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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur — English Premier League club that signed midfielder Sandro Tonali for club-record £100m and defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m in summer 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    dly trusted to officiate in the biggest games. “We thank him for his immense contribution to the game and wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.” Confronted by Mourinho in a car park Taylor refereed the 2015 EFL Cup final, with Chelsea beating Tottenham Hotspur

    ‘Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant’ – referee Taylor retires
  3. Daily Guide

    Luka Vušković Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of highly rated Croatian defender, Luka Vušković, from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £46 million, with the 19-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that includes the option of a further year.

    Brighton Sign Croatia Defender Luka VuškovićIn Club- Record £46m Deal
  4. Joy Online

    United have prioritised strengthening their midfield positions this summer, but have so far met with frustration after failing to sign first choice Elliot Anderson, who is joining Manchester City, and Mateus Fernandes, who opted to move to Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham.

    Man Utd close to completing Tielemans deal
  5. Daily Guide

    Sandro Tonali Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a club-record deal worth up to £100 million.

    Tottenham Sign Sandro Tonali In £100m Club- Record Deal
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle United on ‌Monday, as media reports said the move set a transfer record for Spurs with a deal worth up to £100 million ($133 million).

    Spurs sign Tonali for club record fee
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

    Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
  9. Joy Online

    He has since taken charge of Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur and had stints at Roma, Fenerbahce and Benfica.

    Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal
  10. Daily Guide

    Tambling also found the net in the 1967 FA Cup final, although Chelsea suffered defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

    Chelsea Legend Bobby Tambling Dies Aged 84
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss took charge of Napoli in 2024 and, in his first season, delivered a fourth top-flight title in their history.

    Conte to leave Napoli a year after winning Serie A
  13. Joy Online

    Tottenham Hotspur overcame Everton to secure the result they required to ensure Premier League survival on a day of nerve-shredding tension.

    Spurs beat Everton to secure Premier League survival
Sport

Premier League tightens corner fouls enforcement this season

The News

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

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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Harry Kane set to discuss Bayern Munich contract extension

    Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract, with talks expected to start this week or next week. The 33-year-old striker has one year remaining on his four-year deal and scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern last season.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. PSG defeat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

    Paris St Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desirée Doucé. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went ahead through Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalised at halftime, but Doucé restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 7 August

  1. Newcastle manager Jaissle says Guimaraes exit decision pre-made

    Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Arsenal manager says club will make transfer signings soon

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 25 July

  1. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Luka Modric signs one-year AC Milan contract extension

    AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. English referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after 20 years spanning 831 matches, citing intense pressure and constant scrutiny as contributing factors. His final match was Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects contract as Premier League clubs circle

    Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer, with several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea monitoring his situation. Bournemouth say Scott remains not for sale despite the England Under-21 international's two years remaining on his current deal.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after 20 years and 831 matches, with his final game Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches and 163 international games across two decades.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. English referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, citing the intense pressure and constant scrutiny of elite-level officiating. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches, every major domestic cup final, and 163 international matches across 14 years on Fifa's list, with his final match being Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Brighton signs Croatian defender Vušković for club-record £46m

    Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £46 million on a five-year contract, with potential add-ons raising the fee to £50 million. Vušković impressed on loan at Hamburg last season with six goals in 30 Bundesliga appearances and earned the league's Rookie of the Season.

    15 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. Man Utd in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans

    Manchester United are in advanced talks with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a deal understood to be close; Tielemans' contract contains a release clause that makes negotiations easier, and the 29-year-old has Premier League experience and has been on United's radar for considerable time.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Tottenham signs Sandro Tonali in £100m club-record deal

    Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million (£92.5 million initial plus £7.5 million in add-ons). The 26-year-old said he was convinced to join after a conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Tottenham signs Tonali from Newcastle for club record fee

    Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5 million, setting a club transfer record. The move marks the second-largest fee ever received by Newcastle for a player in the club's history.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Tottenham agrees £52m deal for Brighton defender Van Hecke

    Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who has one year left on his current contract. The deal includes a significant sell-on clause for Brighton.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Real Madrid reappoints Jose Mourinho on three-year contract

    Real Madrid have confirmed Jose Mourinho's reappointment as head coach on a three-year deal, with the 63-year-old Portuguese coach beginning work when the squad return for pre-season on 13 July. Madrid paid Benfica £13m in compensation, clearing the way for Mourinho's return 13 years after his first stint ended.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling dies at 84

    Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former record goalscorer with 202 goals in 370 appearances between 1959 and 1970, has died aged 84. His long-standing scoring record stood for more than four decades before being surpassed by Frank Lampard in 2013.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 24 May

  1. Conte departs Napoli after winning Serie A title

    Antonio Conte has announced he will leave Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning the Serie A title in his first season. Napoli finished second this season, 11 points behind Inter Milan, and failed to reach the Champions League knockout phase.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tottenham secure Premier League survival with win over Everton

    Tottenham Hotspur defeated Everton to secure the point needed to ensure Premier League survival and avoid their first relegation from the top flight since 1977, sending West Ham United into the Championship instead.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Kudus undergoes surgery, Queiroz hopeful for 2026 World Cup

    Mohammed Kudus has undergone surgery following a hamstring injury and is recovering well, with Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz still considering him for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, with hopes he could be available for the Black Stars' final Group L match against Croatia.

    22 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Sports minister urges Queiroz to unlock Black Stars talent

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to extract better performances from Ghana's squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that several players perform well at club level but struggle to replicate that form with the national team.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. England referees' chief backs VAR disallowance of West Ham goal

    Howard Webb, chief of England's referees body (PGMOL), endorsed the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya. Webb stated the foul was clear because Raya was impeded and unable to catch the ball normally.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Referees chief confirms grappling consultation at season end

    Howard Webb, the referees' chief, has confirmed that a consultation about excessive grappling in the penalty area will take place at the end of the season. Webb defended the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday, saying the foul on goalkeeper David Raya had to be penalised because the goalkeeper's arms were being interfered with.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Tottenham draws with Leeds after self-destructive play

    Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 1-0 lead against Leeds United when Mathys Tel conceded a penalty after 74 minutes, allowing Leeds to equalize. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi witnessed another display of self-destruction, with Tel making reckless mistakes in both halves.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. Tottenham defender Danso vows not to be defined by racist abuse

    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

Saturday 9 May

  1. Asamoah Gyan warns of Kudus injury impact on Black Stars

    Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has expressed concern about the Black Stars' tactical ability following midfielder Mohammed Kudus' withdrawal due to injury ahead of a friendly against Mexico and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gyan stressed that Kudus has become the heartbeat of the national side and that his unique ability to transition between defence and attack will be difficult to replace.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. English clubs reach all three European finals in same season

    Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Black Stars at risk without Kudus for 2026 World Cup

    Former defender Daniel Opare says Ghana will be "in deep trouble" if Mohammed Kudus misses the 2026 World Cup. Kudus is sidelined by a hamstring injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season, risking his availability for the tournament in June.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kudus rejects Tottenham surgery over World Cup recovery fears

    Mohammed Kudus has declined recommended surgery for a hamstring injury, opting instead for conservative rehabilitation to avoid extended recovery time that could jeopardize his 2026 World Cup availability. The Black Stars midfielder has been sidelined since January with previous quad problems.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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