Mendy, 28, was interviewed by police multiple times in relation to a number of rape and sexual assault allegations, Chester Crown Court was told. Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court today Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia The Manchester City player's ongoing trial sees him charged along with his co accused Louis Saha Matturie with multiple rapes and sex assaults Credit: Andy Kelvin /...Full Story »

Arsenal star Pablo Mari has been stabbed at a shopping centre in Italy in a shocking incident where five others were also attacked, with one of them losing their life Pablo Mari signed for Monza on loan this summer Pablo Mari has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a shopping centre in Milan. The Arsenal defender, who is on loan at Monza this season in Italy, is one of six people t...Full Story »

Bayern Munich made a move for Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz last summer, it has been revealed. BILD says Bayern turned to Havertz after losing Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. Despite landing Sadio Mane from Liverpool, club chiefs remained desperate to find someone capable of filling the No9 role. Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Tottenham star and England captain Harry Kane. But...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has addressed transfer rumours amid Chelsea and Liverpool interest. Despite being just 19 years old, Bellingham is already a key player for Borussia Dortmund. The England international has captained his side on occasions and features heavily in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. The Evening Standard recently reported that Chelsea were lookin...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag vowed to correct any Manchester United players doing skills for the sake of it after Antony’s superfluous spins in the Europa League win against Sheriff Tiraspol.The Red Devils wrapped up qualification for the knockout phase with a game to spare as Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford and the returning Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Thursday’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford.The result set...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal would need to “reset” after slipping to just a second defeat of the season in losing at PSV Eindhoven.The Gunners needed just a point to secure top spot in their Europa League group but were beaten 2-0 in the Netherlands as Joey Veerman and Luuk de Jong scored the goals.The hosts also had three goals disallowed for offside as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men ...Full Story »

Arsenal slipped to just a second defeat of the season after being outplayed at PSV Eindhoven as they failed to ensure top spot in their Europa League group.A point would have been enough for the Gunners, but they were deservedly beaten 2-0 by Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, with Joey Veerman and Luuk de Jong grabbing the goals.Arsenal can still top Group A – and avoid the knockout round ...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

Ben Gibson is a doubt for Norwich ahead of their clash with Stoke.The centre-half missed out against Burnley midweek with a knee issue and could be sidelined again.Left-back Dimitris Giannoulis will also be assessed after missing the Clarets clash with sore ribs.Sam McCallum may line-up again after making his first start since returning from a foot injury.Will Smallbone is pushing to feature for...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without Tomas Kalas and Kal Naismith for the visit of Swansea on Saturday.Defender Naismith has been out since the start of the month with a calf injury and though Kalas is nearing a return from a long-term knee injury, neither will be available to face the Swans.Boss Nigel Pearson confirmed there are “one or two” players suffering from illness heading into the w...Full Story »

Cardiff will be without the suspended Callum Robinson when they take on Rotherham at home on Saturday.Robinson starts a three-match ban after his red card in last weekend’s 2-0 loss to rivals Swansea.Defenders Perry Ng and Mahlon Romeo have returned to training but Saturday’s match will come too soon for both.Forward Isaak Davies is also back in light training after a knee injury but...Full Story »

Luton will be without the suspended Gabriel Osho for the visit of Sunderland on Saturday.The 24-year-old defender was given a straight red card in their 4-0 defeat to Watford last weekend and will serve the first of a three-match ban.Fred Onyedinma continues to be a doubt for Nathan Jones’ side.Defender Reece Burke remains sidelined with a long-term injury.Sunderland could welcome striker ...Full Story »

Ben Hinchliffe could continue in goal for Stockport against Sutton after replacing the injured Vit Jaros.Hinchcliffe came on for Jaros in the 38th minute of Saturday’s win over Salford and then started against Carlisle on Tuesday with the Czech ruled out.Midfielder Callum Camps serves the final game of a three-match ban for his recent red card against Grimsby.Defender Ryan Rydel returned t...Full Story »

Finn Azaz is a doubt for Plymouth’s televised derby clash with Exeter on Monday night.Influential midfielder Azaz, who has scored six goals for the Greens so far this season, sustained an ankle injury in the early stages of the second half of Tuesday’s 2-1 win at home to Shrewsbury.Boss Steven Schumacher said after that game: “It looked like it was a kick and maybe a roll of hi...Full Story »

MAURO ICARDI has sacked estranged wife Wanda Nara as his agent after she demanded £870,000 for his Galatasaray loan, reports claim. The Argentina striker is said to have rejected the model's request for an arrangement fee of one million euros over his summer move. Wanda Nara reportedly faces a fight over the sum she wants for her husband Mauro Icardi's loan move to GalatasarayCredit: Inst...Full Story »

Barcelona are rethinking a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The Catalan club were keen to loan the Portuguese star in January, with a €50million (£43m) obligatory clause to buy at the end of the season. The plan was part of a long-term strategy to replace 34-year-old defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, but it is believed the Spanish giants are now holding back on the deal...Full Story »

Rashford, 24, has looked back to his best this season following a long-term injury lay off. Marcus Rashford could seal a shock move to Arsenal in the summer Credit: Getty Kevin Campbell broke through the Arsenal academy and went on to make nearly 200 appearances for the club Credit: Getty But with his contract at Old Trafford running out in the summer, prospective suitors have been circling a...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to give the "same commitment and dedication as always" upon his return to training with Manchester United this week. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo has returned to work with the United senior squad after the end of his suspension. He took to Instagram to promise he will give his all in training with his team-mates as he posted an image of himself back on the grass at Carri...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was angry at the decision by VAR to rule out Harry Kane’s stoppage-time strike against Sporting Lisbon and accused the technology of being dishonest against his team.Kane fired home in the fifth minute of added time to spark wild celebrations with the hosts believing the effort had sent them through to the last 16 of the Champions League.Dutch official Pol van ...Full Story »

Sam Kerr scored four goals and Pernille Harder claimed a hat-trick as Chelsea stormed to an 8-0 hammering of Albanian side Vllaznia in the Women’s Champions League.The Blues had beaten Paris St Germain in their first group game and followed it up in emphatic fashion at Kingsmeadow against a club making their tournament debut this season.Kerr has only scored once in the Women’s Super ...Full Story »