London Broncos signed Ugo Tison permanently from Catalans Dragons and extended Jacob Jones's loan deal, striving for improvement in Super League standing. [ more ]
London Broncos signed Ugo Tison permanently from Catalans Dragons and extended Jacob Jones's loan deal, striving for improvement in Super League standing. [ more ]
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said it is "practically impossible" for Barcelona to make any summer signings due to the club's financial situation.Despite the departures of Gerard Pique, who retired, Memphis Depay who joined Atletico Madrid and Hector Bellerin's transfer to Sporting Club, league leaders Barca were unable to sign any players in the January transfer window due to LaLiga's Financial Fair Play regulations.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said it is "practically impossible" for Barcelona to make any summer signings due to the club's financial situation.Despite the departures of Gerard Pique, who retired, Memphis Depay who joined Atletico Madrid and Hector Bellerin's transfer to Sporting Club, league leaders Barca were unable to sign any players in the January transfer window due to LaLiga's Financial Fair Play regulations.
Barcelona & Real Madrid consider legal action against UEFA & FIFA after latest Super League ruling
Barcelona and Real Madrid are considering taking legal action against UEFA and FIFA over the failure to launch the Super League and potential damages.
The collapse of the Super League has altered the available funds and market terms for any new loan, making compensation claims more difficult. [ more ]
OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus begin the process of withdrawing from the European Super League
Juventus have confirmed that they have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League.In a press release practically foundering under legalese, Juve confirmed that they have contacted Real Madrid and Barcelona, the other two clubs still attached to the ill-fated venture, "in order to initiate a discussion period among the three clubs concerning the potential Juventus' exit from the Super League Project."
Juventus looks set to leave the Super League project still being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona, though the club denied Tuesday it had been threatened with a European ban by UEFA.The three storied clubs are awaiting a ruling expected within weeks from the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg into their legal challenge against what they claimed is UEFA's monopoly control of European club competitions.
Liverpool takeover could have big twist, with American investors not yet ruled out: report
(Image credit: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Liverpool may not be taken over by Qatari investors after all with American groups investing in the club still a possibility.It's been widely reported that the Reds' ownership group, Fenway Sports Group are in talks with a Qatar-based group, Qatar Investment Authority, over the sale of the club.
Agnelli bids farewell: 'A chapter of Juventus' history ends today'
After 12 years overseeing the return of Juventus to the top of Italian football, Andrea Agnelli has stepped down as President of the club that has been in his family for decades.Agnelli and the Board stepped down under a cloud of suspicion last month with investigations ongoing into financial irregularities in the club's transfer business.
European Super League dealt major blow as EU advocate general backs UEFA and FIFA - Soccer News
UEFA and FIFA would be entitled to freeze out a European Super League and its competing teams, according to a key opinion published on Thursday by the European Union's Court of Justice.A calamitous launching of the Super League last year saw 12 teams agree to take part, before most pulled out in a hurry after a furious backlash from fans, politicians and football governing bodies.
Barcelona & Real Madrid consider legal action against UEFA & FIFA after latest Super League ruling
Barcelona and Real Madrid are considering taking legal action against UEFA and FIFA over the failure to launch the Super League and potential damages.
The collapse of the Super League has altered the available funds and market terms for any new loan, making compensation claims more difficult. [ more ]
OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus begin the process of withdrawing from the European Super League
Juventus have confirmed that they have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League.In a press release practically foundering under legalese, Juve confirmed that they have contacted Real Madrid and Barcelona, the other two clubs still attached to the ill-fated venture, "in order to initiate a discussion period among the three clubs concerning the potential Juventus' exit from the Super League Project."
Juventus looks set to leave the Super League project still being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona, though the club denied Tuesday it had been threatened with a European ban by UEFA.The three storied clubs are awaiting a ruling expected within weeks from the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg into their legal challenge against what they claimed is UEFA's monopoly control of European club competitions.
Liverpool takeover could have big twist, with American investors not yet ruled out: report
(Image credit: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Liverpool may not be taken over by Qatari investors after all with American groups investing in the club still a possibility.It's been widely reported that the Reds' ownership group, Fenway Sports Group are in talks with a Qatar-based group, Qatar Investment Authority, over the sale of the club.
Agnelli bids farewell: 'A chapter of Juventus' history ends today'
After 12 years overseeing the return of Juventus to the top of Italian football, Andrea Agnelli has stepped down as President of the club that has been in his family for decades.Agnelli and the Board stepped down under a cloud of suspicion last month with investigations ongoing into financial irregularities in the club's transfer business.
European Super League dealt major blow as EU advocate general backs UEFA and FIFA - Soccer News
UEFA and FIFA would be entitled to freeze out a European Super League and its competing teams, according to a key opinion published on Thursday by the European Union's Court of Justice.A calamitous launching of the Super League last year saw 12 teams agree to take part, before most pulled out in a hurry after a furious backlash from fans, politicians and football governing bodies.
As London Pulse all-but seal a top-two spot in the Super League to secure a home semi-final, Surrey Storm look set to take fourth place.Plus, a former England player announces her retirement and who did you pick in your England World Cup starting seven?Here is everything you need to know from round 18. Storm finish regular season with Lightning loss After such a strong start to the season Surrey Storm are likely to finish in fourth place after their 64-46 loss to fellow title contenders Loughborough Lightning.
As London Pulse all-but seal a top-two spot in the Super League to secure a home semi-final, Surrey Storm look set to take fourth place.Plus, a former England player announces her retirement and who did you pick in your England World Cup starting seven?Here is everything you need to know from round 18. Storm finish regular season with Lightning loss After such a strong start to the season Surrey Storm are likely to finish in fourth place after their 64-46 loss to fellow title contenders Loughborough Lightning.
Shaun Wane confident he has full support of Super League coaches
England coach Shaun Wane is convinced he has the full backing of Super League bosses despite a series of high-profile withdrawals from his squad ahead of Saturday's mid-season international against France at Warrington.Star names including St Helens pair Jonny Lomax and Lewis Dodd and Leeds Rhinos centre Harry Newman were surprise omissions from Wane's final squad of 19 when it was reduced from its initial number of 40 last week.
Steve McNamara takes no credit for France's England win after Shaun Edwards trip
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Steve McNamara is much too modest to accept that a tiny part of France's record-breaking rugby union humbling of England last weekend might have been plotted during training drills at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
London identified by IMG as key in effort to transform rugby league
London has been dubbed a sleeping giant' of rugby league by IMG, who say success in the capital is high on their agenda when it comes to transforming the sport's long-term prospects.The global media company agreed a 12-year deal with rugby league's powerbrokers in May in an attempt to revolutionise the game on and off the field, with a licensing system set to replace conventional promotion and relegation for Super League by 2025.
Stephen J. Lyons: Pro golfers and U. of I. provost, seduced by Saudi Arabia, prove it's all about the money
Despite what should have been a permanent "scarlet letter" in the wake of his alleged role in the dismemberment of American journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of one of the world's most repressive nations, is back in the news flexing his monetary muscles.
Shaun Wane confident he has full support of Super League coaches
England coach Shaun Wane is convinced he has the full backing of Super League bosses despite a series of high-profile withdrawals from his squad ahead of Saturday's mid-season international against France at Warrington.Star names including St Helens pair Jonny Lomax and Lewis Dodd and Leeds Rhinos centre Harry Newman were surprise omissions from Wane's final squad of 19 when it was reduced from its initial number of 40 last week.
Steve McNamara takes no credit for France's England win after Shaun Edwards trip
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Steve McNamara is much too modest to accept that a tiny part of France's record-breaking rugby union humbling of England last weekend might have been plotted during training drills at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
London identified by IMG as key in effort to transform rugby league
London has been dubbed a sleeping giant' of rugby league by IMG, who say success in the capital is high on their agenda when it comes to transforming the sport's long-term prospects.The global media company agreed a 12-year deal with rugby league's powerbrokers in May in an attempt to revolutionise the game on and off the field, with a licensing system set to replace conventional promotion and relegation for Super League by 2025.
Stephen J. Lyons: Pro golfers and U. of I. provost, seduced by Saudi Arabia, prove it's all about the money
Despite what should have been a permanent "scarlet letter" in the wake of his alleged role in the dismemberment of American journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of one of the world's most repressive nations, is back in the news flexing his monetary muscles.
Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US
The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
Bryn Hargreaves: Everything known about rugby player who vanished in US
A British rugby league star who has been missing in the US for more than a year has been found dead, his family has said.Mr Hargreaves was reported missing in January 2022 after failing to show up for work in West Virginia.He had been living in the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown and was 36 when he disappeared.
Body of British rugby star Bryn Hargreaves found over a year after he went missing
The body of former British rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he went missing, his family has confirmed.Mr Hargreaves, who was 36 at the time, was reported missing in January 2022 having failed to arrive for work in the United States where he lived.His disappearance sparked a major search led by police and tracker dogs in West Virginia.
Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US
The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
Bryn Hargreaves: Everything known about rugby player who vanished in US
A British rugby league star who has been missing in the US for more than a year has been found dead, his family has said.Mr Hargreaves was reported missing in January 2022 after failing to show up for work in West Virginia.He had been living in the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown and was 36 when he disappeared.
Body of British rugby star Bryn Hargreaves found over a year after he went missing
The body of former British rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he went missing, his family has confirmed.Mr Hargreaves, who was 36 at the time, was reported missing in January 2022 having failed to arrive for work in the United States where he lived.His disappearance sparked a major search led by police and tracker dogs in West Virginia.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed LaLiga chief Javier Tebas is obsessed with trying to dirty the club's image during the league's ongoing investigation into the club's payments made to a former senior referee.Laporta was responding after Tebas said he should resign if he was unable to offer a reasonable explanation regarding the payments.
The chief executive of the company behind the Super League, Bernd Reichart, has said the project is still "very much alive" despite the rejection of one of the Super League's key arguments in the latest stage of its legal battle with UEFA.Reichart, who was appointed CEO of A22 Sports Management in October, was speaking on Friday at a "New Economic Forum" event in Madrid attended by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
The son of the Real Madrid legend Marcelo, Enzo Alves, has signed his first contract with the club.Enzo, 13, has featured for Madrid's academy teams since 2017.The teenager confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, saying "My first contract with the best club in the world.Very happy."
Honour' to play with Ryan Hall, says Herbie Farnworth after England return
Herbie Farnworth led the tributes to veteran winger Ryan Hall after he made a glorious return to international rugby league in England's 42-18 World Cup win over France on Saturday evening.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed LaLiga chief Javier Tebas is obsessed with trying to dirty the club's image during the league's ongoing investigation into the club's payments made to a former senior referee.Laporta was responding after Tebas said he should resign if he was unable to offer a reasonable explanation regarding the payments.
The chief executive of the company behind the Super League, Bernd Reichart, has said the project is still "very much alive" despite the rejection of one of the Super League's key arguments in the latest stage of its legal battle with UEFA.Reichart, who was appointed CEO of A22 Sports Management in October, was speaking on Friday at a "New Economic Forum" event in Madrid attended by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
The son of the Real Madrid legend Marcelo, Enzo Alves, has signed his first contract with the club.Enzo, 13, has featured for Madrid's academy teams since 2017.The teenager confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, saying "My first contract with the best club in the world.Very happy."
Honour' to play with Ryan Hall, says Herbie Farnworth after England return
Herbie Farnworth led the tributes to veteran winger Ryan Hall after he made a glorious return to international rugby league in England's 42-18 World Cup win over France on Saturday evening.
Besiktas issue official update on shock Manchester United transfer target Wout Weghorst
B esiktas have slammed fake reports suggesting striker Wout Weghorst could leave the club due to a release clause amid interest from Manchester United.The Netherlands international has reportedly emerged a shock target at Old Trafford following Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure in November.Manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed the club are actively chasing additions to their frontline and the 30-year-old is believed to have emerged as a cut-price option.
Everton 0-3 Manchester United: The Reds remain at the top of the table
Manchester United remained at the top of the table in the Super League following a resolute 3-0 win over Everton in Merseyside.Marc Skinner's side came into the game following a penalty shootout loss to Durham in the FA WSL Cup, but they had tied the game 2-2 in normal time thanks to goals from Jade Moore and Vilde Boe Risa.
Besiktas issue official update on shock Manchester United transfer target Wout Weghorst
B esiktas have slammed fake reports suggesting striker Wout Weghorst could leave the club due to a release clause amid interest from Manchester United.The Netherlands international has reportedly emerged a shock target at Old Trafford following Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure in November.Manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed the club are actively chasing additions to their frontline and the 30-year-old is believed to have emerged as a cut-price option.
Everton 0-3 Manchester United: The Reds remain at the top of the table
Manchester United remained at the top of the table in the Super League following a resolute 3-0 win over Everton in Merseyside.Marc Skinner's side came into the game following a penalty shootout loss to Durham in the FA WSL Cup, but they had tied the game 2-2 in normal time thanks to goals from Jade Moore and Vilde Boe Risa.
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn remains coy on joining the DFL
Let's get something straight - the DFB (Deutsche Fussball Bund) and DFL (Deutsche Fussball Liga) are two separate entities.After the resignation of DFL boss Donata Hopfen, there have been calls for someone from Bayern Munich, such as club CEO Oliver Kahn, to take a board position in the German league's governing body.
LaLiga has demanded UEFA hit Juventus with sporting sanctions after the Italian club's board of directors announced their resignation on Monday.President Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved were among those to resign en masse following a preliminary investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor's Office into fraudulent accounting and alleged hidden payments to players.
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn remains coy on joining the DFL
Let's get something straight - the DFB (Deutsche Fussball Bund) and DFL (Deutsche Fussball Liga) are two separate entities.After the resignation of DFL boss Donata Hopfen, there have been calls for someone from Bayern Munich, such as club CEO Oliver Kahn, to take a board position in the German league's governing body.
LaLiga has demanded UEFA hit Juventus with sporting sanctions after the Italian club's board of directors announced their resignation on Monday.President Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved were among those to resign en masse following a preliminary investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor's Office into fraudulent accounting and alleged hidden payments to players.
Is the future of metaverse advertising cross-platform activations?
As brands enter the metaverse, several companies are starting to build branded experiences across multiple virtual platforms.Some marketers believe this type of cross-platform activation is the future of metaverse advertising - but not everyone is convinced quite yet.For the most part, brands interested in activating in the metaverse have historically focused their efforts on singular platforms such as Roblox or Fortnite.
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn is excited for the Champions League reform
The changes in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League that are set to take place from the 2024/25 season onward have been met with a mixed bag of reactions from the footballing world.