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New York Jets co-owner set to purchase 43% stake in Crystal Palace

New York Jets co-owner set to purchase 43% stake in Crystal Palace

New York Jets co-owner Robert Wood Johnson is set to own a 43% stake in Crystal Palace, having signed a legally binding agreement to buy part of the club’s holding company, Eagle Football Holdings, Afrosport reports. The 78-year-old, who is a former US ambassador to the United Kingdom, is now set to become a partner and director at Selhurst Park.  He is also one of the...

Postecoglou dismissed by Tottenham despite Europa League triumph

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou despite leading them to ultimate glory in the Europa League last month, Afrosport reports. Spurs defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao a fortnight ago to end the North London outfit's 17-year trophy drought, making the Australian tactician only the third manager to lead the club to an European title after Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw. Despite...

Emery takes positive after Aston Villa miss out on Champions League qualification

Emery takes positive after Aston Villa miss out on Champions League qualification

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has taken some positives after his side missed out on qualification for next season’s Champions League, Afrosport reports. Villa lost 2-0 at Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season to ultimately finish sixth, having started the day in fifth place. The defeat denied them the chance to play with Europe’s elite for a second season in a...

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Arsenal boss Arteta claims winning trophies not only measure for club success

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has asserted that winning trophies is not the only measure of club success after fierce North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League on Wednesday by defeating Manchester United, Afrosport reports. It ended a 17-year wait for a trophy even as Spurs are set to finish a distant 17th in the Premier League, while the Gunners will go another season without...

Man United’s Amad Diallo confident in becoming best player in the world

Man United’s Amad Diallo confident in becoming best player in the world

Manchester United win Amad Diallo is confident he has the potential to become the best player in the world, Afrosport reports. The Ivory Coast international has been a livewire and vital cog in the Red Devils team since returning from a long-term injury towards the end of the 2023-24 season. His importance to United amid their inconsistency in results is evident, with his 10 goals and nine...