West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has received a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) for failing to fully cooperate with their investigation into alleged betting breaches — but avoided a fine due to mitigating circumstances. The 28-year-old Brazil international was cleared in July of four serious charges alleging deliberate yellow cards in Premier League matches to influence betting markets. However, an independent regulatory commission found Paqueta guilty of two…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has branded the club’s congested December fixture schedule “irresponsible,” warning that it threatens player welfare and undermines the integrity of the competition calendar. The Eagles are set for a punishing run of matches following their qualification for the EFL Cup quarter-finals, with dates clashing dangerously close together due to UEFA’s expanded European calendar. Palace are due to host Manchester City on Sunday, 14 December, face…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to clarify his recent comments about squad depth, insisting he is “completely happy” with the players at his disposal despite a difficult run of form and growing criticism from supporters. The Dutchman’s remarks come just days after Liverpool’s shock 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat at home to Crystal Palace — their sixth loss in seven matches across all competitions. Slot’s team selection that night raised…

Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Senne Lammens insists he is unfazed by the weight of expectation that comes with guarding the posts at Old Trafford — and has played down early comparisons with legendary stopper Peter Schmeichel. At just 23 years old and with only one full season of senior football behind him, Lammens has already stepped into one of the most demanding roles in world football. Since his £18.1m deadline-day…

The Premier League has confirmed that just one match will take place on Boxing Day this year, citing the expansion of European club competitions as the main reason behind the reduced schedule. Manchester United’s home clash with Newcastle United, kicking off at 20:00 GMT, will be the sole fixture on 26 December — a striking departure from one of English football’s most beloved traditions. For decades, Boxing Day football has…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Barcelona are reportedly preparing an ambitious move for Victor Osimhen as they plan for life after Robert Lewandowski. ‎ ‎According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan club is “definitely” in the market for a new centre-forward, with a “real possibility” that Lewandowski will depart when his contract expires in June. ‎ ‎Romano revealed that Osimhen is one of several elite strikers on Barcelona’s shortlist, with the…

Unrivaled confirmed its full coaching lineup for the upcoming campaign, which includes Wakama among the eight head coaches representing the league’s eight franchises.

England forward Michelle Agyemang has confirmed that she will miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during England’s 3-0 victory over Australia. The 19-year-old, currently on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion from Arsenal, sustained the injury in a non-contact incident just 13 minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute. The injury marks a heartbreaking setback for one of England’s brightest young…

When asked if Delap’s dismissal was justified, Maresca admitted, “Yes — a silly foul. It was something we could have easily avoided.”

Below is the list of the Carabao cup quarter-final draw.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described Liam Delap’s sending-off as “very stupid” after the striker’s late dismissal overshadowed the Blues’ thrilling 4–3 Carabao Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Delap, 22, was making his return from a ten-week hamstring injury but lasted just 26 minutes after coming off the bench in the second half. The young forward picked up two yellow cards in quick succession, first…

Barcelona’s injury problems deepened on Wednesday after the club confirmed that midfielder Pedri has suffered a tear in his hamstring, ruling him out for a significant spell. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during training earlier this week, and medical tests have revealed a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle of his left thigh, part of the hamstring group located at the back of the leg. Barcelona released a brief…