“Spurs wanted me to join their academy but my mum said no. I was fuming and cried non-stop that night” Michail Antonio on his path to senior football

Michail Antonio’s journey to the top of English football was anything but straightforward. The former West Ham forward had to endure rejections, injuries and missed opportunities that threatened to derail his career before it really got going. One of these first setbacks came at the age of just 14, when a young Antonio was offered … Read more

Celtic to make new bid for Gineitis – gossip

Celtic step up chase for Serie A midfielder as Rangers open talks for winger from newly-promoted Premier League team… Celtic are ready to submit a new offer for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, with the Serie A side seeking around £12m for the 22-year-old Lithuanian. Nicolo Schira on X, external Rangers are in talks with Coventry … Read more

“When we heard Andres Escobar had been killed, everyone kept silent for the whole morning” How the Colombia star’s murder was felt back home

June 22, 1994. A total of 93,689 fans were watching Colombia take on World Cup hosts the USA in their second group game of the tournament, packed inside the enormous Rose Bowl in LA. Unbeaten in a qualifying campaign that culminated in a stunning 5-0 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, Colombia had their fans … Read more

The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League’s next alpha manager? | Arsenal

This used to be a land of giants. This used to be a land where big men fought. This used to be a land where Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger tussled, then José Mourinho joined the fray. This used to be a land where Jürgen Klopp made Pep Guardiola reconsider, and he changed his … Read more

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel | Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could develop into a full-blown leadership challenge. The Guardian has learned that moves to call an EGM were already under way before the emergence of Infantino’s abortive plan to sell off stakes … Read more

Pre-Match Poser no.38: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?

Pre-Match Poser time, everyone. Which club follows next in the pattern? Everton, Arsenal, Arsenal, Leeds United… We’ll reveal the answer this time next week in the next edition of The Pre-Match Poser – stay tuned for that – but for now, here’s the answer to last week’s conundrum… Q. Kevin Keegan, Bobby Robson and Sven-Goran … Read more

Watch: Jamie Carragher Makes Honest Admission About Darwin Nunez Transfer Fee And Reveals Strongest Liverpool Line Up With New Signing 

Watch: Jamie Carragher makes honest admission about Darwin Nunez transfer fee and reveals strongest Liverpool line up with new signing Following the Reds £64 million plus add-ons signing for Darwin Nunez, Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher said that the Reds were in desperate need of attacking reinforcements. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of Europe’s … Read more

“We Are Coming” – Watch Jurgen Klopp Sends Message To Rival Clubs In Regards To His New £100m Liverpool Sensational Signing

“We are coming” – watch Jurgen klopp sends message to rival clubs in regards to his new £100m Liverpool sensational signing Darwin Nunez is a major fan of Jurgen Klopp, who signed him for £100 million (€80 million + €20 million in add-ons) after heaping praise on him this season. According to ESPN, the Reds … Read more

Liverpool Table £60million To Sign Premier League Star As Player Takes Final Decision

Liverpool table have reportedly tabled £60million in a bid to sign Premier League star Raphinha Liverpool have signed Uruguayan International Darwin Nunez to boost their striking department, but if Sadio Mane leaves, they will also need to strengthen their wide attacking positions. The Senegalese international has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with … Read more

Wafcon 2026: Asisat Oshoala revives Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup 2027 bid

Nigeria revived their hopes of reaching the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Zambia at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, despite having a player sent off late in the first half. This edition of the continental tournament in Morocco doubles up as a qualifier for next year’s global showpiece, with … Read more