Mark Clattenburg successfully appealed on Wednesday against his dismissal as one of England s elite referees.
However, he has still been banned for eight months.
The 33-year-old was axed following a disciplinary inquiry held by the Professional Game Match Officials limited the body in charge of top-flight referees last month for issues relating to his private business affairs .
But the Premier League said that, following an appeal by Clattenburg, a panel ruled he should be handed a less severe punishment.
He has therefore been banned for eight months from August 6, 2008 the date of his original suspension.
A PGMO statement said: Mark Clattenburg has been reminded of his responsibilities and contractual obligations as a select group official, part…
After winning the Champions League, Chelsea are looking to add a goalscorer.
With Borussia Dortmund s Erling Haaland seemingly no longer a possibility, the Blues could look elsewhere in Germany.
Robert Lewandowski has become the name to watch.
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Robert Lewandowski has moved to the top of Chelsea s wish list, according to the Sun.
The Poland international scored a record 41 league goals for Bayern Munich last season and is under contract through 2023.
But Thomas Tuchel wants a prolific scorer and Lewandowski would certainly fit the bill, should Bayern accept a £50million offer for the 32-year-old.
Chelsea to swoop for £50m Lewandowski from Bayern after failing to sign Haa…
Inter have cancelled their plans to travel to the United States for the Florida Cup as a precautionary measure amid growing concerns surrounding coronavirus.
The Nerazzurri s announcement follows Arsenal s statement on Tuesday as both clubs made the difficult decision to alter their pre-season plans.
The two sides were due to meet on July 25 before facing either Everton or Millonarios on July 28 in Orlando.
A club statement on their official website on Wednesday said: FC Internazionale Milano announce that they will not be travelling to the USA for the Florida Cup due to the current risks involved in international travel as a result of the spread of the pandemic, risks that have already caused Arsenal F.C. to withdraw from participation.
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s Gareth Bale has added some fuel to the already burning speculations about his possible departure this summer, saying that he feels honoured by the links that have emerged, speaking of a possible move to .
Since his at the time world-record transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, the Welshman has been extremely valuable to Real, scoring some vital, trophy-winning goals. However, his five-year stint at the Bernabeu has been riddled with injuries, and lately, he s been out of favour with manager Zinedine Zidane.
With the likes of Eden Hazard and Bayern s Robert Lewandowski continuously linked with a move to Real, it seems that Bale s time there is coming to an end.
Speaking to Bild, the winger said he s happy playing for Real right now, but in anything is possible in f…
David de Gea has been crowned Manchester United s Player of the Year for the fourth time, eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo s record.
De Gea reclaimed the prize from previous winner Ander Herrera at a glitzy ceremony on Tuesday, with the goalkeeper also collecting the Players Player of the Year gong.
The Spain number one is the only United player to have started all 35 Premier League matches this season, with his 17 clean sheets set to win the goalkeeper the competition s Golden Glove prize for the first time.
It s difficult for words what Manchester United means to me, De Gea said after lifting the Sir Matt Busby trophy.
It s amazing to play for the club, the history, the fans, everything. It was hard in the beginning, but I believed in myself, I worked hard…
England midfielder Fabian Delph says he has learned more during his short time under new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola than over the rest of his career.
Delph endured an injury-ravaged debut season at the Etihad Stadium last term and was felt in some quarters to have an uncertain future after Guardiola replaced Manuel Pellegrini at the helm.
But the 26-year-old, who missed out on a place in England s ill-fated Euro 2016 campaign, has relished working under the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss and lavished praise on his methods.
When I first met the new manager, I did feel a bit of a lift. He s been fantastic from day one, knew everybody s names from day one, Delph told BBC Sport as City prepare for Monday s International Champions Cup clash against M…
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Germany international Leroy Sane from Schalke on a five-year deal.
The 20-year-old, who has cost City a reported £37million, came through the ranks at Schalke and had developed into a key figure at the Veltins Arena since making his first-team debut in April 2014.
On the move, he said: I feel really good, I m happy to be here and happy that it has all worked out. Now I can settle here in Manchester and play for City.
One of the reasons I decided to join City was Pep Guardiola; he convinced me to come here and that I can continue to progress. I know I will learn a lot under him and now I can take the next step in my career.
I followed Pep at Barcelona and at Bayern where he achieved a lot and worked really …
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko believes that they can finish in the top six next season.
Sissoko, 23, joined Newcastle from Toulouse in January and made an impact on his home debut, scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over Chelsea in February as Alan Pardew s men eased their relegation fears.
Newcastle left it late to ensure their Premier League status last term, though, with Sissoko s form wavering towards the end of what was a disappointing campaign for the club.
The France international is aiming to up his performance this season and feels Newcastle have the quality to replicate the fifth-place finish they secured in 2011-12.
I think we can finish in the top five or six, he told The Evening Chronicle.
It is possible, but we can’t look that far a…
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool have taken important lessons from an at-times chastening 2014-15 season.
Rodgers team were unlikely title challengers in 2013-14, narrowly missing out to Manchester City in a Premier League title race that went down to the final day.
But star man Luis Suarez departed for Barcelona during the close-season and Liverpool started the following campaign in dismal form. A mid-season revival then petered out as they missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification and suffered a humiliating 6-1 last-day defeat at Stoke City.
The experience of a key player departing for big money has repeated itself this time around, with Raheem Sterling s switch to Manchester City on Tuesday making him the most expensive English player in history f…
Chelsea star Eden Hazard needs to handle expectations if he is to produce his very best form for the club, former midfielder Michael Ballack has said.
The Belgium international inspired Chelsea to a Premier League and League Cup double in 2014-15, but endured a hugely disappointing campaign last year as the champions finished 10th in the top flight.
Manager Antonio Conte said last month that Hazard, along with Chelsea s other leading players, must understand that there is the ability to work to prove and to show that, Now I am a top player, but I want to become top, top, top and want to stay there’ .
And Ballack, who won the Premier League, League Cup and three FA Cups during his Stamford Bridge career, has urged the 25-year-old to embrace his position as the clu…