• The Canadian Press

    Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet UEFA's Champions League entry rules

    GENEVA (AP) — The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season by complying with integrity rules for teams that share owners. Girona has made a stunning run to a guaranteed top-four finish in Spain’s La Liga, with three key players either loaned or sold via Man City’s influence including Brazilian star Sávio. Girona, also part-owned by the brother of Man City manager Pep Guardiola, will go i

  • The Independent

    Bruno Fernandes moving closer to Manchester United exit with European giant heavily linked

    Playmaker has become frustrated by the sense of drift at Old Trafford and is eager to win major trophies as he approaches his 30th birthday

  • The Canadian Press

    French striker Olivier Giroud makes his MLS move. He is joining Los Angeles FC

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud confirmed Monday that he would leave AC Milan for a Major League Soccer club. Giroud joins LAFC as a designated player with a contract through 2025. The deal includes an option for 2026, the club said. LAFC genera

  • The Independent

    E1 Series: Race calendar and format for 2024 all-electric powerboating championship

    Will Smith, Virat Kohli, Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal and Steve Aoki are among the star-studded owners involved in a new powerboating series – the second race is this weekend in Venice