Latest football updates as of March 12, 2025: Premier League Updates: Chelsea Investigation: The Premier League is looking into Chelsea’s alleged ‘off-book’ payments during Abramovich’s era. Rival clubs want a points deduction if found guilty. Man United’s Casemiro Issue: Casemiro, labeled “overpaid” by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is unhappy. He’s reluctant to leave without a full payoff, with his contract running until 2026. Everton’s Transfer Target: Everton is eyeing Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff, who’s open to the move due to limited game time.
International Football: Gus Poyet vs. AFC: Jeonbuk Motors coach Gus Poyet criticized the Asian Football Confederation after his team’s home pitch was deemed unfit, forcing them to play at a different venue.
Diversity in Football: Prince William Supports Referee Diversity: Prince William attended a training course promoting more referees from Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage backgrounds. The FA aims to recruit over 1,000 diverse referees.
Managerial Changes: Huddersfield Town’s Coaching Search: After sacking Michael Duff, Huddersfield is considering former Sacramento Republic coach Mark Briggs as a replacement.