The fluidity enjoyed by clubs and players was a completely foreign concept before 1995. The freedom for players to switch allegiances and join many clubs throughout their career is something taken for granted in the modern era.
Rewinding to late 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) shook the world of football governance, having unexpectedly denounced FIFA and UEFA’s interference with the proposed European Super League of 2021.
The words ‘Video Assistant Referee’ in the 2023/24 Premier League season are seemingly synonymous with feelings of resentment, exasperation, and confusion. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Premier League implemented the system back in 2019, leaving fans bewildered as to why we continue
Plans to restructure English football governance has been looming for a considerable amount of time since the fan-led review of football in November 2021. King Charles’ announcement of the Football Governance Bill has brought the topic back into the limelight and given it royal recognition.
Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish Football Association President (RFEF), has today been handed a three-year ban by FIFA from ‘all football-related activities’. This action follows his non-consensual kiss with Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup trophy presentation which sent shock waves around the footballing
Group A sparked into life with Manchester United battling to a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen and Bayern Munich ending Galatasaray’s unbeaten streak, winning 3-1.
October 19th looked like a key date for the conclusion of Manchester United’s takeover saga. However, further delays are expected in ratifying Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposal for 25% of the club for a rumoured £1.3 billion.
Nearing yet another international break, and now eight weeks into the Premier League season, it seems like an appropriate time to pause and digest how IFAB (International Football Association Board) time-keeping rules have impacted English football.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side had a night for the ages as they dismantled a fragile PSG side 4-1.
There was a sense of déjà vu at the Theatre of Dreams as both sides had met only days ago, where Manchester United put three past Crystal Palace.
