Real Madrid retained its title as the biggest club financially in the world as a new Deloitte report showed that the combined revenues of Europe’s top 20 clubs exceeded €4.8b in 2011-12, a 10% rise from the previous season’s top 20. In a clear indication that Uefa’s Financial Fair Play rules will not work, the […]
Multiple reports from the UK that Wilfried Zaha will undergo a medical with Manchester United in the next 48 hours before completing a £15m move from Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old forward has agreed a five-and-a-half year deal but will be loaned back to Palace until the summer. United will pay £10m up front, with the […]
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas faces a long spell on the sidelines after fracturing a bone in his hand during Wednesday’s Copa del Rey clash with Valencia. Casillas got injured during last night’s 1-1 draw. The injury occurred when teammate Álvaro Arbeloa accidentally kicked him in the left hand following a corner. Casillas received treatment […]
Chelsea star Eden Hazard faces a charge of bringing the game into disrepute and a potential multi-match ban from the FA after this moment of madness 13 minutes from time at the Liberty Stadium tonight. Speaking after the match on Chelsea’s own TV channel, Hazard said: “The boy put his whole body on to the […]
Italian media claim Didier Drogba wants his Shanghai Shenhua contract terminated, sparking a bidding war between Juventus, Lazio and Milan. The former Chelsea striker has reportedly sent a letter to Shanghai Shenhua asking for his deal to be terminated. That would then open the door to a free transfer back to Europe. Drogba joined Shanghai […]
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has conceded defeat in the race for the La Liga title while distancing himself from the manager’s role at Paris St Germain. It has been a tumultuous season so far at the Bernabeu, as Real have failed to keep pace with Barcelona’s record breaking start to the season, while […]
The New England Revolution selected four players in Tuesday’s MLS Supplemental Draft. The Revs picked up Jossimar Sanchez, Connecticut, Chris Thomas, Elon, Alex De John, Old Dominion and Gabe Latigue, Elon. Jossimar Sanchez Scouting Report: “Probably best as a holding midfielder, but can also play centerback and right back … Defensively solid, simple and clean […]
Tottenham Hotspur have announced a loss of £4.3 million for the 2011-12 financial year, compared to a profit of £700,000 in 2010-11, when they played in the 2010-11 Champions League. Spurs report that turnover for the year was £144 million, 12% lower than the year before, while Tottenham said “profit from operations” dropped to £23 […]