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August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Erling Haaland Scores On Centenary Appearance As Man City Beat Chelsea

Erling Haaland scored on his 100th Manchester City appearance as the Premier League champions began their title defence with a win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Haaland opened the scoring on 18 minutes with a dinked finish over Robert Sanchez for

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Issa Hayatou Body Returns Home

The remains of Issa Hayatou, the revered “emperor of African soccer,” arrived in Cameroon yesterday, ahead of his highly anticipated burial. The legendary football administrator, who passed away on August 8 in Paris at the age of 77, will be laid

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Arsenal ‘Want More’ This Season – Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's players have told him they "want more" this season as they look to deny Manchester City a fifth consecutive Premier League title. The Gunners have finished second to City in the past two league campaigns, and were

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Ronaldinho Son Would Be Burnley ‘Project’ Signing

Burnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes - but insists the winger will be a "development prospect", not a first-team regular. The Championship club are reportedly putting the finishing touches

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Man Utd ‘Not Ready’ For Fulham – Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is concerned his team are "not ready" for Friday's Premier League opener against Fulham (20:00 BST). New signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be in the squad but only arrived on Thursday. They

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Father Of Spain Football Star Yamal Stabbed In Car Park – Reports

The father of 17-year-old Spanish football star Lamine Yamal has reportedly been stabbed multiple times in a car park. According to reports in Spanish media, Mounir Nasraoui was attacked in the coastal town of Mataró, north of Barcelona, on Wednesday night

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Bournemouth Sign Araujo from Barcelona

Bournemouth have signed Mexico full-back Julian Araujo on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Barcelona. The 23-year-old joined Barca from LA Galaxy last summer before immediately being loaned out to Las Palmas, where he made 25 La Liga appearances.

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

VAR Coming To GPL Soon –Kurt

Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Kurt Okraku, has promised to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Ghana Premier League (GPL). He pointed out that the implementation of the video technology will enhance refereeing in the domestic leagues. VAR is

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Zouma’s Move To UAE Off After Failed Medical

Kurt Zouma's proposed move to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli has collapsed after the West Ham defender failed a medical. The 29-year-old had travelled to Dubai to complete a lucrative deal but his advisors are now trying to work out

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Former England Batter Thorpe Took His Own Life, Family Says

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had