BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at how many footballers have already received a knighthood. Read full article at source...
The 10th player on the list is Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who looks set to join Premier League champions Liverpool for what is expected to become a new British record transfer fee. The formula values him at €122m (£103m), which is lower than the Reds are reportedly set to pay to Bayer Leverkusen. Alejandro...
His brain was diagnosed as having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a form of degenerative disease dementia which is believed to be caused by repeated blows. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram have also backed calls for an amendment to the Football Governance Bill to establish a compensation scheme...
Players are actively seeking out opportunities to learn about the business side of the game. Ajax’s Jordan Henderson, Aston Villa’s Tryone Mings, and Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogam are just some of those taking courses in football business management. “The PFA [Professional Footballers Association] has its own business school. Helping assist players from dressing room to...
Some academy footballers in England have been left unable to train because of dental problems, according to a new study which found three-quarters of participants are suffering with gum disease. The study from researchers at University College London (UCL) asked 160 academy players representing 10 English football clubs from the Premier League, Championship and Women’s...