Manchester City, the dominant force in English football for over a decade, finds itself once again under the Premier League's microscope. This time, however, the allegations are not about intricate financial dealings or sponsorship controversies, but something seemingly more mundane: breaches of kick-off timing regulations. Recent reports confirm that City has been hit with a substantial fine of £1.08 million for delaying kick-offs and re-starts on nine separate occasions during the 2024/25 season. While a million-pound fine might seem like a drop in the ocean for a club of City's financial might, these sanctions underscore a deeper tension within the Premier League – a battle between sporting integrity, commercial interests, and the relentless demands of a global broadcasting behemoth. This isn't merely a trivial matter of punctuality. It speaks to the meticulous choreography of modern football, where every second is accounted for, and every deviation from the schedule has...
Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of former Brighton player Roberto de Zerbi.
Having been linked with a move away from Brighton all season, the seagulls confirmed that he would leave the AMEX stadium after the season's final game.And Marseille have pounced following Jean-Louis Gasset's exit, with the French club stating that the Italian has signed a three-year contract in the south of France.
The Italian explained: "I am delighted to join Olympique de Marseille; I had a great desire to join this club. The history and prestige of OM, the passion and zeal of its fans, and the seriousness and enthusiasm demonstrated to me by Frank, Pablo, and Medhi influenced my decision to take on this exciting project. I can't wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Vélodrome, this time as OM coach, and assist the team achieve the status it deserves."
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