In his first interview since resigning as England boss, Gareth Southgate has responded to criticism about his style of play from Gary Lineker. Getty WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking to Jayne Secker in an interview with Sky News — his first since resigning from the England post — Southgate has responded to critical comments about his management style, including those made by former Three Lions international Gary Lineker. WHAT SOUTHGATE SAID Jayner asked: “Can I ask you about Gary Lineker specifically. He made quite a lot of comments over the Euros and he’s still getting digs in this week. He said ‘I told you…
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Kylian Mbappe’s war with former club PSG over unpaid wages is set to continue following a verdict from the LFP complaints committee. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe and PSG have both appeared before an LFP complaints committee regarding the striker’s allegations that he is owed around €100 million (£84m/$107m) in unpaid wages from the French club. The complaints committee has now delivered a verdict on the situation and “recommended mediation” for the two parties in a bid to end the dispute. The decision has gone down well with PSG. WHAT PSG SAID A club statement read: “Paris Saint-Germain is very pleased with today’s two-hour…
Alexa Melton paid tribute to boyfriend Christian Pulisic after he scored his 31st international goal for the USMNT against New Zealand. WHAT HAPPENED? Pulisic was on target in a 1-1 draw for the USMNT on Tuesday in a friendly against New Zealand. The AC Milan star bagged his 31st goal for his country but the Stars and Stripes were denied victory when New Zealand’s Ben Waine fortunately equalized in the 89th minute. Melton paid tribute to boyfriend Pulisic after the game with a custom ‘explicit content’ T-shirt featuring the USMNT talisman and the caption “big fan”. TikTok THE GOSSIP Pulisic and Melton…
Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised his old boss Erik ten Hag and said the Red Devils “need to rebuild everything”. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Ronaldo criticised Ten Hag for an apparent lack of ambition, with the Dutchman having recently played down United’s chances of winning the top trophies in the game in the near future. The Al-Nassr striker also advised Ten Hag to listen to his assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former team-mate of Ronaldo’s, if he wants to improve United’s outlook and save his job. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Despite a bitter…
Vinicius Junior said Brazil duty is “completely different” to playing for Real Madrid as he apologised to fans after a damaging loss to Paraguay. WHAT HAPPENED? The forward had little impact in the game as the Selecao went down 1-0 to Paraguay in Asuncion during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite starting alongside fellow Real Madrid team-mates Rodrygo and Endrick, Vinicius struggled to grow into the match and later admitted that turning up for Brazil is a completely different ball game from playing at his club. Getty/GOAL WHAT VINICIUS SAID “It’s completely different [than playing for Real Madrid],” Vinicius told Sportv. “Games in…
Karim Benzema appears to have hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo after a recent snub by his former Real Madrid team-mate. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo engaged in a “better player” challenge on his YouTube channel and ultimately picked new Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe over his former team-mate Benzema. The French striker appears to have responded with a recent post on Instagram showing off the Ballon d’Or trophy he won back in 2022. Mbappe is yet to pick up the prestigious trophy but is on the shortlist for this year’s award . Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Benzema and Ronaldo both signed for Real…
Chelsea icon Thiago Silva posted a heartfelt tribute to his old club, as he returned for the first time since leaving for Fluminense in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Returning to his old club’s Cobham training ground to visit former teammates and club staff, Thiago’s hero status at Chelsea was clear for all to see. A true leader during a time of turbulence for the club, the Brazilian gained plenty of fans in west London and was full of smiles when visiting the Blues during the international break. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE The legendary central defender had a huge impact during…
Officials from the United States men’s national team held “multiple meetings” with Jurgen Klopp before appointing Mauricio Pochettino as boss. WHAT HAPPENED? Pochettino has been appointed as the new USMNT boss after a lengthy search for a new head coach. U.S. Soccer officials initially drew up a list of targets including big-names such as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate, according to The Athletic. “Multiple meetings” were even held with Klopp, before Pochettino was finally appointed, with the former Liverpool boss making it clear he needed some time out after his departure from Anfield Imago THE BIGGER PICTURE Pochettino takes…
Antony will reportedly continue at Manchester United despite a late push to head to Turkey in a loan deal. WHAT HAPPENED? The 24-year-old has found it difficult to break into Erik ten Hag’s first-team plans at United this season. His only appearance so far was a brief 89th-minute cameo against Brighton, raising questions about his future at the club. The former Ajax star had reportedly expressed his desire to leave on loan in search of regular game time, with several clubs keen to secure his services including Turkish giants Fenerbahce, coached by former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. The Turkish transfer window is…
Dorival Junior’s side suffered their fourth defeat from their last five qualifiers as their Real Madrid attackers went missing Things aren’t getting much better for Brazil. After a poor Copa America that saw them exit in the quarter-finals, and a disappointing start to World Cup qualifying, Dorival Junior’s side needed to find some sort of form this September window. But it eluded them once again, as Vinicius Jr. and the Selecao attack went missing in a 1-0 loss to Paraguay on Tuesday. The five-time World Cup winners struggled early on in Asuncion, as despite having the majority of possession, Dorival’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he ‘still loves’ Manchester United despite the acrimonious end to his second spell at the club. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo made headlines in November 2022 when he sat down with sensationalist media figure Piers Morgan for a controversial interview in which he disrespected Erik ten Hag and fired shots at Ralf Rangnick. He left the club just days later, but has insisted in a new interview with Rio Ferdinand that he “still loves” Manchester United. WHAT RONALDO SAID In a short preview for the interview on ‘Rio Ferdinand Presents’, Ronaldo said: “We cannot control some points in our life sometimes, but…
Wrexham hotshot Paul Mullin is being backed to earn an international call-up with Wales as there is “no risk” involved in giving him a chance. Getty WHAT HAPPENED? Rob Page had suggested that, after stepping back up from the National League, the prolific Red Dragons frontman would be given an opportunity at the very highest level if he scored goals in the EFL. Mullin did just that, finding the target on 26 occasions last season – while passing 100 in total for Wrexham as Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney get an impressive return on their 2021 investment. THE BIGGER PICTURE Wales continued…
Arsenal are set to wear their away kit in the north London derby against Tottenham for the first time in 38 years. WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners typically don their traditional red and white home kit when they travel crosstown to face their local rivals Tottenham. However, the home shirt’s design for the 2024-25 season has not been ratified by PGMOL to wear against their derby rivals. Getty Images Sport THE EXPLANATION According to PGMOL’s assessment, Arsenal’s current home shirt “features too much white” which could create visual confusion when Tottenham take the field in their usual white jerseys. To resolve…
Wrexham talisman Paul Mullin scored on his return from injury against Salford City but was spotted grimacing in pain at the end of the game. WHAT HAPPENED? Mullin made his first start of the season on Tuesday in the EFL Trophy against Salford City and went on to score the opening goal in a 2-1 win for the Red Dragons. The forward has returned to action after missing the start of the season following back surgery in the summer. However, Mullin did appear to be in some pain as he made his way out of the dugout at the end of the game, sparking fears…
The tournament is still more than 18 months away, but how are the favourites and the three host nations shaping up? The 2026 World Cup is still two years away, but the excitement surrounding the tournament is already building, particularly in host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States. All three are presently building towards the tournament, while qualifying has already commenced in the CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF and AFC regions. Meanwhile, Europe’s top sides have only just started their Nations League campaigns, but some sides are undeniably in far better shape than others right now. There is, of course, an…
AI has been used to develop images of a state-of-the-art new 35,000-capacity Wrexham home stadium. OLBG WHAT HAPPENED? OLBG utilised the AI platform Midjourney with the assistance of Chat GPT to produce these slick images of an imaginary new Wrexham home stadium. With eco-friendly features and an in-built cinema and casino, the proposed new venue would be a flash modern alternative to the Racecourse Ground. OLBG THE BIGGER PICTURE There are currently no plans for the Red Dragons to move out of their historic home, the Racecourse Ground. Earlier this year, the brand new Kop Stand was given the all-clear after lying…
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez reacted angrily to his country’s shock defeat to Colombia, slapping away a camera during the game’s aftermath. WHAT HAPPENED? After losing 2-1 to Colombia in World Cup qualifying despite being heavy favourites, Argentina players headed to the centre circle to shake hands with their opponents. But one camera operator got slightly too close for Martinez’s liking, and the Aston Villa No. 1 slapped the camera away in frustration. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Martinez is known for causing a stir, whether it’s his timewasting antics during penalty shootouts or his lewd trophy celebrations. As a result, his behaviour after the Colombia…
Martin Odegaard is set to miss Arsenal’s clash with Tottenham due to the injury he suffered after a challenge from Austria star Christoph Baumgartner. (C)Getty Images WHAT HAPPENED? Norway’s 2-1 win over Austria in the Nations League on Monday night was overshadowed by Odegaard’s ankle injury, which he sustained following a challenge from Baumgartner. The 25-year-old limped off in tears and got Arsenal fans and coaching staff worrying about his availability over the coming weeks. Now, he’s received a “sincere” apology from the Austria player who fouled him. WHAT BAUMGARTNER SAID Baumgartner posted on Instagram: “Hi guys! I would like to sincerely apologise…
Marc Skinner claimed that it “feels like one club again” at Manchester United as the women’s team boss hailed the impact of Sir Jim Ratcliffe & INEOS. WHAT HAPPENED? The British billionaire shelled out £1.3bn for a 25 per cent stake in United, which gives him full control of the footballing operations of the club. Since Ratcliffe and INEOS completed the minority takeover, there has been talk of a major infrastructure upgrade which will see Old Trafford undergoing a major renovation and the training facilities at Carrington also boosted. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE The £50 million overhaul of Carrington’s facilities has led to some…
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has reportedly been diagnosed with a fractured foot after he pulled out of England U21 duty. WHAT HAPPENED? The midfielder had initially been called up to represent England’s Under-21 team but had to excuse himself from the squad after experiencing discomfort during training. Initially, the nature of the issue wasn’t fully understood, but further medical evaluations have revealed that the young midfielder is suffering from a foot fracture which could potentially keep him on the sidelines until late October, according to The Times. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Despite being tipped for a major role in…