Chelsea Women’s Football Club has made headlines by signing USA defender Naomi Girma for a record-breaking women’s transfer fee of £900,000. The 24-year-old moves from San Diego Wave to the Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders on a contract that runs until the summer of 2029. Girma, widely regarded as one of the best defenders in women’s football, was introduced to fans at Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over…

Liverpool defeated Ipswich Town 4 – 1 on Saturday at Anfield to remain top of the Premier League table. Arne Slot’s side have picked 53 points from 22 games, with 16 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss. Head coach Arne Slot was impressed with the “almost perfect” performance in the 4-1 win over Ipswich, which maintained their six-point lead at the top. Cody Gakpo scored twice after Dominik Szoboszlai and…

Erling Haaland was on target as Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-1 in the Premier League, giving Pep Guardiola two wins from two this season against his former assistant Enzo Maresca. Chelsea winger, Noni Madueke opened the scoring for Chelsea in the third minute after an error from Man City debutant Abdukodir Khusanov. Josko Gvardiol responded for the hosts in the 42nd minute, sliding home a rebound after Robert Sanchez denied…

Manchester United have warned fans that the club faces potential breaches of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), with ticket prices likely to rise as part of the response. In a letter to fan groups, United acknowledged significant financial challenges, with over £300 million in losses recorded over the past three years. PSR regulations cap allowable losses at £105 million over three years. “If we do not act…

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…