Injuries force Clinton and Reid to withdraw from England squad

England manager Sarina Wiegman has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia. Grace Clinton and Katie Reid have both pulled out of the squad, with Liverpool defender Grace Fisk receiving a call-up as a replacement. Clinton, the Manchester City midfielder who featured as part of England’s Euro 2025-winning squad, has been […]

Newcastle’s Tonali doubt for Benfica clash as Howe provides update

Eddie Howe has revealed that Sandro Tonali faces a late fitness test ahead of Newcastle’s crucial Champions League clash with Benfica on Tuesday night. The Italian midfielder is struggling with illness and was absent from the team’s open training session on Monday. His availability remains uncertain as the Magpies prepare for a defining European fixture. […]

Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Drenthe hospitalised after stroke

Former Netherlands international Royston Drenthe has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke on Friday, according to representatives of his current team FC De Rebellen. The 38-year-old ex-winger spent parts of his career with Real Madrid and Everton, among others. “Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke,” announced the club on social media. “Drenthe is currently receiving good care and […]

Rooney offers blunt Alexander Isak assessment following Liverpool struggles

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has faulted Liverpool manager Arne Slot for handing record signing Alexander Isak the starting role ahead of Hugo Ekitike. Isak’s start to life at Liverpool has been far from the explosive arrival many fans anticipated. Since his summer switch to Anfield, the Swedish striker has struggled to find rhythm or […]

Graham Potter appointed as new Sweden head coach

Former West Ham United and Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been appointed as the new head coach of Sweden on a short-term basis. The Englishman had expressed desire to take over the role following the dismissal of Jon Dahl Tomasson after a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo last week. The Swedish FA had parted ways with Tomasson […]

Modric singles out AC Milan teammate for praise after Fiorentina win

AC Milan midfield maestro Luka Modric was full of praise for teammate Rafael Leao after the Portuguese forward’s brace to ensure a vital 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday. Leao inspired the Rossoneri to a comeback win at San Siro, scoring a stunning curling effort from outside the box just after the […]

Ruben Amorim hails Man United performance after historic win over Liverpool

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was impressed with the team spirit and performance after their historic 2-1 win over Liverpool in a Super Sunday EPL clash. The Portuguese had come under intense scrutiny for his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation since his arrival at the club last November, amid inconsistencies and poor results. They finished 15th in […]