Uriah Rennie Uriah Rennie, the first black man to referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65. WHAT HAPPENED? In August 1997, Rennie was named as the referee for a Premier League game between Derby County and AFC Wimbledon and made history as the division's first ever black referee. He went on to officiate over 300 top-flight games across 11 years, as well as refereeing domestic ...Full Story »

Lewandowski rules out Poland return under coach Probierz Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced that he will no longer play for Poland as long as Michal Probierz remains head coach. The 36-year-old, who has earned 158 caps and scored 85 goals, was recently replaced as captain by Piotr Zielinski. 0 "Taking into account the circumstances and a loss of trust in the coach, I have de...Full Story »

SPL option emerges for unsettled Barcelona defender Christensen Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. Mundo Deportivo says Christensen wants to leave Barcelona this summer. And the Dane could very well end up in Saudi Arabia for next season. Several Saudi clubs want to sign Christensen - and bids are being prepared for the centre-back. Barcelona are re...Full Story »

Chelsea locked in talks with Motor Lublin for defender Ede Chelsea are interested in Motor Lublin defender Bright Ede. Ede, 18, left Zaglebie Lubin for Motor Lublin last winter. Since then, the young centre-back has scored one goal in six appearances,0 Now Polish source Meczyki reports that there could be a move as early as this summer for Ede - as Chelsea are showing interest. The two club...Full Story »

Forest winger Elanga addresses fresh Newcastle rumours Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga has shrugged off fresh rumours linking him with Newcastle United. It's been suggested Newcastle are prepared to offer 350m for the former Manchester United winger. Elanga, after helping Sweden to their World Cup qualifying win against Hungary, was asked about the rumours. He told Fotbolskanalen:0 "...Full Story »

Hojlund breaks silence on Man Utd exit rumours Rasmus Hojlund insists he expects to be playing for Manchester United next season. The striker has been linked with Inter Milan and Napoli in recent weeks. But while away with Denmark, Hojlund said yesterday: 0“I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United. “I’m looking forward to a little summer break...Full Story »

Leo Walta in action for the Finland senior team in 2024 The task facing Finland at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship has only become more challenging after the news that Leo Walta will miss the tournament in Slovakia with illness. Walta won six caps with the Finland senior side in 2024, grabbing an assist against England in the UEFA Nations League, before re-joining the U21 setup in...Full Story »

Former Premier League Referee Uriah Rennie Dies at 65 The English Premier League first Black referee Uriah Rennie has passed away at the age of 65. In August 1997, he made history as the English topflight’s first black referee when he took charge of a match between Derby County and AFC Wimbledon.0 Over the next 11 years, he officiated more than 300 top-flight matches, including domestic...Full Story »

Mbappe closes in on Henry and Giroud’s France record Kylian Mbappe moved a step closer to surpassing Thierry Henry and Olivier Giroud in France’s all-time scoring ranks after playing a key role in their 2-0 win over Germany to secure third place in the Nations League. Playing his 90th game for Les Bleus, the Real Madrid brought up his half a century goal at international level.0 ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking ranks (Image: Getty) Arsenal are reportedly waiting to learn whether Leroy Sane is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer. The winger has been offered a bumper contract extension offer at the Allianz Arena, but it is unclear whether he is willing to put pen to paper with the Bavarian outfit If not, Sane will be available as a free agent this summ...Full Story »

Joao Pedro has impressed at Brighton since joining in 2023 (Image: Getty) Joao Pedro is once again attracting attention from Newcastle United, having previously been left “upset” by a failed move to St. James’ Park collapsing. Newcastle confirmed Champions League football on the final day of the Premier League season and are looking to add reinforcements this summer. Bryan ...Full Story »

Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly open to the idea of moving to the Premier League (Image: GETTY) Gianluigi Donnarumma has reportedly been discussing a Premier League move amid speculation over his future at Paris Saint-Germain. With just one year left on his contract and no sign of a renewed deal, despite the club's hopefulness, there is uncertainty surrounding his commitment heading into n...Full Story »

Florian Wirtz is closing in on a move to Liverpool (Image: Getty) Florian Wirtz is reportedly set for a medical at Liverpool "next week", as details surrounding a "total agreement" emerge. The German international has been chased by Liverpool throughout the summer, with the Premier League outfit having already had two bids rejected. Bayer Leverkusen are believed to be holding out for a total...Full Story »

Portugal celebrate their Nations League triumph (Image: Getty) Diogo Costa was the shootout hero as Portugal won the Nations League by defeating defending champions Spain 5-3 on penalties after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 in Munich. Porto goalkeeper Costa denied Alvaro Morata from the spot before Ruben Neves slammed home the next kick to seal glory for Roberto Martinez's men. Talk ...Full Story »

🔊 Can Belgium close the gap on Wales in the race for a spot at the 2026 World Cup? Currently, there's a six-point difference between the teams, but Rudy Garcia's side have two games in hand. They are considered strong favorites in this matchup, yet they looked less than convincing in their recent outings. Given certain circumstances, the Welsh could potentially pick up points in Brussels at the...Full Story »

🔊 Can Italy secure their first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? At least the bookmakers' odds suggest so. However, the national team has had a sluggish start to the tournament, significantly reducing their chances of finishing atop Group I. Moldova, on the other hand, was initially viewed as an underdog in their quintet. Nonetheless, it's unlikely they'll come to Reggio Emilia as mere ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. On this day 2019   Hojlund level game mode   Would you rather WIN the UEFA Conference League or EARN more money?   Which one is the worst?   “It’s da history of da Tottenham…”   Kepa in Arsenal be like   Wanda Nara is now dating 26-year-old Achraf Hakimi — the PSG star reportedly invited...Full Story »

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuts in the United States with a fresh format, gathering 32 elite clubs for the pinnacle of inter-club competition. This edition spotlights Group E, where Asian "Red Devils" Urawa Red Diamonds, Serie A giants Inter Milan, Argentine powerhouse River Plate, and Mexican "Tigers" Monterrey will clash. What unique marks will they leave on the pitch? Asian "Red Devils...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA want to hijack Bournemouth’s move for Rennes skipper Adrien Truffert. Villa look keen on the left-back and could swoop for the 23-year-old if they can quickly sell a player. Aston Villa are trying to hijack France star Adrien Truffert Bournemouth are on the brink of agreeing a deal to sign a potential replacement for Milos Kerkez (above) The Cherries are close to agreeing a...Full Story »

Ashlyn Castro, 27, beamed next to Bellingham's mum Denise as Thomas Tuchel's side struggled to break down Andorra in Spain. Ashlyn Castro was spotted watching boyfriend Jude Bellingham play for England for the first timeCastro looked sun-kissed before England faced AndorraCastro fixed her hair before kick-off Bellingham started in the middle for England's narrow 1-0 win over Andorra in the 202...Full Story »

Chelsea are looking to land a second transfer after Liam Delap. Chelsea are set to launch a new bid for Mike Maignan. Chelsea reportedly face crucial days ahead in their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, after already seeing one bid rejected. The France stopper is entering the last year of his contract at the San Siro and has been viewed as a market opportunity at a bargain price. ...Full Story »

The 27-year-old spent the second half of the season on loan from his boyhood club at Aston Villa. Marcus Rashford has shared pictures of himself in trainingRashford is trying to get in shape ahead of pre-seasonThe attacker was seen taking some advice from his trainerRashford was seen 'growing close' to semi-pro padel star Jaki Palm While there, he impressed, scoring four goals and adding six a...Full Story »

Manchester United's chances of signing Bryan Mbeumo may have received a blow as Tottenham are reportedly readying an offer for the Brentford star. Man Utd eye Brentford's Mbeumo Tottenham ready their own offer Talks with manager Frank continue WHAT HAPPENED?The Sun report that Tottenham are trying to hijack United's pursuit of Mbeumo - with hopes that landing Brentford boss Thomas Frank ...Full Story »

Ajax have told Jordan Henderson he can leave for free this summer, with new head coach John Heitinga not counting on the experienced English international. Rumours have linked him with a sensational return to Sunderland, who will return to the Premier League in the 2025-26 season. Livramento to Man City currently on 'stand-by' Fabrizio Romano has reported that Newcastle full-back Tino Livram...Full Story »

The social media and volleyball sensation is a regular sharer of risque photos and videos on her Instagram and TikTok pages, which have a combined TWO MILLION followers. Kayla Simmons put on a breathtaking display in her latest Instagram postThe former volleyball player is no stranger to sharing risque snapsSimmons blew away her followers with her latest series of saucy snapsThe former Marshall...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta is set to oversee a big summer at Arsenal (Image: Getty) Arsenal have waved goodbye to three players without making a permanent signing so far this summer, but the arrivals are not far off. Nuno Tavares has left the Emirates to join Lazio on a permanent deal, while Jorginho and Kieran Tierney have both entered free agency. Arteta picks between Sesko and Gyokeres Since the start...Full Story »

Federico Chiesa is being tipped to leave Liverpool this summer (Image: Getty) Liverpool FC could be about to lose Federico Chiesa less than a year after the Italian joined the Anfield outfit. Chiesa was the only addition to Arne Slot’s squad during last summer’s transfer window, joining for £10million from Juventus. However, a combination of injuries and bad form meant his m...Full Story »

The summer transfer window is already in full flow, with Premier League clubs in a race against the clock to get deals over the line before the window is put on pause for the Club World Cup on June 10. Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all hopeful of bringing in new signings beforehand, with early exits firmly on the cards as well. Ruben Amorim’s rebuild of United has been ki...Full Story »

Harry Kane and England played out a drab first-half against Andorra (Image: Getty) England were booed off at half-time of their World Cup qualifier against Andorra, after a goalless opening 45 minutes against the European minnows. Thomas Tuchel's men had won their opening two matches of qualification against Albania and Latvia, but the German coach was left wanting more after his side's disma...Full Story »

Cole Palmer failed to impress against Andorra (Image: Getty) Thomas Tuchel's England maintained their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying with a drab 1-0 victory over lowly Andorra. It wasn't as stylish as the Three Lions would've hoped for, with Harry Kane's second-half goal all that separated the two sides. Boos greeted the England players at the half-time whistle, following a dism...Full Story »

England Andorra GFX 16:9 The Bayern Munich star got England off the hook as the Three Lions sleepwalked their way to an unconvincing win against the rank outsiders Harry Kane saved England's blushes as Thomas Tuchel's side eked out an underwhelming 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against minnows Andorra in Barcelona. In an 'experimental' starting XI, England struggled to find their groove against...Full Story »

Fiorentina v Puskas Academy - UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Off 1st Leg Liverpool have completed their second summer signing with the capture of goalkeeper Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia. WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool have confirmed the signature of the 20-year-old keeper from the Hungarian top-flight side, without stating how long the contract is. He is the Reds' second summer signing afte...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-EUR-QUALIFIER-AND-ENG Thomas Tuchel says he didn't like the "lack or urgency" from his England players during their narrow 1-0 win over Andorra. WHAT HAPPENED? Following England's underwhelming victory against Andorra on Saturday, manager Tuchel criticised his side's performance, accusing them of not trying hard enough after 25 minutes. He also felt there wasn't enough intensity a...Full Story »

Andorra v England - European Qualifiers Group K - FIFA World Cup 2026 Harry Kane continues to pile on the goals for both club and country, breaching another significant milestone in England's 1-0 win over Andorra. WHAT HAPPENED? Kane scored the only goal in England's laborious 1-0 win over 173rd-ranked Andorra in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Although the English skipper was unhappy wi...Full Story »

Mexico v Switzerland - International Friendly Embolo, Amdouni, Ndoye, and Rieder found the net for Switzerland, while Giménez and Sepúlveda scored for El Tri. FBL-FRIENDLY-MEX-SUI TELL ME MORE Mexico had a rough afternoon at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, suffering a 4-2 defeat to Switzerland in the first of two scheduled warm-up matches before kicking off their Gold Cup ca...Full Story »

Kane hits out at sloppy England, praises one teammate Harry Kane has criticised his England team-mates for their poor quality on the ball after a narrow 1-0 victory over low-ranked Andorra on Saturday. The Bayern Munich striker netted the decisive goal in the match, but he reserved praise for Chelsea star Noni Madueke, who delivered the crucial assist.0"For sure we can play better, it wasn't ...Full Story »

Virgil van Dijk applauds the Dutch fans in Helsinki after the Netherlands' qualifying win over Finland The Netherlands' captain Virgil van Dijk said the World Cup qualifier against Finland was a "tough game" after a long season. The Netherlands beat Finland 2-0 in a worry-free first World Cup qualifying match in Helsinki. Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries decided the game within the first thir...Full Story »

Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring against Romania Austria captain Marcel Sabitzer led by example as Austria beat Romania 2-1 at the Ernst Happel Stadion to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign in style. Romania came into the match in the Austrian capital of Vienna in fine form after winning seven of their last eight games (L1), and it didn’t take Mircea Lucesc...Full Story »

Ronaldo talks up chance to play with longtime rival Messi Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a major hint that he could one day team up with long-time rival Lionel Messi before they both retire from football. The Portuguese superstar suggested that a future partnership with the Argentine icon isn’t entirely out of the question, sparking excitement among fans at the prospect of the two legend...Full Story »

Arsenal open formal Sesko fee talks with RB Leipzig Arsenal have opened talks with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. Gunners chief Andrea Berta is pushing to settle on a fee with RBL for the Slovenia international striker. Sky Sports says formal talks kicked off on Friday between the two clubs. Interestingly, Sesko is with the Slovenia squad this week, though missed the clash against Luxembourg...Full Story »

Spalletti casts doubt on Italy job after Norway setback Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has cast doubt on his position after their World Cup qualifier defeat to Norway. Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland struck for Norway before halftime as they eventually won 3-0 on Friday night. Spalletti told Sky Italia: “We need a bit more enthusiasm, as individuals. We need to add som...Full Story »

O'Neill: Northern Ireland showed character against Denmark Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill expressed pride in his team's character despite a 2-1 defeat to Denmark in their friendly encounter. He commended his players for their resilience and attitude, highlighting the positive aspects of their performance against a strong Danish side.0"We showed a lot of character, we stayed in the ga...Full Story »

Newcastle ready to try again for Brighton striker Pedro Newcastle United are ready to try again for Brighton striker Joao Pedro. The Brazil international is set to leave Brighton this summer after falling out with manager Fabian Hurzeler towards the end of last season. Newcastle are keen, says the Telegraph, having close to signing Pedro when he was still with Watford. Brighton rate the youn...Full Story »

Inter Milan sign Luis Henrique from Marseille Inter Milan have officially signed Brazilian forward Luis Henrique from Ligue 1 side Marseille, the Serie A club confirmed on Saturday. Although the contract details weren’t disclosed, Italian media report the 23-year-old signed a deal until 2030, worth €23 million plus €2 million in add-ons. 0 Henrique started his career at Bot...Full Story »

Jefferson Lerma and Peru's forward Luis Ramos fight for the ball Colombia’s winless run in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying (WCQ) extended to five matches with a 0-0 draw at home to Peru, putting their hopes of automatic qualification at risk. The hosts started stronger and forced Pedro Gallese into the first save of the game, as he easily caught Cucho Hern1ndez’s header. Jhon Duran,...Full Story »

Why Ronaldo doesn't see Yamal as Ballon d'Or contender Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or anytime soon, citing the youngster's age and Barcelona’s shortcomings in the UEFA Champions League. While acknowledging the teenager’s talent and rapid rise, the Real Madrid and Manchester United legend remarked that consistency at the highest le...Full Story »

🔊 The second-round Group B clash between Angola and Lesotho promises to be thrilling. The reigning champions dropped points in their opening match, while the visitors clinched a victory to top the group. This encounter holds intrigue: Can Angola reaffirm their intentions of claiming back-to-back championships, or will Lesotho surprise with their resilience? Head-to-Head The last official matc...Full Story »

🔊 The upcoming clash between Namibia and Malawi promises to be an intriguing encounter as both teams look to bolster their positions in Group B of the COSAFA Cup. Namibia, having drawn against one of the tournament favorites in their opening match, now approach this fixture as the favorites—particularly in light of Malawi's defeat, which has left them at the bottom of Group B after the fi...Full Story »

📢 Can the Faroe Islands capitalize on home advantage to secure their first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Gibraltar? The match will take place in Tórshavn at the Tórsvøllur Stadium, where the hosts traditionally display a bit more confidence. Both teams are considered underdogs in European football and rarely find success in official matches. Gibraltar have stumbled...Full Story »

📢 Will the head-to-head clash between Croatia and the Czech Republic in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers be the highlight of the matchday? At Zagreb's Maksimir Stadium, the top contenders for the first place in Group L will face off. Both teams have started the qualification campaign strongly and currently look formidable. Croatia, traditionally dangerous, can surprise any opponent, while the Czec...Full Story »