Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says he left Cole Palmer out of the Europa Conference League squad to protect him. Palmer not in Conference League squad Can be put in after league phase Maresca says it is to protect youngster WHAT HAPPENED? Maresca sparked confusion when Palmer’s name was left out of the list of Chelsea players for the group phase of the Europa Conference League this season. The Blues’ most influential player played almost every game last season and is being wrapped in cotton wool by his manager in an effort to keep him fit. AFP WHAT MARESCA SAID Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s match…
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Jenni Hermoso is among the Spain stars who will feature in a new Netflix documentary about the controversies involving Luis Rubiales and Jorge Vilda. Players boycotted Spain duty before 2023 World Cup Rubiales’ kiss of Hermoso sparked more controversy New Netflix documentary will detail all WHAT HAPPENED? When Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia, defeating England 1-0 in the final, the focus should have been on the players who were crowned world champions. However, Rubiales, then the president of the Spanish federation, kissed Hermoso in the post-match celebrations and was later banned by FIFA. Hermoso has since testified…
Barcelona have confirmed that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has signed for the club after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was ruled out with a long-term injury. Barcelona sign Szczesny for rest of season Goalkeeper has come out of retirement Moves after Barca lose Marc-Andre ter Stegen to injury WHAT HAPPENED? Szczesny hung up his gloves in the summer but has been lured out of retirement and will spend the rest of the 2024-25 season with Barcelona. The Catalan giants have announced the Poland star has signed for the club until June 2025 after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was ruled out with a serious knee injury. AFP…
Phil Parkinson has called on his Wrexham players to learn from their loss to Stevenage Town and bounce back in this “unforgiving league”. Wrexham lose 1-0 at Stevenage Parkinson says it’s an “unforgiving” league Fires warning to his players WHAT HAPPENED? A Louis Thompson goal in the 10th minute condemned the Red Dragons to their second League One defeat of the season. After the match, manager Parkinson challenged his players to bounce back from this when they face Northampton Town this weekend, but sent a warning of sorts to his players as well. Getty Images Sport WHAT PHIL PARKINSON SAID When asked…
Toni Kroos has looked back at his time at Real Madrid as he opened up on former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘positive addiction’. Kroos reveals Ronaldo’s ‘positive addiction’ German midfielder retired in the summer Spent four seasons with Portuguese star at Real WHAT HAPPENED? Toni Kroos decided to bring the curtain down on his illustrious football career this summer after appearing for Germany at Euro 2024. While his farewell game in club football was marked by the Champions League triumph, for the national team, it ended on a painful note as Germany crashed out of the European Championship quarter-final after losing to Spain.…
The former Arsenal goalkeeper is set to return to action and fill in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona Even in their current chaotic state, when Barcelona come calling, very few active players are able to resist the allure of the Catalan giants. The same goes, it seems, for recently retired players, too, as Wojciech Szczesny has made a U-turn on the decision he made in August to hang up his boots (and gloves) and sign a one-year deal with Barca following the news of Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s season-ending injury. Szczesny endured a tumultuous summer, as he was first let go…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has the support of senior players in the dressing room, according to reports. Ten Hag under pressure after 3-0 loss to Spurs Fighting for job ahead of Porto and Villa matches Has support of senior figures in dressing room WHAT HAPPENED? Ten Hag has endured a poor start to the season with Manchester United, putting his job at risk once again. Reports from The Telegraph suggest the Dutchman has the upcoming two matches against Porto and Aston Villa to prove he is the right man for the job. The report goes on to reveal that Ten…
Luis Enrique refused to disclose his tactics after Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday. Luis Enrique behaved rudely after Champions League defeat Refused to disclose his tactics Arsenal beat PSG 2-0 WHAT HAPPENED? The reigning Ligue 1 champions went down 2-0 against Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday as Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were on target. After the disappointing outing in England, manager Luis Enrique came up with a bizarre and rude rant when asked to explain his tactics. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Luis Enrique took a bold call by removing Ousmane Dembele from the Champions League…
An ex-Juventus goalkeeper believes David de Gea is “suffering” at his new club Fiorentina after more than a year without playing first-team football. De Gea leaves Man Utd in mid-2023 Joins Fiorentina after a year without a club Told he is “suffering” at Serie A team WHAT HAPPENED? The Spaniard bid farewell to Manchester United in the summer of 2023 following 12 years at Old Trafford. The 33-year-old ended a 14-month spell without a side when signing for Fiorentina this summer but it has been a mixed return to the sport for the 6ft 4in stopper. Now, ex-Genoa keeper Rubinho has given his verdict…
One of Arsenal’s most exciting talents has opened up on the influence of Leah Williamson and Lotte Wubben-Moy after signing a first professional deal. Another talented Arsenal centre-back signs pro deal Follows in footsteps of Williamson and Wubben-Moy Opens up on influence of the Lionesses duo WHAT HAPPENED? On Tuesday, teenage defender Katie Reid became the latest Arsenal academy product to sign a professional contract at the club. Reid enjoyed a wonderful pre-season campaign that helped convince head coach Jonas Eidevall to keep her around as part of the first team this season, rather than sending her out on loan. Getty…
Title winner Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney “will sell the club if they get to the Premier League”. Red Dragons have enjoyed meteoric rise Have sights locked on reaching top-flight Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star is a big fan Getty WHAT HAPPENED? For now, Hollywood co-chairmen in North Wales are dreaming of rubbing shoulders with English football’s elite. A meteoric rise has lifted the Red Dragons out of the National League – as record-breaking champions – and into League One. THE BIGGER PICTURE Positive progress is being made in another promotion bid, as a third successive step…
Lille wonderkid Ethan Mbappe has confirmed he will miss a “dream” clash with brother Kylian and Real Madrid after suffering a serious injury blow. Lille’s Mbappe picks up a thigh injury Won’t feature against Real & facing long spell out Sends out an emotional message to fans WHAT HAPPENED? Ethan joined Lille after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, and has made four appearances for his new team so far this season. However, the midfielder ruptured his quadriceps muscle during Lille’s latest Ligue 1 encounter against Le Havre. As a result, he is now set to miss Lille’s Champions League…
Borussia Dortmund’s fines list has been ‘leaked’ with USMNT star Gio Reyna and Co hit with hefty charges for being late and not signing autographs. Penalty list continues in Nuri Sahin era BVB players facing extending fines Focus on maintaining decorum & punctuality WHAT HAPPENED? According to Bild, players are fined €100 (£83) for every minute they are late to practices, physio appointments, or meetings with the coaching staff. The fines escalate on matchdays, with players facing a massive €3,000 (£2,499) penalty for arriving late to a game. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE For those who miss scheduled club events entirely, the…
Southampton’s Jack Stephens has received a two-match ban and a fine following his rant at the officials after his red card against Manchester United. Stephens was shown a red against Man Utd Swore at match officials while walking away Issued an apology for his choice of words WHAT HAPPENED? Stephens was shown red by referee Stuart Attwell for a foul on Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho in the 79th minute of the game at St. Mary’s Stadium, last month. Following his dismissal, the defender admitted during an FA regulatory commission hearing to using inappropriate language directed towards Attwell and fourth…
Failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League will land Manchester United in danger of breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules. United struggling already this season Results spark fears of another UCL absence adidas deal could see them hit with penalty WHAT HAPPENED? United missed out on a place in Europe’s most prestigious club competition after finishing eighth in the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign, and there are already fears the Red Devils will end up outside of the top four again amid their early-season struggles. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE If United do not book a spot in…
The magic possessed by Lionel Messi means that his Inter Miami team-mates are often left “applauding” in training, Leonardo Campana has revealed. All-time great moved to the States in 2023 Made an immediate impact on & off the pitch Showing no sign of slowing down at age of 37 Getty WHAT HAPPENED? The mercurial playmaker moved to the United States in 2023 – a matter of months after becoming a World Cup winner. Messi is the most decorated player of all-time, while boasting eight Ballons d’Or to his name, but has lost none of his appetite for success since arriving in Florida. THE…
Erik ten Hag’s job at Manchester United is under threat and former Chelsea star Joe Cole thinks Gareth Southgate is the “obvious” replacement. Ten Hag under huge pressure at Old Trafford Cole backs Southgate to take over Says Man Utd players ‘look lost’ and need a change Imago WHAT HAPPENED? United have had a very shaky start to the season, racking up just three wins in eight games across all competitions. Rumours have already started brewing around Ten Hag’s potential sacking with reports claiming that the Dutchman has been given two more games to improve United’s form or he will be shown the door.…
Javier Aguirre names his squad for El Tri in advance of October international window Aguirre names October squad for Mexico Ochoa, Jimenez return for El Tri Obed Vargas gets first senior call-up WHAT HAPPENED? After missing out on the September international window, Mexico veterans Raul Jimenez and Guillermo Ochoa are back with El Tri this October. Jimenez, the Fulham striker, has had a bright start to the campaign with the Cottagers, while 39-year-old Ochoa is being handed another chance in net. Manager Javier Aguirre named his entire squad for the upcoming window, with matches against the U.S. men’s national team and Spanish La Liga…
Kola Bokinni is raring to go amid talk of Ted Lasso returning for Season 4, with the AFC Richmond captain saying “whatever happens, I’ll be there”. Options taken up on three main stars Cast members airing their excitement No word on when production may start Apple TV WHAT HAPPENED? Bokinni plays skipper Isaac McAdoo in the award-winning Apple TV+ show, but appeared to have hung up his on-screen boots for the last time when series three came to a close and Lasso brought his coaching adventure in England to an end. THE GOSSIP There is talk of production starting up again, with Warner…
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the possibility of taking over as Germany national team head coach any time soon. Klopp linked with Germany job Nagelsmann contracted to 2026 Ex-Liverpool boss gives his view WHAT HAPPENED? Klopp has been linked with a number of jobs since stepping down from his role as Liverpool coach during the summer. The German held meetings to discuss taking over as the head coach of the United States national team but turned down the post before Mauricio Pochettino was appointed. Klopp has also dismissed the notion of taking over as England coach following Gareth Southgate’s exit after Euro 2024. Getty Images THE BIGGER…