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Gordon is the latest key figure at the club to have been subject of reported interest elsewhere. This is despite the England international dismissing such talk as “a load of rubbish” in an interview with reporters just last week. Newcastle sold Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British record £125m fee last summer – after the Swede went on strike – and Howe was asked how he could avoid a repeat of a similar saga. “I’m not sure there’s a lot I can do about that,” he said. “I’ve not seen the story, so it’s news to me. “But we’re…

Liverpool won their 20th league title with the Premier League’s highest wage bill.The club spent £428m on salaries in the year to May 2025.Bonuses for the title success pushed the total above every rival.Manchester City followed with a £408m wage bill. Revenue reached a record £703m after the title win and a Champions League return.Commercial income rose to £323m and matchday earnings hit £116m.The wages-to-revenue ratio stood at a stable 61%. Rising costs limited the final profit to £8m after tax.Administrative expenses increased sharply during the same period.The club had recorded a £57m loss the previous season without Champions League…

Nottingham Forest survived a major scare to reach the last 16.Callum Hudson-Odoi ended Fenerbahce’s comeback hopes with a decisive second-half goal. Forest carried a three-goal advantage from the first leg in Istanbul.Kerem Akturkoglu quickly changed the mood with an early counterattacking finish.He scored again from the penalty spot just after the break.Fenerbahce suddenly believed in a historic turnaround. Forest struggled with a heavily rotated side.Defensive changes created uncertainty across the back line.Stefan Ortega made important saves to protect the aggregate lead.Flares from the away supporters briefly stopped the match. Vítor Pereira reacted with four half-time substitutions.Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina, Igor Jesus…

Manchester United have confirmed that dismissing Ruben Amorim could cost the club almost £16m. The Portuguese coach left on 5 January after publicly criticising the club’s hierarchy following a 1-1 draw at Leeds the day before. Financial disclosure reveals high potential payout A filing to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday revealed the figure, a day after United announced a £32.6m profit for their second-quarter results to 31 December 2025. Listed as an “event that occurred after the reporting period,” the club confirmed they had written off an amortised fee of £6.3m. This fee related to bringing Amorim to…

Revenue Lags Behind Rivals Chelsea reported one of the biggest financial losses in English football history, partly due to revenue falling behind other top Premier League clubs. The Blues generated £511m last year, significantly less than Manchester City (£746m) and Liverpool (£744m). Matchday income was limited by Stamford Bridge’s 41,798 capacity, smaller than many rivals, while commercial revenue of £207m ranked 11th in Europe, far below City and Tottenham. Merchandising and kit sales added £83m, again trailing other wealthy English clubs. Broadcast revenue was a bright spot, boosted by the Club World Cup, reaching £192m – the second-highest in Europe.…

Real Madrid reached the Champions League last 16 after defeating Benfica and delivered a statement beyond football. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni called the win a victory for everyone who stands against racism. He stressed that some moments carry greater importance than sport itself. Vinicius Responds on the Pitch During the first leg, Vinicius Jr alleged racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. The Brazilian forward scored the only goal of that match. Prestianni denied the accusation. Authorities handed him a one-match suspension, which ruled him out of the return leg on Wednesday. Supporters inside the stadium displayed a banner reading “no to…

U.S. hockey goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his exceptional performance in the Olympics. President Donald Trump announced the honor, recognizing Hellebuyck’s role in helping Team USA secure gold. Connor Hellebuyck’s Olympic honor celebrates his outstanding goaltending during the games. Fans and sports experts praised his quick reflexes and leadership on the ice, which were pivotal in close matches throughout the tournament. Hellebuyck played every critical game for the U.S. team, making several key saves that kept opponents from scoring. Analysts said his consistency and composure under pressure were crucial to the team’s…

Atalanta reached the Champions League last 16 after a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund sealed a 4-3 aggregate comeback. Lazar Samardzic converted a 98th-minute penalty to decide the tie. The referee awarded the spot kick after Ramy Bensebaini caught Nikola Krstovic in the head while attempting a clearance. The Dortmund defender received a red card. Atalanta had started strongly as they tried to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit. Gianluca Scamacca scored from close range in the fifth minute. Gregor Kobel then made two important saves to keep Dortmund in the game. The hosts doubled their lead just before half-time. Davide…

UEFA Upholds Provisional Ban Gianluca Prestianni will be sidelined for Benfica’s second-leg clash with Real Madrid after UEFA rejected the club’s appeal against his suspension. The 20-year-old Argentine winger faces a one-match ban after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. reported alleged racist abuse during last week’s 1-0 first-leg defeat. Appeal Fails, Investigation Continues Benfica had hoped the ban could be overturned ahead of Wednesday’s return at the Bernabeu, but UEFA’s Appeals Body dismissed the request. Prestianni trained with his teammates at Real Madrid’s stadium on Tuesday, yet he remains provisionally suspended. UEFA emphasized that the ban is temporary while a full…

Jacob Murphy did not hesitate. The Newcastle United winger answered immediately when asked about Barcelona or Chelsea in the Champions League last 16. He spoke on Amazon Prime after his side beat Qarabag 3-2 and secured a dominant 9-3 aggregate win. “Anyone,” he said. “With this group of players, we will take anyone on. In knockout football, we back ourselves. Bring on whoever comes.” His manager shared the same belief. Newcastle reached their initial target by advancing to the next round. Head coach Eddie Howe did not want the journey to stop. He believes his team can raise its level…