Australian national team attacker Cristian Volpato is reported to have returned a positive cocaine result following a traffic stop where he was caught traveling nearly 50km/h above the permitted speed in Sydney. The 22-year-old emerged as a standout performer for Australia during the 2026 World Cup, yet he now finds himself under scrutiny once more, […]
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Rogers cannot easily be assigned to one clearly defined position. As is true for any player, making full use of his qualities requires an understanding of the broader responsibilities he can handle. His most effective role may also vary according to his team-mates and the opposition’s tactical approach. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery made Rogers […]
Continue ReadingJermain Defoe, the one-time England forward, called his debut role in management a “revealing” chapter after leaving Woking of the National League, having overseen only six league matches across a four-month spell. The 43-year-old took over from Neal Ardley in March and secured victories in two of those half-dozen fixtures, steering the side to a […]
Continue ReadingIt soon became clear this summer that Aston Villa would not be able to keep Morgan Rogers. After helping the club secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was highly sought after. Arsenal appeared to be the most probable next move, as the reigning champions wanted to reinforce […]
Continue ReadingAC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who will celebrate his 41st birthday in September, has agreed to a one-year contract extension. The Croatian made the move to Milan the previous summer on a season-long agreement that included an option for an additional year, after departing Real Madrid. Following a 13-year stint at the Bernabeu, Modric found […]
Continue ReadingHaving made 55 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle United, Anderson first stepped onto the pitch in an FA Cup loss to Arsenal in January 2021, then moved on a temporary deal to Bristol Rovers the following year. That spell proved to be a crucial stage in his development — and included what may remain […]
Continue ReadingAhead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), a highly accomplished Nigerian footballer has criticized prevailing views in the country, singling out supporters who shame players for marrying and having children. The defending titleholders brought Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene back into the fold earlier this year, ending her four-year hiatus after she gave birth to a […]
Continue ReadingDragojevic progressed through Partizan’s academy before securing his first professional contract in September 2023, then joining third-tier Teleoptik on loan. Only four months afterwards, he committed his future to the club with a deal running to 2030, said to contain a release clause of £12.75m, and made his senior debut in March last year. He […]
Continue ReadingElliot Anderson described Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester” after sealing his £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old played a vital role in England’s third-place World Cup campaign, having featured in every league match for Forest last season. Until Morgan Rogers’ £117m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea on Tuesday, Anderson’s price had […]
Continue ReadingLast season saw the highest ever number of matches in England and Wales where incidents were reported to the authorities, even though arrest numbers are still returning to levels seen before the pandemic. A yearly report from the Home Office, published on Thursday, showed a 4% rise in the count of games where “football-related anti-social […]
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