Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he is “very happy” to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his squad, but it is “too early” to understand what he can do. The Ukraine winger, 25, will join Chelsea’s pre-season tour after resolving his doping case with the Football Association (FA). Mudryk has not played a match since … Read more
The Bucs were over the moon when they selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now we know exactly how much they wanted Bain over any other option available to them. The team recently released a video from their war room during night one of the draft. The video shows … Read more
Three practices into training camp, one thing has become clear: the Bucs’ young talent is driving much of the conversation. Emeka Egbuka looks like Baker Mayfield’s favorite target. Rueben Bain Jr. is flashing his pass-rushing promise. Tez Johnson refuses to stop making plays. Meanwhile, a handful of veterans have quietly slipped into the background. Last … Read more
Jacob Arthur. Zach Hilty/BFA.com Aspen succeeds each summer in attracting art lovers and collectors from across the country through a near-perfect synergy: a cooler, more relaxed mountain escape, a boutique, easy-to-navigate fair that grows more international with each edition and a smart, ambitious museum that has prioritized bringing leading artists to town through site-specific programming … Read more
Liverpool are set to tables an offer for £69m star midfielder wanted by Real Madrid According to the latest reports in the Spanish media, the transfer story surrounding Aurelien Tchouameni has taken a new twist. According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool had approached the French international, but he chose to join Real Madrid instead. However, according … Read more
While Youri Djorkaeff would only spend two years at Bolton Wanderers, he counts his spell in Lancashire as one of the most memorable of his illustrious career. The French World Cup winner was an integral part of the Sam Allardyce side that defied expectations and bucked stereotypes to be one of the Premier League’s most … Read more
Among the caddies at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York, Donald Trump is nicknamed ‘Pele’, due to him frequently cheating by kicking his ball out of the rough and onto the fairway, mimicking the skills of the Brazil legend. The nickname was also apt because, for decades, Pele was Trump’s only real footballing reference, … Read more
Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifa’s governance. In a strongly worded statement that referred to “secret schemes”, “shabby backroom deals” and “faceless individuals”, the Uefa leadership made clear it wants change at the top of Fifa, despite the world governing … Read more
Infantino came to wider public attention, and attracted further criticism, during this summer’s World Cup, which was staged in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament made headlines before a ball was kicked, with visas to the United States delayed – and even denied – for supporters, coaching staff and officials. In May, Iran’s base … Read more
Old friends, new rivalries and Ollie cutting loose – what a season lies in store in the EFL. From the race for promotion to the Premier League, right down to the battle to stay in the Football League, there are narratives, rivalries, storylines and characters galore among the EFL’s 72 teams. FourFourTwo takes a look … Read more