FIFA has launched a strong legal defence of Gianni Infantino after UEFA sought evidence in the United States as it considers possible criminal proceedings over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. FIFA has escalated its battle with UEFA by accusing European football’s governing body of running a “smear campaign” against president Gianni Infantino following the…
Liverpool have omitted Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from their Champions League squad, while including three injured players as new manager Andoni Iraola shapes his European plans. Liverpool have left Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of their 25-man Champions League squad, raising further questions about the pair’s roles under new manager Andoni Iraola. The…
Gabriel Martinelli has ended his seven-year Arsenal career by completing a club-record €70m transfer to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. Gabriel Martinelli has officially left Arsenal after completing a £60m transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, ending a seven-year spell in north London. The 25-year-old Brazil international has signed a four-year contract with the…
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has faced fierce criticism after revealing that he and other officials sometimes challenged themselves to go long periods without blowing the whistle during matches. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has sparked widespread criticism after revealing that he used to play unusual “games” while officiating top-flight matches. Speaking on…
Amid speculations of him taking a new shirt number, Arsenal have confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will continue wearing the No.14 shirt rather than switching to the now-vacant No.9 following Gabriel Jesus’s departure to Barcelona. Viktor Gyokeres will not be changing his shirt number at Arsenal, despite growing chatter that he might switch to the No.9 following…
Arsenal headed into the 2026 summer transfer window with an obvious objective of adding another elite attacking player capable of giving Mikel Arteta’s side greater unpredictability, pace and cutting edge in the final third. Instead, the Premier League champions closed the window having strengthened elsewhere while failing to land the marquee forward they had spent…
Former Brazilian international Neymar Jr. has sent Gabriel Jesus a warm message after the Brazilian striker completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona. Neymar has publicly wished Gabriel Jesus well after his fellow Brazilian completed a deadline-day move from Arsenal to Barcelona, adding a personal touch to the striker’s arrival at Camp Nou. The former…
Lautaro Martinez has confirmed Barcelona approached him during the summer but says his desire to remain at Inter ultimately ended the possibility of a move. Lautaro Martinez has confirmed that Barcelona made an approach for him during the summer transfer window, but the Inter captain chose to remain in Italy despite the opportunity to join…
Enzo Fernandez has underlined Enzo Maresca’s importance to his Manchester City move, with his comments likely to reopen debate over Chelsea’s decision to part ways with the Italian. Enzo Fernandez has reignited attention surrounding his Chelsea departure after revealing how heavily Enzo Maresca influenced his decision to join Manchester City in a British-record £125 million…
Estêvão is reportedly concerned about his limited opportunities under Xabi Alonso, with Chelsea’s crowded attacking ranks potentially forcing the Brazilian to reconsider his future in January. Estêvão is reportedly becoming concerned about his prospects at Chelsea after struggling to establish himself in Xabi Alonso’s early plans, with the Brazilian winger understood to be weighing his…