Ratcliffe to start Man Utd work as deal completed
[[“value”:” play Ogden: Man United ‘desperate’ for a change in direction (1:57)Mark Ogden says Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival at Old Trafford is a popular one, but he’ll quickly have some tough decisions to make. (1:57) Sir Jim Ratcliffe has formally completed a deal to acquire a minority stake in Manchester United, the club announced Tuesday. The … Read more
Klopp: Jota to miss ‘months’ with knee injury
[[“value”:” play Jurgen Klopp rules Diogo Jota out for ‘months’ with knee injury (1:47)Jurgen Klopp provides an injury update for Liverpool’s depleted squad. (1:47) Feb 20, 2024, 09:10 AM ET Jurgen Klopp has said he can’t provide a timeframe on Diogo Jota‘s injury but said the Liverpool forward will be out for “months.” Jota was … Read more
Porto vs. Arsenal prediction, odds, start time: 2024 UEFA Champions League picks, best bets for Feb. 21
[[“value”:” USATSI The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League continues this week with a Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Porto taking place on Wednesday. It is the first leg between the two clubs after Arsenal won their UCL group with a 4-1-1 record, while Porto finished second in their group with a 4-0-2 record. Porto … Read more
Liverpool vs. Luton Town prediction, odds, start time: 2024 Premier League picks, best bets for Feb. 21
[[“value”:” Getty Images Liverpool will look to maintain a firm hold of first place in the Premier League standings when the Reds take on Luton Town in a key showdown on Wednesday. Liverpool (17-6-2) remains unbeaten at home with 10 wins and two draws, and they’ve won their last two matches, including a 4-1 victory … Read more
Jim Ratcliffe finalizes Manchester United deal, completing purchase of over a quarter of the club from Glazers
[[“value”:” Getty Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now officially a co-owner of Manchester United after completing the acquisition of a 27.7 percent stake in the club. The deal, which was agreed by majority owners the Glazer family in December, will see the British petrochemical billionaire and INEOS take charge of footballing operations at the Premier … Read more
Sheffield Utd boss pays price for sandwich rant
[[“value”:” Feb 20, 2024, 12:31 PM ET Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has been fined £11,500 ($14,537) for remarks he made about match officials following his side’s Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace last month. Wilder was upset with decisions during the 3-2 loss and his post-match comments intimated that officials were more likely to … Read more
Miedema: Pain the ‘new normal’ after ACL return
[[“value”:” Feb 20, 2024, 05:38 AM ET Arsenal and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema has said she “almost” feels like her old self again after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, but admitted she faces a “new normal” of pain management. Miedema returned to WSL action in October, 10 months after injuring her knee against Lyon … Read more
Arsenal defender Omar Rekik stuck in limbo at Servette
Arsenal defender Omar Rekik is in limbo at Servette. Rekik moved to the Swiss club on-loan in January to the end of the season. However, 20 minutes is reporting Servette failed to register Rekik before the deadline fell. New signings Takuma Nishimura and Bassirou Ndiaye are also in the same boat. The deadline was February … Read more
Palace captain Ward: We owe Hodgson so much; we’re ready for Glasner
Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward has paid tribute to Roy Hodgson after their 1-1 draw at Everton. Hodgson stepped down as manager before kickoff, with Oliver Glasner taking charge. “I think tonight sets the tone: that performance, that resilience, the character from every single player that played a part on the pitch and off the … Read more