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Crystal Palace

English football club appearing in coverage of Premier League and European competition, with players including Eddie Nketiah and former players like Jordan Ayew.

2026-04-282026-10-07

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Sarr struck again in injury time to set up a nervy finale and the Crystal Palace winger could have equalised in the final seconds but put his header over the bar. …

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  3. Joy Online

    … Sarr struck again in injury time to set up a nervy finale and the Crystal Palace winger could have equalised in the final seconds but put his header over the bar. …

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  4. Joy Online

    … An impressive Japan, who were well drilled throughout, broke the deadlock with a quick counter-attack which ended in Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada prodding home from close range at Monterrey Stadium. …

    Tunisia out of World Cup after thumping defeat by Japan
  5. Joy Online

    … Full list of Premier League opening-weekend fixtures All times BST Friday, 21 August Arsenal v Coventry (20:00) Saturday, 22 August Hull City v Manchester United (12:30) Everton v Crystal Palace (15:00) Ipswich v Sunderland (15:00) Nottingham Forest v Leeds (15:00) Brentford v To …

    Thomas-Asante’s Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
  6. Joy Online

    … Adept at playing centre-back or left-back, he returned to Premier League action in May by featuring in 58 minutes against Crystal Palace and the last 12 minutes in the final game of the season against Aston Villa.

    Gvardiol agrees new Man City deal until 2031
  7. Joy Online

    … Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville were on target before Crystal Palace’s Kamada struck with a deft header to divert Koki Ogawa’s effort with two minutes left and secure a draw. …

    World Cup: Japan twice comefrom behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands
  8. Joy Online

    … The former Swansea City and Crystal Palace forward admitted the group stage will be challenging but backed the team to succeed with the nation behind them. …

    ‘We want to make Ghana proud’ – Jordan Ayew
  9. Joy Online

    … Guehi, since his move from Crystal Palace to Manchester City, was picked ahead of Stones during the final months of the season by Pep Guardiola, though the latter’s campaign was heavily disrupted by injury. …

    Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected team
  10. Joy Online

    … The tournament, put together by Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah through his foundation, was played at the University of Ghana Stadium on Tuesday, June 9. …

    Covenant FC win 2026 Nketiah Foundation football tournament organised by Eddie Nketiah
  11. Joy Online

    Crystal Palace have held talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach. …

    Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Sport

Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal national team head coach

The News

Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.

21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal national team head coach

    Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Eddie Nketiah scores in Palace's Europa League win over Lech Poznan

    English-born Ghanaian-descent forward Eddie Nketiah scored his first goal of the 2026/27 season as Crystal Palace defeated Polish side Lech Poznan 4-0 in their Europa League title defense opener at Selhurst Park. Nketiah came off the bench to score the final goal in the 89th minute.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Eddie Nketiah prepares international switch from England to Ghana

    Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Jordan Ayew signs with Sheffield United until season end

    Sheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.

    9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Jordan Ayew signs one-year deal with Sheffield United

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Jordan Ayew signs with Sheffield United after Leicester exit

    Ghana international Jordan Ayew joined Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal, with the 34-year-old eager to help the club achieve success after being without a club since his Leicester City contract expired.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Jordan Ayew joins Sheffield United on free transfer deal

    Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Jordan Ayew joins Sheffield United on free transfer

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has signed a one-year deal with EFL Championship side Sheffield United on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City. The 34-year-old brings Premier League experience from previous clubs including Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana captain Jordan Ayew nearing Championship move with Sheffield United

    Jordan Ayew, a 34-year-old free agent since July after his Leicester City contract expired, is close to signing with an English Championship club, with Sheffield United appearing the frontrunner alongside interest from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Fulham suffers third consecutive Premier League defeat

    Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Manchester City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye

    Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65m (£60m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, after Tottenham's parallel move for Ndiaye fell through when Richarlison failed to agree personal terms with Everton.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Liverpool face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool targets Sarr after Brighton rejects Minteh bids

    Liverpool have made a bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. Palace are reluctant to sell Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season, and Liverpool are also exploring options including PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek two wide attacking signings before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Burnley, Wrexham compete for winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

    Burnley and Wrexham are competing to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Burnley keen to strengthen their attacking ranks. The 23-year-old has Championship experience from loans at Sheffield United and Stoke City, and recently made his Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Premier League tightens corner fouls enforcement this season

    The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

    Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national team

    Patrick Vieira, the Senegal-born former Arsenal captain and France World Cup winner, has been appointed head coach of the Senegalese national A team, replacing Pape Thiaw. Vieira most recently managed Genoa in Serie A before departing by mutual consent last November.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal men's national team head coach

    Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Nottingham Forest sign Ivorian defender Diomande for £34m

    Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34 million on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old centre-back, who has 15 caps for Ivory Coast and made 132 appearances for Sporting, is expected to fit into head coach Oliver Glasner's 3-5-2 system.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Como signs Chelsea defender Chalobah for over £30m

    Italian club Como have signed 27-year-old defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m on a five-year contract. Chalobah, who made 151 appearances for Chelsea and won five trophies including the FA Cup and Conference League, leaves his boyhood club after nearly 20 years.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. England midfielder Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea

    Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Como agree £31m deal for Chelsea defender Chalobah

    Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has agreed to join Italian club Como in a deal worth more than £30m, with Chelsea receiving an initial £25.7m plus £5.1m in add-ons. The 27-year-old England international will sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea on two-year deal

    Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m

    Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Chelsea signs France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m

    Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record transfer

    The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 27 July

  1. Chelsea manager says Rogers, Palmer can play together

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chelsea in talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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