David Gray has gone from being slated to serenaded by Hibernian fans in the space of seven days. Make no mistake, the head coach was under pressure after his side’s torrid display in Kosovo last week. Supporters who had travelled to eastern Europe made it abundantly clear what they thought of their team’s 2-0 first-leg … Read more
Fermín López has revealed he endured “the worst summer” of his life after an injury ruled him out of Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign. The Barcelona midfielder admitted he required professional help to cope with the heartbreak while being at his physical peak. Heartbreak During The World Cup Fermín has revealed the immense psychological toll of … Read more
No-one can be certain what happens now. And no-one knows what the future for Infantino is. Fifa is yet to respond to Uefa’s statement, which was followed up by another from Concacaf, which governs football in North and Central America and hosted this year’s World Cup, saying their 41 members rejected the proposals. Yet, in … Read more
Last September, David Hopkinson, just installed as Newcastle’s chief executive, perched on a stool at a downstairs corner table in Shearer’s Bar at St James’ Park and between sips of zero alcohol lager, likened Eddie Howe to Bruce Springsteen. According to Hopkinson, Newcastle’s manager was “the Boss” and “the talent”. He conjured up an imaginary … Read more
Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, was the Blues’ main defensive target of the window. Lacroix, 26, signs a six-year deal with Xabi Alonso’s side. “I am really happy to be … Read more
Harvey Elliott says he is ready for a “second chance” at Liverpool and keen to enjoy his football again after a “tough” loan spell at Aston Villa. Elliott joined Villa last summer on a season-long loan, with a clause in the deal stating Unai Emery’s side were obliged to sign him for £35m if he … Read more
Newcastle United are pushing on at full pelt in the transfer window despite the sudden departure of manager Eddie Howe. The Magpies are set to appoint Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle as Howe’s successor but there’s work still to do on the squad with three weeks to go before the start of the Premier League season. … Read more
The FA is to increase the minimum punishment for discriminatory behaviour to 10 matches, in an attempt to counteract behaviour it says “continues to be a challenge across the game”. The changes will come into force at the start of the new season and will apply to players and other football participants who are found … Read more
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is set to have two familiar faces among his attacking options thanks to a double transfer deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to reports. Former Real Madrid player and coach Arbeloa worked with a number of the club’s junior teams and is understood to be the driving force behind … Read more
Liverpool are reportedly ‘ready to ramp up their interest’ in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola and new manager Andoni Iraola might have dropped a hint about how he sees the 23-year-old fitting in with his system. The Reds are understood to be preparing a first transfer bid for Barcola, with some reports suggesting that the … Read more