South African football news

Fifa’s 25-page sales deck produced by JP Morgan Reference made to doubling global tournaments Fifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights clearly states that its plans for financial growth will be achieved by staging more tournaments, having higher ticket prices an…

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Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.

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France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m transfer Stones signs two-year contract with Serie A club Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, was the Blues’ main defensive ta…

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German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.

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Big-spending club kick off season on Friday 4 September Champions Manchester City begin against Birmingham Those desperate to see what London City Lionesses will look like with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas in their ranks do not have to wait long, with the big-spending club kicking off the new Women’s…

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.

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As the fifth anniversary of Newcastle's takeover approaches, BBC Sport assesses whether the project to be "the best" is still on track.

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Howe leaves after five years in charge at St James’ Park Al-Ahli’s German coach in line to take over Eddie Howe has left Newcastle after losing control of transfers and is set to be replaced by the German coach Matthias Jaissle, who is in charge of the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. Although the timing of Howe’s abrupt…

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Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.

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As Kalvin Phillips nears a fourth loan move away from Manchester City, what can record signing Elliot Anderson learn from his struggles at the Etihad?

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Substitute’s deflected strike earns 1-0 win in New York Chances few and far between in pre-season friendly Liverpool turned the Empire State Building red when launching a new away kit on Tuesday but neither they nor Wrexham could illuminate Yankee Stadium 24 hours later. It was rough in the diamond, although Rio Ngu…

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Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.

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Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.

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Wrexham have completed the signing of Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray, their first incoming of the summer transfer window.

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Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.

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23-year-old open to Premier League move PSG value Barcola in the region of £145m Liverpool are preparing an opening offer for Bradley Barcola after talks with the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s representatives. Barcola is a leading target for Liverpool as they look to add a proven winger to Andoni Iraola’s squad befo…

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WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign Scotland forward Martha Thomas for an undisclosed fee.

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Manager may have concerns over his group of five central defenders withstanding the demands of a long campaign Manchester United’s central defender quintet of Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt and Lisandro Martínez: an ideal blend of youthful zest and experienced winners or a unit that may pro…

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Meeting on Thursday to discuss landmark settlement City have concerns about how the package will be funded Manchester City are leading the opposition to the Premier League’s plans to offer £1.5bn to the English Football League in a landmark financial settlement which will be discussed at a meeting of the 20 clubs on…

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Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on a season's loan with the Dutch club having the option to make it a permanent move in the summer.

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Jurrien Timber travels back to London from Arsenal's training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season.

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