Ali Rampling is a sports journalist who writes for The Athletic. With a focus on football, Ali covers a wide range of topics including match reports, player transfers, disciplinary proceedings, and major sporting events. Their articles provide in-depth analysis and insights into the world of football, keeping readers up to date with the latest news and developments in the sport.
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By: Ali Rampling
The referees for this summer's European Championship in Germany have been confirmed.
Police made 51 arrests across the FA Cup semi-final weekend at Wembley, including two individuals arrested for alleged tragedy chanting and homophobic abuse. There were 28 arrests at Saturday’s semi-final between Chelsea and Manchester City, before a further 23 arrests were made at Sunday’s semi-final between Manchester United and Coventry City. Nearly half the arrests were related to pyrotechnics, tailgating and hate crimes, while more than a fifth were for drug related offences. Six of the arrests were violence related; this included three for assaults on emergency workers and...
By: Omar Garrick, Ali Rampling
Follow all the latest news from the Premier League, MLS, WSL and across Europe Postecoglou on coping with Kane's Spurs exit: ‘It's the old duck above water'
Sheffield United have been relegated from the Premier League following Saturday's 5-1 loss to Newcastle United
By: Ali Rampling, Peter Rutzler
Warren Zaire-Emery has signed a new Paris Saint-Germain contract to keep him at the club until 2029.
By: Ali Rampling
Howard Webb has confirmed the Premier League is exploring the introduction of in-stadium announcements to explain video assistant referee (VAR) decisions. The idea was discussed at April’s Premier League shareholders’ meeting, where the introduction of semi-automated offsides was approved.In-stadium announcements from referees was used at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand — the first time it had been implemented at a senior World Cup, having already been utilised at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco and the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina.
By: Ali Rampling
Today on The Athletic FC: Should Guardiola quit Manchester City if they win the Premier League? Plus: Sancho reminds United of his talent
France defender Lucas Hernandez is expected to miss the 2024 European Championship after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. Hernandez was forced off on the stroke of half-time during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League semi-final first-leg loss to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The 28-year-old appeared to sustain the injury while attempting to prevent Niclas Fullkrug from opening the scoring and received treatment after the goal before briefly playing on. PSG confirmed on Thursday that Hernandez had undergone an MRI which confirmed the ACL tear and is to...
By: Ali Rampling
Emma Hayes says she spoke to Jurgen Klopp after deleting her social media accounts as she criticised “unacceptable” levels of abuse managers face. The Chelsea manager had been active on X and Instagram but took down both accounts in the week her side lost to Liverpool. Hayes, who will depart Chelsea at the end of the season to take charge of the USWNT, warned against the rising levels of toxicity creeping into the women’s game. “I had a chat with Jurgen Klopp about it this week,” Hayes said when asked about deleting social media and the level of pressure her job...
By: Ali Rampling, Omar Garrick
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