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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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Renowned journalist Tancredi Palmeri has branded Kevin De Bruyne a “spoiled brat” after the Manchester City midfielder called him “stupid” at a post-match conference following Belgium’s EURO 2024 exit. De Bruyne lost his cool after Palmeri asked why Belgium’s “Golden Generation” failed to win any major silverware. Belgium Crashed Out Of EURO 2024 After Defeat Against France Familiar foes Belgium …

Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we chat about James’ trip to Glastonbury, sadly lacking in Sugababes, but eventful nonetheless, before we turn our attention to the football and Euro 2024 in particular. There’s discussion of Ronaldo’s histrionics last night, England’s performances and progression, and some focus on the …

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has said he considers his four-year ban for doping an “injustice” and vowed to “get back on the pitch” despite suggestions he could retire. Former France international Pogba has not played since August 2023 and the 31-year-old is awaiting a date for a Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) hearing which could reduce his suspension to …