Seeing an abandoned football stadium in footy-mad Italy is like seeing an abandoned Greggs in the north of England – it makes no scientific sense. The Stadio Flaminio in Rome might not be as iconic as the San Siro, nor as famous as the Stadio Olimpico down the road, but it has (or at least […]
Arsenal hero lined up for shock international job
Mesut Ozil is reportedly being lined up for a role with the Turkey national team just six months after the Arsenal hero retired from football. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis The former Arsenal and Real Madrid attacking midfielder called time on his playing career back in March aged just 34. The German was one of […]
Ladyman: Chelsea are just 'expensive names on a team sheet'
Struggling Chelsea are just ‘expensive names on a teamsheet’ and Mauricio Pochettino ‘STILL doesn’t know his best team’, IAN LADYMAN and CHRIS SUTTON say on Mail Sport’s ‘It’s All Kicking Off’ Chelsea have endured a tough start to the season despite their massive outlay Sunday’s drab goalless draw at Bournemouth showed the work still to […]
Glazers blocked Harry Kane to Man Utd as ‘original takeover plans’ come to light
Erik ten Hag reviews Brighton Manchester United could’ve made Erik ten Hag’s striker dream happen in the summer transfer window if the club’s sale went ahead as initially planned, according to Fabrizio Romano. Ten Hag reportedly identified Harry Kane as his priority striker target but failed to bring him to Old Trafford due to budget […]
Arsenal hero Mesut Ozil ‘lined up’ for unorthodox new role after retirement
Arsenal are Man City's closest title challengers | Football Digest Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is reportedly being lined up to become Turkey’s new general manager. The World Cup winner called time on his playing career back in March following injury-hit spells with Fenerbahce and Istanbul Basaksehir. Ozil spent eight seasons at Arsenal, establishing himself […]
Rio Ferdinand praises Arsenal star who has 'fitted like a glove'
Rio Ferdinand has lavished praise on Arsenal star and claims the club’s record signing has ‘fitted like a glove’ into Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Eyebrows were raised when the Gunners smashed their transfer record and spent £105million on the former West Ham skipper. Rice’s impact and influence on a team that […]
Is Man City vs Red Star Belgrade on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League clash
Manchester City take on Red Star Belgrade as they start title defence Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Manchester City start their Champions League title defence at home to […]
The defiant message behind Newcastle’s complicated Champions League return
Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle’s return to the Champions League last season Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email As the final whistle blew, cementing a season of overachievement, Newcastle United’s […]
Arsenal boss Arteta owes Chelsea a thank you because of ‘unpredictable’ Trossard
Arsenal are Man City's closest title challengers | Football Digest Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be thanking his lucky stars and Chelsea that he was able to sign Leandro Trossard after the attacker scored the winner against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. Trossard was summoned from the bench to replace the injured Gabriel Martinelli […]
Man Utd have spent £2bn and sacked five bosses since Newcastle’s last UCL game
Jadon Sancho to train away from Man Utd squad until ‘discipline issue’ resolved Plenty has happened at Manchester United in the 20 years since Newcastle United last played in the Champions League. A group-stage defeat to Barcelona sealed the Magpies’ fate back in 2003, but they will get a chance to succeed where they previously […]