Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has officially joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a permanent deal from English side Leicester City, bringing an end to an eight-year spell with the Foxes. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the option of an additional year, as he looks to embrace a fresh challenge in the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas confirmed the signing on Thursday, describing Ndidi as a “proven leader and…

AC Milan are reportedly exploring a potential deal to bring Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund to San Siro, as the Danish international’s future at Old Trafford comes under renewed scrutiny. Despite publicly committing to staying at United just last week, fresh developments have cast doubts over his role in Ruben Amorim’s plans, especially with the impending arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. United signed Hojlund for a staggering £72…

Middle-class children could lose out on places at top schools under Labour’s proposed changes to the Equality Act, according to the Conservative Party. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to reintroduce a section of the 2010 Equality Act that would require public authorities to take socio-economic background into account when making strategic decisions. The proposal originally known as Harman’s law after former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman was never enacted…

Transgender women will be barred from accessing female-only public spaces such as toilets, changing rooms, and women’s sports under new guidance being prepared by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), according to reports.

The Conservative Party is considering the potential introduction of compulsory digital ID cards, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp suggesting there is a very strong case for the move to improve identity verification for access to taxpayer-funded services. Philp said that while the proposal could help ensure only eligible individuals access services such as welfare or the NHS, it also raises important concerns around privacy and civil liberties. “It’s a…

Britain’s minister for homelessness has resigned over allegations that she evicted tenants from a property she owns and increased rents by hundreds of pounds. In her resignation letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, Rushanara Ali, a junior minister in the Ministry of Housing, said she had followed all the legal requirements “at all times” in her dealings as a landlord. Ali, the member of parliament for…

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with confirmation that midfielder James Maddison has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the majority of the 2025/26 campaign. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea last weekend. Manager Thomas Frank had initially confirmed Maddison had damaged the same knee that kept him out of…

Manchester United have struck a major blow in the summer transfer window by agreeing a £73.7 million deal with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football, and United have moved decisively to beat Premier League rivals to his signature. The agreement with Leipzig includes an initial payment of £66.3 million, with the remaining £7.4 million tied…

Darwin Nunez time at Liverpool looks set to come to an end after Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal agreed a £46.3 million (€53m) deal to sign the Uruguay international striker. The 26-year-old is now expected to undergo a medical before finalising his move to the Middle East, where he will join a growing list of European stars lured by the Saudi project. Al-Hilal, coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone…

Barcelona have confirmed the temporary removal of Marc-André ter Stegen from his role as first-team captain following a disciplinary issue between the club and the Germany international. The decision comes in the wake of a reported disagreement surrounding Ter Stegen’s medical privacy, which has implications for Barcelona’s player registration strategy. The 33-year-old goalkeeper recently underwent back surgery and is currently sidelined. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said,…

West Ham United have officially confirmed that veteran forward Michail Antonio will not be returning to the first team for the upcoming season, ending a decade-long playing career at the club. Discussions, however, are ongoing regarding a potential off-field role within the club’s academy setup. The 35-year-old Jamaican international, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for £7 million, last played for the senior side in December before…

Senegal’s head coach Souleymane Diallo has credited his team’s unity, discipline, and tactical intelligence for their hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles in their opening Group B fixture at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The victory, secured by a late strike from Christian Gomis, marked a perfect start to Senegal’s title defence and extended their impressive run of form in the competition. The match, played…