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English Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in ‘arms race’

Chelsea fans hold a protest against Behdad Eghbali and Clearlake Capital outside the ground before the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on January 17, 2026. Chelsea set an unwanted record by posting a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million for the year ending June 30, 2025.
Chelsea fans hold a protest against Behdad Eghbali and Clearlake Capital outside the ground before the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on January 17, 2026. Chelsea set an unwanted record by posting a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million for the year ending June 30, 2025.

Atletico Madrid aim to show Julian Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi-final

Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring the equaliser in the 1-1 Champions League semi-final, first-leg draw against Arsenal at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 29, 2026.
Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring the equaliser in the 1-1 Champions League semi-final, first-leg draw against Arsenal at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 29, 2026.

Enzo Fernandez’s agent criticises Chelsea’s ‘unfair’ ban

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Mauritania - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 27, 2026 Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Mauritania - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 27, 2026 Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Mohamed Salah would be ‘asset’, says San Diego FC owner

Superstar striker Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, after a glittering nine-year spell.
Superstar striker Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, after a glittering nine-year spell.

Chelsea fined £10.75 million, given suspended transfer ban, after Premier League rule breaches

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 2, 2022 General view of the corner flag inside the stadium before the match. REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 2, 2022 General view of the corner flag inside the stadium before the match. REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo

NBA trade winners and losers: Cleveland Cavaliers deliver, Chicago Bulls not so much

James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Japan eyes English Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma, who was signed from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, is one of the many Japanese stars who have made moves to European clubs in recent years.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma, who was signed from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, is one of the many Japanese stars who have made moves to European clubs in recent years.

Liverpool seal Jeremy Jacquet deal, Crystal Palace sign Jorgen Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool have signed Jeremy Jacquet (right) with fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni sidelined by injury.
Liverpool have signed Jeremy Jacquet (right) with fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni sidelined by injury.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.
US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen joins Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta stays there

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - January 18, 2026  Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen reacts Action Images via Reuters/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - January 18, 2026  Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen reacts Action Images via Reuters/Chris Radburn

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.