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2024 October
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou has insisted it is not impossible to rid the club of its 'Spursy' tag and will accept it as his own failure if he cannot deliver trophy success for Tottenham.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2024
    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insists he remains on the same page as the club hierarchy and has once again dismissed speculation about his future.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2024
    England did not interview Newcastle coach Eddie Howe for the head coach position.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2024
    The FA have handed Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo a three-match touchline ban and a £55,000 fine after he was sent off against Brighton.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    The EPL returns after an international break and it’s an attractive fixture list. Liverpool v Chelsea is the headline act, but Fulham v Villa and Newcastle v Brighton are other games that will shape the look of the top six.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    Paul Pogba has targeted a return to the French national team when his suspension expires in March and insists he is not a cheater after his doping ban was reduced earlier this month.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
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  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
    The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
    A comfortable 3-0 win against 10-man Serbia helped Spain sealed their place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2024
    Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2024
    Former Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has confirmed his playing career retirement at the age of 40.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2024
    Paul Pogba's bid to get his career back on track could see him appear for a club featuring in next summer's Club World Cup.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2024
    Only two points separates the top five after six rounds. Four of those five are at home and all are favoured to collect three points to maintain pressure on leaders Liverpool who travel to Palace.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou will not be calling the four teenage starters who helped Tottenham to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros in the Europa League 'Ange's Angels'.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    Erik ten Hag is not panicking about Manchester United's poor start to the campaign and is ignoring talk of the sack to focus on ending the season with more silverware.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes Jhon Duran has huge potential after the striker scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    England interim manager Lee Carsley has called up Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke for games against Greece and Finland, but Eberichi Eze, Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford and James Maddison have been left out.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Several Australians have been nominated for Asian Football Confederation awards including ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold in the coach of the year category.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side can beat any team in Europe in their quest for Champions League glory after their statement win against Paris St Germain on Tuesday night.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
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  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his red card against Tottenham on Sunday overturned following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal, the Football Association has announced.
  • Tue, Oct 01, 2024
    Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has confirmed that Ousmane Dembele has been axed from his squad ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal.
  • Tue, Oct 01, 2024
    Southampton's 3-1 defeat to south-coast rivals on Monday night had Saints manager Russell Martin accusing his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a "ridiculous" first-half performance.
2024 September
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League after goals from Ibrahima Konate's header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either side of Rayan Ait-Nouri's Wolves equaliser made it five wins from six league games.
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Cole Palmer scored all of Chelsea's goals in the 4-2 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and became the first player in Premier League history to net four in the first half of a match.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2024
    Ipswich loan signing Kalvin Phillips will not be returning to Manchester City following Rodri's season-ending injury.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    A vote to amend the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules has been withdrawn ahead of a clubs meeting on Thursday, which has led to speculation Manchester City may have won a legal challenge against those regulations.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    A broken toe could force Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to miss Saturday's Premier League clash with champions Manchester City.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    Tottenham's impressive 3-0 home Europa League win over Qarabag, despite being forced to play with 10 men for 83 minutes, drew high praise from boss Ange Postecoglou.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Mikel Arteta believes 17-year-old wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri can make an impact on the Premier League after he scored twice in Arsenal's 5-1 Carabao Cup victory against Bolton.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    The growing football schedule must be addressed say Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and captain Son Heung-min.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    The Middle East Oil Derby kicks off Round 6, with Saudi-owned Newcastle clashing with UAE’s Manchester City in the early game on Saturday evening AEST time. Chelsea v Brighton and Man U v Spurs are other headline games.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Kylian Mbappe could be out of action after suffering a thigh injury during Real Madrid's LaLiga victory over Alaves on Tuesday night.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Erik ten Hag was annoyed that FC Twente showed more desire than Manchester United in Wednesday's shock Europa League draw.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
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  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Rodri will be out for "a long, long time" and requires surgery.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
    A knee injury has forced former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane to retire from football.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expects club captain Martin Odegaard to return from an ankle injury in "a matter of weeks".
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Rodri's season could already be over after initial tests showed he sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been called a "coward" by Arsenal legend Ian Wright after one of the most combustible Premier League showdowns of recent times at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2024
    Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw between title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal saw both managers Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta frustrated with the level of officiating.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2024
    Substitute Ramon Sosa scored his first goal in English football to earn Nottingham Forest a 2-2 draw at Brighton in a Premier League match which saw both managers sent off.
  • Sat, Sep 21, 2024
    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat posed by more than one familiar face when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Sunday.
  • Fri, Sep 20, 2024
    Erik ten Hag will make a late call on the fitness of Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount after the injured Manchester United duo returned to training ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Manchester City could have to do without Kevin De Bruyne for Sunday's clash with Arsenal after the midfielder suffered an injury during their Champions League draw with Inter Milan.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    A crunch game early in the season, with Man City and Arsenal locking horns at the Etihad. City can open a five-point gap on their biggest rival for the title with a win, whilst a Gunners victory will see them go to the top.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers call his side's second-half display "absolutely sensational" after they thumped Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in their opening Champions League fixture.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou was pleased the spirit and character his Tottenham side showed to helped them through a nervy 2-1 victory over Coventry in the Carabao Cup, but admitted they had to hang on at the end.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
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  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
    Harry Kane netted a hat-trick of penalties in a four-goal haul, to eclipse Wayne Rooney's Champions League record, as Bayern Munich demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
    Erik ten Hag claimed his biggest win as Manchester United manager as his side beat Barnsley 7-0 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2024
    An increase in fixture congestion could force players to go on strike, according to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2024
    Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga Table as Harry Kane's first hat-trick of the season helped thump promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2024
    Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho marked his debut with an assist for Christopher Nkunku's winner at Bournemouth and the Blues' head coach Enzo Maresca was full of praise for his new loan signing.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2024
    Fulham boss Marco Silva believes his side have made a strong start to the Premier League season but knows they must show a reaction after being held to a draw by Ipswich in their last game before the international break.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2024
    Thomas Frank labelled Erling Haaland's movement as "the best we've ever seen" ahead of Brentford's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2024
    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag brushed aside Cristiano Ronaldo's criticism of his ambition and said external noise does not affect him.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
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  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
    The north London Derby between Spurs and Arsenal is one of the most bitter rivalries in the game. Neither side can afford to drop further points even at this early stage, so their 210th meeting is of great importance and clearly the highlight of Round 4.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
    Kylian Mbappe has failed to obtain an order which will allow him to claim 55million euros in unpaid wages and bonuses from former club Paris St Germain.
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2024
    England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th cap by scoring a brace in the Nations League victory against Finland and admitted it was "almost a perfect night".
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2024
    Norway's team doctor believes Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could be out of action for three weeks after picking up an ankle injury on international duty.
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2024
    Harry Kane is set to win his 100th senior international cap against Finland on Tuesday night and says he wants to play for England "as long as I can".
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2024
    Arsenal could be without their captain Martin Odegaard for Sunday's North London derby after he limped off during Norway's 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Austria in Oslo.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Declan Rice felt like he put in the big performance needed on his return to the Republic of Ireland at the end of a promising few days under "refreshing" interim England boss Lee Carsley.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects people's opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Scotland manager Steve Clarke will look for answers over their disrupted preparations for Sunday's Nations League clash in Portugal after arriving in Lisbon almost two hours late following a 110-mile road trip.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2024
    Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead a list of six England players nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or while Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were shortlisted for the women's award.
  • Mon, Sep 02, 2024
    Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace as Eberechi Eze’s excellent second-half strike earned Oliver Glasner’s side their first Premier League point of the season at Stamford Bridge.
2024 August
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2024
    Raheem Sterling completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal, while Ivan Toney swapped Brentford for Al-Ahli as transfer deadline day proved to be one of the most dramatic in recent years.
  • Fri, Aug 30, 2024
    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to sign players rather than lose any before Friday's transfer deadline as speculation continues over outgoings and a deal for Marc Guehi.
  • Fri, Aug 30, 2024
    Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento and Angel Gomes received their maiden senior England call-ups, but Kyle Walker was conspicuous by his absence from interim boss Lee Carsley's first squad.
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2024
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  • Wed, Aug 28, 2024
    The last round of matches before an international break is highlighted by three matches. The new-look West Ham faces its stiffest test to date when Man City visit for a late Saturday kick-off. Newcastle and Spurs have both dropped points already and will be desperate for all three when they meet at St James’ Park on Sunday. Round 3 finishes with one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in the English game: Man Utd v Liverpool.
  • Tue, Aug 27, 2024
    Wolves boss Gary O'Neil refused to blame his players and took full responsibility for the second half-collapse which saw them suffer a 6-2 home mauling at the hands of Chelsea.
  • Fri, Aug 23, 2024
    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants Noni Madueke to stay at the club beyond the end of the transfer window after the winger came off the bench to score his team's second goal and seal a 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off.
  • Fri, Aug 23, 2024
    Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has offered Joe Gomez a lifeline regarding his future at the club after admitting he expects all his current squad to remain with him this season.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2024
    Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said head coach Enzo Maresca is respected among the squad for the honesty with which he has informed certain players that they are not a part of his plans.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2024
    No real upsets in the opening round. Last season’s top four all won, and only two from the bottom half of the competition in 23/24 got off to a winning start.
  • Wed, Aug 21, 2024
    Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw have been voted men's and women's player of the year respectively for last season at the Professional Footballers' Association awards on Tuesday evening.
  • Tue, Aug 20, 2024
    Chelsea target Joao Felix was left out of the Atletico Madrid squad for their 2-2 draw at Villarreal which opened up their LaLiga campaign.
  • Tue, Aug 20, 2024
    Leicester City have completed the signing of Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp on a five-year contract for an initial £20million fee, with a further £5m in add-ons.
  • Tue, Aug 20, 2024
    New Leicester boss Steve Cooper earned a point in his first match in charge after Jamie Vardy grabbed an equaliser against Tottenham in a 1-1 draw.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2024
    Pep Guardiola said it is a "privilege" to manage Manchester City after Erling Haaland scored his 91st goal for the Premier League champions to kick off their pursuit of a fifth consecutive title with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2024
    New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is aiming to nail down his plans for Blues winger Raheem Sterling in the coming days.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2024
    Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to carry the siege mentality they demonstrated in victory over Southampton through the rest of the Premier League season if they are to achieve their dreams.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2024
    Leeds manager Daniel Farke admits he understands the frustration of the club's supporters but was relieved to have left the Hawthorns with a 0-0 draw against West Brom after losing a host of key players this summer.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2024
    Mikel Arteta praised an "unbelievable" contribution from Bukayo Saka after the winger fired in Arsenal's second goal in their 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates to kick off their Premier League campaign.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2024
    New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is confident that the Blues will be ready to challenge at the top of the Premier League table if given some time.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2024
    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has signed another forward as Wilson Odobert has joined the North London club from Burnley.
  • Fri, Aug 16, 2024
    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the Magpies will not be overpaying for new signings this summer and might have to make sales in the January transfer window.
  • Thu, Aug 15, 2024
    Manchester United have tied Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford until June 2027 after the captain signed a new contract.
  • Thu, Aug 15, 2024
    Leeds forward Georginio Rutter could join Brighton after the Seagulls activated his £40million release clause.
  • Thu, Aug 15, 2024
    Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could be back in action in time for the Carabao Cup match against Nottingham Forest at the end of August.
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2024
    Chelsea have tied England international Cole Palmer down until June 2033 after he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2024
    Liverpool manager Arne Slot has missed out on his primary transfer target Martin Zubimendi after the player decided to stay at Real Sociedad.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2024
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka has completed his £15million switch from Manchester United to West Ham.
  • Mon, Aug 12, 2024
    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers saw further evidence his attackers are getting to grips with his demands as they continued their flying start to the season at Easter Road.
  • Mon, Aug 12, 2024
    Harry Kane is yet to speak with Lee Carsley but has vowed to get behind the interim manager to ensure England make a strong start to next month's Nations League campaign.
  • Tue, Aug 06, 2024
    Atletico Madrid are close to signing Manchester City and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez in a deal worth over £81million.
  • Tue, Aug 06, 2024
    Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug has joined West Ham from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around £27million.
  • Sat, Aug 03, 2024
    England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi could be on his way to Newcastle after the clubs reportedly opened talks.
  • Thu, Aug 01, 2024
    Erik ten Hag could have a selection headache ahead of the 2024/25 season after two more players came off early in a pre-season match.
  • Thu, Aug 01, 2024
    Manchester United summer signing Leny Yoro has been pictured on crutches with his left foot in a protective boot after sustaining an injury at the weekend.
2024 July
  • Tue, Jul 30, 2024
    Arsenal have completed the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna as Emile Smith Rowe departs the Emirates Stadium.
  • Wed, Jul 24, 2024
    Spain stars Rodri and Alvaro Morata have been charged by UEFA after they chanted about Gibraltar during a Euro 2024 victory event.
  • Mon, Jul 22, 2024
    Manchester United's new sporting director Dan Ashworth is determined to make the club a force domestically and in Europe again.
  • Fri, Jul 12, 2024
    Spain aims to become the first nation to win the Euros for a fourth time in a mouth-watering final against England, who plays a major final on foreign soil for the first time.
  • Fri, Jul 05, 2024
    Attacking midfielder Reno Piscopo has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year deal, marking the A-League Men club's third new signing under Patrick Kisnorbo.
  • Thu, Jul 04, 2024
    The top five sides in betting pre-tournament have all made it through to the final eight. Without question the two form teams are Spain and Germany and they meet early Saturday morning AEST in an epic clash.
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2024 October
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    Harry Kane has welcomed the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as England's new head coach, but Gary Neville fears the appointment will have a damaging impact on coaching in the country.
2024 August


2024 June
  • Tue, Jun 11, 2024
    Euro 2024, the 17th renewal of football’s second most important nation’s tournament, kicks off on Saturday morning Australian time with hosts Germany taking on a resurgent Scotland.
2024 May
  • Fri, May 10, 2024
    Man City has the early Saturday kick-off at Fulham and must win to maintain the advantage in the title race. Arsenal then go to Old Trafford on Sunday, hoping Man U don’t pull a big performance out of the bag that would effectively ruin their challenge.


2024 June
  • Wed, Jun 05, 2024
    UEFA Euro 2024, Europe’s premier football tournament kicks off next week in Germany, and Betfair’s Expert Betting Analyst Tony Hargraves thinks defending champions Italy represent tremendous value.

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