Bundesliga debutants Elversberg made a memorable start to life in Germany’s top division by claiming a remarkable 3-2 home win against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Lukas Petkov and Cole Campbell found the net within a minute of one another, giving Elversberg a two-goal advantage before 10 minutes had been played. David Mokwa added a third […]
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Ben Haines visits Hotspur Way for the latest instalment of the media day tour! Tottenham’s ambitious summer recruitment has raised expectations for the new campaign. Head coach Martin Ho joins Ben to discuss whether the team can emerge as genuine WSL title challengers and explains how meditation and golf allow him to unwind away from […]
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Away from performances on the field, the NFF has come under scrutiny over its leadership and handling of finances. Much of the attention has centred on a 17bn naira ($12.66m, £9.31m) support package reportedly authorised by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear unpaid fees and other commitments to the country’s national teams. No […]
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Today’s podcast covers convincing Carabao Cup victories for Tottenham and Newcastle against two in-form Championship teams. Sávio marked his debut with a goal and appeared delighted, while Newcastle brought in Nico González as part of their midfield overhaul. The two winning sides will meet on Saturday evening. The panel also examines the difficulties facing Manchester […]
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Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]
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Uefa intends to continue its efforts to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, even though it has withdrawn its proposed boycott of competitions. On Thursday, the 55 national associations and Europe’s representatives on the Fifa Council will receive a letter guaranteeing that the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal will not be brought back. The decision […]
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Under the Irish FA’s gambling rules in Northern Ireland, players are prohibited from wagering on any fixture connected to their club or competition, including men’s, women’s and youth football. They are also forbidden from asking someone else to bet for them. Michael Carvill, who leads the Professional Footballers’ Association in Northern Ireland, said he had […]
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European disappointment for Celtic and one final opportunity for Hearts in Vienna Celtic miss out on the Champions League for a second consecutive season. How could this setback affect the remainder of their campaign? Will it prompt a different approach to recruitment before the transfer window closes, and what are the consequences for Scotland’s coefficient? […]
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Aston Villa target Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, while Manchester United consider a highly rated young defender and Manchester City continue their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez. Aston Villa have lodged a bid for 29-year-old France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but their proposal remains significantly short of Crystal Palace‘s asking price. (The Athletic – subscription required), external […]
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“Today, I feel as though I am entering football’s university.” That was how Xavi Hernández began his first appearance as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday. He explained that Dutch football had taught him a great deal throughout his playing and coaching career, adding that he has long-standing ties to the country. Those links began when […]
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