Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is hopeful Seamus Coleman will return for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but insists his future is “for him to decide”. Everton defender Coleman, 36, pulled out of the squad for next month’s friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg after sustaining a thigh injury. Coleman managed just...
Manchester United winger Amad responded to supporters in Malaysia with an obscene gesture after being subject to “serious personal abuse”, the club say. The Ivory Coast international was pictured putting his middle finger up to people outside the team’s hotel in Kuala Lumper on United’s post-season tour. A video of the incident was widely shared...
Earlier this week, Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdrew from the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches to take an extended break and allow a period of recovery. England welcome Portugal to Wembley on Friday (19:45 BST), before travelling to Barcelona to face Spain on Tuesday (18:00 BST). Bright, 31, who led Chelsea to...
Such has been Antony’s impact in Seville, captain Isco and former Betis winger Joaquin have joked about kidnapping the 25-year-old. In 25 matches since he joined, Betis have won 13 and drawn eight, losing only four. The club have secured a Europa League spot by finishing sixth in La Liga and were leading 1-0 with...
Speaking before their Nations League match against Portugal, England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson discuss their feelings towards the surprise retirement of goalkeeper Mary Earps from the national team on Tuesday. Read full article at source...
Having decided against renewing his Leverkusen contract, the defender was linked to a number of clubs including Premier League trio Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. But he has joined Vincent Kompany’s Bayern, who saw former Spurs defender Eric Dier leave for Ligue 1 side...
Goalkeeper Owen Goodman has returned to Crystal Palace on completion of his season-long loan with the Dons. The 21-year-old kept 24 clean sheets in 54 appearances in all competitions for the club. He kept a clean sheet in each of his final four appearances – all 1-0 victories – culminating in the play-off final victory...
Northern Ireland first team coach Steven Davis says recent successes enjoyed by members of Michael O’Neill’s squad at club level should help their progress in the international game. A number of players were part of crucial occasions for their teams in recent weeks ahead of Northern Ireland’s forthcoming friendlies away to Denmark on 7 June...
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hopes his team’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final can be the “starting point” for finding a winning mentality within the club. READ MORE: Widely mocked, wildly celebrated – how Chelsea won the Conference League Read full article at source...
We get the inside story on the success of the Scots players plying their trade in Italy. Read full article at source...
Major shareholder Dave King thinks Steven Gerrard is the “obvious choice” to become the next Rangers manager, saying the Englishman has “unfinished business” at Ibrox after leading them to one league title already. (Rangers Review), external Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looked to be leading the race to replace Philippe Clement in the Ibrox dugout...
Having been born in Germany before growing up in Norway and England, Colin felt equipped to go it alone overseas, and in August 2019 he joined Dutch side NAC Breda. “Leaving City wasn’t the easiest choice, but it’s one I felt I had to make,” he says. “It was going to be a culture shock...
Football experts Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Nicky Bandini pick their top players of the 2024-25 Champions League season before Saturday’s final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan. READ MORE: ‘The league of farmers?’ How PSG and Inter defied the odds Read full article at source...
Rotating and resting players in secondary cups is not a new phenomenon – but Chelsea took it to a new level in the Conference League this season. They averaged 8.5 changes per European game, based on their previous Premier League line-up. In the league stage there was a recognised Premier League team and a Conference...
“I like people having options, it’s healthy,” Bellamy said. “He’s not ready for our squad yet. It’s something he’d like to go and have a look at, but I like to think we have done our work as well. “At the end the decision will be his. He knows where we are and where he...