La Liga president Javier Tebes has claimed the fallout from Luis Rubiales' kiss is 'bigger news than 9/11'. Rubiales has stepped down from his role in the Spanish FA due to mounting pressure, after he kissed Spanish star Jenni Hermoso moments after they conquered the world at the Women's World Cup. "I cannot continue my […]
Gareth Southgate acknowledges England want Newcastle duo amid call-up tug-of-war with Scotland
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 England boss Gareth Southgate stressed Harvey Barnes is “a player we like a lot” while also emphasising the competition he faces amid talk […]
Declan Rice names the Arsenal player who has 'surprised' him in training
Declan Rice admits he has been ‘surprised’ by Jorginho’s quality in Arsenal’s training sessions and says the former Chelsea midfielder is an ‘outstanding trainer’. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Rice completed his £105 million move to the Gunners in the summer and has settled quickly into the centre of Mikel Arteta’s midfield. Jorginho, meanwhile, joined […]
Paul Pogba suspended after testing positive for testosterone
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for testosterone. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis The adverse finding was discovered in the World Cup winner’s doping test after Juve’s 3-0 win over Udinese on August 20. Pogba was named as a substitute for that game but did not make an appearance. […]
Guardiola set to return to City after three weeks away from the club
Pep Guardiola set to return to Man City after three weeks away from the club as he underwent ’emergency’ surgery on his back Pep Guardiola missed Man City’s last two games as he underwent back surgery He is now set to be return to the club ahead of Saturday’s trip to West Ham Listen to […]
Klopp makes decision on being Germany boss at same time as managing Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will not manage both Liverpool and Germany at the same time, reports claim. The 56-year-old is again linked with managing his country but he will not be combining it with his Anfield role. Germany sacked Hansi Flick on Sunday following the shock 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan less than 24 hours earlier. It […]
Paul Pogba could face ‘four-year ban’ after returning positive drugs test
Paul Pogba could be suspended for four years after allegedly returning a positive drugs test. According to multiple reports, results from a doping test on August 20 say the France midfielder tested positive for testosterone. Pogba has endured a miserable time on and off the pitch in the last 18 months. He left Manchester United […]
Paul Pogba reveals the 'harsh' leader inside the Man Utd dressing room
Paul Pogba has described Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a ‘harsh leader’ at Manchester United and admits some of his former teammates at Old Trafford struggled with the Swede’s criticism. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Pogba returned to United in an £89 million deal from Juventus in 2016 and arrived at Old Trafford in the same […]
Man Utd star Andre Onana labelled a ‘TV goalkeeper’ as two Ten Hag stars slammed
Man Utd players' feelings towards Jadon Sancho after latest Erik ten Hag spat Manchester United star Andre Onana has been dubbed a “TV goalkeeper” after being accused of making simple saves look difficult for the cameras during his first few games at the club. Onana replaced the outgoing David De Gea between the posts in […]
Arsenal promise to return with offer to sign Sporting Lisbon star next summer
Arsenal have told Sporting Lisbon they will return with an offer to sign defender Ousmane Diomande next year after seeing a €35million (£30m) rejected this summer. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis The 19-year-old centre-half joined Sporting from Danish side Midtjylland in January in a deal worth €7.5million, having impressed in Portugal during a loan spell […]