Wigan sold to billionaire local businessman
Troubled Wigan Athletic have been sold to local businessman Mike Danson, the League One club said on Wednesday.
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Nine Man City players who could get squad number upgrade next season
Most heads associated with Manchester City may well still be banging following a weekend of wild celebrations but now attentions will begin to turn to the forthcoming season.
Manchester United confirm pre-season fixture in Dublin
Manchester United's final game of pre-season will be played against Athletic Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
FIFA agrees Women's World Cup broadcast deal for top European nations
The Women's World Cup will be broadcast in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and Italy after governing body FIFA extended its agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), ending the threat of a blackout in Europe's top soccer nations.
Manchester United takeover latest as Glazers could stretch saga into next season
Manchester United's takeover process has been littered with frustration among the fanbase and the most recent reports that new owners may not be in place for the transfer window will only increase anger.
Lionel Messi Scores Rapid Goal As Argentina Down Australia In Beijing Friendly
Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner curled in from the edge of the area after just 81 seconds following slack defending by the Socceroos. In front of a crowd of more than 50,000 adoring fans, Messi nearly notched a rapid second but lashed into the side netting from a tight angle. Australia weathered the early storm and nearly equalised when attacker Mitchell Duke forced Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to tip a close-range shot onto the post. Messi and fellow Argentina veteran Angel di Maria both drew saves from Australia stopper Mat Ryan at the start of the second half.
Man City To Open Premier League Title Defence At Kompany's Burnley
Manchester City will kick off their bid for a record fourth straight Premier League title away to Burnley, managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany. The fixture list released on Thursday confirmed the Treble winners will visit Turf Moor on August 11 to raise the curtain on the 2023/24 campaign. It will be the second time Kompany, who won the title on four occasions as City skipper, will have faced his old side as a manager, with City winning 6-0 at the Etihad in the FA Cup quarter-finals in March.
Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Netherlands will be taking on Croatia in the first semi-final match of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday at Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam. Netherlands finished at the top of Group 4 points table in League A, with a total of five victories out of six matches. On the other hand, Croatia stood number one in the Group 1 points table with four wins out of six. The winner of this clash will be facing either Spain or Italy in the summit clash of the tournament on Monday (IST).