Isak called up by Sweden despite Newcastle transfer standoff
Alexander Isak has been named in Sweden’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers despite being locked in a transfer standoff with Newcastle United. The 26-year-old striker was included by manger Jon Dahl Tomasson for matches against Slovenia and Kosovo on September 5 and 8 respectively. Isak has been training alone after being frozen out of […]
Why Deschamps left out in-form Hugo Ekitike from France squad
French national team boss Didier Deschamps hailed Hugo Ekitike’s impressive start at Liverpool but stood by his decision to leave the striker out of his latest France squad, citing the wealth of attacking options at his disposal. Ekitike has hit the ground running since completing a £79 million ($106.2 million) move from Eintracht Frankfurt to […]
Burnley Women face managerial change as Matt Beard resigns
Burnley FC have confirmed that Women’s team manager Matt Beard has resigned from his role to pursue new opportunities. The announcement comes as a major change for the Clarets heading into the 2025/26 season. Beard has been placed on three months of gardening leave, effective immediately. The club has already begun the process of finding […]
Rangers’ Martin offers injury update on Dessers ahead of Club Brugge clash
Rangers manager Russell Martin has confirmed that striker Cyriel Dessers could play a part in Wednesday’s crucial UCL second leg clash against Belgian side Club Brugge. Dessers, 30, was forced off in the second half of Rangers’ 2-1 defeat to Viktoria Plzen earlier this month and was pictured to leave the stadium in braces. The […]
West Ham’s Bowen offers apology to fans after EFL Cup exit
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has apologized to fans after his post-match conduct following the 3-2 defeat to Wolves in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. The Hammers dismal start to the 2025/26 campaign continued after they were eliminated from the second round, following defeat to their Premier League rivals at the Molineux. After the […]
NPFL stars Yusuf Anas and Coach Ogunmodede set for Abuja awards
Nigeria Premier Football League outstanding names from the 2024/25 season, Yusuf Anas and Coach Daniel Ogunmodede, will finally be honoured in Abuja on Tuesday, 2 September. The ceremony was earlier delayed due to their involvement with the CHAN Eagles in preparations and competitive duties. NPFL Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, confirmed the new date. “It has […]
