FIFA give Blatter new football ban of six years and eight months

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been given a new ban of six years and eight months from football, the world governing body has announced. The ban has been imposed for multiple breaches of FIFA’s ethics code and comes into force when a current suspension ends in October, FIFA said. The same length of suspension […]

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Police to question Kudela if he returns to UK for Arsenal clash

Slavia Prague player Ondrej Kudela will be questioned over accusations of racist abuse against Glen Kamara if he returns to the UK for the Europa League quarter-final against Arsenal, the Rangers player’s lawyer has stated. Police Scotland confirmed on Tuesday they were investigating allegations of racism following Slavia’s victory at Ibrox on March 18. The […]

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Saka to miss England-San Marino clash with hamstring issue

Bukayo Saka will miss England’s opening World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Thursday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The Arsenal winger remains part of Gareth Southgate’s squad but is undergoing assessment at his club, with the hope of being available for the fixtures with Albania and Poland. Saka suffered the […]

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Leeds can’t afford to ‘turn nose up’ at Liverpool bargain – pundit

Leeds United can’t afford to turn their nose up at chance to bring Liverpool striker Divock Origi to Elland Road, according to former Whites player Noel Whelan. The Belgium international had a big impact on the Reds’ march to a sixth Champions League triumph in 2019 with his heroics in the semi-final and final helping […]

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Wright makes Liverpool claim amid Ings to Man City links

Ian Wright claims Danny Ings would “link Liverpool’s attack now” if he was still at the club amid rumours Manchester City want to buy him in the summer. Ings spent four years at Liverpool after joining from Burnley – with the £8m fee settled by a tribunal – in 2015 but never established himself in Jurgen […]

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Man Utd only have one hero thanks to lack of ‘homework’ – Ince

Paul Ince thinks Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes is their only “proper hero footballer” and that the club need to “spend time studying a player” before buying. The Red Devils’ summer spending has been criticised with Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani failing to nail down a regular starting spot. Cavani has […]

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Maguire ‘choke-hold’ clip could be ‘catalyst’ for VAR change

Premier League clubs are reviewing clips of incidents such as Harry Maguire’s ‘choke-hold’ on Cesar Azpilicueta as the league looks to improve VAR, according to a report. Manchester United and Chelsea went toe-to-toe in driving rain at an empty Old Trafford in October last year, where Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy capped a fine performance with […]

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Lingard reveals Southgate role in West Ham loan move

Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard has revealed how Gareth Southgate convinced him to stay in the Premier League this summer. Lingard chose to join West Ham despite having numerous offers from abroad and at home in England. It has been a good choice so far with Lingard contributing five goals and two assists in seven […]

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Furious Man Utd star ‘apologises’ to Solskjaer over Milan outburst

Eric Bailly has apologised to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Man Utd team-mates over his behaviour following their victory over AC Milan in the Europa League, according to reports. The Ivory Coast international has played 100 times in all competitions since his move from Villarreal for around £30m in 2016. Bailly has been plagued with injuries […]

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Man Utd, Man City linked with £17m move for in-form striker

Man Utd and Man City are both hoping to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka, according to reports. The 22-year-old has been in exciting form this season, scoring 20 goals in just 18 Austrian Bundesliga matches. He’s one of Salzburg’s best talents and looks set to become a top-quality player in Europe. FEATURE: Top […]

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