Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris: Why we stand with Man City in the Premier League civil war

Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris: Why we stand with Man City in the Premier League civil war

Nassef Sawiris says ‘struggling’ Premier League needs ‘fresh start’ – Shutterstock Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris says he is joining Manchester City in voting against proposed associated party deals as the “struggling” Premier League needs a “fresh start”. Egypt’s richest man also raised concerns about the “astronomical” costs of legal challenges and the need to … Read more

Spurs to appeal length of Rodrigo Bentancur ban over Son Heung-min comment

Spurs to appeal length of Rodrigo Bentancur ban over Son Heung-min comment

Tottenham will appeal the length of the ban imposed on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for his comments about teammate Son Heung-min, according to the PA news agency. The Football Association announced on Monday that the 27-year-old Uruguay international would serve a seven-match domestic ban, covering six Premier League matches and a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester … Read more

How Aston Villa suddenly became the cheerleader-in-chief of Man City’s rebel camp

How Aston Villa suddenly became the cheerleader-in-chief of Man City’s rebel camp

How Aston Villa suddenly became the cheerleader-in-chief of Man City’s rebel camp Manchester City has always been aware that it cannot beat the Premier League based on associated party transaction rules alone. Now, however, five allies rather than six are needed after Aston Villa’s sudden emergence as leader of the rebel camp. New regulatory proposals … Read more

Northern Ireland’s Nations League promotion bittersweet after draw – Isaac Price

Northern Ireland’s Nations League promotion bittersweet after draw – Isaac Price

Isaac Price admitted the timing of Northern Ireland’s promotion to the Nations League was “bittersweet” after Northern Ireland threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 in from their final group match in Luxembourg, but he believes Monday’s experience will only help moving forward. Price, 21, scored his sixth Northern Ireland goal to put Michael … Read more