Jordan Henderson completes free-transfer switch to Brentford
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has completed his free-transfer switch to Brentford.
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he’s been cleared to return following blood clot
NEW YORK: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the past few months, he told the French newspaper L’Equipe in remarks published Monday.
Healy becomes first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
PUY DE SANCY, France: Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead on the Tour de France on Monday with a relentless attack across eight gruelling hills in the Massif Central.
Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph a ‘statement’, but what might be the cost?
NEW YORK: For Chelsea, victory in Sunday’s Club World Cup decider completed a fine first season under Enzo Maresca, and also finally brought the curtain down on a marathon campaign that they must hope does not catch up with them down the line. The Cole Palmer-inspired 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium outside New York was Chelsea’s 64th game of a season which lasted 11 months. By any measure it was one of Chelsea’s best ever campaigns, with their Club World Cup triumph — placed on a par by Maresca to winning the Champions League — following victory in the UEFA Conference League and a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League. Maresca, an ex-assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, could not have asked for much more after arriving off the back of leading Leicester City to promotion. “It has been a fantastic season but I am especially happy for the players,” said the Italian, who has succeeded in putting together a coherent team out of the endless line of new signings being brought in by the club’s owners. “We have said many times that talent alone is not enough.
Jorge Jesus returns to Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
RIYADH: Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with coach Jorge Jesus to take charge of the club’s first team ahead of the 2025-26 season, it was announced on Monday.
Order blocking illegal streaming of Premier League football is extended
A court order requiring internet service providers to block illegal streaming of English Premier League football matches has been extended for another two seasons.
Reece James delighted as Chelsea make ‘big statement’ with Club World Cup win
Reece James felt Chelsea made “a big statement” to their rivals by producing a major upset to beat Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final.
Cole Palmer hits back at critics after firing Chelsea to Club World Cup glory
Cole Palmer hit back at the critics who had been giving Chelsea “s***” after firing them to Club World Cup glory in New York.