… He argued that the team failed to commit enough players forward, stating, “We did not have men in the box.” The lack of creativity was particularly pronounced in the absence of Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus. …
… 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. …
… Forest are interested in Tottenham‘s Lucas Bergvall, along with Davide Frattesi of Inter Milan, and are now expected to sign two midfielders this summer. …
… st 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 Tottenham …
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan players “all look alike” during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. …
… At 19 and still new to the team, the Tottenham player (who was loaned out to Hamburg in the Bundesliga last season) has proved his worth to Dalic and is expected to be a starter in North America. …
… Former Tottenham forward Son, captaining his nation, had attempted five of South Korea’s eight efforts in the first half, but his biggest chance was blocked by keeper Matej Kovar. …
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
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.
Bournemouth have turned down an enquiry from Arsenal for 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, saying he is not for sale this summer and intends to extend his contract. Scott is also a target for Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
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 City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, for £116m, described by City sources as a club record with no bonuses attached, though other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m and would represent a British record transfer fee.
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.
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologised after remarking during a Dutch broadcast that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and the Frank Soo Foundation criticised the comment as a racist slur.
Manchester City legend Yaya Touré has taken his first managerial role as head coach of Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava, succeeding Vladimir Weiss after holding assistant and academy positions since retiring as a player in 2019.
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable qualifying campaign and will field one of the tournament's oldest squads, with roughly half or more of starters in their 30s, including 40-year-old captain Luka Modric. Manager Zlatko Dalic plans to deploy a back-four formation as the primary setup, with the Manchester City duo of Gvardiol and Kovacic key to the team's strategy.
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. After the Czechs took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute, Hwang In-beom equalized eight minutes later before Oh's goal secured the victory.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Denmark match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday but is now at home with his family and says he is "doing well." The 34-year-old midfielder, who was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, says his ICD "did exactly what it was designed to do" and his recovery has begun.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense after 65 minutes but regained consciousness quickly. Denmark's national team doctor said the pacemaker Eriksen had fitted after a 2021 cardiac arrest "responded as it should," and he walked off the pitch; he is undergoing hospital examinations to determine the cause.
Mason Greenwood, currently at Marseille, is the top transfer target for both presidential candidates at Turkish club Fenerbahce. Marseille's sporting director said the club was willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old forward, who has three years remaining on his contract and scored 16 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, securing their first European trophy since 1982. Prince William, a Villa fan, celebrated the victory and posted congratulations to the team.
West Ham's potential relegation from the Premier League would trigger a reduction in their annual rent to the Greater London Authority by about half their current £4.4m, forcing London taxpayers to cover the funding gap of up to £2.5m per year through contributions to stadium operating costs.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says knowing rival fans want the club relegated from the Premier League is a "big motivation" to stay up. Spurs are two points above the relegation zone with two matches remaining to secure their top-flight status.
Under West Ham's 99-year lease agreement for London Stadium, the club would pay the Greater London Authority roughly half their current annual rent of £4.4m if relegated from the Premier League; London taxpayers currently contribute to stadium operating costs and would face a funding gap of up to £2.5m a year if the club drops to the Championship.
Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of video assistant referee after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday, with the match finishing 1-1.
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m following a contract extension with Inter Miami signed in October, more than double that of the league's next-highest earner.
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons will miss the remainder of Tottenham's season and this summer's World Cup after suffering a knee injury in a match against Wolves on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who sustained what reports suggest may be an anterior cruciate ligament injury, said he is "heartbroken" at being sidelined from both club and country.