Newcastle United Hit With $4.1M Tax Demand Over "Deliberate" Failure to Pay

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Newcastle United Hit With $4.1M Tax Demand Over "Deliberate" Failure to Pay

Newcastle top HMRC's "deliberate tax defaulters" list after being hit with $2.4m in unpaid tax and a $1.6m penalty, per The Guardian. The bill stems from Operation Loom — a near decade-long probe linked to player transfers during Mike Ashley's ownership — with the default period running from April 2010 to April 2016. Both Newcastle and HMRC declined to comment.

By Adit Pujari

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Germany Name Starting XI to Face Ecuador

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Germany Name Starting XI to Face Ecuador

Germany go into their Group E finale at MetLife Stadium already qualified with six points, aiming to clinch top seed against an Ecuador side that must win and hope Ivory Coast drop points. Nagelsmann names Neuer, Rudiger, Tah, Raum, Kimmich, Havertz, Pavlovic, Wirtz, Sane, Musiala and Nmacha, with Schlotterbeck absent through injury. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Bayern Seal Nathaniel Brown Deal After World Cup Heroics

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Bayern Seal Nathaniel Brown Deal After World Cup Heroics

"Never in doubt as Brown agreed terms weeks ago and only wanted Bayern move," said Fabrizio Romano. The left back registered four goals and four assists in 33 Bundesliga games last season before shining with a debut goal at the World Cup. "Deal in place with Eintracht Frankfurt for the left back," Romano adds.

By Tanish Chachra

Canada Approved Only 41% of World Cup Fan Visa Applications

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Canada Approved Only 41% of World Cup Fan Visa Applications

Canada processed nearly 17,000 World Cup-related visitor applications from Nov. 14 to March 31, approving only 41%, according to IRCC data. Ghana fans filed at least 1,725 requests, but under 11% were approved, while Colombia reached 69%. IRCC said it wants travel “as simple and smooth as possible” without compromising safety, with visa applicants facing far tougher odds.

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Lewis Family Injects $266M Into Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi Gets Market Backing

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Lewis Family Injects $266M Into Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi Gets Market Backing

"Understand the money is working capital and not solely to transfer funds, but some will be used in the market," Ben Jacobs reveals. Spurs finished 17th twice and avoided relegation after hiring De Zerbi in March. The family has now put $266 million in over the last nine months, with "further investment to follow" as they back the club.

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Real Madrid Force Como Into $68M Decision Over Nico Paz

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Real Madrid Force Como Into $68M Decision Over Nico Paz

Real Madrid activated their $10.2M buyback on Paz after his 12-goal season. "Nico returns and the club gives Como the chance to buy him for $68.1M from now to Monday," per Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder netted 12 goals with five assists in 35 appearances. Otherwise, he will return to Madrid and will be on sale for more than $68.1M.

By Tanish Chachra

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