Man Utd board’s three independent directors revealed

Manchester United‘s board carries three independent directors, it has been revealed. The Athletic reports the three board members act in the best interests of shareholders and are there to push back on the Glazer family, the majority shareholders. Robert Leitao, Manu Sawhney and John Hooks are all employed by United Leitao is a Rothschild banker, … Read more

Arsenal sign Timber from Ajax on long-term deal

play ‘Versatile’ defender Jurrien Timber joins Arteta’s Arsenal (1:48)Julien Laurens explains why the 22-year-old Dutch international is an inspired acquisition for Arsenal. (1:48) Jul 14, 2023, 10:05 AM ET Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax, the club announced on Friday. The 22-year-old, who can play either at right-back or centre-back, … Read more

Luton forced to postpone first Prem home game

Luton Town have been preparing their Kenilworth Road stadium to host Premier League matches for the first time. JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images Luton Town have been forced to postpone their first Premier League home fixture of the 2023-24 season after failing to guarantee that the ?10 million ($13.1m) upgrade of their Kenilworth Road stadium … Read more

UEFA fines Man Utd, Barcelona for FFP breaches

play Would signing Rasmus Hojlund be a risk for Man United? (1:35)Julien Laurens debates whether Rasmus Hojlund would be a good signing for Manchester United. (1:35) Jul 14, 2023, 08:50 AM ET Manchester United and Barcelona have both been fined for breaches of UEFA’s financial fair play (FFP) regulations, the governing body announced in its … Read more

USA coach Berhalter: Pulisic born for AC Milan

USA coach Gregg Berhalter is confident Christian Pulisic will prove a big hit at AC Milan. The USA captain completed his move from Chelsea yesterday. Berhalter told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Pulisic is a star in America, but for Milan it is not a simple question of the brand. Christian has a lot of quality … Read more

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook joins Leeds United ownership group alongside golfers Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas

Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is joining the 49ers Enterprises-led consortium that is attempting to take over Leeds United. Westbrook becomes a minor shareolder in the English soccer club alongside golfers Jordan Speith and Justin Thomas, who joined the ownership group earlier this week. 49ers Enterprises, which is an investment arm of … Read more

Ayoze Perez: Real Betis will see my best thanks to…

Ayoze Perez feels his game will move up a gear with Real Betis this new season. The striker signed permanently with Betis last week after coming off contract at Leicester City. “I did an interview in Tenerife and I made it very clear that my priority was Betis,” he said. “It took a while but … Read more

AC Milan signing Pulisic: Tomori success an influence

Christian Pulisic is excited to get started with AC Milan. The USA captain completed his move from Chelsea yesterday for ?25m and admits Champions League football was an influence. He said, “It’s another big reason to come to this club, they’re in the Champions League again, had quite a good season and are fun to … Read more

Athletic Bilbao welcome three young additions

Athletic Bilbao have snapped up defensive pair Jon de Luis and Aymane Jelbat. The young duo will be initially registered with Bilbao Athletic. De Luis joins from Osasuna, while Jelbat arrives from Alaves. He played for Barakaldo CF last season on-loan. Meanwhile, former Liverpool winger Elijah Gift has also been signed. Gift is also doing … Read more

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr hit with FIFA registration ban

play Why the Saudi Pro League will only continue to grow (2:07)Mark Ogden explains why he thinks the attraction of the Saudi Pro League will only increase in years to come. (2:07) Jul 13, 2023, 07:06 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, are banned from registering new players until they settle a … Read more