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More chaos at Barca after six quit board amid corruption claim

More chaos at Barca after six quit board amid corruption claim

The board members' protest deepened the crisis at the world's richest club, hit by plunging revenues from the coronavirus pandemic and online controversy.

  • by Peter Jenson

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Barcelona directors quit, club in crisis
Spain

Barcelona directors quit, club in crisis

Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona are in turmoil after six board directors resigned criticising the clubs's handling of a social media scandal and the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis.

'It's all on the table': FFA boss foreshadows change
FFA

'It's all on the table': FFA boss foreshadows change

FFA boss James Johnson says anything might be possible in the post-pandemic world as soccer chiefs look at all options for the sport's development.

  • by Michael Lynch
FFA hires Pell barrister amid stand-off with Fox over A-League rights
A-League

FFA hires Pell barrister amid stand-off with Fox over A-League rights

Fox Sports could terminate its A-League broadcast deal by July 1, prompting FFA to engage prominent Sydney barrister Bret Walker SC.

  • by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
Sydney FC teenager set to sign with EPL club Brighton
A-League

Sydney FC teenager set to sign with EPL club Brighton

Cameron Peupion has never played an A-League game, but he's on the cusp of joining EPL club Brighton and Hove Albion.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Phoenix staffer recovers from coronavirus
Coronavirus pandemic

Phoenix staffer recovers from coronavirus

The Wellington Phoenix staff member who tested positive to COVID-19 has been declared fully recovered while no other member of the A-League team has contracted the virus.

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Victory boss digs in for survival, confident A-League will come through
Coronavirus pandemic

Victory boss digs in for survival, confident A-League will come through

Melbourne Victory chief executive Trent Jacobs knows A-League clubs are in a battle for survival but he is optimistic they will come through in changed form

  • by Michael Lynch
Qatar, Russia deny US Department of Justice World Cup bribe allegations
FIFA World Cup

Qatar, Russia deny US Department of Justice World Cup bribe allegations

The organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have denied allegations from the US Department of Justice that bribes were paid to secure votes for hosting rights.

Spurs disappointed as Mourinho, players appear to flout distance rules
Coronavirus pandemic

Spurs disappointed as Mourinho, players appear to flout distance rules

Some were spotted flouting social distancing rules while manager Jose Mourinho was seen working in a public park with Tanguy Ndombele.

Brazil legend Ronaldinho to be freed from Paraguay jail
Brazil

Brazil legend Ronaldinho to be freed from Paraguay jail

Two-time player of the year and Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will be released after posting bail but remains under house arrest.

Western stand down players and staff, but see long-term future
Western United

Western stand down players and staff, but see long-term future

Western United has stood down players and staff, but are adamant they can weather the coronavirus storm.

  • by Michael Lynch