John Ruddy has been speaking to NUFC TV following his surprise arrival at Newcastle United on Monday, discussing how his move to St James’ Park came about. After agreeing a one-year deal and signing on a free transfer after leaving Birmingham, the 37-year-old revealed that the club were in the market for an “experience goalkeeper” to help with “setting standards …

July 2 – The USA were controversially dumped out of the Copa America last night after a 66-minute goal that could easily been called offside was awarded in a VAR review, handing a 1-0 victory to Uruguay. The US now join Mexico – Concacaf’s two traditionally heavyweight nations – exiting the competition designed to give them meaningful competitive matches en …

Bologna director Giovanni Sartori has confirmed that he expects it will be difficult to keep hold of star defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. The highly-rated young Italy international has been in superb form in Serie A in recent times and it seems inevitable that he’ll earn himself a big move sooner rather than later. …

In a little over a week, Hansi Flick will start FC Barcelona’s pre-season campaign as he begins preparations for his first season in charge of the club. Barça players not tied up at the Euros or Copa America have been asked to report for pre-season on July 10 as the new manager gets a chance to take a closer look …

It doesn’t look like any club is yet pushing hard to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford this summer. I suspect it will heat up soon, but I’m wondering whether there is something more to the reasoning as to why Chelsea, and other interested clubs, have not pushed for him yet. Chelsea have been interested in Toney for quite some time …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s conduct in Portugal’s Euro 2024 round of 16 win over Slovenia last night has been described as “embarrassing” and “out of order” by former Liverpool and Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann. Ronaldo, who cut a frustrated figure throughout the game in Frankfurt, burst into tears after seeing his penalty brilliantly saved by Jan Oblak in the first half of …

Manchester United have reportedly begun ‘formal talks’ with Bayern Munich over a possible deal to sign defender Matthijs De Ligt. The Red Devils are on the lookout for at least one new defender this summer following Raphael Varane’s departure as a free agent last month. There is also uncertainty surrounding the futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof with some reports …

Barcelona have the first-team goalkeeping position sorted for the foreseeable future, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen being the undisputed starter and Inaki Pena acting as his understudy. Ter Stegen signed a new contract until 2028 last year and Pena, too, is expected to continue at the club despite there being some speculations over his future. Beyond the established pair of shot-stoppers, …

Chelsea are keen on signing the Athletic Club Bilbao attacker Nico Williams this summer. The 21-year-old had an impressive campaign with the La Liga club last year and his performances have been rather impressive in the European Championships with Spain as well. The winger scored 8 goals last season and picked up 19 assists in all competitions. He will add …

Juventus have reportedly revived their interest in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho who is seeking a summer exit. The Bianconeri launched an onslaught to sign the 24-year-old last January following a row with his manager Erik ten Hag. However, the Englishman eventually opted for a return to Borussia Dortmund on a temporary basis. Sancho will return to his parent club …