Category: Football
Jean-Philippe Mateta fires France into Olympic men’s final against Spain
Crystal Palace’s forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time and set up an Olympic men’s football [more…]
‘I have a very good feeling’ – Niclas Füllkrug joins West Ham for £27m
West Ham have completed the signing of the Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund. Füllkrug has agreed a four-year contract at the London Stadium [more…]
Harvey Barnes: ‘Eddie Howe is always there for players but he didn’t furnish the house’
This time last year Harvey Barnes was a slightly anxious father-to-be with his life off the pitch dominated by the need to keep scouring Rightmove [more…]
FA board gives approval for foreign manager to take England men’s job
The Football Association board have given formal approval for the appointment of a foreign manager to replace Gareth Southgate. The Guardian has learned that the [more…]
Celtic start Premiership defence with comfortable win over Kilmarnock
Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a routine 4-0 win at home to Kilmarnock. Reo Hatate fired them into the lead after [more…]
Anna Sandberg offers firm foundations for new-look Manchester United | Harleen Uppal
Anna Sandberg has joined Manchester United from BK Häcken for what is believed to be a record fee for a Swedish women’s player. The transfer [more…]
Manchester United’s pre-season issues worsen after trio injured in defeat
Manchester United’s pre-season injury woes continued as Aaron Wan‑Bissaka, Victor Lindelöf and Jonny Evans were all forced off during the 3-0 friendly defeat against Liverpool [more…]
Thierry Henry harnesses Olympic flame to stake claim for France job
For a few seconds, before the on-field celebrations degenerated into a brawl between football’s newest worst enemies, France and Argentina, it was all about joy. [more…]
Football friendlies: Haaland hits hat-trick as Manchester City sink Chelsea
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City eased to a 4-2 friendly win over Chelsea in Columbus to end their pre-season US tour on [more…]
Ruud van Nistelrooy: ‘I loved the way Sir Alex asked us to play at United’
‘Listen, you’re not going to start most of the games. You’re going to come on. It’s important now that you’re taking care of the younger [more…]