TalkSPORT pundit and former Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordan has leapt to the defence of Eddie Howe and Newcastle United amidst the purported ‘Civil War’ claims within the media concerning the club. Speaking before Sunday’s win over Wolves, Howe addressed Sporting Director Paul Mitchell’s negative comments about the club’s structure and transfer strategy, insisting he’s “very, very proud of every …

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Leicester City FC at Selhurst Park on September 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Crystal Palace are looking for more signings after spending heavily to strengthen their squad this summer. The Eagles lost their star player …

September 17 – It has become something of a never-ending saga involving the two men who were once the most powerful in world and European football. But it could finally be reaching its denouement. A second appeal trial against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA boss Michel Platini into the infamous “disloyal payment” debacle will take place in March …

The rise of Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona fans get over the unfortunate situation of Ansu Fati, who for long was seen as the heir to Lionel Messi’s throne. After all, Fati broke record after record and was a force to reckon with in front of the goal during his initial years at the club. His injury brought his progression to …

Real Madrid begin the defence of their Champions League crown on Tuesday night against Stuttgart, no doubt hoping to get off to a flyer at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the new format now in place, even a draw or loss isn’t fatal to a team’s chances of progressing to the next stage, though such thoughts clearly won’t be on Los …

The UEFA Champions League returns with a highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Inter Milan. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns strong as they meet at the Etihad Stadium. City, the reigning Premier League champions, are looking to retain their European crown, while Inter Milan aim to exact revenge after their narrow defeat in the 2023 …

September 17 – Africa’s senior football administrators are set to be granted pay rises at the next CAF General Assembly in October that will add $720 million annually to the confederation’s wage bill. The October 10 meeting in Kinshasa, Congo, has a proposal under item L on the agenda to increase the annual allowance for Confederation of African Football (CAF) …

After overcoming Tottenham in last Sunday’s big game, Arsenal face another difficult test away to title rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this coming weekend. Mikel Arteta notably had to take on Spurs in the North London Derby without key duo Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice in midfield, but the latter of those two should be back for the …

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) kick off their 2024-25 Champions League campaign with a home clash against Girona, the Spanish underdogs making their tournament debut. PSG are in fine form after a dominant start to the domestic season and hope to begin their European journey on the right foot, while Girona look to cause an upset on their biggest stage yet. PSG …

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Jerdy Schouten still has fond memories of Juventus coach Thiago Motta dating back to their time together at Bologna. The 27-year-old plied his trade at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium between 2019 and 2023. In his final campaign at the club, he played under the guidance of the Italo-Brazilian tactician and managed to take his game to another …