Everton attacker Martin Sherif has received a £5,000 fine from the Football Association after violating betting regulations during a 15-month spell. The 20-year-old acknowledged that he caused, allowed or facilitated 61 wagers on matches from 20 November 2024 to 12 February 2026. Sherif stated in his defence that he had not personally made the bets, […]
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Former Premier League attacker Duncan Watmore stepped away from the familiar football environment to speak before international representatives at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Appearing at Global Health Futures Day, the former Sunderland and Middlesbrough player explained how methods used to achieve peak performance in professional sport could help improve public health. […]
Continue ReadingWhile Haaland is primarily known as a dedicated goalscorer, Joao Pedro has operated in midfield, as a number 10 and on the wing throughout his career, giving him a broader range of abilities. Alonso, who played 195 matches with former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema at Real Madrid, also identified similarities between the French striker and […]
Continue ReadingAthletic Club striker Inaki Williams has confirmed that he is stepping away from international football with Ghana. The 32-year-old registered two goals across 28 appearances for the Black Stars after earning his first cap in September 2022. He represented the West African nation at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups, as well as the […]
Continue ReadingLeeds United attacker Noah Okafor has confirmed that he will not represent Switzerland while Murat Yakin remains in charge, explaining that his relationship with the head coach has suffered an irreparable loss of trust. The 26-year-old, who made his international debut in 2019, has collected 26 appearances for Switzerland. However, he played only 19 minutes […]
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Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken expects Claudio Braga to remain with the club and believes another full season at Tynecastle could improve the striker’s prospects of earning a major transfer. The Belgian said the 26-year-old remains completely committed and focused on his role at Hearts. Asked whether the Portuguese forward would still be with the […]
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Arsenal clearly hoped to recruit an attacker capable of transforming the team this summer, provided the right player could be found. Their failure to complete such a deal during this transfer window means they can reconsider their options in January or postpone the search until next summer. Nevertheless, difficult questions will be raised about why […]
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Everton’s proposed £40m transfer for United States forward Folarin Balogun fell through in the closing stages of deadline day, leaving manager David Moyes with just one recognised striker for the first half of the campaign. The Merseyside club had reached a £40m agreement for Balogun, but concerns arising from his medical put the move at […]
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Everton‘s proposed signing of Folarin Balogun fell through after the forward chose not to complete the transfer. Everton initially reached a £40m agreement with Monaco for the 25-year-old, but the terms were revised following a concern that emerged during his medical examination. The United States international is believed to have ultimately decided not to proceed […]
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Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema is set to miss the opening stage of the Women’s Super League campaign because of a knee injury. The 30-year-old Netherlands international is not believed to have sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The club also confirmed that this problem is unrelated to the knee injuries she previously encountered. Miedema […]
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