Guinea midfielder Naby Keita is set to join Hungarian champions Ferencvaros on loan from Werder Bremen in January, with an option for a permanent transfer. Keita, 29, has been sidelined at Bremen since his suspension in April for refusing to travel with the team for a match against Bayer Leverkusen. Bremen’s sporting director, Clemens Fritz, confirmed the decision, stating, “It was clear Naby would not play for Werder again. This…

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dedicated his goal in a vital 2-1 victory over Wolves to teammate Michail Antonio, who remains hospitalized following a car accident on Saturday. The 34-year-old forward, West Ham’s all-time Premier League top scorer, underwent surgery for a lower limb fracture on Sunday and is recovering under medical care. Speaking after the match, Soucek revealed the team had a video call with Antonio before the game.…

Just months after a promising revamp, Juventus finds itself mired in familiar struggles, sparking questions about whether the club’s bold overhaul has truly delivered. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli promised a fresh start this season, ushering in young talent and a new coach, Thiago Motta, to reinvigorate the Old Lady. An aggressive transfer window saw nearly €200m spent on midfield talents like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz. Early results were encouraging,…

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has publicly criticized the club’s board for insufficient investment in the squad following a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, a match in which Spurs squandered a 2-0 lead. The loss, their latest in a challenging season, leaves Tottenham in 11th place in the Premier League after 15 games. Speaking to Telemundo Deportes, the Argentine World Cup winner did not hold back in assessing the club’s shortcomings.…

Marcus Rashford is fighting to save his Manchester United career after Telegraph Sport learnt the club were open to selling him last summer and remain receptive to bids being made. United are said to be concerned about Rashford’s lifestyle off the pitch and there are fears he is no longer as focused on his football as he could be. Sources have said he is dealing with a number of off-field…

Five England stars have been included in the FIFPRO Women’s World XI, highlighting the growing global recognition of the Lionesses’ talent. Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze makes history by earning her seventh selection, equaling the record held by France’s Wendie Renard. Bronze’s move from Barcelona to Chelsea last summer has solidified her reputation as one of the best defenders in women’s football. Joining Bronze in the prestigious XI are Alex Greenwood…

David Coote, a 42-year-old Premier League referee, has been dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after a comprehensive investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. Coote, who first officiated in the Premier League in 2018, was suspended on November 11 following the emergence of a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool FC and their former manager Jürgen Klopp. This video referred to a contentious match…

Atlético Madrid mounted a thrilling comeback to defeat Sevilla 4-3 in a dramatic La Liga clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The home side, trailing 3-1 with an hour gone, showcased resilience and determination to secure a vital victory, with Antoine Griezmann playing the role of hero by scoring twice, including a sensational stoppage-time winner. The match began with early excitement, as Atlético took the lead in the 10th minute…

As Jamie Vardy approaches his 38th birthday, many expected his pace to slow. However, under Leicester City’s new boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Foxes captain is showing signs of reinvigoration. In a dramatic 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, Vardy showcased his trademark composure and leadership. With just four minutes left, Leicester was trailing 2-0 to the Seagulls. But Vardy, never one to shy away from the spotlight, halved the…

Two former Premier League players have spoken about their growing fears of long-term health impacts from years of heading footballs, as concerns over brain injuries in the sport continue to mount. Former England defender Gary Pallister revealed that debilitating migraines plagued him throughout his career, while ex-Newcastle and Manchester City player Steve Howey has undergone scans revealing cognitive decline. Pallister: “The pain was sickening” Pallister, who won four Premier League…

West Ham’s Julen Lopetegui and Wolves’ Gary O’Neil face mounting pressure as their teams prepare for Monday’s Premier League showdown, dubbed “El Sackico” by fans. Both managers are among the favorites to lose their jobs, with recent poor performances fueling speculation. Lopetegui’s Struggles to Replace Moyes Julen Lopetegui’s tenure at West Ham has been fraught since he replaced David Moyes in July. The Spaniard, tasked with elevating the team beyond…

Lewis Hamilton said he was happy his time with Mercedes “finished on a high” after what he described as “a really turbulent year”. The seven-time champion brought to an end his 12 years with Mercedes with a fourth-place finish after starting 16th on the grid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “It has been probably the longest year of my life, knowing from the beginning I was leaving,” Hamilton said.…