Nike is in exclusive talks to replace Adidas as the official match ball supplier for UEFA competitions, potentially ending a 25-year Champions League partnership. Nike is in advanced and exclusive talks to become the official match ball supplier for UEFA’s … Read more →
The first 15 nominees for the prestigious award have been announced, with the full 30-man list to be unveiled through the day on October 9 David de Gea and Harry Kane have joined the likes of Neymar and Luis Suarez as … Read more →
N’Golo Kante is returning to Chelsea to be assessed by the club’s medical staff after suffering a suspected hamstring injury while on international duty. Kante was substituted in the 34th minute of France’s 1-0 win in Bulgaria after picking up … Read more →
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has lodged a protest with FIFA over the performance of referee Daniel Bennett and his assistants Eldrick Adelaide and Steve Marie during the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda on Saturday. The GFA filed the … Read more →
Andres Iniesta has signed a new “lifetime” contract at Barcelona which will keep him at the club for the remainder of his career. The midfielder, 33, has made 639 appearances for Barcelona, a number only surpassed by Xavi’s club record … Read more →
Barcelona say Atletico Madrid cannot supply tickets to away fans ahead of their game at the Wanda Metropolitano due to “logistical problems” in the stadium. The two sides are due to meet in the Spanish capital on October 14, live … Read more →
Jupp Heynckes is close to becoming Bayern Munich’s new manager after the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti, Sky sources understand. The 72-year-old is set to return for a fourth spell in charge of the German champions, who he led to a … Read more →
Antonio Conte was evidently not content with Chelsea’s strategy to help him retain the title and challenge in the Champions League, though a late flurry of signings right before the window close certainly helped. But the Mirror believes the Italian will … Read more →
PAUL POGBA has been banned from playing BASKETBALL in a bid to prevent further hamstring injuries. SunSport understands that Manchester United’s medical staff feel Pogba’s obsession with shooting hoops could aggravate his hamstring problem. United fear that 6ft 5in Pogba, … Read more →
FIFA has rejected Leicester’s request to sign Adrien Silva from Sporting Lisbon. Leicester thought they had beaten the August 31 deadline to sign Silva as a replacement for Danny Drinkwater, whose move to Chelsea was also confirmed after the 11pm … Read more →
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is due in court in Los Angeles on Monday after he was arrested over an excessive noise complaint following repeated warnings from police. The Premier League footballer, 24, was cited for a misdemeanour after five verbal warnings at a Beverley … Read more →
Despite Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah declaring Ghana’s readiness to replace Kenya as 2018 African Nations Championd host, the country failed to table an official bid. The deadline for the submission of bids elapsed over the weekend with only three countries … Read more →
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he will retire from international football before the World Cup if his support for Catalonia’s independence referendum is deemed a problem. Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in an empty stadium on Sunday following unrest in … Read more →
José Mourinho always seems to be at his most comfortable when he has something over which to feel aggrieved. And annoyance with the fixture schedule is Mourinho’s version of comfort food; he has been spouting fixture list conspiracy nonsense for … Read more →
The Spain international thanked Chelsea in a farewell message after his move to Atletico Madrid was confirmed. Diego Costa thanked Chelsea for three “remarkable” and unforgettable years as he bid farewell to the Premier League champions. Costa, 28, will … Read more →
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Arsenal following a summer in which they held on to Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez PSG TO HIJACK MAN CITY’S ALEXIS MOVE PSG are ready to beat Manchester City to the signing … Read more →