Mike Dean reveals secret games he played as Premier League referee
Mike Dean has pulled back the curtain on one of football’s most unpredictable jobs—and revealed that refereeing Premier League matches sometimes came with a bizarre side challenge. The former top-flight official admitted he used to play secret “games” during matches, including one where he challenged himself to go as long as possible without blowing his […]
Fenerbahce’s Greenwood and Guendouzi face UEFA probe after Olympique Lyon clash
Fenerbahce’s Champions League celebrations have quickly turned into a disciplinary headache. UEFA has opened proceedings against Mason Greenwood, Matteo Guendouzi and Fenerbahce following the Turkish club’s fiery victory over Lyon in the Champions League playoff round. Fenerbahce secured a 2-1 win away from home to complete a 3-2 aggregate victory, booking their place in the […]
Carlos Queiroz returns as Ghana coach after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz is back in charge of Ghana, just weeks after his first spell ended in World Cup disappointment. The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the Portuguese tactician’s return as Black Stars head coach, handing him another opportunity to reshape the team after a brief and turbulent first stint. Queiroz was initially appointed in April, […]
Postecoglou reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo lured him to Al Nassr
Ange Postecoglou did not need much convincing when the chance to coach Cristiano Ronaldo came knocking. For the veteran Australian manager, the Al Nassr opportunity was about more than another job. It was a chance to become a small part of the story of one of football’s biggest icons while taking on a new challenge […]
Mourinho sends emotional Lionel Messi tribute ahead of retirement
Lionel Messi may be stepping away from international football, but Jose Mourinho knows the game will feel different without him. The Real Madrid boss has admitted he will miss watching one of football’s greatest-ever players after Messi confirmed his Argentina retirement this week. At 39, Messi captained Argentina to another World Cup final this summer, […]
Enzo Fernandez fires Chelsea parting shot after Manchester City move
Enzo Fernandez has wasted little time making his feelings clear after swapping Chelsea for Manchester City, with the Argentina midfielder claiming he had always dreamed of playing for “a club as big as Manchester City”. The 25-year-old completed a stunning British record-equalling £125 million transfer to City late on Deadline Day, bringing his turbulent spell […]
Folarin Balogun Everton transfer twist leaves Monaco seeking new exit
Folarin Balogun’s chaotic transfer deadline-day drama may not be over yet, with AS Monaco still exploring ways to move the United States international before other transfer markets close. The 25-year-old appeared on the brink of completing a $45 million move to Everton, only for the deal to collapse in dramatic fashion after concerns emerged during […]
Barcelona’s Olmo questions Atletico Madrid’s stance over Julian Alvarez transfer
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has admitted he struggles to understand Atletico Madrid’s refusal to negotiate a deal that could have taken Julian Alvarez to the Spanish champions. The Argentina international was Barcelona’s leading attacking target throughout the summer transfer window, with the Catalan giants reportedly submitting an offer worth more than €100 million for the […]
Carragher says Arsenal missed their elite attacking upgrade
Arsenal may have emerged from the summer transfer window with another strong squad, but Jamie Carragher believes the Premier League champions failed to land the one signing capable of taking them to an entirely different level. The former Liverpool defender insists Arsenal were searching for a genuine game-changing attacker — a player in the mould […]
