Jack Draper has long been seen as the natural successor to Andy Murray as the king of British tennis.
So, in the first major tournament since the retiring Murray abdicated, it feels apt Draper has enjoyed the best Grand Slam run of his career. The 22-year-old left-hander has surged into the US Open quarter-finals, becoming the first British man to reach this stage since his idol Murray in 2016. The baton from Murray had […]
Ighalo knocks Osimhen’s critics amid transfer dilemma
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has weighed in on the criticism directed at embattled Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen. Osimhen was at the centre of a protracted transfer saga involving Napoli, Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. The out-of-favour striker was expected to leave Napoli this summer but a deal could not materialise […]
Napoli removed Victor Osimhen from their roster for the rest of the season, transferring his squad number to Lukaku.
In a bold decision, Napoli has announced that Victor Osimhen will no longer be part of their squad for the remainder of the season, and they have now handed his jersey number over to Romelu Lukaku. Osimhen has a contract with Napoli that extends until the summer of 2026, with an annual salary of around […]
Premier League Champions Manchester City will face Inter Milan on 18 September in their first match of this season’s Champions League – in a repeat of the 2023 final in Istanbul.
Liverpool travel to AC Milan – the Reds’ opponents in the 2005 and 2007 finals – on 17 September, while Arsenal kick off their campaign with a trip to Atalanta on 19 September. Aston Villa, back in the competition for the first time since 1982-83, travel to Swiss side Young Boys on 17 September. Scottish […]
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling into life with the Spanish soccer giants and he has no concerns about his team’s slow start to the LaLiga season.
France captain Mbappe, who joined Real from Paris St Germain in June, scored in a 2-0 win over Europa League champions Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final three weeks ago but has yet to find the net in three LaLiga games. Playing in the centre forward spot as left winger Vinicius Jr’s partner, Mbappe […]
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.
The 25-year-old was given permission to leave the club after being left out of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States. Chalobah was also not selected in any of Enzo Maresca’s squads for Chelsea’s first four matches this season. The defender’s move was announced on Saturday morning but was completed before the transfer window […]
Brighton and Hove Albion ended Arsenal’s winning start to the new Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at The Emirates on Saturday, with the home side holding on with 10 men after Declan Rice’s second-half sending off.
Arsenal dominated the first half and deservedly lead at half time after Kai Havertz finished brilliantly in the 38th minute, having been played in expertly by Bukayo Saka. Four minutes into the second half, however, Arsenal’s task was made all the harder when Rice was sent off after picking up a second yellow card. Brazilian […]
Everton have signed midfielder Orel Mangala on a season-long loan from Ligue 1 side Lyon.
The 26-year-old Belgium international only joined the French side in July for around £15m from Nottingham Forest, which was completed before the profit and sustainability deadline of 30 June. Mangala, who played at Euro 2024, made 12 appearances on loan at Lyon last season before signing a permanent deal with the French club. “Everton is […]
Crystal Palace have signed Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix in a deal worth up to £18m.
Palace have been linked with the 24-year-old throughout the transfer window and he joins on a five-year deal. The former France U20s defender joined Wolfsburg in 2020, made 130 appearances and played under Palace boss Oliver Glasner when he was in charge. Palace sold centre-back Joachim Andersen to Fulham in a deal worth up to […]
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland reportedly made a remarkable investment of £2.1 million to acquire two private jets.
In a bold move, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has reportedly allocated a staggering £2.1 million towards acquiring two private jets, marking a significant investment in his personal travel. In a recent report by The Mirror, documents from his management company, York Promotions Ltd, confirm that the Norwegian sensation is making waves in the luxury […]