Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea stance and UK Government fury three years on from sale

Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea in 2003 and his hefty investment guided the Blues to much success, yet his acrimonious departure from the club...
MIRROR Apr 24

Roman Abramovich has 'turned his back on football' with Chelsea heartache still stinging

Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea in 2003 and steered the Blues to a wealth of success, yet his acrimonious departure from the club in 2022...
FOOTBALL LONDON Apr 24

Roman Abramovich set to break silence on £2.5 billion sale of Chelsea

An extremely rare interview with the Russian.
METRO.CO.UK Apr 23

Roman Abramovich to talk about enforced sale of Chelsea for first time

58-year-old Russian-born billionaire details how present owners bought club and discusses his suspected poisoning weeks after invasion of Ukraine...
THETIMES.CO.UK Apr 23

Roman Abramovich to break silence on Chelsea sale in new book

Russian to tell all on 2022 sale to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital following UK sanctions
EVENING STANDARD Apr 23

World Championship star who’s married to ref nearly didn’t make it to Crucible after almost blacking out while driving

SNOOKER QUALIFIER Ben Woollaston nearly never made it to the Crucible after almost blacking out while driving. Woollaston – whose wife is top...
THE SUN Apr 22

Major Mykhailo Mudryk update as banned Chelsea star ‘passes lie detector test’ in bid to clear his name

MYKHAILO MUDRYK has passed a lie detector test in a bid to clear his name as a drugs cheat, it is claimed. The troubled Chelsea star is currently...
THE SUN Apr 22

How a rip-off of Ukraine's Zorya Luhansk are climbing Russia's pyramid

In war-torn occupied territories, fake teams are being deployed as a tool to normalise a violent denial of the pastOn 12 April a new club played...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 20

World Cup final streaker 'faces 24 years in Filipino prison' for latest prank on security guard

A Russian prankster - who was a streaker in the 2014 World Cup final - is 'facing 24 years in prison' for his latest stunt in the Philippines....
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Apr 16

World Cup final streaker facing 24 years in Asian prison after being accosted by police

Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has found himself in hot water on a number of occasions since his streaking during the 2014 World Cup final -...
MIRROR Apr 16

Incredible bravery of ‘warrior’ girls football team who play as they dodge drones in Ukraine’s most dangerous city

PARENTS stare nervously at the sky, scanning it for Russian drones as their children practise penalties during football training. But distant...
THE SUN Apr 15

Clubs used to chase us, but that’s not the case anymore - Former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe

Former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe has opened up about how the Ghana Premier League has changed since his playing days, noting a sharp...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Apr 10

Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Coach who defeated both Argentina and Portugal names the greatest player

A former coach who faced both Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal has shared his thoughts on the two superstars. Lionel...
BOLAVIP US Apr 9

Incredibly ‘classy’ wonderkid likened to Rooney confirms signing Man Utd contract

Manchester United youngster Amir Ibragimov revealed he signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old forward hails from...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Apr 4

Fifa president Infantino ‘cheering’ for Russia’s return to football

Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants Russia to return to world football as part of a peace pact with Ukraine, saying it is “what we have to cheer...
CITYAM.COM Apr 3

Gianni Infantino wants Russia restored to world football by Ukraine peace deal

Russia have effectively been barred from FIFA and UEFA club and national team competitions at all levels since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
STV NEWS Apr 3

‘You f***ing clown’ – Mick McCarthy reveals team-mate lost it with him after awkward communication blunder

MICK MCCARTHY has revealed that former France boss Raymond Domenech once had a pop at him due to their language barrier. The ex-Prem boss, 66,...
THE SUN Apr 3

Marc-André ter Stegen dives into his frustration over previous battles for the Germany No.1 position with Manuel Neuer

Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images The Barcelona ‘keeper is still annoyed at some really close calls. Marc-André ter Stegen's...
BAVARIAN FOOTBALL WORKS Apr 2

‘Sometimes you have to adapt’ – Eldin Jakupovic, after 18 years in Europe, now starting for MLS Next Pro’s Chattanooga FC

The 40-year-old shot stopper, who has featured for clubs in England, Greece, Switzerland and Russia, has found an unlikely home in the United States
GOAL.COM Apr 2

Frank Lampard makes shock admission about his second stint as Chelsea boss as he opens up on the state he found the club in under its current ownership

The Blues were struggling in the early days of their new ownership following Todd Boehly and BlueCo's takeover of the club in spring 2022 -...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 30

Astonishing tale of controversial lawyer who says he's advised Donald Trump and Russia, has claimed Saddam Hussein and Robert Mugabe as clients ... and still has designs on owning a football team despite doing time in prison

It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. What links Dundee with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, paedophile pop singer Gary Glitter, and serial...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 28

Cristiano Ronaldo, Russian spies and secret 'devil' messages to Moscow uncovered

Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube highlights were used by Russian spies to send coded messages back to Moscow through the comments section, with the...
DAILY STAR Mar 27

Croatia Star’s Agent Expects Instant Impact At Inter Milan: ‘He’ll Be In The Squad For June, Not Likely To Go Out On Loan’

The agent of midfielder Petar Sucic says that Inter Milan are not planning to loan the Croatian international out next season. Sucic’s agent Ashat...
SEMPREINTER.COM Mar 27

Moves to ‘bring Russia back to football’ as the limits of Fifa’s bans are exposed

Uefa Congress takes place in Belgrade next week, and it is seen as an unusually sedate agenda, which could be quite a contrast to some of the...
INDEPENDENT.IE Mar 27

Russia and the problem with international football bans

As Russia remain suspended by Fifa, the Palestine Football Association has proposed a suspension of Israel, with the global game mixing football...
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 26

Roman Abramovich's net worth dips one month on from Chelsea protests

Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, allowing Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly to take control
FOOTBALL LONDON Mar 26

Morning Mail: Coalition won't back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 25

Why the Nations League is our new favourite thing

Sundays – especially those that are not branded by our TV satellite overlords as Super Sundays during these international breaks, have always given...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 24

Carrera pronto per una nuova sfida: "Mi manca la Russia, vorrei un progetto a lungo termine"

Massimo Carrera è pronto per una nuova sfida. L`ex calciatore della Juventus ha aperto a un possibile ritorno in Russia dopo i trionfi alla...
CALCIOMERCATO.COM Mar 23

Former Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov gives first UK interview in a decade as part of BBC podcast series

The Russian-Lithuanian businessman made several claims including that he had been approached to buy Liverpool FC.
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM Mar 22

‘MIXED SIGNALS,’ HAKSA REVEALS WHY HE QUIT CELTIC

SEAD HAKSABANOVIC made only two substitute appearances for Celtic after Brendan Rodgers took over from Spurs-bound Ange Postecoglou in June 2023....
CELTIC QUICK NEWS Mar 22

Russia climb Fifa rankings — despite competition ban

Going undefeated in 15 friendly games has led to Russians moving up to 34th in the world — with opponents understood to be paid lucrative fees and...
THETIMES.CO.UK Mar 21

Prince William's promise to troops on Russia border as he faces soldier's challenge

After riding in a tank and taking part in a military exercise with British troops based on the Russia border in Estonia, Prince William joined them...
MIRROR Mar 21

'It was always about Chelsea' - Roman Abramovich still refusing to attend football games after being forced to sell Blues due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich does not attend football matches anymore after being forced to sell the Blues in 2022.
GOAL.COM Mar 19

‘He runs and plays like the devil’ – How Putin’s spies used Ronaldo YouTube videos to send coded messages to Moscow

VLADIMIR PUTIN'S spies used Cristiano Ronaldo YouTube videos to send coded messages back to Moscow.  The incredible revelation came to light when a...
THE SUN Mar 18

Ex-Rangers boss Dick Advocaat reveals he rejected shock return to British football at the age of 77

DICK ADVOCAAT has revealed he passed up the chance to manage Cardiff City. At the age of SEVENTY-SEVEN. Treble-winning boss Dick Advocaat...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 17

How many ex-Tottenham stars have won a trophy since leaving? From Kieran Trippier to Luka Modric but no Harry Kane

Tottenham have one last opportunity to lift their first trophy in 16 years this season as a host of ex-stars continue to claim...
TALKSPORT Mar 17

Maria Sharapova sends Mirra Andreeva a heartfelt message after matching her record with Indian Wells triumph

Mirra Andreeva can expect praise from all of tennis royalty. Although, Maria Sharapova‘s message to her might mean the most after the Russian had...
TALKSPORT Mar 17

‘I’d no clue’ – Dele Alli shares hilarious screengrab of texts with Ruben Loftus-Cheek after red card for foul on pal

DELE Alli has shared his WhatsApp conversation with Ruben Loftus-Cheek after he was shown a red card for a challenge on the AC Milan...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 16

What happened to money hungry Russian side who enticed Samuel Eto'o and Roberto Carlos

Anzhi Makhachkala were once the biggest story in European football as their free spending saw Samuel Eto'o move east - over a decade later they no...
DAILY STAR Mar 15

English city dubbed ‘Hollywood of the North’ that has doubled for New York and Russia – and you can go on a free tour

MANCHESTER is known for many things, football, culture, music and of course, its growing film scene. The city has even been called ‘Hollywood of...
THE SUN Mar 14

Real Sociedad player blocked from entering UK and won't face Manchester United in Europa League

Real Sociedad midfielder Arsen Zakharyan is reportedly unavailable for their second leg clash Manchester United due to visa issues. United host the...
TALKSPORT Mar 13

Real Sociedad player denied entry to UK – Won’t be facing Manchester United tonight

Real Sociedad will be without Arsen Zakharyan for tonight's clash with Manchester United in the Europa League as he's been denied a visa by the UK...
SPORT WITNESS Mar 13

UEFA, FIFA considering ending Russian ban suggests DBU chairman Jesper Møller

March 11 – Danish Football Union (DBU) chairman Jesper Møller has said that FIFA and UEFA are interested in overturning the ban that prevents...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Mar 11

Important streaming information for Blackburn fixture

Broadcast only available in selected countries on Stoke City+ Live A full list of blocked streaming territories can be found below Fans anywhere in...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 10

UK vows to use £2,300,000,000 from Chelsea FC sale for Ukraine war victims

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich had owned the club since 2003 More than £2.3 billion from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea Football Club...
METRO.CO.UK Mar 10

Never mind the ban, Russians still wield huge influence inside Ceferin's Uefa

Alexander Dyukov and his fellow Putin-backed officials' continuing role has largely been ignoredUefa's response to Russia's full-scale invasion of...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 9

Ukrainian Bournemouth player 'calls Donald Trump a 'f****r' in swiftly deleted post' - after Volodymyr Zelensky was 'kicked out' of the White House following blistering row with the US president

A Ukrainian Bournemouth player appeared to label Donald Trump a 'f****r' in a now-deleted social media post, after the US president abruptly halted...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 1

Ukrainian Premier League star 'calls Donald Trump a 'f****r' in swiftly deleted post - after Volodymyr Zelensky was 'kicked out' of the White House following blistering row with the US president

A Ukrainian Bournemouth player appeared to label Donald Trump a 'f****r' in a now-deleted social media post, after the US president abruptly halted...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 1

I went from 68p a day tyre shop worker to UFC champion and I owe Israel Adesanya everything

Alex Pereira's journey to the UFC's summit has been nothing shy of remarkable. Growing up in a ‘tiny' house in Batistini, Brazil, with seven...
TALKSPORT Mar 1

FIFA president opens door to Russia returning to play in the World Cup - after Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was 'kicked out' of the White House following row with Donald Trump

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed he would like to see Russia return to play in the World Cup in the future. Russia have been banned...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 28

Plymouth's Maksym Talovierov: ‘When the fans cheer, it just goes inside of me'

Ukraine defender on his parents enduring the war, the generosity of fans and facing Manchester City in the FA Cup Suddenly talking about...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 28

Safonov on his PSG rebirth

Matvey Safonov, 26-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and Russia, answered Telegram’s questions in an interview...
PARISFANS.FR Feb 28

Roman Abramovich's net worth soars amid Chelsea protests and Todd Boehly fury

Chelsea's former owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly...
FOOTBALL LONDON Feb 26

It’s grim down south as London’s so-called football elite lose out again and keep the capital a trophy-free zone

FROM Hackney Marshes to Wembley Stadium, London is a city which eats, sleeps and breathes football. Forget the supposed heartlands and  hotbeds...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 24

‘It's important we saved our sport': Ukraine's footballers play on in conflict's shadow

Three years after Russia's invasion, UPL teams dream of a seat at Uefa's top table to avoid an uncertain financial future Last Friday, Kolos...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 24

Ukrainian amputee soldiers returning to the front line to fight the Russians as country has 380,000 wounded

UKRAINIAN amputee soldiers are returning to the front line to fight the Russians. According to figures revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 23

Ukraine's wounded find love, hope in soccer: 'Shakhtar is bringing me back to life'

The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But...
ESPN Feb 23

Zambia secure historic Russia match ahead of AFCON

Zambia are set to take on Russia in an international friendly this June in Moscow according to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 22

Shakhtar Donetsk chief accuses FIFA of 'never supporting Ukrainian football' during Russia's invasion - as he urges the governing body to hold firm in its commitment to bar teams from international competition

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive's has accused FIFA of failing to support Ukrainian football during Russia's invasion of the country.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 22

Teen star Mirra Andreeva makes WTA history as 17-year-old pulls off major upset

Mirra Andreeva has continued her rise to stardom by reaching the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. The Russian beat world number seven Elena...
TALKSPORT Feb 21

Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed' Shakhtar Donetsk's chief...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 21

Corruption, Salaries, and Ties to Russia: Andriy Shevchenko at the Center of a Scandal in Ukraine

Andriy Shevchenko is facing a wave of criticism in Ukraine as he marks his first year as president of the Ukrainian Association of Football...
FOOTBALL-TALK.CO.UK Feb 21

‘He used to FaceTime me from his room’ – Jesse Lingard reveals Jose Mourinho gesture at Man Utd that he’ll never forget

JESSE LINGARD has opened up on his relationship with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Lingard, 32, had his most successful years at United...
THE SUN Feb 17

INSIDE SPORT: Why Premier League stars are turning to TAKEAWAYS over in-house nutrition, why David Beckham has trademarked his name in RUSSIA, and how the EFL could be set to take over China

MIKE KEEGAN: The EFL has recently concluded an agreement to screen its competitions in China. the agreement is significant as it marks the...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 16

Temuri Ketsbaia provides update on Motherwell job process as EPL cult hero says he ‘could be manager of very big team’

TEMURI KETSBAIA has revealed he expects to hear whether he will be the new Motherwell manager in the next few days. And he’s claimed that if he...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 15

Ancelotti has been sacked more than Mourinho but never loses his cool unlike rivals… he’s the greatest of them all

HOW can somebody so good have been sacked so often? Ice-cool Carlo Ancelotti has ­suffered a manager’s ultimate fate more times than fireball...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 14

Leeds-linked player wants to leave Euro club, shares if he's spoken to Farke

Eduard Spertsyan was a name linked to Leeds United late in the transfer window. The Krasnodar attacking midfielder was a name mentioned by Russian...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Feb 14

Leeds United, PSG’s €22.5M-Rated Target Hints at Summer Exit Amid Dortmund Interest

Paris Saint-Germain dipped into the Russian League to sign Matvei Safonov, and the club could be looking in that direction again to bolster its...
PSG TALK Feb 13

David Beckham's Russia Trademark Sparks Controversy Amidst His Support for Ukraine

David Beckham's company's has filed an application to have his name trademarked in Russia despite the former footballer's public suppot of Ukraine.
IBTIMES.CO.UK Feb 13

Luton Town – A Move Too Far

Signed, back in September 2024, there was huge anticipation, among the ranks, when Victor Moses put pen-to-paper on a Luton Town contract. A fee...
VITAL FOOTBALL Feb 12

Everton star Mykolenko makes same heartbreaking phone call daily to parents to make sure they’re still alive in Ukraine

EVERTON star Vitaliy Mykolenko has opened up on the heartbreaking daily phone call he makes to his parents back in Ukraine. The full-back, 25,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 11

Leeds United Cautioned Over €22.5M-Rated Juventus, PSG Transfer Target

Paris Saint-Germain tapped into the Russian League to sign Matvei Safonov, and the club might be eyeing that region once again to strengthen its...
PSG TALK Feb 9

Leeds United on Alert as Dortmund Could Offer €22.5M for Juventus, PSG Target

Paris Saint-Germain went to the Russian League to scoop up Matvei Safonov and the capital club could be looking at the country again to bolster its...
PSG TALK Feb 9

Not only Russia: FIFA excludes two other national teams from playing in the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has released a statement confirming sanctions against two federations, barring them from competing in the 2026 World Cup. With a year and a...
BOLAVIP US Feb 8

'An angry Russian Del Boy': This podcast captures a surreal moment in Scots football

There can’t be many football documentaries that start onboard a patched-up Russian K-19 nuclear submarine sharking through the North Sea. It’s an...
HERALD SCOTLAND Feb 4

Ex-Celtic star who was £3m Brendan Rodgers January signing joins mid-table second division side aged just 27

HE was a £3million January recruit for Celtic. Now, this former Hoops flop is trying his hand at the SECOND division in Portugal. Kenny...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 4

Sporting Kansas City acquire Russian winger Shapi Suleymanov

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Sporting Kansas City have acquired winger Shapi Suleymanov from Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki, the...
MLSSOCCER Feb 3

Leeds in late hunt to beat Sunderland to sign league-leading 'creative' captain - report

Leeds are bidding to beat Sunderland to a deadline-busting deal for Armenia star Eduard Spertsyan, according to Ivan Karpov. The Russian journalist...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Feb 2

Vladimir Romanov targeted Celtic deal before buying Hearts, Lithuanian insider reveals

FORMER Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov wanted to work with Celtic before taking over the Jambos, it has been revealed. A new podcast has lifted...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 31

Ghanaian striker Joel Fameyeh joins Puskás

Ghanaian striker Joel Fameyeh has completed a move to Puskás, leaving Russian side Rubin Kazan to continue his career in Hungary.The 27-year-old...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jan 31

Chelsea given huge boost in plans to build brand new Earls Court stadium after Government backed Old Trafford project

GOVERNMENT cash could ease the way for Chelsea to move from Stamford Bridge to a new site at Earl’s Court. Manchester United’s plans to knock...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 31

Cristiano Ronaldo Backs UFC Saudi Arabia Star As Future Middleweight Champion

Ahead of his bout with Michael "Venom" Page, Russian middleweight Sharabutdin Magomedov received a big compliment from soccer legend Cristiano...
NEWSWEEK Jan 30

Israel Adesanya doesn't hesitate when asked to predict nemesis Alex Pereira's UFC 313 fight result

Israel Adesanya is backing former foe Alex Pereira to retain his light heavyweight crown at UFC 313. The pair shared a bitter rivalry stretching...
TALKSPORT Jan 30

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'could owe UK £1bn in unpaid tax' - but Russian oligarch denies any wilful wrongdoing

Abramovich is facing claims that he could owe HM Revenue and Customs up to £1 billion in unpaid taxes after an alleged botched attempt to avoid tax...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 29

Newcastle confirmed to have lost transfer race to Manchester City: Report

Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesGiants stay giants. Newcastle United were interested in signing Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, but Manchester City...
SBNATION.COM Jan 29

Scottish Premiership club to cash in on their top scorer by selling him to European club before transfer window closes

ST JOHNSTONE are set to bank a six-figure sum by selling top scorer Benji Kimpioka to Belgian side OH Leuven.  The Pro League outfit moved for...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 29
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