English Premier League football club that secured top-flight survival in May 2026 after narrowly avoiding relegation.
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media. …
I will not let racist abuse define me – Kevin DansoJoy Online
… With Ghana set to face the Mexico national football team in an international friendly, Gyan believes the absence of the Tottenham Hotspur star represents a significant setback that could hamper the team’s momentum heading into the FIFA World Cup. …
Asamoah Gyan fears for Black Stars as Kudus’ injury rocks World Cup plansJoy Online
… And in 2019, Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final in the same week Chelsea defeated Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku. …
English clubs reach all three European finals for first timeJoy Online
… You understand.” Kudus contributed nine goals in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur before his injury, which has kept him on the sidelines since January. …
2026 World Cup: Black Stars ‘in deep trouble’ without Kudus – Daniel OpareDaily Guide
Mohammed Kudus Black Stars player, Mohammed Kudus, has reportedly decided against undergoing surgery for his latest injury setback, despite advice from Tottenham Hotspur medical staff. …
Kudus Rejects Surgery Amid World Cup FearsThe Ghanaian Times
… The NEC promptly appointed FKF Vice President, former Kenya and Internazionale midfielder, McDonald Mariga, the brother of ex-Tottenham Hotspur man, Victor Wanyama, as acting president. …
FIFA investigates Kenya FA amidst AFCON hosting uncertaintyDaily Guide
Xavi Simons Tottenham Hotspur player, Xavi Simons, says he is “heartbroken” after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury that has ended his season with the club and ruled him out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. …
Xavi Simons Misses World Cup With ACL InjuryJoy Online
… The two parties split prior to Kudus signing for Tottenham Hotspur last summer from West Ham United. …
Kudus is ‘the one who is being punished the most’ after split – Former agentJoy Online
… The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder parted ways with the agent prior to his move from Premier League rivals West Ham United last summer. …
‘Family pressured Kudus to cut ties with me’ – Ex-agent allegesDaily Guide
… Hughton enjoyed an accomplished playing career, most notably with Tottenham Hotspur, where he made 398 appearances and won both the UEFA Cup and two FA Cup titles. …
Chris Hughton Makes Prostate Cancer Full RecoveryTottenham 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
FIFA has opened an investigation into the Kenyan Football Federation after its National Executive Committee suspended and replaced president Hussein Mohammed, appointing Vice President McDonald Mariga as acting president. The crisis adds uncertainty to Kenya's joint hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda, which has already faced concerns over shortcomings identified in a CAF inspection.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tottenham's Xavi Simons suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers and will miss the remainder of the season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old midfielder will undergo surgery and face a recovery period of six to nine months.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mohammed Kudus's former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch says the midfielder is being punished most after their split, which occurred before his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur last summer; Mendelewitsch claims Kudus was pressured by family to end their working relationship that spanned from his time at FC Nordsjaelland through Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohammed Kudus' former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch alleges that the Tottenham midfielder ended their relationship under pressure from his family, who she says wanted higher financial compensation. Mendelewitsch had worked with Kudus since his time at Nordsjaelland and facilitated his moves to Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana national football team head coach Chris Hughton, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025, underwent surgery the following month and reports a smooth recovery one year after the procedure, describing himself as feeling healthy and full of energy.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →