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Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango has launched a scathing attack on the current state of the global football calendar, labelling the industry's demands as "sick." The union leader singled out Chelsea star Cole Palmer as a primary example of a player being failed by a system that prioritises commercial growth over athlete welfare.

The USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a scathing assessment of the Manchester City financial scandal, suggesting the Premier League has been fundamentally broken by their actions. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss believes that the scale of the rule-breaking has created a void where sporting justice simply failed to exist for over a decade.

England's top flight is the richest domestic competition on the planet and yet it still struggles to attract attackers at the peak of their powers

Raheem Sterling's search for a new club has hit another significant roadblock after the former England international was reportedly turned down by multiple teams in France. The 31-year-old winger is currently a free agent and looking to revive a career that has stalled dramatically since his departure from the Premier League.