It has been reported Russia could withdraw from Uefa in favour of joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). In 2023, Russian Football Union (RFU) president Alexander Dyukov attended the AFC congress in Bahrain, in order to discuss the possibility of Russia switching from European to Asian football. But later that year the RFU voted not...
In a city where football is everything, escaping the spotlight is nigh-on impossible. Many Celtic and Rangers managers of the past have elected to live outside Glasgow – Souness stayed in Edinburgh – to try to escape what is commonly referred to as the goldfish bowl of a divided city. However, the likes of Brendan...
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone and Arsenal striker Alessia Russo discuss what the future could look like if they decided to start their own families while still playing football. Read full article at source...
Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres is open to reuniting with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Arsenal target Morgan Rogers and Igor Paixo, Tottenham will have to pay Ange Postecoglou £4m to leave the club. Sporting’s 27-year-old Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres is open to reuniting with former manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. (Talksport), external Arsenal have...
Born in Newcastle and qualifying for Northern Ireland through her mother and grandfather, Furness made her senior international debut as a teenager in 2005 – shortly after the team had been reformed. Furness was integral to Northern Ireland’s historic qualification for Euro 2022, scoring five goals, and her dedication to her country was showcased in...
Aston Villa show Jadon Sancho interest, Newcastle make Burnley’s James Trafford their top target and Liverpool consider Anthony Gordon move. Aston Villa have become the latest club to show an interest in signing England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, from Manchester United following his loan at Chelsea. (Teamtalk), external Newcastle United have made Burnley and England...
Textor was hoping to show Uefa officials he did not have a controlling interest in the club. The meeting ended without a decision, but it is understood from sources with knowledge of the situation that a final ruling from European football’s governing body should come in the next week or so. Palace qualified for the...
Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min amid Saudi Arabia interest, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi puts question mark over Arsenal move and Chelsea make approach for AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan. Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they...
Grassroots football teams in Exeter are being invited to register their interest in using pitches across the city. The City Council is about to allocate pitches and needs to understand the demand for its facilities. Cllr Ruth Williams, Lead Councillor for City Management, said that to ensure the process was fair and equitable, all teams...
Manchester United expected to open talks to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, Liverpool agree Florian Wirtz contract, but bid rejected by Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea considering move for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo wants to join Manchester United, who are now set to open talks to sign the 25-year-old Cameroon international. (Athletic – subscription...
In April, Nandy said the 68-year-old sports media rights executive was the “outstanding candidate” to fill the position, despite not being on the original three-person shortlist. She has now removed herself from the final decision, delegating responsibility to the Sports Minister. Last month, Kogan told MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS) during...
Barcelona want to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Liverpool are ready to submit a bid for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, while Everton eye Brighton’s Matt O’Riley. Barcelona have opened talks with Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, over a free transfer when his contract expires in June. (Sun), external Liverpool are preparing to make...
‘I was close to dying in car crash’ In an exclusive interview with the BBC in March, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflected on his near-fatal car crash in December. ‘The cash came up to my torso’ – tales of a match-fixer Moses Swaibu was one of the brightest prospects in Crystal Palace’s youth ranks,...
Georgie started playing football when she was five and grew up around the game, with her two brothers and uncle heavily involved in the sport. “When I heard about the FA’s decision, it gave me a deep sense of reassurance,” she said. “I was happy that something was being done to protect the integrity of...
Manchester United want Sporting’s Pedro Goncalves to replace Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford, Bayern Munich eye Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze while Manchester City are preparing to bid for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. Manchester United are interested in signing Portugal and Sporting midfielder Pedro Goncalves, 26, as a replacements for Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 30, if he...