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Mikey Moore stole the show for Tottenham in their Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar and manager Ange Postecolgou says ‘you can’t deny’ the teenager’s talent. The 17-year-old went close with an early header but really impressed in the second half after moving to the left wing. He continually ran at the Dutch side’s defence in a stunning spell which …

October 25 – Next month, Denmark in collaboration with cult kit manufacturer Hummel, and Danish fashion brand, HALO will wear a special limited-edition jersey when they face European champions, Spain, in the UEFA Nations League. As reported in IWF early in the week, jersey sales provide a considerable amount of club revenue, and the same model exists with international teams. …

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is gearing up with full confidence for the upcoming El Clasico clash, one of the sport’s biggest showdowns.  He highlighted the intensity of this game, emphasising how crucial it is for Barcelona to bring home all three points. For Kounde, El Clasico is not only a marquee event but a testament to the level of skill …

Morning. Some quick Friday bits for you. Mikel Arteta’s press conference takes place at 1.30 today, and we’ll all be waiting to hear news about injured players and potential returns ahead of Sunday. Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are the two we’re waiting on most closely, but perhaps there’ll be a Martin Odegaard update too. It has been reported that …

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised winger Mykhailo Mudryk after his match-winning performance in the 4-1 win over Panathinaikos. Chelsea kept up their perfect start in the Conference League with Mudryk scoring the second goal with a brave header as well as setting up two goals for Joao Felix. The £88m signing has not featured much in the Premier League under …

October 25 – France’s interior minister wants matches to be brought to a halt when fans are guilty of homophobic chanting. Bruno Retailleau announced on Thursday that Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches might be suspended or halted completely if there are any further incidents, and that they would follow the three-step FIFA protocol. This decision follows the latest homophobic …

In January 2022, Barcelona made headlines by securing Ferran Torres from Manchester City for a substantial fee of €55 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons.  This high-profile transfer, initially finalised in late December 2021, saw Torres signing a five-year contract that will run until 2027, with a massive €1 billion release clause.  The move was seen as …

Newcastle have identified Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as their ‘dream target’ for the January transfer window, according to reports. Mark Douglas at the i has stated that the right-wing position is the club’s biggest priority going into the market. After a disappointing start to the season, the Magpies are shifting their focus from defensive reinforcements to strengthening their attack. Mbeumo …

October 25 – As Major League Soccer heads into the business end of their season with the play-offs, the league finds itself competing with the MLB World Series, NCAA College football, the NHL, the start of the NBA season and the big daddy of them all, the NFL. This has been a consistent issue with the league since its inception …

Barcelona’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies has become a key talking point following a recent report by Fabrizio Romano.  The journalist mentions that after the January transfer window this year, Barcelona held a meeting with people close to Davies, hinting at their interest in securing the Canadian’s services.  However, despite the initial discussions, no substantial progress has been made in bringing …