Istanbul prosecutors have ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, including 29 football players, as part of a sweeping probe into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. Among the players, 27 are suspected of placing bets on games involving their own teams, according to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office.…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has described Saturday’s Premier League clash against leaders Arsenal as a crucial measure of his team’s ambitions, as the Villans surge to third place in the table. Villa endured a slow start to the season, collecting just three points and scoring a solitary goal in…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned consideration for a striking role, even when the club’s traditional forwards are fully fit. Merino, who joined the Gunners from Real Sociedad in August 2024, had never played as a number nine before arriving in London. However, he…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to rotate the squad following Wednesday night’s 3-1 loss to Leeds United, insisting many of the changes were unavoidable due to player fitness and availability. The defeat at Elland Road dealt a blow to Chelsea’s Premier League ambitions, leaving the Blues fourth…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that he deliberately steers clear of social media to protect himself and his family from online abuse, even if it means missing out on lucrative sponsorship deals. The Portuguese coach has faced a challenging first year at Old Trafford. Last season, United finished…
Chelsea endured a disappointing night in the Premier League as they were stunned 3-1 by struggling Leeds at Elland Road on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to their title ambitions. Enzo Maresca’s team struggled from the start, conceding twice in the first half to Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka. Pedro…
Chelsea’s teenage sensation Estevao dazzled in the Champions League on Tuesday, scoring a brilliant solo goal to help his side secure a 3-0 win over Barcelona. The 18-year-old Brazilian outshone fellow prodigy Lamine Yamal, as Chelsea claimed their third victory in five group-stage matches. Estevao’s moment of brilliance came 10…
FIFA announced on Tuesday that the top four seeded teams at the 2026 World Cup will be placed in separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, ensuring they cannot meet before the semi-finals. Under the format, world number one Spain and defending champions Argentina, ranked second, will…
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card on Monday after slapping teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League match against Manchester United. The incident unfolded in the 13th minute at Old Trafford, moments after Gueye lost possession, allowing Bruno Fernandes to take a…
Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended forward Mason Greenwood, saying the player “paid dearly” for the sexual assault allegations that halted his career, as he prepares to face an English club for the first time since the controversy. Marseille will host Newcastle United in the Champions League on…