With a weak December rounding out a disappointing year, William Hill has posted lower-than-expected profits for 2016. In part, the UK bookmaker has blamed the shortfall on a disappointing string of racing and football results towards the year’s end. Besides blaming said financial disappointment on the good fortune of bettors, Hills has issued its third […]
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Andy Murray Becomes the World’s Number One
The rise of Andy Murray. The new world’s ranked number one has worked very hard to get to the top, he should savour every moment of his time as the champion. His achievement may be a start of more success for Briton. Murray replaced Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings officially on Monday […]
Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte Denies ‘humiliating’ Manchester United Boss
Manchester United boss José Mourinho has accused Chelsea boss Antonio Conte of humiliating him as he experienced his worst defeat against Chelsea. Mourinho’s side conceded a goal after just 30 seconds into the game and suffered a 4-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. United boss had been angered by Conte’s attempts to stir up the home […]
Tempobet Becomes Arsenal FC’s Official Betting Partner
English Premier League’s Arsenal FC has announced that they have inked a partnership deal with online sportsbook Tempobet. In return, the partnership will benefit Arsenal and its supporters from exclusive betting offerings, related projects, as well as supporting the online sports betting provider’s expansion into Oceania. Under the partnership agreement, Tempobet will be offered LED […]
Champions League: Barcelona 4-0 Manchester City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he would not change his tactical attitude despite losing 4-0 against Barcelona. Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, scored a hat-trick against a wide-open Man-City defence and Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was sent off the post. The 45-year-old Guardiola said there will be no change. Until the last day of his […]
The Football Association (FA) Investigates Jose Mourinho’s Referee Comments
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is being investigated by the Football Association (FA) following his comments about the appointment of referee Anthony Taylor for United’s Premier League game at Anfield, Liverpool on Monday, 17th October 2016. United manager Mourinho said it will be difficult for Taylor to perform well after the ruling to give him […]
Gordon Strachan to Remains as Scotland Boss against England in November
Gordon Strachan will continue as Scotland manager for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against England next month at Wembley. Strachan’s future at the national team had been in question following a 1-1 draw against Lithuania on the 8th October 2016, followed by a 3-0 defeat in Slovakia on Tuesday, 11th October 2016. However, the Scottish […]
Aston Villa to Name Steve Bruce as Manager
Former Hull City A.F.C. Manager Steve Bruce is set to be named as the new boss of Aston Villa on Wednesday, 12th October 2016. Bruce, who left Hull City in July, will replace Roberto di Matteo who was fired at Villa Park on 3rd October 2016. The chairman and club’s owner Dr Tony Xia tweeted […]
Axed England’s Wayne Rooney to Face Media after Being Dropped
England captain and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is expected to face the media after being dropped for the World Cup Qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday, 11th October 2016. According to Sky Sports, the country’s leading goal-scorer and the team captain will be called on the bench by interim boss Gareth Southgate for Tuesday’s match […]
Rangers midfielder Joey Barton Charged with Breaking Gambling Rules
Joey Barton, an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Scottish Premiership club Rangers, has been charged with breaking gambling rules. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has accused the 34-year-old of placing 44 bets on football matches between July 1st and September 15th 2016. The midfielder has until October 12th to respond […]