Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has completed a shock transfer to Olympiakos after rejecting the chance to stay in the Premier League at Fulham. WHAT HAPPENED? Fulham manager Marco Silva was keen to hold on to Willian after he scored five goals and provided two assists in 37 appearances across all competitions for Fulham last season – as per The Sun. The west London club even offered him a new one-year contract but the forward chose to find a fresh challenge instead of continuing in the Premier League. THE BIGGER PICTURE Willian passed his medical in Piraeus before signing a one-year…
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Mary Earps has revealed the “strangest text” that she has ever received, with the Lionesses goalkeeper being asked if she is allergic to goats. WHAT HAPPENED? The England international is hoping to achieve enough over the course of her career to put herself in a sporting GOAT debate at some stage. She is already a European champion, World Cup finalist and two-time winner of the FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper Award. THE BIGGER PICTURE Earps helped Manchester United to FA Cup glory in 2023-24, but is now embracing a new challenge in France after leaving the Red Devils as a free agent and…
Harry Kane has linked up with AC Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko, Ryder Cup winner Justin Rose and Tottenham star James Maddison for a round of golf. WHAT HAPPENED? The England captain is back among the goals at Bayern Munich, helping them to six points from their opening two Bundesliga games, and is determined to bring his long wait for elusive major silverware to a close in 2024-25. DID YOU KNOW? Kane is about to join up with the Three Lions for the start of their latest UEFA Nations League campaign – fresh from reaching the final of Euro 2024 – but has been making the…
Embarrassing dad! David Beckham leaves son Romeo cringing with giant cake to celebrate 22nd birthday – with Las Vegas trip enjoyed after deciding against chasing Premier League football dream WHAT HAPPENED? The Beckham family – with Victoria, Cruz and Harper also in attendance – have headed to Las Vegas in order to celebrate Romeo turning 22. There have been plenty of festivities, including a visit to a Sin City restaurant for a swanky meal. THE GOSSIP It was there that Romeo was presented with his lavish cake – which featured four tiers and its own set of fireworks on the…
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho fired back at a fan on social media who mocked him with a “sh*t performances compilation”. WHAT HAPPENED? Garnacho is being gradually eased back into action by Erik ten Hag as he had a busy summer with the Argentine national team in Copa America. His first start of the season came against Liverpool on Sunday, but the young winger struggled to make an impact as the Red Devils were thrashed 3-0 on home turf. The youngster endured a difficult afternoon and was eventually substituted for Amad Diallo in the second half. THE BIGGER PICTURE Following the match,…
Rafael Leao posted the infamous image of Paolo Di Canio making a fascist salute in response to criticism from the ex-AC Milan and West Ham star. WHAT HAPPENED? AC Milan have endured a miserable start to the 2024-25 season, losing one and drawing two of their opening three games. Paulo Fonseca’s side were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio last time out, with Leao netting a crucial late equaliser. However, the Portuguese winger was also seen standing with Theo Hernandez on the far side of the pitch while Fonseca spoke to the rest of the team during a touchline cooling break,…
Julian Gressel says the return to action of Lionel Messi after injury should have Inter Miami’s MLS rivals feeling “a little bit scared”. WHAT HAPPENED? Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has not taken in a club appearance since mid-June, when he left Tata Martino’s camp in Florida and linked up with the Argentina national team for Copa America duty. He lifted the trophy at the end of that competition, but suffered an unfortunate ankle injury in the final. THE BIGGER PICTURE Messi has been eased back to fitness since returning to Chase Stadium, with no risks being taken, and Inter Miami have continued to fare admirably without him.…
Peter Schmeichel says he felt bad for Sir Alex Ferguson as the Manchester United icon watched Sunday’s Liverpool horror-show. WHAT HAPPENED? The former United goalkeeper revealed that he sat with his ex-coach at Old Trafford on Sunday to watch the club play against arch-rivals Liverpool. The experience, however, was nothing short of a nightmare as the Reds thrashed the hosts 3-0 courtesy of a first-half brace from Luis Diaz and a second-half strike from Mohamed Salah. THE BIGGER PICTURE Schmeichel claimed that he felt bad for his former boss who took the club to a different height while in charge at Old…
Paul Mullin will not walk back into Wrexham’s starting XI once back to full fitness, with Phil Parkinson sending a selection warning to his strikers. WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Dragons have seen their talismanic No.10 fire them to back-to-back promotions, with Mullin registering 105 goals across his three seasons at SToK Racecourse. He has been named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year for 2023-24, but underwent surgery at the start of the summer that has prevented him from making an immediate impact in the third tier. WHAT PARKINSON SAID Mullin is back in contention for Wrexham, but has been eased into competitive action off…
Liverpool taught the Red Devils another harsh lesson at Old Trafford on Sunday, raising more questions over the Dutchman’s future “The coach isn’t the central issue at Manchester United,” INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe said to Bloomberg after handing Erik ten Hag a new two-year contract in July. But as Britain’s richest man sat clutching his head in disbelief while watching United’s dismal 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool, you had to wonder if he still believes that statement. That result ensured that Ten Hag is now the only United manager in history to lose two of the opening three games in a Premier League…
It is being claimed that two Premier League clubs turned down the chance to sign Raheem Sterling before he left Chelsea for a loan spell at Arsenal. WHAT HAPPENED? As the summer transfer window wound down, England international Sterling found himself in need of a move away from Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour under new Blues boss Enzo Maresca. Various destinations for the 29-year-old were mooted – with Manchester United said to be keen at one stage. DID YOU KNOW? Arsenal have put a season-long agreement in place, but that deal was only struck after others passed on the opportunity to…
Kylian Mbappe has warned Real Madrid’s rivals that he is “hungry for more” after opening his Liga goal account for the Blancos at the fourth attempt. THE BIGGER PICTURE Mbappe is now showing that he can be just that, with a match-winning brace recorded in a 2-0 win over Real Betis. Those efforts came in front of an adoring new fan base at Santiago Bernabeu, with the 25-year-old forward proving what he is capable of. WHAT MBAPPE SAID Having broken his duck, Mbappe will be hoping that there are many more goals to come. He believes that will be the case and…
Kyle Walker may have to brace for more bad news, with the Manchester City star’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman claiming she has “lots more to say”. WHAT HAPPENED? England international Walker has fathered two children with former Love Island star Goodman outside of his marriage to long-time partner Annie Kilner. The 34-year-old has admitted to making “idiot choices” and is desperately trying to build bridges with his wife. DID YOU KNOW? Walker has spent time living away from his family home in Cheshire, with Goodman refusing to blend into the background. Her activity on social media has seen her make life increasingly…
Vinicius Junior and Thibaut Courtois were among the Real Madrid stars to meet Kim Kardashian during her “soccer mom” tour to Santiago Bernabeu. WHAT HAPPENED? The American businesswoman and reality TV star recently took in a trip to the Spanish capital. Her son, Saint West, is a big football fan and has convinced his mother to take him on trips that have allowed various greats of the game to be seen in action. DID YOU KNOW? Saint has rubbed shoulders with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, while also catching Cristiano Ronaldo turning out for Al-Nassr. A visit to Paris Saint-Germain also allowed the Kardashian clan…
Wrexham have been warned of a ‘slight concern’ in their squad as they eye promotion from League One this season. WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Dragons spent close to £2million (€2.3m/$2.6m) in the recently concluded summer transfer window after securing back-to-back promotions to League One. They bolstered their squad by bringing in eight new faces, while they parted ways with players who were struggling for game time. THE BIGGER PICTURE With a beefed-up squad and a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign where Phil Parkinson’s side picked up 10 points from their first four League One matches, Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob…
Erik ten Hag lost his cool in his post-match press conference after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED? Things got heated in the United coach’s press conference after the Red Devils were outclassed by Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag dismissed questions about the “familiar mistakes” that have plagued his team and insisted United will improve after suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. THE BIGGER PICTURE Four games into the 2024-25 season, Ten Hag already finds himself under enormous pressure. Last season’s FA Cup final victory saved the Dutchman from losing his job but INEOS expects the…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has explained why he took Casemiro off at half-time in his side’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazilian international was replaced by 20-year-old Toby Collyer – who made his Premier League debut for the second half – after a poor opening 45 minutes. Casemiro lost possession twice in the build-up for Liverpool’s first and second goals and now Ten Hag has had his say on his performance. The Dutchman said the 32-year-old “knows the game”, in response to why he was hooked and backed him to bounce back. WHAT ERIK TEN HAG SAID On…
Erik ten Hag lost his cool in his post-match press conference after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED? Things got heated in the United coach’s press conference after the Red Devils were outclassed by Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag dismissed questions about the “familiar mistakes” that have plagued his team and insisted United will improve after suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. THE BIGGER PICTURE Four games into the 2024-25 season, Ten Hag already finds himself under enormous pressure. Last season’s FA Cup final victory saved the Dutchman from losing his job but INEOS expects the…
Harry Kane was presented with an award closely resembling the Arsenal badge at Bayern Munich, leading to a roasting of Tottenham on social media. WHAT HAPPENED? Kane has adapted to life in the Bundesliga with ease since joining Bayern Munich from Spurs for a reported fee of €100 million (£86m/$110m). The England captain scored 36 league goals in his debut campaign with the Bavarians to win the Golden Boot. Kane was given the top-scorer award ahead of Bayern’s 2024-25 clash against Freiburg on Sunday and Arsenal fans were quick to point out the resemblance between the award and the Gunners’…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah matched an Alan Shearer feat with a superb goalscoring display in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Manchester United. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah matched an Alan Shearer feat with a superb goalscoring display in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Manchester United. THE BIGGER PICTURE Salah looks as good as ever despite entering the autumn years of his career. The former Roma ace is into the last year of his contract at Anfield and after the game he admitted it was his “last year” at the club. He is a Liverpool legend and losing him will be a huge blow…