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Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Rangers have been handed a label their supporters have long feared, as fresh commentary from Scottish football analysts paints a stark picture of the club’s Premiership title prospects under Danny Röhl. The moniker, which has resurfaced with uncomfortable regularity in recent weeks, reflects a growing belief that the Ibrox side may be slipping into a...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jersey authorities may be investigating whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash constitutes proceeds of crime. Documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday suggest the probe could complicate disputes with the UK government over how the money is ultimately used. Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, reveal that proceeds from the...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Igor Tudor has defended his decision to substitute Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the seventeenth minute against Atlético Madrid, insisting it was necessary to protect the young player during a humiliating 5-2 defeat. Kinsky, only making his second start of the season, had been handed the role in place of Guglielmo Vicario but quickly became embroiled in the...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Seven members of Iran’s women’s national football delegation have sought asylum in Australia following a dramatic chain of events during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the players’ silent protest against the Iranian regime sparked fears for their safety and triggered international attention. The incident began during Iran’s opening match of the tournament in Australia when members...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online What began as a quiet evening inside a resort hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast turned into a dramatic moment in international sport and politics when several members of the Iranian women’s national football team quietly slipped away from their delegation and sought asylum in Australia. The first sign that something unusual was unfolding appeared in the hotel lobby...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Cheltenham Festival got off to a thrilling start on Day One as punters and racing fans flocked to Prestbury Park, with Willie Mullins eyeing a historic treble in a card packed with high-stakes action. The festival, one of the highlights of the National Hunt calendar, delivered drama, big odds surprises, and expert tips as the opening races unfolded. Mullins’...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor is reportedly facing injury concerns, prompting a strong reaction from one of the club’s senior players who publicly criticised the treatment of the star man. The comments have raised questions about the club’s injury management and the impact on team performance. Sources indicate that McGregor sustained a knock during recent matches, with initial assessments suggesting a...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A Rangers hero has spoken warmly about a memorable conversation with businessman Andrew Cavenagh, describing the club investor as an “imposing” figure whose words left a lasting impression during a relaxed meeting over a glass of wine. The former Rangers star recalled the encounter while discussing the growing ambitions surrounding the Glasgow club and the influence that major investors can...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Five Iranian footballers who faced disciplinary action after refusing to sing their national anthem before an international match have been granted visas to enter Australia, in a development that has drawn international attention to the intersection of sport and political expression. The players, who had been under investigation by Iranian football authorities after their protest, were cleared to travel after...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. How do you solve a problem such as Tottenham Hotspur, a club steeped in proud traditions? They remain the ninth-richest football team globally, celebrated for their thrilling style of play that demands daring and creativity on every occasion. Legends like Blanchflower, Hoddle, Ardíles, Gascoigne, Bale, Kane, and Son have all graced the pitch, embedding a sense of identity...