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Michail Antonio: West Ham forward says he could leave the club in January

Michail Antonio says there is a possibility he could leave West Ham in the January transfer window. Antonio, 32, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest for Â£7m in 2015, confirmed he had been in contact with other clubs. Speaking on The Footballer’s Football Podcast, the forward said: “Honestly, I’ve not ruled anything out. That’s all I can say. “Nothing has been ruled out. There are talks, so whatever happens,…

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January 27, 2023

Struggling Wigan sack Toure after nine games

Wigan Athletic have sacked boss Kolo Toure after he failed to win any of his nine games in charge. The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender was only appointed as Leam Richardson’s successor in November. However, the Latics took just two points from his seven Championship matches at the helm and are bottom of the table, four points from safety. They now have a two-week break before returning to action…

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January 27, 2023

New football white paper due February

A long-awaited football white paper, which will include “strong action” for club owners and directors, is set to be released by the government in February. Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said on Thursday that the paper would be published in “two weeks time”. This follows calls from multiple clubs for an independent football regulator. The white paper will propose a series of reforms to shake up football, including ensuring financial security…

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January 27, 2023

Scunthorpe taken over and end away rut on same day

Wednesday proved to be a landmark day for Scunthorpe United in more ways than one. The beleaguered National League strugglers, subject of a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs and under a transfer embargo, found out the club had been taken over while on the bus to their away game at Halifax. Buoyed by the good news, the Iron promptly went and won 1-0 to give them their first…

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January 27, 2023

Michail Antonio: West Ham forward says he could leave the club in January

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January 27, 2023

New football white paper due February

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January 27, 2023

FA Cup fourth round: Watch four live games on BBC including Walsall-Leicester, Accrington-Leeds & Wrexham-Sheff Utd

FA Cup fourth round live on the BBCDates: 27-30 January Coverage: Accrington Stanley-Leeds (12:30 GMT) live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app on Saturday; Walsall-Leicester (12:30) live on Red Button on Saturday; Preston-Tottenham (18:00) live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app on Saturday; Wrexham v Sheffield United (16:30) live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app on Sunday. The…

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January 26, 2023

Juventus: How and why the Italian giants are in another scandal threatening their future

Italian football has never known neutral ground. It hovers between the extremes, maybe nowhere more so than Juventus. Not even the most catastrophizing among us would have imagined we would be back here, deciphering why and how they have found themselves embroiled, yet again, in another scandal that could threaten their sporting future. On 20, January the Italian Football Association’s sporting tribunal handed Juventus a 15-point deduction on account of…

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January 26, 2023

Bournemouth agree to sign Randolph and Vina

Bournemouth have agreed to sign goalkeeper Darren Randolph on a permanent deal from West Ham and Roma defender Matias Vina on loan for the rest of the season. Randolph joined West Ham from Middlesbrough in January 2020 but has made only 10 first-team appearances, the last of which was in May 2021. The 35-year-old still has 18 months left on his Hammers contract. However, he had little chance of senior…

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January 26, 2023

Eidevall urges WSL to avoid ’emotional decisions’

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says “emotional” decisions about investment in women’s football should be avoided amid growing calls for clubs to have undersoil pitch heating. Chelsea’s game with Liverpool in the Women’s Super League was abandoned after six minutes on Sunday due to a frozen pitch at Kingsmeadow. Despite an earlier inspection, the pitch appeared unsafe after kick-off. “The easy thing is to try and fix the topic of the…

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January 26, 2023

Nwodim revels in cousin Eze’s FA Cup win on SNL season finaleMay 19, 2025
Prior to Saturday’s FA Cup final, Crystal Palace had gone the entirety of their 120-year existence without winning a major trophy. Ending that century-plus drought, and doing so by beating one of football’s modern dynasties in Manchester City, was cause for a long-overdue celebration in south London. That party extended across the Atlantic. During the… Read more: Nwodim revels in cousin Eze’s FA Cup win on SNL season finale
European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworksMay 19, 2025
In Germany, it’s all over. A dramatic final day culminating with Borussia Dortmund sealing a UEFA Champions League place after a disastrous campaign that saw them lying 11th in the table just two months ago. In England and Spain, though, there’s still another week to go. And the penultimate round of games have set up… Read more: European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworks
Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backingMay 18, 2025
Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that he couldn’t have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild after failing to land a major trophy this season. Madrid’s rivals Barcelona were confirmed as LaLiga champions on Thursday after Ancelotti’s team had already missed out… Read more: Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backing
Crystal Palace bests Man City to claim FA CupMay 18, 2025
Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy with a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal and Dean Henderson’s penalty save.
Villa ease past Spurs for huge boost to UCL hopesMay 17, 2025
High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week’s Europa League final.
Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like AncelottiMay 17, 2025
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country “needed” a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner. Casemiro won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga crown during his three seasons playing under Ancelotti in Madrid. “After Tite left, I… Read more: Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like Ancelotti
CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointmentMay 16, 2025
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday. Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF’s vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues’ removal, was appointed interim president and was tasked with holding elections “as soon as possible”. Rodrigues, who was successfully re-elected… Read more: CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment
Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion pushMay 16, 2025
Wrexham are planning to move for experienced Premier League players as they look to secure promotion to the top flight, while several clubs are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion push
Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. MallorcaMay 15, 2025
Injuries to Brahim Díaz and Andriy Lunin left Real Madrid with just 10 available first-team players for Real Madrid’s crucial LaLiga game against Real Mallorca on Wednesday. The match has little significance for Madrid but a loss means rivals Barcelona can claim the league title while a win for Mallorca puts them closer to securing… Read more: Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. Mallorca
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João PedroMay 15, 2025
A trio of Premier League clubs are targeting Brighton’s João Pedro, as Dean Huijsen moves ever closer to joining Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man City eye Wirtz; Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João Pedro