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Angel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.

Lille midfielder Gomes is one of four uncapped players called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley for Nations League games away to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday (17:00…

Continue ReadingAngel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.

Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

The Blues published their accounts in April, revealing the sale of the Millennium and Copthorne hotels next to Stamford Bridge for £76.5m in an effort to help them avoid a…

Continue ReadingChelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

Aston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.

Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches in the new 36-team league format will be priced at £85, £94 and £97. Season ticket-holders will get…

Continue ReadingAston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.

Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.

Mir, 27, appeared in court in Valencia on Wednesday after he was arrested on Monday. The judge ordered Mir's conditional release and will now investigate whether there is enough evidence…

Continue ReadingValencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.

Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.

Milgoma, who led the party from 2015 to 2018, died in an Abuja hospital following a protracted illness. The news of his death was announced by the Sokoto State PDP…

Continue ReadingAlhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.

Forward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.

Bergwijn, 26, signed for Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7m on Monday. The former Tottenham player has 35 caps after making his debut in 2018 including featuring twice at Euro 2024…

Continue ReadingForward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.

Olympic champion paddlers Jess and Noemie Fox are to have an island at the whitewater centre built for the 2000 Sydney Games named after their family, the New South Wales government said on Wednesday.

The Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the home of Australia's high-performance programme for the sport, will now boast a "Fox Island" when it hosts the Canoe Slalom World Championships next year. Jess,…

Continue ReadingOlympic champion paddlers Jess and Noemie Fox are to have an island at the whitewater centre built for the 2000 Sydney Games named after their family, the New South Wales government said on Wednesday.

Cardiff City defender Perry Ng has moved a step closer to playing for Singapore after training with their national squad this week.

Liverpool-born Ng has long held the desire to play for the country of his grandfather but has been frustrated by legal issues over citizenship and passports. The Football Association of…

Continue ReadingCardiff City defender Perry Ng has moved a step closer to playing for Singapore after training with their national squad this week.

Grigor Dimitrov’s career has been littered with disappointments at the Grand Slams and after retiring from his U.S Open quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, the Bulgarian said the setbacks do not get any easier to deal with.

Playing much of his career in a period dominated by the 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, success has been hard to come by for Dimitrov…

Continue ReadingGrigor Dimitrov’s career has been littered with disappointments at the Grand Slams and after retiring from his U.S Open quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, the Bulgarian said the setbacks do not get any easier to deal with.