Wolves: Bruno Lage needs to 'improve results fast' at Molineux
Wolves and manager Bruno Lage have to improve quickly, says journalist Dean Jones.
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West Ham: £30m star could make 'important' return soon at London Stadium
West Ham United suffered a ‘massive setback’ when they lost summer signing Nayef Aguerd to injury on the eve of the campaign, according to journalist Dean Jones.
SAFF Women's Championship: India Lose To Nepal In Semi-Final Clash
India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship after a 0-1 defeat at the hands of hosts Nepal in the semifinals at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Friday. This is the first time the Indian football team has been knocked out in the semifinals stage of the tournament. Rashmi Kumari Ghishing scored the only goal of the game as the hosts eked out a win on a mud-soaked pitch.
FIFA quash appeal to kick Ecuador out of World Cup
The complaint centred around Byron Castillo, a defender who played in eight of Ecuador's qualifiers for the World Cup. The Chilean football federation (FFCH) said there was evidence that Castillo, who plays for Leon in Mexico, was born in Colombia in July 1995 and not in Playas, Ecuador in November 1998. The FFCH alleged "use of a falsified birth certificate, false declaration of age and false nationality". Following a hearing on Thursday, FIFA's Appeal Committee confirmed an earlier ruling by the Disciplinary Committee. "On the basis of the documents presented, the player was to be considered as holding permanent Ecuadorian nationality," FIFA said. The FFCH reacted with fury, saying that Castillo had refused to appear at the hearing. "This is a dark day for football and for the credibility of the system. The footballing world heard a player who helped Ecuador qualify for the FIFA World Cup admit he was born in Colombia and that he gained an Ecuadorian passport using false information. No wonder he refused to participate in the FIFA hearing," said Jorge Yunge, the FFCH general secretary. With just over nine weeks until the opening game on November 20, Chile or Peru can still appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. "I have never seen in my entire life as a lawyer an injustice like this one," said Eduardo Carlezzo, the lawyer for the FFCH. "Sad day for football and for fair play. The message is clear: cheating is allowed. We will appeal to CAS." Ecuador finished fourth in South American World Cup qualifying to secure the last automatic regional berth.
Arsenal ‘definitely trust’ £32m star in midfield role at Emirates
Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko is ‘definitely’ trusted to play in midfield by manager Mikel Arteta if needed, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Newcastle: Exciting teenager already a 'standout' at St James' Park
Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson can act as a source of inspiration to the club’s other promising academy prospects, after recently breaking into the first team at St James’ Park, according to journalist Dean Jones.
‘Would be so happy to see him back’ – Mikel Arteta rejects claims that Arsene Wenger’s presence at Arsenal is not wanted
Arsene Wenger would be welcomed back to Arsenal with open arms, says Mikel Arteta, after the former manager said that he did not want to be a problem. When speaking at the book launch of David Dein, the former Arsenal owner, and chairman, Wenger disclosed that he had not returned to the club since leaving in 2018. Ad “No, I haven't been there, I think after 22 years, maybe I arrived at the end of the road, and people wanted a change, I can understand.
Man City set for 'transfer battle' for Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo and more transfer rumours
Manchester City will have to 'fight it out' for Benfica defender and reported Barcelona target Alex Grimaldo in January, according to reports.