Former footballer Joey Barton is accused of kicking his wife, Georgia Barton, in the head during a drunken argument at their Kew home in June 2021, a court has heard. Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court allege that Barton, 42, pushed his wife, 38, to the ground and kicked her during a heated dispute after drinking with friends. The argument reportedly began over a family matter, with Barton threatening to fight…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is “actively looking” to sign a striker during the January transfer window to bolster their attacking options amid an injury crisis. The Gunners have been hit hard by the loss of key players Gabriel Jesus, who is out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and Bukayo Saka, sidelined with a long-term hamstring problem. These setbacks have left Arsenal…

Novak Djokovic faced an uncharacteristically harsh reception from some sections of the Rod Laver Arena crowd after retiring injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. The 37-year-old Serbian star, aiming for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam crown, withdrew following a grueling first set, which he lost 7-6 (7-5). Djokovic, who had heavily taped his upper left leg after sustaining a muscle…

Manchester United took a step closer to the Europa League last 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers at Old Trafford, but questions linger over the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as the January transfer window nears its close. Head coach Ruben Amorim expressed uncertainty post-match, stating, “I don’t know what will happen before the window closes on 3 February.” Rumours swirl around several United players, including…

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract that will keep him at the City Ground until 2027. The New Zealand international has been in scintillating form this season, netting 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances to help Forest climb to third in the standings. Wood initially joined Forest on loan from Newcastle United in January 2023, completing a permanent transfer in June of the same year.…

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is set to join AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. The 34-year-old defender, who has made 316 appearances for City since his £50m move from Tottenham in 2017, will travel to Italy for a medical. Walker, a six-time Premier League champion under Pep Guardiola, last played for City on 4…

Real Madrid have become the first football club to surpass €1bn in annual revenue, as revealed in Deloitte’s Money League report. The Spanish giants recorded revenue of €1.05bn (£883m) for the 2023-24 season, during which they clinched the La Liga and Champions League titles. This milestone secures their top spot in the rankings, with Manchester City (€826m/£708m) and Paris St-Germain (€796m/£681m) following in second and third, respectively. Record-Breaking Revenues The…

Chidera Ejuke has expressed his excitement after making his long-awaited return to the pitch following a significant hamstring injury that sidelined him for approximately three months. The 27-year-old Nigerian winger, who sustained the injury during Sevilla’s La Liga clash with Barcelona last October, was forced to watch from the sidelines as he worked tirelessly to recover. Ejuke marked his return to competitive action in Sevilla’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Girona…

AS Monaco are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a six-month loan with an option to buy. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, who has been a key figure for Leicester City since joining from KRC Genk in 2017, was close to leaving the club last summer after his contract expired. However, after negotiations with then-manager Steve Cooper, Ndidi signed a new three-year deal to stay at the…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to former Super Eagles midfielder Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, describing him as an “unbelievable” talent and one of the best players he has ever shared a pitch with. Arteta and Okocha’s paths crossed briefly during the 2001/2002 season at Paris Saint-Germain, with the young Spaniard on loan from Barcelona and Okocha in his final season at the French club before moving to Bolton Wanderers…

Nigeria-eligible defender Michael Kayode is on the verge of joining Premier League side Brentford from Fiorentina, with negotiations reportedly at their final stages. This comes after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the impending move on Tuesday via X, stating that the deal is close, with key details being finalised between the two clubs. The 20-year-old full-back’s exclusion from Fiorentina’s squad for their recent Serie A match against Torino raised further…

Borussia Dortmund has parted ways with head coach Nuri Sahin following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday. The club announced on Wednesday that they had “lost faith” in the young manager after a series of poor results. Tuesday’s loss marked Dortmund’s fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions, adding to the pressure on Sahin, who had previously led the team to the Champions League final…