Jurgen Klopp admits some of his colleagues at Liverpool expected him to receive longer than a one-game touchline ban after his FA disciplinary charge – and joked his voice will still be able to reach the players even though he will be watching from the stands. The German manager was handed the ban for Saturday’s […] More
Manchester United and Newcastle United have emerged as the likeliest clubs to sign Bayern Munich and Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 31, following a disappointing debut season in Germany. Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Fulham are among the clubs interested in Gent’s 20-year-old Nigerian forward Gift Orban. Manchester United are finalising their summer transfer plans, with Juventus’ France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 28, back on their shortlist along with Napoli’s South […] More
West Ham players were forced to defend their friends and family from angry AZ Alkmaar fans as violent scenes erupted after they beat the Dutch side to reach the Europa Conference League final. AZ supporters broke through a fence and attacked the West Ham contingent seated in a reserved section at the AZ Stadium. A […] More
West Ham are through to their first European final since 1976 after beating AZ Alkmaar 1-0 to progress 3-1 on aggregate in the Europa Conference League. Having been knocked out in the Europa League semi-finals just over a year ago after a naive performance at Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg, West Ham showed they […] More
Newcastle need just one win to secure a return to the Champions League group stage for the first time in 20 years after claiming a 4-1 victory over a lacklustre Brighton at St James’ Park. The Magpies are now four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool with just two games to play, meaning they will finish […] More
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed a new long-term deal. The England international’s new contract runs until 2026, with the option of a further year. Ramsdale has made 76 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions since joining from Sheffield United two years ago, establishing himself as the Gunners’ No 1 ‘keeper. “[There’s a] family feel […] More
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been suspended from the touchline for Saturday’s match against Aston Villa. The ban is part of Klopp’s punishment for comments he made to the media about official Paul Tierney following Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham at Anfield on April 30. He will also be fined £75,000, with a further […] More
The FA will apply to FIFA to make Ivan Toney’s eight-month ban from football a worldwide sanction. It means the Brentford striker, who was suspended on Wednesday with immediate effect until January 16, 2024 and fined £50,000 after admitting 232 breaches of the FA’s betting rules, would not be allowed to go on loan to […] More
Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson will leave the club after nearly six years when her contract expires this summer. The Sweden defender, 29, has made 183 appearances for the Blues, winning 11 trophies. Eriksson, who joined Chelsea from Linkopings in 2017, has been the club captain since 2019. “It’s with a heavy heart and so many […] More
Arsenal are preparing a club record £92m offer for West Ham’s 24-year-oldEngland midfielder Declan Rice. Bayern Munich are also interested in Rice as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to refresh his midfield. Manchester United and Newcastle have reportedly emerged as the likeliest clubs to sign Sadio Mane with Bayern Munich keen to offload the winger following a miserable debut […] More
Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 victory at West Ham thanks to goals from Niamh Charles, Pernille Harder, Sophie Ingle and Erin Cuthbert to leave themselves just two wins from a fourth consecutive Women’s Super League title. The victory puts Emma Hayes’ side two points clear of Manchester United and five clear of Arsenal with just […] More
Manchester City are through to the final of the Champions League after a 4-0 mauling of Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final secured a 5-1 aggregate win. Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half as Pep Guardiola’s side overwhelmed the defending champions. Carlo Ancelotti’s team tried to rally after the break […] More