đź”’ Financial Times perspective: Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, fired
Manchester United annual revenue has dipped from ÂŁ600m to ÂŁ494m – would fall further if it doesn’t get into European cup competitions next season.
Champions League
Team mutiny? Why they’ll make, or break you
So if as a manager you ever doubt the power of the team, think again. And if you think this is a once off, just ask Jose Mourinho what happened to him.
Bloomberg View: How science and stats produced EPL’s “Moneyball” champions
England’s equivalent of “Moneyball’s'” celebrated Oakland Athletics is the subject of this brilliant column by lifetime Leicester City fan John Micklethwait.
Alec Hogg interviews Jacob Zuma’s favourite CEO – Liverpool Boss Ian Ayre
With a fanbase of over 30m served by 70 full time social media staffers, Liverpool FC is a model in using Facebook and Twitter to grow the business.
Hull, Newcastle battle to avoid EPL drop – revenge for Big Sam
With Chelsea already crowned Champions, the European qualification positions sealed the last big question is which club will be relegated alongside QPR and Burnley.
My my my: Messi the magnifico, the maestro, the magician
Pep Guardiola could see it coming, yet was powerless to prevent it. Stop Lionel Messi? “Impossible,” he said 24 hours before the game.
British Prime Minister David Cameron backs Clarkson over BBC
David Cameron commented on Clarkson’s suspension saying, “I hope this can be sorted out because it is a great programme and he is a great talent.”
The Game: Ultimate Talent v Capital clash – Lionel Messi available at R1.5bn a year
ionel Messi left FIFA’s awards ceremony without a personal accolade again. Collecting a copy of FIFA’s weekly magazine on the way out might have been worthwhile if he really needs to convince Barcelona of his ongoing value.
EPL: What Fair Play problem? Chelsea posts 2014 profit of almost ÂŁ20m
Chelsea credited player sales and new broadcast income for its 18.4 million-pound ($27.9 million) profit last year as the soccer club tries to meet the sport’s financial rules without using its Russian owner’s billions.
Gerrard signs for LA Galaxy
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join LA Galaxy in July on an 18-month deal, the Major League Soccer club announced on Wednesday