Sparta Capital's Bordeaux Deal: Lille & Lens Finance Experts
Sparta Capital agrees to buy 67% of Bordeaux, the fallen French giant in National 2, led by finance experts who previously engineered Lille and Lens takeovers.
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Sparta Capital agrees to buy 67% of Bordeaux, the fallen French giant in National 2, led by finance experts who previously engineered Lille and Lens takeovers.
Norwich defender Jose Cordoba is the sole UK-based player in Panama's World Cup squad, set to face England in New Jersey on 27 June in Group L.
Roma triggered €25M buy option for Donyell Malen after 15-goal half-season. The Dutch forward, 26, pens deal until 2030, pivotal in UCL qualification.
Appointed Oct 2019 with a €225k/month salary, Claude Puel's grim tenure at Saint-Étienne saw a fractured dressing room, exits, and a failed youth project.
Claude Puel believed Nice deserved as much as Lens in the Coupe de France final, citing a strong start, cruel first goal, and missed chances.
José Mourinho's two-year Real Madrid return with transfer control divides fans and directors, as club eyes Rodri and Pérez fights for re-election.
Monaco financial woes force loan rethink for Faes, Adingra as €24.5M buy options too steep amid L1 TV rights crash and no European play.
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 with Kai Havertz header to close in on first title since 2004. They will be champions Tuesday if Man City fail to win at Bournemouth.
Saudi PIF in talks with investors to acquire minority stake in Newcastle United to fund St James' Park renovation or new £1bn+ stadium, as club weighs options.
Benjamin Pavard departs Marseille after the club declined his €15M transfer option. The Inter Milan loanee announced the news on Instagram, citing a united
Auxerre sealed safety with a 2-0 win at Lille. Coach Christophe Pelissier called it a 'true exploit' after his side spent 210 days in the drop zone.
Ada Hegerberg scored a second-half hat-trick off the bench in Lyon's 8-0 semi-final win, proving her fitness for the UWCL final after recent muscle issues.
LFP to rule Wednesday on Bastia sanctions after match halt; Le Mans win confirmed, promotion to L1, while Bastia face closed-door games, fine, points deduction.
Mexico plans to end the school year 40 days early on June 5 due to the World Cup and heatwave, but Jalisco state refuses, keeping June 30 finish.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses high confidence ahead of a potential Champions League clash with PSG, stating the team will rise to the occasion and
Spanish coach Julio Velázquez has guided Levski Sofia to a historic Bulgarian League title, ending Ludogorets' remarkable 14-year domestic dominance. The victory highlights the growing influence of Spanish managers across European football.
Spanish coach Julio Velázquez led Levski Sofia to a historic Bulgarian League title, ending Ludogorets' 14-year dominance. He credits building a team identity for the success.
Spanish coach Julio Velázquez leads Levski Sofia to their first Bulgarian league title in 17 years, ending Ludogorets' 14-season dominance. A look at the tactical shift and what this means for Bulgarian football.
Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Sperstyan discusses the upcoming RPL match against Dynamo Moscow, emphasizing recovery after their Russian Cup victory. The game is set for May 11 at VTB Arena.
Dynamo Moscow's general director Pavel Pivovarov expressed disappointment after their Russian Cup penalty shootout loss to Krasnodar, but vowed to seek revenge in their upcoming league match on Monday.