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  • Scott McTominay’s diet ‘under observation’ at Napoli

    Scott McTominay’s diet ‘under observation’ at Napoli

    Neapolitan cuisine is very tempting. Scott McTominay is reportedly being monitored for his ‘at risk’ diet at new club Napoli. According to reports, the midfielder takes home a note every day after training, telling him what he can and cannot eat. McTominay, 27, left Manchester United, his boyhood club where he had played for 22 […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League approve transfer rule change starting next season

    Premier League approve transfer rule change starting next season

    This could change things significantly. The Premier League has approved plans to change the deadline of the summer transfer window for the 2025/26 season. Currently, the transfer window in England closes at the end of August, after the Premier League season has already started. This year the transfer window closed on August 30, meaning clubs […]

    1 year ago

  • Newcastle’s Carabao Cup match against Wimbledon postponed

    Newcastle’s Carabao Cup match against Wimbledon postponed

    It has not yet been rearranged. The Carabao Cup game between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United on Tuesday night has been postponed. Heavy rain has caused flooding around the outside of the ground which has caused what appeared to be a ‘sinkhole’ to open on the pitch. Storms have swept across the country over the […]

    1 year ago

  • The Premier League: Follow all the action in our live hub

    The Premier League: Follow all the action in our live hub

    Manchester City take on Arsenal It was a close fought race for the title last season between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Pep Guardiola’s City. In the end, just like the season before, it was City who held their nerve to be crowned Champions. Though this season is still in its infancy, this game feels like […]

    1 year ago

  • Alex Ferguson says he misses managing Man United

    Alex Ferguson says he misses managing Man United

    Man United misses him! Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he misses managing Manchester United in a rare interview following his retirement 11 years ago. The 82-year-old led Manchester United to their 13th Premier League title in the 2012-13 season before retiring after 27 years at the club. In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Ferguson admitted […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United ‘will demolish Old Trafford’ if new stadium plans approved

    Man United ‘will demolish Old Trafford’ if new stadium plans approved

    Another twist in the tale Manchester United will reportedly demolish Old Trafford should new stadium plans be approved despite previous ambitions to keep it as a home for the women’s team and academy. Sources told the Daily Mail that the club have now abandoned the plans saying it would be ‘too complex and cost hundreds […]

    1 year ago

  • Aston Villa kit will have one major change for Champions League debut

    Aston Villa kit will have one major change for Champions League debut

    Fans have praised Villa for the change Aston Villa will play in a new-look kit for their Champions League opener against Young Boys on Tuesday evening and it’s for a very good cause. Acorns will adorn the front of the players’ shirts after principal partners, Betano, donated the space back to the club who in […]

    1 year ago

  • Here’s everything we know about today’s hearing on Man City’s 115 charges

    Here’s everything we know about today’s hearing on Man City’s 115 charges

    The trial is taking place at an undisclosed location Manchester City face 115 charges over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules with the hearing set to get underway today. The trial is expected to be one of, if not the biggest trials in sporting history. The current Premier League champions were charged by […]

    1 year ago

  • Mikel Arteta agrees new deal at Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta agrees new deal at Arsenal

    This will give them a boost ahead of the derby. Mikel Arteta has signed a contract to extend his stay as manager of Arsenal. The Spaniard was appointed manager of The Gunners back in December 2019 after the departure of Unai Emery. He had been working under Pep Guardiola at the time at Manchester City. […]

    1 year ago

  • Emma Hayes claims ‘she sees so much of herself’ in legend Alex Ferguson

    Emma Hayes claims ‘she sees so much of herself’ in legend Alex Ferguson

    The pair are good friends Emma Hayes has said she ‘sees so much of herself’ in legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Hayes made the bold statement in a new interview with The Telegraph after she guided the United States women’s national team to Olympic gold. The 47-year-old is the most successful manager in […]

    1 year ago

  • Man accused of burning Paris 2024 Olympian in petrol attack dies in hospital

    Man accused of burning Paris 2024 Olympian in petrol attack dies in hospital

    Rebecca Cheptegei died last Thursday The man accused of fatally burning Ugandan Olympian, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died in hospital. Cheptegei died last Thursday after she was severely injured following an alleged dispute with her ex-partner Dickson Ndiema over land in Kenya. Ndiema died on Monday night at the intensive care unit where he had been […]

    1 year ago

  • The reason why the Nike logo is the wrong way around on Liverpool’s new kit

    The reason why the Nike logo is the wrong way around on Liverpool’s new kit

    It has divided opinion Liverpool unveiled their brand-new third kit on Tuesday with a noticeable change to the Nike logo. The white shirt with platinum detail and a mix of red and yellow on the trim sees the Nike logo doubled and flipped to stand upright. The kit is a part of Nike’s Together We […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy forced to fetch soaking golf club after launching it in temper

    Rory McIlroy forced to fetch soaking golf club after launching it in temper

    Things were not going to plan A frustrated Rory McIlroy launched his golf club into the water after hitting his tee shot wide at the BMW Championship. The Ulsterman lost his cool on the 17th as he hit his tee shot wide right and as he watched the ball drift into the rough McIlroy threw […]

    1 year ago

  • Mason Greenwood has switched international allegiances from England

    Mason Greenwood has switched international allegiances from England

    He’s only made one competitive appearance for England Mason Greenwood is set to change his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. The 22-year-old has made just one competitive appearance for England as he came on as a late substitute in a UEFA Nations League clash against Iceland in September 2020. Following that game, he and […]

    1 year ago

  • Jermaine Jenas reacts to news of BBC sacking live on talkSPORT

    Jermaine Jenas reacts to news of BBC sacking live on talkSPORT

    He said he is ‘not happy about it.’ Jermaine Jenas has been sacked from his roles with the BBC. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon saying: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting lineup.” Jenas had been working for the broadcaster as a pundit for Match of […]

    1 year ago

  • Here’s why clips of Raygun’s Olympic performance are disappearing from the internet

    Here’s why clips of Raygun’s Olympic performance are disappearing from the internet

    The memes may soon be gone. Following Raygun’s breakdancing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics which led to her becoming a viral sensation, there have been countless memes circulating the internet. The 36-year-old Australian, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, gained global attention after her breakdancing routine scored zero from the Olympic judges. Since then, […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United vs Fulham: Follow the Premier League opener in our live hub

    Man United vs Fulham: Follow the Premier League opener in our live hub

    The Premier League returns tonight! The opening game of the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off tonight as Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United host Marco Silva’s Fulham at 8pm. United have spent well in the summer. However, they have already suffered an injury blow as new signing, Leny Yoro, got injured during pre-season and will […]

    1 year ago

  • Lamine Yamal’s dad ‘stabbed multiple times in car park’

    Lamine Yamal’s dad ‘stabbed multiple times in car park’

    He was reportedly rushed to hospital last night The father of Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a car park last night, according to reports. 35-year-old Mounir Nasraoui was in the Spanish town of Mataro when the incident occurred around 9.10 pm local time. According to Spanish outlet […]

    1 year ago

  • Eiffel Tower evacuated as man seen climbing structure hours before closing ceremony

    Eiffel Tower evacuated as man seen climbing structure hours before closing ceremony

    The closing ceremony is in five hours time The Eiffel Tower was evacuated hours before the Olympic closing ceremony after a man was seen climbing up the Parisian landmark. The shirtless man was spotted scaling the 330m tower on Sunday afternoon prompting an evacuation of the area. Footage of the incident began circulating on social […]

    1 year ago

  • JK Rowling slams Olympics for letting boxers who failed gender tests to compete

    JK Rowling slams Olympics for letting boxers who failed gender tests to compete

    Both contenders will fight in Paris this week. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from the world champion­ships last year for failing gender eligibility tests will be permitted to fight in Paris. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif will commence their Olympic campaigns later this week. Yu-ting will […]

    1 year ago

  • Olympic organisers apologise for introducing South Korea as North Korea

    Olympic organisers apologise for introducing South Korea as North Korea

    The IOC have issued an apology Olympic Games organisers have been forced to apologise after they introduced South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony. As their boat floated down the Seine and South Korean athletes waved their nation’s flag, they were introduced in both French and English as the Democratic People’s Republic […]

    1 year ago

  • EA FC 25 to include controversial new feature that will cause chaos

    EA FC 25 to include controversial new feature that will cause chaos

    This will be stressful EA Sports FC 25 are set to introduce a controversial game changing feature which will cause chaos in online matches. It’s that time of the year where fans are given their first preview of what the new game will look like and some of the new features that will be introduced. […]

    1 year ago

  • N’Golo Kante in talks over Premier League return

    N’Golo Kante in talks over Premier League return

    This would be a fantastic signing N’Golo Kante is tipped for a return to the Premier League as West Ham enter the race to sign the midfielder from Al-Ittihad. Kante moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after seven years at Chelsea and although he is said to be happy at his current club, he is […]

    1 year ago

  • Pep Guardiola sets Man City exit plan and hopes to manage at the next World Cup

    Pep Guardiola sets Man City exit plan and hopes to manage at the next World Cup

    Guardiola’s contract at Man City expires in 2025 Pep Guardiola has been tipped to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager after the 53-year-old resigned on Tuesday. Guardiola, whose contract at City expires at the end of next season, has already expressed a keen interest in stepping into international football at the conclusion of his contract. […]

    1 year ago

  • Wales’ Warren Gatland ‘asking to be sacked’ as Cory Hill selected as captain

    Wales’ Warren Gatland ‘asking to be sacked’ as Cory Hill selected as captain

    ‘Shocking decision’ Fans have accused Warren Gatland of ‘asking to be sacked’ after selecting Cory Hill to captain Wales for Friday’s clash with Queensland Reds. In May 2021, Hill was involved in an incident which saw a group of men attack a woman’s home and the lock has not started for the national side since. […]

    1 year ago

  • Leny Yoro travels to Manchester United to take a medical

    Leny Yoro travels to Manchester United to take a medical

    They’re getting closer Lille centre-back, Leny Yoro is on his way to the UK to undergo a medical and finalise his contract with Manchester United. The Athletic’s, David Ornstein broke the news this morning after an initial €62million (£52m) fee was agreed between the two clubs last week but at the time, Yoro still hadn’t […]

    1 year ago

  • Alan Shearer highlights England star frustrated by Gareth Southgate

    Alan Shearer highlights England star frustrated by Gareth Southgate

    ‘You could tell he wasn’t happy at all’ Alan Shearer highlighted the England star who ‘wasn’t happy at all’ with manager Gareth Southgate as the team lost 2-1 to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Nico Williams put the Spanish in front after halftime. Substitute Cole Palmer equalised three minutes after coming on with a […]

    1 year ago

  • Spanish media take swipe at Harry Kane ahead of Euro 2024 final

    Spanish media take swipe at Harry Kane ahead of Euro 2024 final

    ‘Kane never wins anything’ European media have been poking fun of England throughout Euro 2024 and as the final between England and Spain creeps closer, the Spanish papers have enjoyed a cheeky dig at Gareth Southgate’s side. La Roja will start as favourites having enjoyed a 100%-win record in the tournament so far, breezing past […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United set to complete signing of Serie A star

    Man United set to complete signing of Serie A star

    The first signing of Ratcliffe’s reign. According to Fabrizio Romano, Joshua Zirkzee‘s transfer to Manchester United is a done deal. Reports suggest that they will not trigger the release clause but will pay upwards of €40m with better payment terms, in three years. The Dutch forward, 23, will undergo a medical in the coming days […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League and La Liga clubs set to trigger Dani Olmo’s release clause 

    Premier League and La Liga clubs set to trigger Dani Olmo’s release clause 

    It’s a race against time Dani Olmo’s £50 million release clause is expected to be triggered before it expires on Monday. According to The Mirror, the RB Leipzig midfielder has drawn attention from Premier League and La Liga clubs who are ready to make a move for the Spaniard. The 26-year-old has scored three goals […]

    1 year ago

  • Sky Sports forced to apologise for Gary Neville’s language during rant

    Sky Sports forced to apologise for Gary Neville’s language during rant

    They had been threatened with legal action Sky Sports have been forced to apologise to Nottingham Forest due to comments made by Gary Neville. The incident happened after Forest lost 2-0 to Everton on April 21st. Forest believed they were denied three penalties and the club took to X to release an explosive statement about […]

    1 year ago

  • Bukayo Saka names the most ‘underrated’ player in the world

    Bukayo Saka names the most ‘underrated’ player in the world

    ‘He should be spoken about more’ England’s Bukayo Saka has named who he thinks is the most underrated player in the world. The Arsenal winger is currently a key member of Gareth Southgate’s England squad who are preparing to take on Switzerland tomorrow in the quarter-final of the European Championships. In an interview with talkSPORT, […]

    1 year ago

  • Turkey team and staff ordered 300 doner kebabs after Euro 2024 win over Austria

    Turkey team and staff ordered 300 doner kebabs after Euro 2024 win over Austria

    One player ate three Turkey celebrated reaching the Euro 2024 quarter-finals by ordering 300 doner kebabs to their four-star hotel. Vincenzo Montella beat Austria 2-1 to progress to the last eight but snubbed the healthy food options usually favoured by footballers as they enjoyed kebabs instead. BILD reported that a large order was placed at […]

    1 year ago

  • Ronaldo could face one match ban for ‘illegal stunt’ at Euro 2024

    Ronaldo could face one match ban for ‘illegal stunt’ at Euro 2024

    ‘Cristiano and WHOOP is ambush marketing to Euro 2024’ Cristiano Ronaldo could face a one match ban or a fine over an ‘illegal’ marketing stunt at Euro 2024. Ronaldo is an investor and ambassador for fitness technology company WHOOP. During Portugal’s game against Slovenia, the 39-year-old was wearing one of the company’s devices under a […]

    1 year ago

  • Joao Palhinha set to join Bayern Munich in £47 million deal

    Joao Palhinha set to join Bayern Munich in £47 million deal

    It would be a club-record transfer Joao Palhinha is set to leave Fulham to join German side Bayern Munich in a deal thought to be worth around £47 million. The midfielder was close to joining the Bundesliga club in summer of last year but the transfer fell through on deadline day. Telegraph Sport reports that […]

    1 year ago

  • Paul O’Connell not fazed by size of Springboks challenge

    Paul O’Connell not fazed by size of Springboks challenge

    ‘By and large, we focus on ourselves’ Ireland forwards’ coach Paul O’Connor says his team are unfazed by the challenge ahead and are focusing on themselves ahead of their clash with the Springboks. The 44-year-old said he was unsurprised by the team Rassie Erasmus has chosen and whilst they are not ignoring their competitors, he […]

    1 year ago

  • Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice escape bans for Euro 2024 quarter-final

    Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice escape bans for Euro 2024 quarter-final

    That could have been disastrous for Southgate. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are not expected to face UEFA charges despite a tumultuous end to their clash with Slovakia on Sunday night. England looked destined to be heading home from Germany until Jude Bellingham’s 95th-minute equaliser forced extra time for the first time in this tournament. […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United fans fume at new shirt that ‘looks more like a Nottingham Forest kit’

    Man United fans fume at new shirt that ‘looks more like a Nottingham Forest kit’

    ‘It’s just awful’ Manchester United have today unveiled their new kit for the 2024/25 season. Although some fans are flocking to the megastore to get their hands on it first, others have slammed the shirt saying it looks ‘more like a Forest kit’. The new strip which has been designed by Adidas is said to […]

    1 year ago

  • Lip reader reveals Declan Rice’s rant at Slovakia manager

    Lip reader reveals Declan Rice’s rant at Slovakia manager

    https://greencastlemediagroup.bbvms.com/p/joe_ie/c/5943204.html?inheritDimensions=true&placementOption=default Tensions were running high. Things got quite heated at the end of Sunday’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 tie between England and Slovakia and a lip reader has now revealed what was said. Slovakia took the lead in the 25th minute as Ivan Schranz coolly slotted it past Jordan Pickford in the England goal. Though England […]

    1 year ago

  • Man Utd likely to sell Marcus Rashford in shock move to top European side

    Man Utd likely to sell Marcus Rashford in shock move to top European side

    Could Rashford be Mbappe’s replacement? Reports suggest Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are mutually open to parting ways this summer with the likely destination for the 26-year-old being French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Earlier this year, reports claimed that just three stars were deemed unavailable for sale at any price by United – Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Celtic player Landry N’Guemo dead at 38

    Former Celtic player Landry N’Guemo dead at 38

    Celtic midfielder Landry N’Guemo has died at the age of 38 following a road accident in Cameroon. He played for the Glasgow club on loan for one season in 2010, making more than 43 appearances for them as they finished second behind Rangers. In a statement Celtic said: “Everyone at Celtic Football Club is shocked […]

    1 year ago

  • Eamon Dunphy hits out at Roy Keane’s ‘poor’ Euro 2024 punditry

    Eamon Dunphy hits out at Roy Keane’s ‘poor’ Euro 2024 punditry

    ‘His credibility can be questioned’ Eamon Dunphy has slammed Roy Keane’s ‘thin’ knowledge of football in Euros punditry display. Writing in his column for the Irish Mirror, Dunphy said: “Fear is not a word you’d associate with Roy Keane. If anything, he is a box-office attraction with his willingness to lash into anybody. “While that’s all […]

    1 year ago