingdom | AFP | The English Premier League are eyeing a resumption of the season on June 8, behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, and reaching a climax on July 27, according to The Times. The paper claims football chiefs, along with other sports governing bodies, have …
Read More »Takeovers that changed Premier League history
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Newcastle United’s sale to a Saudi-backed consortium appears to be close to completion — a deal that could turn the long-time underachievers into a major Premier League power. The potential £300 million ($370 million) takeover will reportedly see Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund take …
Read More »Klopp says Liverpool are not finished article
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp believes there is still room for improvement from Liverpool despite their incredible Premier League campaign, which is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Reds were 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City and on the verge of their first top-flight title since 1990 when football …
Read More »BeIN calls on EPL to probe Saudi takeover of Newcastle
Doha, Qatar | AFP | A key Premier League broadcast partner has called on club bosses to probe a Saudi Arabian bid to buy Newcastle United over piracy allegations, it said on Wednesday. The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium that involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around …
Read More »Amnesty warns Premier League over Newcastle takeover
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Amnesty International has warned the Premier League that it “risks becoming a patsy” unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in connection with the proposed takeover of Newcastle. The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed …
Read More »Maguire confident Man Utd on course to compete for titles again
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United captain Harry Maguire believes the Red Devils are on the right track towards contending for the Premier League title again. United have not won the league since Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013 and were a mammoth 37 points behind leaders Liverpool when the Premier League …
Read More »Premier League clubs committed to finishing season, but no deadline set
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the top-flight season, but did not set a June 30 deadline to complete the fixture list at their latest meeting on Friday. With the Premier League postponed since March 13 due to the coronavirus, it had been suggested a firm closing date …
Read More »Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Newcastle United fans have long dreamed of ridding the club from owner Mike Ashley, but a potential £300 million ($377 million) takeover backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund presents fans on Tyneside with a different dilemma. Retail tycoon Ashley has been deeply unpopular in …
Read More »Premier League transfer embargo could follow wage cuts: Neville
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes the Premier League may force clubs who are looking to cut player wages during the coronavirus crisis to accept transfer embargoes. Clubs in England’s top-flight have requested players take up to a 30 percent pay hit in cuts …
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