Djed Spence says he hopes to inspire the next generation as he prepares to become the first Muslim footballer to represent England’s senior men’s team. The Tottenham Hotspur full-back, who has six England Under-21 caps, has received his first senior call-up for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. His inclusion crowns a remarkable turnaround in fortunes after years of loan spells and limited playing time. Though the Football Association…

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sanction the departure of goalkeeper André Onana to Saudi Arabia, with the Pro League’s transfer window still open. The 29-year-old Cameroon international, who joined United from Inter Milan in 2023, could become the latest Premier League player to be lured by lucrative Middle Eastern offers. According to Teamtalk, United are willing to let Onana leave if the right offer arrives. The club’s stance reflects…

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá is weighing up legal action against the Football Association (FA) after being cleared of spot-fixing charges in what has been described as the largest disciplinary case in English football history. The Brazilian, 28, was accused of deliberately collecting yellow cards to influence betting markets, an allegation first raised in August 2023. By May 2024, the FA had charged him on four counts of intentionally…

By Eniola Amadu The British government has announced plans for new legislation that would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England. If approved, the restriction will apply not only to supermarkets and convenience stores but also to restaurants, cafés, vending machines and online platforms. The move follows growing evidence that excessive consumption of energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the government’s budget will be delivered on Wednesday 26 November, setting the stage for tough choices on tax and spending. The statement will outline how the government intends to fund essential services such as the NHS, schools, policing and defence, while balancing strained public finances and trying to reassure investors. Reeves told the BBC that her priority was to turn the economy around by…

Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after she admitted underpaying tax on her second home. Rayner confirmed reports that she failed to pay the full tax owed on her Hove property, a shortfall estimated at £40,000. The Labour deputy leader has since referred herself to the government’s ethics adviser and said she had even considered resigning. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions,…

For the first time in the history of English women’s football, minimum salaries will be introduced for players in the top two tiers of the professional game this season. The move, announced by WSL Football, represents a landmark step toward fully professionalising the Women’s Super League (WSL) and WSL 2. WSL Football, which oversees England’s professional women’s leagues, did not disclose the exact salary amounts, but confirmed the minimum will…

By Eniola Amadu A senior British police officer, Gavin Stephens, has urged politicians to “reduce and defuse tensions” rather than fuel divisions, warning that growing polarisation over asylum seekers is placing a serious strain on law enforcement. Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, made the remarks after weeks of demonstrations and counter-protests across the UK sparked by the government’s controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels. His…

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted officials made a “misjudgement” in disallowing Josh King’s goal for Fulham during their 2-0 defeat at Chelsea last weekend, reigniting debate around VAR’s role in the Premier League. The 18-year-old striker thought he had put the Cottagers ahead in the 22nd minute at Stamford Bridge, only for the effort to be ruled out after a lengthy review. VAR intervened to highlight a foul in…

Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has taken the next step in her glittering career, sealing a permanent move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al-Hilal. The 30-year-old forward signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, bringing an end to her brief spell with Bay FC in the United States’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Oshoala only joined Bay FC in February 2024 after a record-breaking stint at Barcelona Femeni, but…

England forward Lauren James has opened up about the pain, pressure and prejudice she faced during Euro 2025, revealing that injury and criticism overshadowed what should have been one of the proudest moments of her career. The 23-year-old Chelsea star started all six matches in Switzerland as the Lionesses defended their European crown, but recurring fitness issues meant she was unable to deliver her best football in the latter stages.…

The UK government is preparing to introduce a law that will prevent anyone under the age of 16 in England from buying energy drinks . Energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, and Prime are those the ban would apply across shops, cafés, restaurants, vending machines, and online sales. Research suggests that up to a third of children in the UK consume energy drinks every week, despite many supermarkets already…