Ligue 1

Man United’s new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, will start to flex his muscles next year, and a focus on youth will mean the end of the road for two experienced stars. With the INEOS ownership of the footballing side of the business now in full swing, there’s a clear plan ahead for the next few transfer windows. Sir Jim Ratcliffe …

There’s never a dull moment where Chelsea Football Club is concerned, though it’s matters off the pitch which are causing real problems on this occasion. Ever since Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge, there’s been an incredibly high turnover of players and managers, and a feeling that the club has owners that don’t really have too …

Mikel Arteta has been dealt a huge blow ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Tottenham next week as new summer signing Riccardo Calafiori suffered an injury during Italy’s Nations League clash with France on Friday night.  The European countries went head-to-head in Paris in League A of the UEFA Nations League with the Italians coming away from the game as 3-1 …

Man City midfielder Mateo Kovacic is said to be considering his future at the Premier League champions following the arrival of Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.  The Manchester club secured the return of their former captain as part of a free transfer as Barcelona wanted to get the German star’s salary off of their books so …

Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto has drawn criticism after being spotted on his phone while sat on the bench during Italy U21’s 7-0 win over San Marino on Thursday. Gnonto wore the captain’s armband during the first half of the Azzurrini’s thrashing of minnows San Marino in Latina, maintaining their unbeaten record in U21 Euro qualifying after eight games. The 20-year-old …

Eddie Howe has blocked Kieran Trippier from making any move away from Newcastle United until at least January, according to reports. Trippier has been a key player for Eddie Howe at Newcastle United in recent years, registering four goals and 21 assists in 94 appearances across all competitions. However, the 33-year-old was heavily linked with a St. James’ Park exit …

England captain Harry Kane expects England duo Jack Grealish and Declan Rice to receive “some stick” from the Republic of Ireland fans during their UEFA Nations League clash on Saturday in Dublin.  The old rivals will go head-to-head in Group 2 of League B following the Three Lions’ relegation last time around. England are back in action for the first …

Summer arrival Lucas Bergvall has revealed how he was booed by his new Tottenham Hotspur teammates shortly after joining the club.  The 18-year-old midfield wonderkid joined the Lilywhites from Djurgarden in his native Sweden over the summer after agreeing an £8.5m move in February. Bergvall has already made three substitute appearances in the Premier League, while he put in some …

One of the most talked about players in the football world this summer was Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, not only for his heroics at Euro 2024 with Spain, but the winger was also a top target for FC Barcelona. The Catalan club were determined to bring Williams to Barcelona ahead of the 2024/25 campaign but could not make the transfer …

Belgium were in UEFA Nations League action against Israel on Friday night and Domenico Tedesco’s team took the lead through Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne.  The Red Devils experienced another disappointing tournament this summer at Euro 2024, finishing second in their group before exiting at the Round of 16 stage to France. The Belgian national team have yet to win …