Sunderland — English football club that secured Europa League qualification after 53 years, finishing seventh in the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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… Balogun then pulled the US further ahead, pouncing on a through ball from Malik Tillman and escaping a challenge from Sunderland defender Omar Alderete before curling past goalkeeper Orlando Gill to find the top corner. …
USA thrash Paraguay 4-1 in Group D openerJoy Online
… Oranje boss Ronald Koeman has called up Geertruida, 25, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. …
Netherlands’ Timber out of World Cup with injuryThe Chronicle
… Of the six Premier League clubs mentioned, Aston Villa are the most notable, with future European participants Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion also believed to be monitoring the situation. …
Barcelona transfer news: Starlet emerges as target for ‘six’ Premier League clubsThe Ghanaian Times
… He reflected: “I remember when I was playing for Sunderland, it was one of the games I was expecting to play, because in all those years, I’d never seen Ghana play England. …
Asamoah Gyan: Ghana success will depend on Semenyo’s influenceJoy Online
… A day began that with Brighton holding outside hopes of qualification for the Champions League ended with them clinging on to a place in next season’s Uefa Conference League as they were overtaken by Sunderland but, crucially, not Brentford, to finish in eighth. …
Fernandes breaks assist record as Brighton land Euro spot despite lossJoy Online
Sunderland beat Chelsea to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, securing a place in the Europa League at the visitors’ expense. …
Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea’s expenseDaily Guide
… The former Sunderland striker also appealed to corporate Ghana to invest more in grassroots football, stressing that young talents across the country need greater support and opportunities. …
Asamoah Gyan Is National Teams, Colts Football AmbassadorThe Ghanaian Times
… The former Sunderland striker explained that the encouragement helped him regain focus and motivated him to continue contributing to football development in the country. …
Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointmentBusiness & Financial Times
… The former Sunderland striker represented Ghana at three FIFA World Cups in 2006, 2010 and 2014 and famously scored the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal against the Czech Republic in Germany. …
GFA to unveil Asamoah Gyan as national teams’ ambassadorJoy Online
… The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) investigated abuse of the four players in February, including Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare.
I will not let racist abuse define me – Kevin DansoThe United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida. The Royal Dutch Football Association said Timber had not recovered sufficiently to take part in the tournament in a medically responsible manner.
8 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 Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says Ghana's World Cup performance will hinge on how Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo handles the pressure of playing for a top club while representing the national team for the first time in a major tournament, noting that expectations will be high given his status.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association has unveiled Asamoah Gyan as Ambassador for Ghana's National Teams and Colts Football. In the role, the former Black Stars captain will lead fan engagement campaigns, support corporate partnerships, and promote Colts football development, while also representing the GFA at national and international engagements.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Ghana's national teams and colts football. Gyan disclosed that he battled depression about a year ago but was encouraged by GFA President Kurt Okraku to refocus on contributing to grassroots football development in the country.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association will officially unveil all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan as ambassador for the national teams and colt football at a ceremony on May 20, 2026, as part of efforts to rally support ahead of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media following a 2-2 draw against Brighton in April. The Austria international told ITV News that while he experienced racist abuse when playing in Germany previously, he decided to speak out this time to raise awareness and ensure it does not affect his play.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has endorsed Michael Carrick for the permanent manager's job, saying Carrick has demonstrated the qualities needed after winning 10 of his 14 matches in interim charge, including victories over Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Enzo Fernandez's first-half header gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May under interim manager Calum McFarlane.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →