Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy. According to a report from Foot Mercato, Crystal Palace have now submitted an offer to sign the 24-year-old defensive midfielder and they have been in contact with his agent as well. The Frenchman is open to a Premier League move and it remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace …

April 29 – Botafogo owner John Textor has been suspended by Brazil’s Supreme Court of Sports Justice (STJD) for 45 days following his allegations of match manipulation by rival club Palmeiras.  The American will have to serve a 45-day suspension and pay a fine of R$100,000 ($19,560) after he infringed articles 243-F and 258-B. Textor’s defence strongly disagreed with the …

April 29 – Arsenal edged past Spurs despite a late scare to keep their title hopes alive entering the final three match days of the Premier League season. The Gunners were cruising with a 3-0 lead at half time that looked to have taken the sting out of the tie, but which ended 3-2 after Arsenal thwarted the home team’s …

April 29 – Premier League Liverpool have signed their first-ever retail partnership in South Korea as the club looks to expand its global profile. LFC and Korean clothing shop Over the Pitch will collaborate on product development and market expansion. The launch will initially involve two new shop-in-shops located in Hongdae (Seoul) and Suwon selling Official LFC Merchandise, with a …

England are set for a boost ahead of Euro 2024 this summer as Newcastle expect Kieran Trippier to return for the final three matches of the season to aid their push for Europe.  The 33-year-old has been out of action for two months with a calf injury having picked up the setback during a 3-0 win over Wolves in March. According to the Daily Mail, Trippier …

Barcelona’s hopes for a title this season came crashing down with back-to-back defeats to PSG and Real Madrid last week. Returning home for the first time after the successive blows, the Catalans take on Valencia later today at Estadi Olimpic de Lluis Companys hoping to get back to winning ways. With the team virtually out of contention for all titles, …

Juventus are keen to appoint Thiago Motta as their next manager but Milan could still attempt to sabotage their plans. The Bianconeri and the Rossoneri clashed heads on Saturday in a disappointing affair, with neither club producing a goal. This result piled more pressure on the two clubs’ managements who are increasingly urged to wield the axe on Max Allegri …

April 29 – The Football Association of Zambia suspended their annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday following a court order, despite FIFA warning of the danger of possible sanctions because of third-party interference.  FAZ finds itself in turmoil after FAZ chairman Andrew Kamanga was arrested and briefly held by police before being charged with money laundering early this year at …

Sean Whetstone reports that Aaron Cresswell, who has spent a decade at West Ham United, is expected to depart this summer after declining a contract extension. After rejecting down a 12-month deal, Cresswell is anticipated to go to a northern club this summer, according to the well-connected Hammers insider who broke the news via his X account. Following their interest …

Jesse Marsch has a new link to a head coaching position, and it is with the South Korea national team. The Asian nation relieved head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of his duties after falling in the Asian Cup semifinals to Jordan. Marsch has been out of a job since Leeds sacked the American on Feb. 6, 2023. However, he has been …