Crystal Palace goalkeeper Johnstone: Henderson arrival lifting my game

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is happy with his battle for No1 status this season. Johnstone is now competing with fellow England keeper Dean Henderson, after his arrival from Manchester United this past summer. Also a former United player, Johnstone told BBC Sport: “It’s tough but I feel like I’ve thrived off it a little … Read more

Ten Hag ‘not involved’ in Man Utd ownership talk

play Ogden: Ratcliffe stake the beginning of the end of the Glazers at Man United (2:36)Mark Ogden explains the importance of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposed 25% stake of Manchester United. (2:36) MANCHESTER, England — Erik ten Hag said he is in the dark about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s possible investment into Manchester United. Ratcliffe and his INEOS-backed … Read more

Xavi surprised Madrid capt. can play in Clásico

play Will Laporta’s suspected bribery charges impact Barcelona on the pitch? (0:52)Gab Marcotti speaks about the ongoing refereeing scandal after Barcelona president Joan Laporta was charged with suspected bribery. (0:52) Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he is surprised Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez’s suspension has been reduced, freeing him up to play in next weekend’s Clásico. … Read more

World’s top int’l scorer Sinclair retires from Canada

Oct 20, 2023, 09:49 AM ET Christine Sinclair, the world’s all-time leading international goal scorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women’s national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) next season. The 40-year-old’s illustrious international career includes 190 goals for Canada in … Read more

Burnley boss Kompany: I’m locked in on Brentford

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is looking forward to facing Brentford. Kompany is happy the Premier League is resuming after a two week break. He said, “Every game will be tough in the Premier League, but everybody knows when you play Man City and these sort of teams, they have something extremely special. “Now we get … Read more

Oxlade-Chamberlain surprised by cold Klopp in final Liverpool months: Surprising

Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was surprised by how manager Jurgen Klopp blanked him last season. Besitkas midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain left Liverpool over the summer after coming off contract. He told The Athletic: “Some of the younger players were getting an opportunity to be involved, getting them ready for years to come, which I understand. “I … Read more

Source: Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq keen to sign Lingard

play How can the Saudi Pro League increase appeal to fans? (2:22)Gab & Juls react after 133 people attended a Saudi Pro League game between Al Riyadh and Al Okhdood. (2:22) Al Ettifaq are ready to reduce the number of foreign players in their squad in order to sign Jesse Lingard, a source has told … Read more

Ramsdale ‘hurting’ after losing No. 1 spot to Raya

play Balogun has a watch riding on a bet with Saka (0:48)Folarin Balogun reveals the bet he’s made with his former Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka for this season. (0:48) Oct 19, 2023, 09:08 AM ET Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said he is “suffering and hurting” after losing his place in Arsenal‘s starting line-up to David Raya, but insisted that … Read more