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Premier League history was made at Southampton on Wednesday, January 4 when Bhupinder Singh Gill became the first Sikh-Punjabi to serve as an assistant referee. Singh Gill, who ran the line in Nottingham Forest’s win at St Mary’s Stadium, now hopes to inspire young and aspiring Black, Asian and Minority …

Benoit Badiashile has completed a permanent transfer to Chelsea FC from AS Monaco, signing a seven-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The central defender has been a regular in Ligue 1 for the past five seasons and recently made his senior debut for France, having represented Les Bleus all the way …

Manchester City has announced a new regional partnership with Jio Platforms Ltd (“Jio”), that will see India’s leading digital services brand become the Club’s Official Mobile Communications Network Partner in India. The partnership was enabled and supported by RISE Worldwide, a Reliance initiative, India’s largest sports and entertainment company. Through …

Brentford FC have completed the signing of attacker Kevin Schade from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg, subject to international clearance. Schade initially joins Brentford FC on loan until the end of the season. Brentford FC expect to make the deal permanent for a club-record undisclosed fee in the summer, with Schade …

Manchester United and online financial trading platform, Doo Group, have announced a multi-year global partnership. A leading financial services group, the partnership with Doo Group will involve the promotion of Doo Group and its sub-brands, Doo Financial and Doo Prime. Doo Group prides itself on offering traditional financial trading on …

Cody Gakpo is officially a Liverpool FC player after the formalities of his transfer from PSV Eindhoven were successfully concluded on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is now formally registered with the Reds and able to begin work with his new club. A deal to sign Gakpo from PSV was announced on …

New Balance has today released Bukayo Saka’s first signature boot, recognising his ties to West London. Hailing from Ealing, England’s young lion was nominated for the freedom of the Borough after a series of dazzling displays on the European stage last summer. Saka’s Furon v7 Signature Edition in vibrant red, …

Leeds United have announced the signing of Max Wober from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg for an undisclosed fee, subject to a work permit. The 24-year-old becomes the club’s first signing of the January transfer window and he has penned a four-and-a-half year deal at Elland Road, running until the …

Martin Dúbravka has been recalled by Newcastle United from his season-long loan spell with Manchester United. The Slovakia international goalkeeper joined the Red Devils on a temporary basis in September 2022 and made two appearances under Erik ten Hag. Dúbravka, who joined the Magpies from Czech side Sparta Prague, initially …

The Premier League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pele at the age of 82. To many the greatest to ever play the game, his was an extraordinary, record-breaking talent who inspired millions around the world. The only player to win the FIFA World Cup three times, …