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Gordon vows to sign viral photo for Aguirre after World Cup 'f*** you' exchange
Anthony Gordon has promised to sign a print-out of his now-famous sideline exchange with Javier Aguirre from England's 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, after the Valencia manager requested a copy for his children.
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Grealish dropped from Everton squad again as disciplinary breach punishment continues
Jack Grealish has been left out of Everton's travelling party for Monday's Premier League trip to Newcastle, days after missing the Carabao Cup win over the same opponents as punishment for an unauthorised absence from training.
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Gasperini refuses to write off struggling Man Utd ahead of Old Trafford Champions League test
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has warned his players not to be distracted by Manchester United's nine-match winless run, insisting Carrick's side remain dangerous at Old Trafford despite their poor Premier League form.
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Secret 2017 meeting photo emerges as Man City's key evidence in Premier League charges appeal
A photograph showing executives from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United dining together at a New York restaurant in October 2017 has emerged as central evidence in Manchester City's defence against Premier League financial charges, with sources close to the club alleging a coordinated campaign to undermine them.
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Arsenal target Kroupi and Yildiz in double January swoop to fuel title and Champions League push
Mikel Arteta has identified Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as priority January targets as Arsenal look to strengthen their forward line while competing for the Premier League title and Champions League.
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Neville warns United are 'stuck in a rut' but rules out relegation battle after Chelsea defeat
Gary Neville says Manchester United are not yet in a relegation battle despite sitting 17th in the Premier League on goal difference alone, with nine games without a win following a 2-0 loss at Chelsea.
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Thauvin set for France recall: Grimault predicts Zidane call-up on Friday
In excellent form with RC Lens at 33 years old, Florian Thauvin is poised to be recalled to the France squad. Journalist Dominique Grimault believes his call-up by Zinedine Zidane is "obvious" for the squad list unveiled this Friday.
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Leeds United mourn Colin Westby, 68, who died after medical emergency at Elland Road
Leeds United have paid tribute to long-standing season ticket holder Colin Westby, 68, who suffered a medical emergency during the 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United at Elland Road on 18 October and died after life support was withdrawn.
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Tenerife vs Andorra abandoned in stoppage time after De Miguel suffers cardiac arrest on pitch
A Segunda División match between Tenerife and Andorra was abandoned in the seventh minute of stoppage time after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel was kneed in the head by goalkeeper Jesus Owono and suffered cardiorespiratory arrest. De Miguel was rushed to hospital and is currently stable in the ICU.
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Mainoo rallies United teammates behind Carrick as nine-match winless run deepens
Kobbie Mainoo has called on his Manchester United teammates to fight for manager Michael Carrick ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford, with United mired in their worst winless run since 1988.
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FIFA allegedly paid $4 million in taxes for Infantino, according to NYT and Le Monde
According to a joint investigation by the New York Times and Le Monde, FIFA allegedly covered nearly $4 million in tax obligations for president Gianni Infantino between 2024 and 2026 through a mechanism originally reserved for FIFA staff members.
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Arteta reveals Eze's injury scare made his Anfield squad place 'incredible' for Arsenal
Eberechi Eze was battling fitness concerns heading into Arsenal's win at Liverpool, yet pushed through to make the matchday squad. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the England winger's determination, calling his availability 'incredible' given the circumstances.
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Grealish sidelined again as Everton cite second 'breach of discipline' before Newcastle trip
Jack Grealish has been excluded from Everton's squad for Monday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park, his second successive absence following a reported breach of discipline that saw him miss training before last week's Carabao Cup win over Newcastle.
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Rice hails Arsenal's first Anfield win in 14 years as title defence belief grows
Declan Rice says Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Liverpool — their first win at Anfield since 2012 — has strengthened the squad's belief they can retain the Premier League title, though he cautioned against complacency with the season still in November.
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Leeds United mourn Colin Westby, fan of 50 years who collapsed before Manchester United match
Colin Westby, 68, suffered a medical emergency at Elland Road before Leeds' Premier League fixture with Manchester United on 18 October and was placed in a medically-induced coma. Leeds United have confirmed his passing and will honour him in the 68th minute against Tottenham on Saturday.
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UEFA awaits Fifa response to 42 governance questions as November deadline passes
UEFA has received no reply from Fifa to a formal letter raising 42 specific concerns about Gianni Infantino's presidency, including a shelved private-investment proposal and the Folarin Balogun disciplinary case, with the 2 November deadline now elapsed.
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Mark Bellingham scores seven on England Veterans debut as sons shine for club and country
Mark Bellingham, 50, netted seven goals on his England Veterans debut in a 13-1 win over the Republic of Ireland — capping a remarkable weekend that also saw son Jude score his 50th Real Madrid goal and Jobe earn man-of-the-match plaudits for Borussia Dortmund.
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Carrick admits sack is out of his hands as United face Roma and Villa without a win in nine
Michael Carrick has acknowledged he could be powerless to save his job if Manchester United fail to win against Roma and Aston Villa this week, with the club nine games without a victory after Saturday's defeat at Chelsea.
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Carrick admits United are missing 'a number of things' after worst start in 40 years
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has acknowledged multiple failings behind the club's worst start to a season in 40 years, with United winless in nine games after a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea.
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Fonseca leaves Lyon mid-season to join Sporting Portugal
Paulo Fonseca announced his departure from Olympique Lyonnais to his players on Monday. The Portuguese manager is set to join Sporting Portugal, who will pay Lyon more than €3 million in compensation.
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