Ex-Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale opens up on early retirement
Gareth Bale has revealed that he retired early from football after having to play with a ‘secret’ injury throughout his senior career. The former Wales captain rose through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, before joining Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-world record fee of around €100 million. He achieved remarkable success at the Spanish […]
CAF postpone WAFCON 2026 as tournament schedule changes
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will no longer take place in March as initially planned, with the tournament now moved to a new July–August window. Originally scheduled to run from 17 March to 3 April 2026, the competition will now kick […]
Leeds’ Farke charged with misconduct after referee confrontation
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association, after the club’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City last Saturday. Farke, 49, headed straight to the pitch after the match to confront centre referee Peter Bankes and was shown a straight red card, the first of his managerial career. The 49-year-old […]
Saka strikes early as Arsenal edge Brighton to keep title push alive
Bukayo Saka scored inside 10 minutes as Arsenal continued their title push with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday night. The England international was making his 300th appearance for the club and capped the milestone with the only goal of the game, moving them closer to a first Premier League […]
Tudor confirms Spence absence with injury for crucial Palace showdown
Igor Tudor has revealed that Djed Spence will miss Tottenham Hotspur clash against Crystal Palace on Thursday night after failing to recover in time from a calf injury. The England international recently returned from an injury layoff and returned to action in the defeat to Newcastle United last month. He also featured in the North […]
Glasner laments Lacroix’s absence for Crystal Palace against Tottenham
Oliver Glasner has expressed disappointment over the absence of defender Maxence Lacroix for Thursday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The French defender was controversially sent off during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, after he was deemed to have prevented Matheus Cunha from a free run on goal. The 25-year-old will now serve his one-match suspension […]
Real Madrid dealt major blow as Rodrygo ruled out for long-term with ACL injury
Real Madrid have confirmed that Brazilian winger Rodrygo will miss the rest of 2026, including the FIFA World Cup tournament, after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee. The 25-year-old had been feeling an issue in his knee for a while, but went down with another injury on his return to action […]
Carrick: “Bitterly disappointed” after Man United’s late defeat at Newcastle
Michael Carrick admitted he was “bitterly disappointed” after Manchester United suffered a dramatic late defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The clash swung wildly before a late twist settled the contest. First, a chaotic end to the opening half saw Jacob Ramsey shown a red card for the hosts. Moments later, Anthony Gordon […]
Ramsdale delighted after Newcastle’s dramatic win over Man United
Aaron Ramsdale expressed his joy after helping Newcastle United secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League. Under the bright lights and roaring atmosphere at St James’ Park, the Magpies dug deep to claim all three points, with goalkeeper Ramsdale playing his part in a determined team performance. Speaking after the […]
Arteta hails Arsenal’s fighting spirit after gritty win at Brighton
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal FC’s determination and resilience after a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion kept the Gunners firmly at the summit of the Premier League. The decisive moment came early in the contest when Bukayo Saka struck to hand Arsenal the lead. From that point forward, however, the encounter became a […]
