Also known as: West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United — English football club relegated from the Premier League to the Championship in 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… But Austria regained the lead in the 76th minute thanks to an own goal from Yazan al-Arab before 37-year-old former West Ham man Arnautovic added a stoppage-time penalty to make the game safe.-AFP Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Austria earn World Cup win against debutants JordanJoy Online
… Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville were on target before Crystal Palace’s Kamada struck with a deft header to divert Koki Ogawa’s effort with two minutes left and secure a draw. …
World Cup: Japan twice comefrom behind to draw 2-2 with NetherlandsJoy Online
… Former West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta almost put Brazil ahead in first-half stoppage time, but his acrobatic effort was tipped behind for a corner. …
2026 World Cup: Vinicius Jr rescues draw as Brazil come from behindDaily Guide
… Should they sign Anderson it would eclipse the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023 as the record transfer for an English player. …
Forest Reject Man City’s £120m Offer For AndersonJoy Online
… by one of the best players in the world at this moment in time.” O’Neill also singled out Kelly for praise as the Barnsley man raced in to finish from Shea Charles’ cross for his first international goal on his second start. “He’s had a brilliant year, stepping away from West Ham …
O’Neill praises ‘fantastic’ departing DeschampsJoy Online
… Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is known to be a tough negotiator and is understood to want more than the £105m Arsenal paid to sign midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham in 2023. …
Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over MarescaJoy Online
Multiple women have accused billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers. …
West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sexJoy Online
… us,” Lopetegui says. “We will spare no effort and will give everything we have to make the fans who stand behind us and support us happy and proud.” The coach Julen Lopetegui has plenty of experience with Spain and Real Madrid before moving to England to lead Wolves and West Ham …
Qatar World Cup 2026 team guideDaily Guide
… Meanwhile, United continue to monitor West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. However, no formal offer has been made, with the London club reportedly valuing the player at around £80 million. …
Manchester United Agree £35m Deal for Atalanta Midfielder EdersonJoy Online
… A potential fee for Anderson could be a record for a British player and eclipse the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023. …
Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by ForestAustria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1, with Romano Schmid opening the scoring, Ali Olwan equalizing with Jordan's first World Cup goal, and Yazan al-Arab's own goal and Marko Arnautovic's penalty securing victory.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1, with Romano Schmid opening the scoring, Ali Olwan equalizing with Jordan's first World Cup goal, and Yazan al-Arab's own goal and Marko Arnautovic's penalty securing victory.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Daichi Kamada's late header earned Japan a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup match in Dallas, after the teams traded goals in a second-half thriller.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vinicius Jr scored in the 37th minute to earn Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after Brazil fell behind to Ismael Saibari's goal in the 21st minute.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's second offer of £120m (£106m initial plus add-ons) for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected. The 23-year-old England international prefers a move to City over Manchester United, and the two clubs continue negotiations despite Anderson's World Cup preparations.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praised outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager" after France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match. O'Neill highlighted Deschamps' success managing a star-studded squad and his humility despite leading a major football nation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City and Chelsea remain in talks over Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola at City, with negotiations at an advanced stage over a compensation package. Chelsea expect payment under Maresca's contract terms, as he left Stamford Bridge in January despite being contracted until 2029.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Multiple women have accused billionaire David Sullivan, West Ham co-owner, of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour spanning decades, including pressuring young models for sex in exchange for career advancement. Sullivan, 77, categorically denies the allegations and has resigned as joint chair of West Ham; he also separately admitted paying for sex in the 1990s with a girl he says he believed was 16 or 17.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, appointed in May 2025, though the team won only one of 11 games before warm-ups. The hosts, grouped with Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, aim for a more solid defensive approach after their poor 2022 campaign.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to undergo a medical in coming weeks with the transfer likely finalised in early July. The signing comes as United seeks to strengthen midfield following Casemiro's departure.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 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 →
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.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
18 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 →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies, arguing players have the power to take VAR out of the equation rather than relying on referees. Guardiola has expressed frustration with VAR decisions against his side in past FA Cup finals, but maintains teams should focus on improving their own performance.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 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 →
Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's 55-player provisional squad for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold are believed to be included, though the final squad of 26 players will be announced on 22 May.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has compared video assistant referee decisions to a "flip of a coin," saying he has never trusted the system since its introduction in England. Guardiola cited disputed calls in City's FA Cup final defeats in 2024 and 2025, but added that players must take VAR out of the equation by performing better.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
West Ham United plan to contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after a VAR review led referee Chris Kavanagh to disallow Callum Wilson's late equaliser against Arsenal, with the club seeking clarification and access to audio conversations from the review process. Arsenal won the match 1-0, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points above Manchester City, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh's decision to disallow West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser for interference on keeper David Raya, preserving Arsenal's 1-0 victory and five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Rio Ferdinand posted a photo on Twitter of himself and Manchester United teammates celebrating a 2004 goal in front of a dejected Jamie Carragher ahead of a Liverpool-United match. Carragher replied with criticism, and Ferdinand later responded via his YouTube channel, saying he was simply sharing a celebration moment.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
German manager Edin Terzic has agreed to become Athletic Club's new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde. The 43-year-old, former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take charge at the start of next season.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, extending their Premier League title lead over Manchester City to six points with a better goal difference of four.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →