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Leeds United

Also known as: the Yorkshire club

Leeds United — Football club that advanced past Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup third round and lost 4-2 to Liverpool in pre-season friendly.

2026-04-252026-10-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Ghanaian has been nominated for the award alongside Hull City’s Mohamed Belloumi, Leeds United’s Jayden Bogle, Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas of Brighton and Liverpool’s duo Alexander Isak and Jeremy Jacquet. …

    EPL: Semenyo earns Player of the Month nomination for September
  3. Joy Online

    … The first group includes Premier League trio Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Kevin Schade (Brentford) and Anton Stach (Leeds), while Jamal Musiala is selected after twice collapsing during pre-season games for Bayern Munich. …

    Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections
  4. Joy Online

    … That was Raphinha’s seventh goal in five games, with the former Leeds United player finding the back of the net in all five matches this season. …

    Ruthless Raphinha inspires Barcelona to Feyenoord win
  5. August 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … The draw in full Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough Manchester United v Brighton Manchester City v Norwich Sunderland v Hull Ipswich v Arsenal Coventry v Aston Villa Bournemouth v Lincoln Liverpool v Tottenham Chelsea or Luton v Leeds Millwall v Newcastle Fleetwood v Sheffield United …

    Liverpool to face Tottenham in EFL Cup third round
  7. Joy Online

    … Let’s see what happens.” Chelsea will next face Premier League rivals Leeds United at Stamford Bridge during the week commencing 7 September.

    Chelsea debutant Welbeck downs Luton as Enzo Fernandez left out
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Leeds United booked their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup as wasteful Nottingham Forest showed why they need to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline. …

    Leeds beat Forest to reach League Cup third round
  9. Joy Online

    … Leeds could potentially face Chelsea, should the London club beat Luton on Thursday. …

    Liverpool to face Tottenham in EFL Cup third round
  10. Joy Online

    … The second was Sunderland‘s Luke O’Nien dragging down Leeds United‘s Pascal Struijk with an arm around the neck. …

    The Premier League’s new plan to end corner chaos
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    … While United are in a strong negotiating position, the enthusiastic reception for Fernandes in Dublin for last week’s pre-season encounter with Leeds would have left the club in no doubt supporters would react badly if it was not clear they are doing everything possible to keep t …

    Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes
  12. Joy Online

    … While United are in a strong negotiating position, the enthusiastic reception for Fernandes in Dublin for last week’s pre-season encounter with Leeds would have left the club in no doubt supporters would react badly if it was not clear they are doing everything possible to keep t …

    Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes

Thursday 24 September

  1. Semenyo nominated for Premier League September player award

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Klopp urges positive patriotism amid far-right German election gains

    New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona defeats Feyenoord in Champions League

    Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.

    10 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 →

  2. Chelsea beat Luton 2-0 with Welbeck debut goal, Fernandez omitted

    Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Leeds United advances past Nottingham Forest in League Cup

    Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 (later 2-0) to reach the Carabao Cup third round. Forest, who have agreed a club-record £50m fee to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, were wasteful in front of goal and suffered a second consecutive defeat without scoring.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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 →

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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Manchester United will reject any Bruno Fernandes transfer bid

    Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Manchester United rejects any offer for Bruno Fernandes

    Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola says Liverpool lack depth to sustain required performance level

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Forlan to manage Uruguay football team on interim basis

    Diego Forlan, the former Manchester United striker, has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach following Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Forlan will lead the national team through autumn friendlies before a permanent manager is appointed by early 2027.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Diego Forlan named interim Uruguay head coach

    Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa who stepped down after the team's World Cup group-stage exit. Forlan, 47, will oversee friendlies this autumn before a permanent manager is appointed by the end of 2026 or early 2027.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Liverpool loses 4-2 to Leeds in pre-season friendly

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side produce a strong first-half performance but concede four goals without reply in the second half during a 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago, exposing defensive weaknesses and set-piece vulnerabilities.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Grealish excluded from Man City's Asia tour despite training return

    Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but was left out of the squad travelling to Hong Kong and Seoul, as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in January while on loan at Everton. New manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of reintegrating Grealish into the first team, with the 30-year-old approaching the final year of his contract.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ferguson praises Keegan's impact at Newcastle United

    Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. England, Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer from Leeds

    Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year. The 26-year-old French goalkeeper made 215 appearances across seven seasons with Leeds, keeping 70 clean sheets.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Haaland says pressure rests on England before World Cup quarter-final

    Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England ahead of their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday in Miami. Norway, competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, has beaten Ivory Coast and Brazil to reach the final eight, while England have not won the World Cup since 1966.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Arsenal eye PSG's Barcola as cheaper alternative to Rogers

    Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. Manchester United midfielder Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury

    Manchester United confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain on Friday. The 25-year-old will travel to Manchester for further tests to determine the full extent of the injury and recovery timeline.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Manchester United midfielder Ugarte suffers serious knee injury at World Cup

    Manchester United's 25-year-old Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury while playing for Uruguay against Spain at the World Cup; Uruguayan media reports suggest a cruciate ligament injury that could sideline him for several months, pending further tests in Manchester.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Barcelona makes Sweden starlet available for Premier League loan

    Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. England international Milner retires after 24-year Premier League career

    Former England international James Milner has retired after a 24-year Premier League career at age 40, leaving Brighton after three seasons. The versatile forward holds the record for most Premier League appearances and won three league titles and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. England's James Milner retires after 24-year Premier League career

    Former England international James Milner has retired at age 40 after 24 years in the Premier League, during which he broke the record for most Premier League appearances, won three league titles and the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool, and earned 61 caps for England.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Goalkeeper tactical timeouts banned at 2026 World Cup

    FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Ghana-eligible midfielder Amoako joins Hamburg from Dresden

    Ghana-eligible midfielder Kofi Amoako, 21, has completed a move to Hamburger SV after impressing with Dynamo Dresden this season, featuring in 31 of 33 league matches. His market value has risen to approximately €2 million following interest from several European clubs including Union Berlin, Mainz 05, and Leeds United.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Southampton head coach Eckert authorised rivals' training spying

    An independent disciplinary commission ruled that Southampton's spying on rival clubs' training sessions was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert as a "contrived and determined plan from the top down". The club was expelled from the Championship play-offs and deducted four points for the 2026-27 season for observing opponents including Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs after failed appeal

    An EFL arbitration panel dismissed Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-offs for breaches of regulations. Middlesbrough, whom Southampton had beaten 2-1 in the semi-finals, have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday for a place in the Premier League.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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