New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez has promised to restore the attacking football associated with the Oranje as he begins a four-year tenure with the national team. The former Spain and Barcelona midfielder said adopting an offensive approach and dominating matches would give the Netherlands a better chance of securing positive results. “If we play good…
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million), taking their spending in the transfer market beyond £300 million this summer. The deal is part of Tottenham’s effort to strengthen their attack after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season. Savinho said…
Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, with new manager Andoni Iraola praising his side’s resilience despite signs that last season’s problems remain. Newcastle matched Liverpool’s intensity throughout a fiercely contested encounter, forcing the visitors to work hard for a point. While Iraola was pleased…
Chelsea secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham in a thrilling Premier League encounter after making a blistering start to the match. The visitors took the lead after just 31 seconds when Cole Palmer found Joao Pedro, who calmly finished one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The goal was Chelsea’s fastest in Premier League history and the…
Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in the US Open mixed doubles competition, organisers announced on Saturday. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, will return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, partnering with the second-ranked Spaniard, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles. The United…
Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal reportedly worth £51 million ($69 million). Konsa has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners just hours before Arsenal begin their title defence against Coventry on Friday. The 28-year-old’s arrival provides manager Mikel Arteta with a…
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao as a potential replacement for Pedro Neto this summer. The Blues endured a turbulent Premier League campaign last season, finishing 10th after parting ways with Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. Despite concerns over Chelsea’s ability to retain key players and strengthen their squad, the…
Chelsea have confirmed that Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2034. The forward joined the Blues from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025 and made an immediate impact, scoring in the Club World Cup semi-final and final as Chelsea lifted the trophy. Joao…
Brazil legend Ronaldinho has announced plans to return to professional football at the age of 46, 11 years after retiring from the game. The former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan star said on Thursday that he will join Italian third-division side Ravenna as he looks to help the club while chasing what he described…
