Unai Emery revealed that Ollie Watkins had apologised after choosing not to represent Aston Villa on Sunday, while the manager delivered a heartfelt farewell to the outgoing forward. The 30-year-old is due to travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday to finalise a £51m transfer to Al-Hilal. Villa, meanwhile, are preparing to complete a £65m deal […]
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The penalties concern the disorder that followed Celtic’s shootout win in March, during which fans launched fireworks and other objects, police officers sustained injuries and several people were arrested. Representatives from both clubs appeared before an independent judicial panel after charges were brought under Scottish FA disciplinary rule 37, which addresses improper behaviour at matches. […]
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Diego Simeone has promised to make every possible effort to ensure Julian Alvarez feels valued at Atletico Madrid once the forward resumes training, as questions remain about his future with the Spanish side. Atletico have made it clear that they are unwilling to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially leaving Arsenal as the striker’s only realistic […]
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Southampton have brought former skipper James Ward-Prowse back to the club from Championship rivals West Ham United. The 31-year-old ex-England midfielder has agreed a two-year deal at St Mary’s, with the transfer fee believed to be slightly below £1m. Ward-Prowse departed Southampton for West Ham in 2023 and made 75 appearances for the London club. […]
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After ending last season in fifth place, Tottenham are aiming to reach the WSL’s top three and secure qualification for the Women’s Champions League. Alongside Hanson, the club have recruited West Ham leading scorer Shekiera Martinez, promising French defender Alice Sombath from Lyon and inventive midfielder Victoria Pelova from north London rivals Arsenal this summer. […]
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When Kane moved from Tottenham to Bayern on a four-year contract in 2022, many people, particularly in England, expected him to return home once the agreement expired. Kane had not lifted a trophy with either Tottenham or England, making the opportunity to join a side accustomed to winning silverware almost every season especially appealing. However, […]
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Near the end of Russell Martin’s spell at Rangers, he was asked to identify one or two areas that had improved under his leadership, but he was unable to provide an answer. If McInnes faced that same question today, there is no certainty he could offer a convincing response either. Rangers still lack a clear […]
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Rangers endured a painful exit from the Uefa Conference League playoffs after Jablonec defeated them 4-3 in a penalty shootout. Derek McInnes’s team arrived in Czechia holding a 1-0 advantage from the opening leg at Ibrox, but they produced a sluggish display that offered little attacking imagination. Jablonec won 1-0 at Stadion Strelnice, leaving the […]
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Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Cristian “Kily” González as their new head coach, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. César Luis Merlo was the first to disclose the development. The appointment brings interim manager Guillermo Hoyos’ spell in charge of the South Florida team to an end. He may already […]
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Fulham played their second London derby of the week and delivered Álvaro Arbeloa’s first competitive victory. Although AFC Wimbledon operate at a lower level than Monday’s opponents Chelsea, Thursday’s comfortable win over the League One side offered several encouraging signs for Arbeloa’s reshaped team. Marco Silva often questioned the strength of Fulham’s squad before leaving […]
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