Evan Ferguson in race to be fit for trip to Old Trafford
Evan Ferguson is in a race against time to be fit for Brighton's trip to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
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Spain's World Cup players to continue boycott despite Rubiales resignation
Twenty-one of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad have issued a statement saying the resignation of Luis Rubiales is “not enough” to trigger their return to national team duty.
Malaysia ready for pro football at SAFF women’s international tournament in Taif
KUALA LUMPUR: Training is in full swing for the Malaysian women’s national football team ahead of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s tournament in Taif, players told Arab News, as they saw the competition as a major chance for international exposure.
Ashleigh Plumptre’s move to Al-Ittihad adds star power to Saudi Women’s Premier League
There was a sense of deja vu this week as a Saudi Arabia club went to the top tier of English football and signed one of the world’s best players. Al-Ittihad have recruited Ashleigh Plumptre from Leicester City which means that one of the stars of the women’s game has made the switch from the home of the Foxes in England’s East Midlands to join the Tigers in the port of Jeddah. With the 25-year-old on the radar of several big European clubs, the signing has whetted appetites for the second season of the Saudi Women’s Premier League which kicks off next month. Plumptre is a former England youth international who switched allegiance to Nigeria and was one of the stars of the World Cup that ended last month with the Africans losing to England after a penalty shootout in the knockout stages. “(I am) grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad,” Plumptre reportedly said. “I am excited to start this journey alongside some incredible human beings.
Erik ten Hag arrived at a club with 'no good culture'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he inherited a club with "no good culture" after Jadon Sancho was told to train away from the first team.
Breaking Spanish high court impose restraining order on Rubiales
Spain's High Court on Friday imposed a restraining order to prevent former soccer chief Luis Rubiales approaching national team player Jenni Hermoso, as he appeared in court to be investigated for sexual assault for kissing her on the lips.
Jurgen Klopp: No bad blood but 'better Jordan Henderson moved on'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Jordan Henderson was not forced out but admits he could not offer the former captain guaranteed playing time and so it was "better he moved on".
Tyler Toland recalled to Ireland's first post-Vera Pauw squad
Tyler Toland has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad, the first named since the departure of manager Vera Pauw.