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...
Erik ten Hag is one of the managers under consideration to succeed Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen if the Spaniard takes over at Real Madrid.
Alonso has long been connected with the position, and with Carlo Ancelotti poised to take over as Brazil's national team manager, the former Liverpool player appears to be headed for the hot seat at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ten Hag is now without a club after being released by Manchester United earlier this season despite winning the FA Cup and League Cup during his time in the Premier League, with Sky Sports in Germany linking him to Leverkusen.
Alonso has long been connected with the position, and with Carlo Ancelotti poised to take over as Brazil's national team manager, the former Liverpool player appears to be headed for the hot seat at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ten Hag is now without a club after being released by Manchester United earlier this season despite winning the FA Cup and League Cup during his time in the Premier League, with Sky Sports in Germany linking him to Leverkusen.
The German team is keeping their options open, however Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has also been connected with the post.
With three games remaining, Leverkusen is nearly set to finish second in the Bundesliga this season, trailing a resurgent Bayern Munich.
With three games remaining, Leverkusen is nearly set to finish second in the Bundesliga this season, trailing a resurgent Bayern Munich.
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