Former Premier League referee David Coote has been handed a year-long ban from officiating UEFA matches. The ban, effective until June 30, 2026, stems from an ethics investigation conducted by UEFA following the circulation of a video allegedly depicting Coote snorting white powder during the 2024 European Championships. This latest sanction follows Coote’s dismissal from […]
Mikel Arteta, who was then an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, faced a daunting task when he was appointed Arsenal manager five years ago today, succeeding Unai Emery. The Spaniard inherited a club languishing in 10th place in the Premier League. “I was probably terrified,” Arteta confessed, recalling his initial feelings. “You […]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the British billionaire, has further increased his shareholding in Manchester United, according to recent SEC filings. This move comes amidst a backdrop of financial difficulties at the club and mounting criticism of Ratcliffe’s stewardship. Ratcliffe, through his company INEOS, has acquired an additional 1.24% stake in the club, bringing his total ownership […]
Michael Essien, a legendary midfielder with a 20-year career at clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, is carving out a new path in coaching. Despite playing under iconic managers like Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Guus Hiddink, Essien’s decision to enter coaching wasn’t driven by their influence. “I just woke up one day […]
New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has already made his mark, demanding more from star striker Marcus Rashford. Amorim believes Rashford, who scored twice against Everton in their 4-0 Premier League win, has the potential for even greater things. “He can play so much better, as can the other guys,” Amorim said. “He has to […]
The Premier League has acknowledged a major error in the match between West Ham United and Manchester United, a decision that ultimately led to the dismissal of former Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag. The incident occurred in the dying moments of the game, when West Ham was awarded a penalty after a controversial challenge […]
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey played a full 90 minutes for Arsenal as they drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the English Premier League. Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 60th minute, but Pedro Neto equalized for Chelsea ten minutes later. Partey, who was rated 7.1 by Sofascore, helped Arsenal maintain their […]
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has expressed his admiration for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, praising his experience, guidance, and positive impact on the team. “He’s a very good guy, a very good coach,” Onana said. “He has so much experience and he advises us a lot. It’s fantastic what he’s doing and the players […]
Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus has seen his Premier League suspension extended to five matches following a Football Association (FA) ruling. The incident, which occurred during West Ham United’s match against Tottenham Hotspur on October 19th, involved violent conduct. Initially shown a yellow card for a foul, Kudus escalated the situation by pushing both Micky van […]
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew proved instrumental in Leicester City’s recent 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town, salvaging a crucial point with a last-minute equaliser in the English Premier League. Ayew, who came off the bench to replace Victor Kristiansen in the 86th minute, scored in the 94th minute, helping the Foxes maintain their 15th-place position with […]
