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Scotland defender Porteous joins Watford from Hibs

Scotland defender Ryan Porteous has joined Watford from Hibernian for a fee of about Â£450,000. The 23-year-old was out of contract at Easter Road this summer and had turned down the offer of a new deal. Porteous joined Hibs aged 13 and scored 13 times in 157 games after making his debut in the League Cup in 2017. Hibs are looking at Bailey Wright and Stuart Findlay as replacements for…

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January 28, 2023

Aston Villa: Unai Emery’s side fined over players’ reaction to disallowed Southampton goal

Aston Villa have been fined Â£20,000 by the Football Association for their players’ reaction to Southampton’s disallowed goal on Saturday. James Ward-Prowse’s 65th-minute strike was eventually overturned by the Video Assistant Referee for a foul in the build-up. Referee Michael Salisbury was surrounded by Villa players and subsequently booked Douglas Luiz. Ollie Watkins scored 12 minutes later to give Villa a 1-0 win at St Mary’s. Villa admitted the charge…

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January 28, 2023

Scotland legend Beattie leaves second family behind

Jen Beattie has dedicated more than half her life to playing for Scotland. Now 31, she was just 14 years old when she was first called up to her country’s under-19 squad. At 16 she made her senior debut, before going on to earn 144 caps, captain her country and lead Scotland to their first women’s World Cup. No wonder then that the team feels like family. Having played her…

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January 28, 2023

West Ham: David Moyes says club have ‘no intention’ of selling Michail Antonio

West Ham have “no intention” of selling striker Michail Antonio despite the player saying he is talking to other clubs, says manager David Moyes. Antonio said there was a possibility he could leave during the January transfer window. The 32-year-old has been at the Hammers since 2015 and is the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer. “[Antonio] said it but we here have got no intention of doing anything,” Moyes…

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January 28, 2023

Ayoub Assal: Al-Wakrah buy forward from AFC Wimbledon

Qatari club Al-Wakrah have signed AFC Wimbledon forward Ayoub Assal for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old, who joined the Dons at under-12 level, had scored 10 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions for the League Two club this season. The Qatar Stars League outfit triggered a buy-out clause in Assal’s contract. “It is always difficult when one of our own moves on and I would like to wish him…

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January 28, 2023

Will Greenidge: Colchester sign West Ham defender

Colchester United have signed West Ham United defender Will Greenidge on a two-and-a-half year contract. Greenidge did not play for the Hammers first team but made three appearances for their under-21 side in the EFL Trophy earlier this season. The 20-year-old right-back is the seventh signing made by the U’s since the start of the transfer window. He came through the West Ham academy and scored his first goal in…

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January 28, 2023

Under pressure managers meet in contest of grisly fascination

Scottish Premiership: Hibernian v AberdeenVenue: Easter Road, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 28 January Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra and the BBC Sport website & app, text updates on the BBC Sport website & app Football, like life, comes at you fast, the speed of travel rarely more rapid than in Scotland. Six months ago, as two of the driving forces behind the Deloitte Report into the state…

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January 28, 2023

The charity worker out to cause an FA Cup shock

If West Bromwich Albion are to shock Brighton in the women’s FA Cup this weekend, they will look to their very own ‘Iniesta’ in Phoebe Warner. The 22-year-old midfielder is among the part-time squad of third tier West Brom, who take on Women’s Super League (WSL) opposition in the fourth round on Sunday. Warner works at local youth engagement charity Powered By Can for her day job, which provides mentoring…

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January 28, 2023

London City eye FA Cup upset despite losing boss

Women’s FA Cup fourth round: Tottenham Hotspur v London City LionessesDate: Sunday, 29 January Venue: Brisbane Road Kick-off: 12:00 GMT Coverage: Live on the Red Button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport app from 11:50 GMT; follow live text on BBC Sport website. When preparing for a huge FA Cup meeting with top-division opposition, losing your inspirational manager in the week of the game ranks pretty low in ideal pre-match preparation.…

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January 27, 2023

‘He could not change the tide’ – Ajax sack Schreuder

Ajax have sacked Alfred Schreuder as manager of the club after a run of seven league games without a win. The decision was taken after a 1-1 draw with lowly Volendam left Ajax fifth in the Dutch top-flight and seven points adrift of leaders Feyenoord. Schreuder took over at the club following the departure of Erik ten Hag to Manchester United last year. “This is a painful decision, but it’s…

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January 27, 2023

Back in black! Man City’s new away kit inspired by club’s first known jerseyJuly 19, 2025
While it’s common for football clubs to delve into the archives in search of inspiration, Premier League side Manchester City have harked back a little further than usual to find the creative stimulus for their new 2025-26 away kit. In fact, City have quite literally gone all the way back to their original formation 145… Read more: Back in black! Man City’s new away kit inspired by club’s first known jersey
Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating SwissJuly 19, 2025
BERN, Switzerland — Spain are into the semifinals of the women’s European Championships after winning a knockout game at the tournament for the first time. It sounds remarkable and unbelievable, but it’s true. La Roja, the current world champions and favorites to lift the Euros trophy in Basel later this month, had never previously managed… Read more: Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating Swiss
Argentina to allow away fans after 12-year banJuly 18, 2025
Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday. The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign.… Read more: Argentina to allow away fans after 12-year ban
The Next Episode: Snoop invests in Swansea CityJuly 18, 2025
SWANSEA, Wales — Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Thursday’s announcement. The investment shines a spotlight on yet another unheralded team from Wales after Wrexham’s well-documented journey. “My love of football… Read more: The Next Episode: Snoop invests in Swansea City
Ter Stegen trains alone, Barça future in doubtJuly 17, 2025
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has been training on his own since the club’s return to preseason on Sunday amid continued uncertainty over his future. Barça’s players underwent medical tests on Sunday before Hansi Flick held the first team session on Monday, with the club informing that Ter Stegen trained alone in the gym. The… Read more: Ter Stegen trains alone, Barça future in doubt
Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski falloutJuly 17, 2025
Jan Urban has been appointed as the coach of Poland, the country’s football association (PZPN) said on Wednesday, with the 63-year-old replacing Michal Probierz. Probierz resigned in June following a row over his decision to replace Robert Lewandowski as captain. Urban becomes Poland’s fifth coach since 2021, with Probierz lasting the longest having taken charge… Read more: Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski fallout
Henderson joins Brentford on two-year contractJuly 16, 2025
Jordan Henderson has signed for Brentford on a two-year contract after leaving Ajax on a free transfer. Brentford coach Keith Andrews highlighted the 35-year-old’s experience as a key factor in the decision to sign him. “When we became aware of Jordan’s availability, it was a pretty simple decision,” Andrews said. “We did our due diligence… Read more: Henderson joins Brentford on two-year contract
How Norway’s nine-tournament wonder Mjelde overcame injury to reach Euro 2025July 16, 2025
ZURICH — Maren Mjelde had sung Norway’s anthem 180 times before, but as she lined up for her country’s Euro 2025 opener against hosts Switzerland on July 2, this rendition of “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” (Yes, We Love This Country) was poignant. It marked her ninth major tournament, but also provided a moment of… Read more: How Norway’s nine-tournament wonder Mjelde overcame injury to reach Euro 2025
Euro 2025 group games draw record crowdsJuly 15, 2025
The group stage of the Women’s European Championship which finished on Sunday had record-breaking attendances with close to half a million fans attending games, and 22 of the 24 of them sold out. As well as 461,582 fans attending matches, there were several individual game records as well, according to European football’s governing body UEFA.… Read more: Euro 2025 group games draw record crowds
Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier LeagueJuly 15, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Chelsea have “won it all,” but can the newly crowned world champions now win the Premier League? As Enzo Maresca’s team head back to London with a shiny new cup to place in the Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet, big Club World Cup performers such as Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Moisés… Read more: Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier League