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...
Atletico Madrid has a strong finish to 2024. They now top the La Liga table, one point ahead of fierce rivals Real Madrid, after 12 straight victories in all competitions.
Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atleti, has viewed the year as a whole as being quite beneficial, according to Diario AS.
"I believe that this year has been fantastic, and there are plenty of reasons to be joyful. It appeared quite difficult just a short while ago, yet we ended the year in first position in La Liga. It is now evident that we can accomplish anything.
Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atleti, has viewed the year as a whole as being quite beneficial, according to Diario AS.
"I believe that this year has been fantastic, and there are plenty of reasons to be joyful. It appeared quite difficult just a short while ago, yet we ended the year in first position in La Liga. It is now evident that we can accomplish anything.
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