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Even for a sport as controversial as football when it comes to the involvement of somewhat nefarious individuals, the Saudi government’s takeover of Newcastle United was next level. Allegedly hiding behind the auspices of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), …

The BBC is reporting that a draft paper of the UK government’s review of gambling laws has been completed, and that betting companies will be banned from sponsoring Premier League clubs – potentially as soon as the 2022/23 season. That could mean …

A pitch invasion should joyous moment of spontaneity powered by a season-defining result. But, as is so often the way these days sadly, supporters are seemingly more interested in getting onto the pitch to take selfies and cause trouble. Since Monday alone, …

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the first to feature female referees, in another step towards gender balance in football. The history-maker Stephanie Frappart, the first woman to take charge of Champions League and Ligue 1 games, will be joined …

One of Chelsea FC’s main sponsors has apparently confirmed that prospective buyer Todd Boehly’s takeover will go ahead this month. Travel firm Trivago posted a tweet at 11am today that welcomed Boehly ‘to the Chelsea family’, although that has since been deleted …

One way of keeping money ‘in the family’ for footballers has been to take on parents, siblings and loved ones as their agent – ensuring they take a cut of any transfer fees paid. But that practice will be ended by FIFA …

Just months after thinking of quitting the sports broadcasting space altogether, BT has had a rethink and signed a merger deal with Warner Bros Discovery – who own Eurosport amongst many other channels. It means that the new entity will share the …

Controversial plans to award guaranteed Champions League places to ‘legacy’ clubs that have performed well in the competition before have been abandoned by UEFA. The original proposals caused uproar when first revealed, with fans of the beautiful game accusing the governing body …

The infamous number ten shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the ‘Hand of God’ game against England at World Cup ’86 has sold at auction for £7.1 million – making it the most valuable piece of sporting memorabilia in history. The Argentine …

Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most decorated owners in the history of Flat racing, and yet victory in the Derby still eludes her. There were hopes that Reach for the Moon would end a lengthy hoodoo that dates back six …

The popular Robbie Power, who has won many of UK and Irish racing’s most prestigious races, has confirmed that he will retire from the saddle following Friday’s action at the Punchestown Festival. The Irishman, who has achieved the much-coveted Cheltenham Gold Cup …

Despite the failure of their foray into the murky world of NFTs, Liverpool FC appear to be pressing on with their ambition of becoming financed by digital tokens. It has been widely reported that once the Reds’ current shirt sponsorship deal with …

The US Open champion and former world number one Daniil Medvedev will NOT be allowed to play in Wimbledon this year as part of sanctions against Russian and Belarusian players. The ban could affect as many as a dozen players on the …

Overkill or extending the pleasure of one of horse racing’s most beloved meetings? Adding a fifth day at the Cheltenham Festival has long been on the agenda – in fact, it’s been talked about ever since the Prestbury Park meeting became a …

After a torrid tour of the Caribbean, Joe Root has taken the decision to step down as captain of England’s test cricket team. The 0-1 loss to the West Indies followed a 0-4 humbling in the Ashes, and Root has admitted the …

Well, this is awkward. Manchester United’s players were asked who they wanted to be announced as the permanent successor to Ralf Rangnick as the club’s manager – and they almost unanimously named Mauricio Pochettino as their preferred option. The Manchester Evening News …

Faced with some of the most challenging fences in world racing, it’s unsurprising that so many horses fall or unseat their rider in the Grand National each year. The 2022 edition, which was run at a tremendous pace on the good going …

Crawley Town will become the first football club in the UK to be powered by cryptocurrency after agreeing an extraordinary takeover deal. WAGMI United, a consortium of crypto enthusiasts and investors, have agreed a deal to buy the League Two outfit, with …

Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times will recommence their historic partnership at the 2022 Grand National, with the full field of 40 now confirmed. The Irish jockey, fresh from being crowned the champion jockey at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021, went on to …

It appears as though the public’s appetite for NFTs isn’t as strong as Liverpool FC were hoping. In March, the Reds announced a mammoth non-fungible token project, the LFC Heroes Club, that would see 170,000 individual pieces of digital art featuring the …