Manchester United have confirmed plans for up to 200 more staff redundancies as part of a restructure they hope will “improve the club’s financial sustainability and enhance operational efficiency”. Despite raking in healthy revenues, including a club record £662m for the 2023/24 season, United have made financial losses in five consecutive years since 2019. A…
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals and, as neither franchise has lifted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy before, a new champion is guaranteed. It’s best of seven, with the Pacers taking the early advantage with a come-from-behind 111-110 victory in Thursday’s first game. Basketball is a growing…
Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a historic night in Bilbao as they beat Manchester United to win the UEFA Europa League to lift their first trophy in 17 years. A scrappy first-half goal from Brennan Johnson proved decisive in sunny Spain, sealing a long-awaited triumph that will go down as one of the most memorable nights in…
Antony’s dream start to life with Real Betis came to an abrupt end as he was shown a straight red card in Sunday’s victory over Getafe. Following his loan move from Manchester United last month, Antony made an immediate impact and boasts a return of three goals and two assists from just six games across…
The FA has launched a new campaign made to unlock equal opportunities for all women and girls to access, participate and thrive in football. The launch follows the success of The FA’s ‘Let Girls Play’ campaign, which lobbied for government policy to be introduced to ensure that girls are given equal access to football in…
ROUND FIVE: 5-1 v CHELSEA (Obi 3, Scanlon 2) – 12 February After going behind, United showed grit, composure and then real quality to establish a 3-1 half-time lead and prove themselves against the toughest opposition yet. James Scanlon scored two and Chido Obi a clinical hat-trick in an impressive, hard-working team performance that left…
