Eddie Howe has revealed his surprise at the stories linking Kieran Trippier with a move away from Newcastle United, also discussing transfers and the recent captaincy changes. He doesn’t rule out a late exit, but insists the 33-year-old is a “valuable member of the squad” and has trained well all week ahead of Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth. “I’m not really …

Cardiff City’s 5-0 hammering at the hands of EFL Championship leaders Burnley is one that American goalkeeper Ethan Horvath will want to forget immediately and although Horvath’s first-half error opened the floodgates at Turf Moor, he has the full backing from his manager. Bluebirds manager Erol Bulut is planning to stick with Horvath for Sunday’s South Wales Derby at rivals …

August 23 – Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he does not want to play for Belgium under current manager Domenico Tedesco. Last season, the number one and Belgian manager fell out over the captain’s armband and the Madrid star was omitted from Tedesco’s Euro 2024 squad. On Thursday, Courtois confirmed that with Tedesco at the helm, he will …

At a time when Barcelona are selling regular starters to alleviate the financial crisis, it is almost astounding that deadwood like Clement Lenglet continues to remain in Catalonia. The French defender is back training in Barcelona after two years in the Premier League, and while the club is working hard to facilitate a departure, there do not appear to be …

Bayern Munich kicks off their Bundesliga campaign with a challenging away fixture at the Volkswagen Arena against Wolfsburg. Both teams are looking to start the season on a strong note, but Bayern, under the new management of Vincent Kompany, will aim to reassert their dominance in the league after a disappointing finish last season. Match Preview Wolfsburg Wolfsburg Recent Form …

Juventus has shifted its focus to signing Jadon Sancho in this transfer window as negotiations for Nicolás González continue to stall. The Bianconeri have been in discussions with Fiorentina for some time regarding the Argentine winger, but a breakthrough has yet to be reached. González is keen on the move, but for it to materialise, La Viola must accept Juve’s …

 In 2020, Liga MX, Mexico’s premier soccer league, made a significant change by suspending its promotion and relegation system. This decision, initially intended to stabilize clubs financially during the pandemic, has sparked ongoing debate among players, fans, and analysts. A recent survey conducted by ESPN revealed that 80% of Liga MX players favor the reinstatement of promotion and relegation. That …

Denver Nuggets president, Josh Kroenke, has addressed Jamal Murray’s poor Olympic Games, after the Canadian struggled to make an impact in Paris this summer. Jamal Murray’s Difficult Olympics It was no secret that Jamal Murray struggled in the Olympics, with the usually prolific Nuggets guard averaging just six points per game in Paris, on 29% shooting from the field. Last …

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video The new season began yesterday with a familiar looking team selection, familiar goalscorers, and on the basis of what we saw in the second half last season, a welcomingly familiar result. I think what stood out for me is that there are some players in the team who aren’t at …

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are still in the market for new players – with a centre forward top of his wishlist. The Blues have added a further 10 players to an already bloated squad this summer, meaning Maresca is having to carefully manage those on the fringes with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell ostracised from first-team training …