In a groundbreaking move aimed at increasing transparency and fan engagement, referees will wear bodycams during matches at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The decision, announced Tuesday, will see officials don the technology throughout the 32-team tournament, which runs from June 15 to July 13. For the first time in a FIFA competition, broadcasters will be granted access to footage captured directly from the referees’…

Manchester United are set to return to Hong Kong for the first time in 12 years as part of their post-season tour, the club announced on Tuesday. The Red Devils will play two friendly matches in Asia just three days after concluding what has been a challenging Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim’s men will wrap up their domestic season at Old Trafford against Aston Villa on May 25 before heading…

Napoli’s hopes of closing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan were dashed on Monday evening as Dan Ndoye’s audacious flick earned Bologna a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With Inter having dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma over the weekend, the door was open for Napoli to move within just one point of the summit. And they looked to be taking full advantage when…

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday’s tense 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Grealish, 29, had come on as a second-half substitute in the high-stakes derby. According to reports from the Daily Mail, he was approached and struck while leaving the pitch after full-time. Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday that Alfie Holt, of Haven…

Saka Feels Mentally Refreshed After Injury as Arsenal Prepare for Real Madrid Showdown Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has described his recent injury layoff as a much-needed mental reset ahead of the Gunners’ Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old winger, who returned to action last week after 101 days out with a hamstring injury, says the break allowed him to reset after five intense years of non-stop football.…

Liverpool’s historic unbeaten run has finally come to an end, but despite a 3-1 defeat at Fulham, their quest for a record-equalling 20th top-flight title remains very much on track. With just seven matches left to play, the Reds need a maximum of 11 points to secure the Premier League crown, which could be wrapped up as early as April 20 if results fall in their favor. Under head coach…

Surprise turned to frustration as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side were held to a goalless draw by Brentford on Sunday — a result that extended their winless away run to eight matches and left fans questioning their manager’s bold selection choices. With Champions League qualification hanging in the balance, Maresca opted to rest key figures including Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Cucurella, and Pedro Neto. In their place came Malo Gusto,…

Southampton’s painful Premier League campaign has come to a premature but unsurprising end, with a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham confirming their relegation — a full seven matches before the season’s end. In doing so, the Saints have etched an unfortunate place in Premier League history: no team has ever been relegated this early. And now, with just 10 points from 31 games, they are in danger of surpassing Derby County’s…

Max Verstappen delivered a clinical and captivating performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, fending off the faster McLarens to claim his fourth consecutive victory at Suzuka — in what may go down as one of the finest weekends of his Formula 1 career. While McLaren had the faster car over race distance, it was Verstappen’s stunning pole lap on Saturday — a near-perfect effort described as “insane” by his engineer…

Old Trafford witnessed a subdued Manchester derby as Manchester United and Manchester City battled to an uneventful 0-0 draw, a result that reflected the struggles of both sides in a season marred by inconsistency and unmet expectations. Played out in front of a packed crowd of 73,738, the match lacked the drama and flair historically associated with one of English football’s fiercest rivalries. With both teams needing a win for…

*Chelsea could be hit with a fine and possible ban for breaching UEFA financial rules that limit losses *The Blues have been on a spending spree since the Todd Boehly-led consortium bought the club *Despite their extravagant spending, Chelsea are yet to become a force they expected on the pitch Chelsea are facing another ban after breaking UEFA’s rules for limits on losses for the 2023/24 season. Why are Chelsea…

Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes took a major blow as Hugo Duro’s stoppage-time header handed Valencia a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. With the clock ticking into the 95th minute, Rafa Mir delivered a pinpoint cross that Duro headed past Madrid goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez to secure a memorable win for the visitors. Valencia had taken the lead in the 15th minute when Mouctar Diakhaby rose above the…