32 h. ago Natural entertainer Rayan Cherki ready for test of maturity at Manchester City

France international impressed with his flicks and tricks from a young age at Lyon. Now City hope he can fire their creative rebuild“To win the Ballon d’Or and the Champions League,” came the response from Rayan Cherki to the Lyon academy director Jean-François Vulliez’s question. Even as a 15-year-old the playmaker was ambitious, knowing his talent would take him to the top. He might have expected to reach the Premier League earlier but he is ready to take the next steps at Manchester City.Vulliez worked at Lyon for 12 years and from the moment he witnessed an eight-year-old Cherki he knew the club had a glorious talent on their hands. This week City paid £30.5m for the France international, who could make his debut against Wydad AC on Wednesday at the Club World Cup. Lyon’s academy coaches were soon gossiping about the two-footed generational talent who dribbled past opponents, created chances and plundered goals in the youth setup. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man City 115 charges new timeline emerges as Premier League facing 'complete disaster' scenario

Manchester City still await this summer the outcome of last year's independent liability hearing over their 115 alleged Premier League financial rules breaches.

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3 d. ago Man City taking £60m pay cut on Jack Grealish is down to 'lack of trust', says club icon

Jack Grealish is set to leave Manchester City this summer, with the Premier League giants ready to take a £60million hit on the England international who has interest from domestic rivals

Economics

4 d. ago Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned how 'promotion could see Wrexham breach financial rules'

Wrexham have enjoyed three promotions in a row under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, but experts have warned a Premier League push could be tough

Events

4 d. ago Wrexham 'will break financial rules' with promotion as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned

Wrexham's Hollywood owners have been told they face an uphill challenge in reaching the Premier League in the near future without being punished over financial breaches

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7 d. ago PSG president in fresh dig at Kylian Mbappe and takes swipe at Premier League fans

Paris Saint-Germain finally won the Champions League last week, but the French club's president could not resist making a dig at former player Kylian Mbappe in the celebrations

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8 d. ago Premier League coach explains why Spurs had to sack Ange Postecoglou – 'You can kill them'

Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite winning the Europa League for Tottenham - but one Premier League coach was not surprised by the decision taken by Daniel Levy

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1 week ago Man City transfer splurge speaks volumes about verdicts on 115 Premier League charges

It is six months since the independent commission's hearing into the alleged breaches of financial regulations and there is still no sign of an outcome as Manchester City carry on spending

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea to be hit by UEFA punishment after financial rules breach

Club breached UEFA limits on financial losses last season

Sport

1 week ago Two Premier League clubs face UEFA punishments for breaching financial rules

UEFA are set to hand fines to both Chelsea and Aston Villa after the two Premier League clubs breached the European football governing body's stringent financial rules

Politics

1 week ago From Dembélé to Salah: six contenders in an open race for men’s Ballon d’Or

Two of PSG’s Champions League winners are strong contenders but are up against Mohamed SalahGeorge Weah remains the only African to win the prize and the Liverpool forward’s form in the past year has put him in a similar bracket to the Liberian. “The Egyptian King” scored 29 goals and assisted a further 18 to lead the Reds to the Premier League title, but he could not take them further than the last 16 in the Champions League. Arne Slot played Salah in every league match, a sign of his importance and his stupendous fitness. “He’s had very, very, very good seasons at Liverpool but this one probably stands out in terms of numbers,” Arne Slot said of Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. “If there’s ever a chance for him, it would be this season. If not, then he’s going to try to push even harder next season”. Turning 33 in mid-June, this might be Salah’s final chance to achieve the highest personal accolade in the game, even if his head coach thinks otherwise. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Sacked Premier League referee David Coote takes on surprise new role

Coote, 42, was sacked by the PGMOL, the referees' body, in December after appearing in several leaked clips, including one in which he insulted former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

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2 w. ago We’ll talk once there’s a ruling – Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Man City charges

City were referred to an independent commission in February 2023 over alleged breaches of league financial rules, which City strenuously deny.

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2 w. ago Premier League Darts Finals Night: How much will Luke Littler get if he wins?

The Premier League Darts Finals are set to take place at the O2 Arena tonight, where Luke Littler will be aiming to defend his title and pocket the top prize money

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2 w. ago Newcastle named Premier League’s worst polluter as shocking short

New data shows that 116 short-haul domestic flights were taken over the 2024/25 Premier League season, with Newcastle accounting for over 8,000 of the 40,000 air miles

Politics

2 w. ago 115 charges verdict delay suits Premier League more than Man City

Manchester City are still waiting to hear the outcome of their hearing over the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Politics

2 w. ago Chelsea and Real Betis supporters CLASH before European final with police using tear gas

Premier League side Chelsea are due to take on Real Betis of Spain in the final of the Conference League, with supporters of both sides in Wroclaw city centre the day before the game

Sport

2 w. ago Man Utd star who confirmed exit seconds after final game admits side lucky not to be RELEGATED

Manchester United played out their worst ever season in the Premier League with a summer overhaul set to take place and Christian Eriksen reckons the team were lucky to not be relegated

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2 w. ago Liverpool parade start time, TV channel, route and road closures

Liverpool's Premier League title parade will take place today (Monday, May 26) and will see hundreds of thousands of supporters lining the streets

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk explains personal request to Alan Hansen to present Premier League trophy

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk had asked for Alan Hansen, who was taken seriously ill last year, to present him with the Premier League trophy at Anfield on Sunday

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