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.
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Leeds United have promised to issue “lengthy” stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on Sunday. …
Leeds promise bans over homophobic chantsJoy Online
… It will then conclude on Wednesday with visits to Leeds University and Leeds Irish Centre. …
Irish president to meet King Charles during official visitJoy Online
… Before his mixed zone interview at Leeds in December, when he said his relationship with Slot had broken down, the understanding from those close to Salah is that a statement, similar to this one, was being considered as an option to control the message. …
Liverpool must return to heavy metal football – SalahThe Ghanaian Times
… We saw Leeds on Monday against Spurs even being out of the relegation battle and staying in the Premier League again how they compete. …
Premier League title-race: Guardiola expects Palace to be professional against ArsenalJoy Online
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are “petrified” to make decisions because of the video assistant referee, after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday. …
Maddison says referees are petrified of decisionsJoy Online
… New head coach De Zerbi was a picture of anguish after Richarlison squandered a chance to put Spurs in a comfort zone by blazing a simple chance over the bar as they led Leeds United by Mathys Tel’s spectacular strike. …
Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolongedThe Ghanaian Times
… McFarlane, back for a second spell on the bench this season after the sacking of Liam Rosenior, started with an FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United before Chelsea slipped back into old habits with a 3-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on Monday. …
Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run- McFarlaneJoy Online
… Two years ago, a crowd of 20,000 watched City beat Leeds United in the final at Etihad Stadium. …
Manchester City reject Man Utd FA Youth Cup final venue offerJoy Online
… The ex-West Ham and Leeds player then carried on: “He used to be a team-mate of mine with England. …
‘Caption this’ – Ferdinand and Carragher’s social spatJoy Online
… He gave us a threat – a massive moment for him that has ended sadly.” Derry, the son of former Leeds and Crystal Palace midfielder Shaun Derry, was making his first start for the club having made two appearances off the bench in the FA Cup this campaign. …
Chelsea’s Derry, 18, taken to hospital after head injuryGhana 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →