Marc Defaou -Sport Observer

Fabio Paratici returns to Tottenham as joint sporting director with Johan Lange

Role and structure at Spurs Fabio Paratici has rejoined Tottenham as joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange. Lange moves up from technical director. The pair will lead the men’s football strategy and...

15.10.2025

FSG mark 15 years at Liverpool and promise more to come

Owners reflect and set fresh ambitions Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group marked 15 years in charge and told supporters their work is not finished. Principal owner John W Henry, chairman Tom Werner...

15.10.2025

Trossard scores as Belgium outgun Wales in six goal Cardiff thriller

Red Devils recover after early shock Belgium arrived in Cardiff under pressure after dropping points to North Macedonia. Wales struck first through Joe Rodon, yet Kevin De Bruyne levelled and Thomas Meunier...

14.10.2025

Wales defeat to Belgium dents dream yet leaves qualification paths open

Automatic route harder, qualification not gone Belgium now control Group J after a composed win in Cardiff, so the simple path has closed for Wales. Even so, November still offers hope. If...

14.10.2025

Moyes reveals he told Everton to sign Jordan Pickford after Sunderland drop

£25m recommendation that changed Everton’s goalkeeping future David Moyes has said he personally alerted Everton in 2017 that Jordan Pickford was a must sign after Sunderland’s relegation. The club then paid £25...

13.10.2025

Bissouma stretchered off seconds after comeback

Fresh setback on international duty Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma left the field on a stretcher for Mali after going down within thirty seconds of coming on against Madagascar. The substitute appearance was...

13.10.2025

Ricky Hatton funeral draws huge crowds at Manchester Cathedral

City turns out in force to say goodbye The funeral of former world champion Ricky Hatton is being held at Manchester Cathedral. Thousands of supporters have lined the streets to pay their...

10.10.2025

England 3 to 0 Wales as Rogers Watkins and Saka strike early

Fast start decides the friendly Thomas Tuchel’s England continued their upturn with a comfortable 3 to 0 win over Wales at Wembley. Criticism of the squad choices faded as the hosts scored...

10.10.2025