30 per cent: Football Association sets diversity target for England coaches Sport The Football Association (FA) wants 30 per cent of England men’s team coaches to be from ethnically diverse backgrounds by 2028. The governing body was told earlier this year it needed to “work a lot harder” to create a diverse pool of candidates for the England head coach position by the Black Footballers Partnership. The [...]
Tuchel reveals why time at Chelsea persuaded him to take England job Sport Thomas Tuchel has hailed his “personal connection” to English football after the FA confirmed his appointment as England manager. Tuchel has agreed an 18-month contract that will see him take charge of the team’s bid to win the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. The German had a spell at Chelsea in [...]
Ahead of the Game: Manchester City row delays EFL New Deal Sport Business Manchester City’s ongoing legal battle with the Premier League has dealt another blow to EFL clubs, who are fearful of further delays over reaching an increased funding settlement from the top-flight which was billed as the so-called New Deal for Football. The Premier League was pushing its members to agree an £836m package for the [...]