The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has suspended Premier League referee David Coote as new allegations regarding his conduct have emerged, triggering investigations by both PGMOL and UEFA. Coote, 42, is currently under scrutiny following the release of a video in which he appeared to make disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Further controversy arose when The Sun published images allegedly taken during the summer’s European Championship,…

Retired football star Diego Forlan, 45, made his professional tennis debut in Uruguay, stepping onto the court in Montevideo’s Uruguay Open alongside Argentine partner Federico Coria. Although the former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker and Coria lost 6-1, 6-2 to Bolivian duo Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in a 47-minute match, the atmosphere was electric, with fans rallying behind Forlan as he explored his passion for tennis on an…

The Monaco Grand Prix will remain a cornerstone of the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2031, following the signing of a six-year extension. This agreement secures the future of one of the sport’s most iconic races, which has been a fixture on the F1 calendar nearly every year since 1955, with only the 2020 season missing due to Covid. Despite concerns about the narrow streets of Monte Carlo and…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is reportedly anticipating a lengthy suspension following a racially insensitive remark he made about his teammate Heung-Min Son. The incident occurred during a summer appearance on Uruguayan TV, where Bentancur commented that Son and his cousins “all look the same,” a statement he later described as a “very bad joke.” Bentancur has been informed by his agent that the FA is considering a seven-game ban,…

Claudio Ranieri, the seasoned Italian tactician and football icon, has returned to the helm of AS Roma as head coach until the end of the season—just six months after announcing his retirement. This marks the third time that the 73-year-old Roman takes charge of his hometown club, following stints in 2009 and a brief spell in 2019. Roma confirmed Ranieri’s appointment after the sacking of Croatian manager Ivan Juric, who…

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that referee David Coote’s career in the Premier League is finished after a video allegedly showing him insulting Liverpool surfaced. The video, which went viral on Monday, allegedly features a man’s voice calling Liverpool the “s” word and former manager Jurgen Klopp the “c” word. Coote has been suspended by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) pending an investigation. Carragher expressed doubt in…

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticized Alejandro Garnacho for his subdued celebration after scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League. Garnacho, 20, scored United’s third goal in a 3-0 victory but opted for a muted reaction in front of the Stretford End. Keane, known for his passionate and outspoken nature, expressed his disapproval on the “Stick to Football” podcast, stating that if a player cannot celebrate a goal,…

Marc Cucalon, a highly regarded youth player for Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 19 due to complications from a serious knee injury. Cucalon, who joined Real Madrid’s academy in 2016, was considered a talented midfielder with a bright future. He suffered a ruptured ACL during a UEFA Youth League match in Glasgow on September 6, 2022. After enduring 796 days of recovery…

Four Premier League clubs have taken legal action to seek compensation if Manchester City is found guilty of breaking financial rules. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur have all filed potential claims before a statute of limitations deadline last week. These claims stem from allegations against Manchester City, first published by Der Spiegel in November 2018, based on leaked documents known as “Football Leaks”. The allegations involve 115 breaches…

England captain Harry Kane has publicly criticized his teammates for withdrawing from the national team squad ahead of crucial matches. Kane expressed his disapproval of players prioritizing club commitments over international duty, stating that “England comes before anything.” Eight players, including Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Declan Rice, withdrew from interim manager Lee Carsley’s squad on Monday, just days after the initial announcement. Some of these withdrawals followed statements from…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that a pivotal phone call from the late coach Stephen Keshi and the opportunity to play international football at a young age were the key factors in his decision to represent Nigeria over the Netherlands, the country of his birth. In a recent interview on the Sports Afterparty Podcast, Troost-Ekong, now 30, explained that the choice between playing for the Dutch national team…

Steph Curry stole the spotlight once again as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup, scoring an impressive 37 points, including the Warriors’ final 12. His late-game performance helped secure a hard-fought win and highlighted his continued stellar form at the start of the season. Klay Thompson, returning to the Chase Center as a Maverick after 13 seasons with…