Doug Loft, the former captain of Port Vale and Gillingham, has passed away aged 39. A Gillingham statement, external confirmed that he died after suffering a medical emergency over the weekend. After arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion, Loft made 196 appearances for Vale between 2009 and 2014 before going on to play 70 matches […]
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Sunderland midfielder and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has been given a suspended penalty of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) after acquiring a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 34-year-old allegedly obtained the document in 2022, when it was required in Switzerland for certain international journeys. He said the punishment would remain suspended for two years […]
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Swiss captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by prosecutors in Switzerland over claims that he acquired a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 33-year-old allegedly secured the document in 2022, when it was required in Switzerland for certain international journeys. Lucerne’s public prosecutor confirmed that an inquiry had begun to establish whether a criminal offence was […]
Continue ReadingRepublic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins could miss the opening matches of the forthcoming Nations League campaign due to a calf problem. The defender sustained the injury during Brentford’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland last weekend and was unable to finish the match. Speaking ahead of the fixture against Bournemouth, Brentford manager Keith Andrews […]
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Overall, Fernandes endured a difficult start to the season, joining several teammates in delivering a disappointing performance during the unexpected 2-0 loss at Hull City. His fortunes changed dramatically on Tuesday when he received the PFA Players’ Player of the Year prize, recognising his outstanding role in helping United return to the Champions League following […]
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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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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers skipper Mike Bailey has passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness. The midfielder, who earned two England caps, began his playing career with Charlton Athletic and joined the Molineux club in 1966. Bailey played 436 times for Wolves and scored 25 goals. He captained the team to League […]
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Wrexham have secured the services of Preston North End skipper Ben Whiteman on a three-year contract that includes an option for an additional season. The 30-year-old midfielder arrives for an undisclosed fee after passing a medical with the Red Dragons on Tuesday. He has already made 200 appearances in the Championship. Whiteman becomes Wrexham’s second […]
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stressed shortly after the Gunners secured the Premier League crown that the club had to show ambition to maintain its progress, and that determination has been demonstrated by the decision to pursue Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes. Last season, Arsenal claimed their first league championship in 22 years and advanced to the […]
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Arsenal are close to finalising a long-running deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. Reports on 30 July suggested that Guimaraes was likely to join the Premier League champions after negotiations made significant progress. The two clubs are now on the verge of reaching a complete agreement, while Guimaraes awaits approval to leave Newcastle’s training […]
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