The eagerly awaited Emirates FA Cup fourth-round draw is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025, following the highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. The match, which kicks off at 3pm GMT, will determine the timing of the draw, with the fourth-round selection expected to begin around 5pm GMT—unless the game goes to extra time. If additional play is needed, the draw…

Manchester City is reportedly exploring a move to sign Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, as a potential backup for Erling Haaland, whose goal-scoring form this season has yet to match his prolific performance from the previous campaign. According to a report from Sky Sports on Thursday, the Bundesliga club is asking for around £67m (€80m) for the 25-year-old forward. However, negotiations between Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt have…

Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured the signing of defender Emmanuel Agbadou from French club Reims in a £16.6m deal. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract at Molineux, with an option to extend for an additional year. Agbadou is the first signing under new head coach Vitor Pereira and signals the club’s intent to strengthen their squad amid a relegation battle. Sporting director Matt Hobbs praised Agbadou’s…

Barcelona forwards Dani Olmo and Pau Victor have been granted provisional permission to play after an appeal to Spain’s national sports council (CSD). Both players, signed last summer, were initially registered for the first half of the season as Barcelona struggled to comply with La Liga’s wage cap. A subsequent request to renew their registrations was rejected by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). On Wednesday, the CSD…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has reassured fans that he is “all good” after being stretchered off during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool. The 27-year-old Uruguay international fell unchallenged while attempting to head a ball from a corner just six minutes into the match. After receiving treatment on the pitch for about nine minutes and requiring oxygen, Bentancur was taken to hospital for further checks. He took to Instagram…

Newcastle United and Aston Villa face FA charges after a heated half-time altercation during Newcastle’s 3-0 Boxing Day victory at St James’ Park. The incident, sparked by tension over Villa striker Jhon Duran’s first-half red card for a stamp on Fabian Schar, escalated in the tunnel, involving players and staff from both sides. Newcastle assistant coach Jason Tindall and Villa analyst Victor Manas have been individually charged for improper conduct.…

West Ham United have turned a new chapter, appointing Graham Potter as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Potter, who has been out of management since leaving Chelsea in April 2023, arrives with a mixed reputation—heralded for his transformative stint at Brighton but shadowed by his challenging experience at Chelsea. Now, the question looms: is he the right man to steer the Hammers toward sustained success? A Thoughtful and…

West Ham United is delighted to welcome former Chelsea boss, Graham Potter as the Club’s new Head Coach to replace Julen Lopetegui following a disappointing start to the Premier League season.  The 49-year-old joins the Hammers on a two-and-a-half year contract and will take charge of his new team for the first time when the Irons travel to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday evening. A highly-respected and…

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has called on Super Eagles players and fans to support newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle, 47, was announced as the new manager by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday and is set to finalize his contract in Abuja this Sunday. The former Mali international takes charge of the team amid high expectations for success. Speaking to Brila FM, Adepoju emphasized the importance…

West Ham United have parted ways with head coach Julen Lopetegui following a disappointing start to the Premier League season. The Spaniard, who replaced David Moyes last summer, lasted only 20 league matches, winning just six despite a transfer spend exceeding £130 million. Lopetegui’s dismissal comes after a 4-1 loss to Manchester City, leaving the Hammers in 14th place. Graham Potter is the leading candidate to replace him, with talks…

AC Milan have reportedly made an official loan-to-buy bid to Manchester United for forward Marcus Rashford, signaling a potential blockbuster move. Sources indicate Rashford’s representatives are in Italy for talks with Milan officials as the 27-year-old explores options for a “new challenge.” The United academy graduate surprised fans recently by expressing his desire to leave, despite his lifelong connection to the club. Rashford’s form this season has been underwhelming, with…

Didier Deschamps, the legendary coach who has led France to numerous footballing triumphs, has announced his decision to step down as manager following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deschamps, 56, has been at the helm of Les Bleus since 2012, making him the longest-serving coach in the history of the French national team. Under his stewardship, France has experienced a golden era, claiming the 2018 World Cup in Russia, reaching…