Erik ten Hag discovers three-point Man Utd plan from new assistant Steve McClaren
Erik ten Hag has already discovered a three-point plan for how to turnaround Manchester United 's fortunes from incoming assistant boss Steve McClaren.
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Chelsea takeover - Government issues licence to permit American Todd Boehly to buy Premier League club
The UK Government has approved the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by the LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly, paving the way for a new era at Stamford Bridge, with the proceeds going to humanitarian causes in Ukraine. The Premier League last night gave its own go-ahead for the deal to go through, meaning only the final paperwork needs to be completed before the club is in the hands of Boehly, an American billionaire, ending 19 years under Roman Abramovich.
UK govt permits Boehly's Chelsea takeover
The UK Government has announced it has reached a position where it can issue a licence that permits the sale of Chelsea. Todd Boehly's £4.25billion takeover of the Stamford Bridge club was approved by the Premier League on Tuesday evening. "Late last night the UK Government reached a position where we could issue a licence that permits the sale of Chelsea Football Club," read a Government statement. "Following the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich, the Government has worked hard to ensure Chelsea Football Club has been able to continue to play football. But we have always been clear that the long-term future of the club could only be secured under a new owner."
Playing in closed stadiums an 'embarrassment', says England manager Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate said it is an "embarrassment" for the national team to play without fans and called for better behaviour at stadiums after a string of pitch invasions marred the end of the domestic season.
Tammy Abraham trains with Roma as Jose Mourinho chases European title record - in pictures
History will be on Jose Mourinho's side on Wednesday when his Roma side take on Dutch team Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final.
UK govt approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich
LONDON: Roman Abramovich’s 19 years as Chelsea owner is closer to ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. The government had to be sure that Abramovich, who was sanctioned over his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, did not profit from the enforced sale of the club that his investment turned into one of the most successful in European football.
George Floyd two years on: Has sport changed its culture?
Two years ago many organisations promised changes after the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd in Minneapolis. Nearly all sports pledged to be more equal. More diverse. And more inclusive. Have the events of May 25 in 2020 changed the culture in sport?
The arduous task of replacing John Souttar in Hearts' defence
The Dundee United youth academy graduate developed into an international centre-back with Hearts and, at 25, will continue his career at Ibrox. Some fans there consider him an upgrade on the potentially-outgoing Connor Goldson, the lure of trophies and possible Champions League nights doubtless influencing the decision.