… The former Southampton forward came on with 30 minutes remaining and scored twice to help Strasbourg complete a convincing away victory at the Stade de l’Aube. …
Ibrahim Mbaye (L) and Taylor Harwood-Bellis Aston Villa have completed the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton as Unai Emery continues to strengthen his squad. …
… During an illustrious playing career, he also enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Hamburg and Southampton before managing Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City.
… lly respected him for that.” ‘Football has lost one of its true greats’ Ferguson joined the floods of tributes being paid to former England captain and manager Keegan, who enjoyed a stellar playing career which involved spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton …
… Fernandes has spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, although each club were relegated to the Championship. …
… Talks with West Ham over Portugal international Mateus Fernandes have yet to lead to an agreement over a fee, with Tottenham also keen on the former Southampton man. …
… United are also keen on West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, although the relegated London outfit are looking for a substantial profit on the Portugal midfeidler who cost them in excess of £40m when he joined from Southampton last summer. …
… I thought it would be 80%, 90%. 33%! “I’m still here at the moment.” Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle as a player during an illustrious career. …
English-born Ghanaian winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw scored twice off the bench as RC Strasbourg defeated Troyes 6-2 in French Ligue 1, marking his first goals of the season after three appearances.
English-born Ghanaian winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw scored twice off the bench as RC Strasbourg defeated Troyes 6-2 in French Ligue 1, marking his first goals of the season after three appearances.
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.
Black Stars forward Kamaldeen Sulemana suffered a second-degree tear to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during Atalanta's pre-season friendly and is expected to miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers beginning in September.
Newcastle United and Liverpool are discussing a tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at age 75, before their Premier League opener on 23 August 2026. Newcastle will coordinate with Liverpool, supporter groups, and the Premier League to mark his memory, with the club's teams wearing black armbands during pre-season and his photo displayed at St James' Park in the seventh minute of upcoming friendlies.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged with three breaches of misconduct by the Football Association for his role in the club's spying scandal, which led to Saints' expulsion from the Championship play-offs in May after admitting they spied on three clubs during the campaign.
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.
Tottenham have completed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85m guaranteed fee. Fernandes, who has played once for Portugal, spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, and is Spurs' fifth summer signing.
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.
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has disclosed he has stage four cancer, which his family initially announced in January. The 75-year-old discovered the diagnosis after a car accident led to hospitalization and scans.
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.
Southampton were removed from the Championship play-offs after admitting they filmed training sessions of Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough without authorization. The club received a four-point deduction for next season, and Middlesbrough were reinstated to face Hull City in the play-off final.
A radio fault affecting communications between trains and signallers caused cancellations and delays across multiple rail services in southern England on Thursday morning. Though the issue was resolved by 11:00 BST, National Rail warned that major disruption would continue until the end of the day, with services delayed by up to 90 minutes or cancelled while recovering.
England defender John Stones confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after his contract expires. The 31-year-old made 293 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and other trophies during his decade at the club.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez securing a comeback victory. The win takes City to a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final on 16 May, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic treble after already winning the Carabao Cup this season.