Barcelona could be forced back into the transfer market following a training ground setback for young forward Roony Bardghji. The Swedish international is reported to have sustained a serious knee injury during a training session, leaving the pitch in pain, raising fears of a lengthy, layoff. In light of the sudden blow, the Catalan giants … Read more
Arsenal are readying moves for Viktor Gyokeres’ heir, as manager Mikel Arteta reshapes his attack. The Swede signed for the Gunners 12 months ago as a long-awaited no.9 to spearhead Arteta’s side and provide more of a focal point in an Arsenal side that struggled to score goals at times with Kai Havertz up front. … Read more
Chelsea’s decision to sign 36-year-old Jordan Henderson earlier this summer had armchair analysts questioning what on earth the Blues were doing. But, the logic was sound. Prior to Henderson’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, 28-year-old goalkeeper Robert Sanchez held the distinction of being the oldest member of a particularly youthful squad. Over the past few seasons, … Read more
A Brazilian’s goal celebration went badly wrong when he jumped over advertising boards after scoring, only to fall down a hole in the ground. Jacy Maranhão, a defender for Coritiba, escaped without serious injury, though his spectacular moment proved in vain. A video assistant referee’s decision ruled out his goal in a Brazilian Série A … Read more
Patterson is a product of Sunderland’s academy and made his senior debut for the Black Cats in a 2-1 EFL Trophy loss to Fleetwood Town in 2020-21. He made his league bow in the following season and, after joining Notts County on loan for the opening half of the 2021-22 campaign, he helped Sunderland gain … Read more
Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for “leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it”. In a dramatic escalation of the war that has threatened to tear football apart since details emerged of the Fifa president’s failed Football Forward Enterprise … Read more
Arsenal have begun talks to sign a €100 million left-winger to complete their XI. That’s according to a fresh report from Italy, which claims that long-term target Kenan Yildiz is being lined up by manager Mikel Arteta to fill the void on the left wing. Arsenal’s botched attempt to bring Vinicius Jr to North London … Read more
Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of breaking trust “through deception” in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation. The letter, signed by the presidents and general secretaries, said recent controversy over the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was fundamentally about “the integrity of the game, and … Read more
You could hear the groans rising over both sides of the Pennines when the Carabao Cup first round draw paired Preston North End with Huddersfield Town. Despite being in different divisions for the past two years, both sides were given more than ample opportunity to grow sick of the sight of one another after they … Read more
A sense of excitement is what Aston Villa need at the moment after selling off key players. What better way to create it than signing a prodigal talent from Real Madrid? The Villans have made an enquiry about Brazilian Endrick, who impressed on loan at Lyon last season, and would make a similar temporary move … Read more