Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard attacked by Mike Van Wyck after Instagram dispute Bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard was pushed in the throat by fellow fitness influencer Mike Van Wyck during an altercation at a gym in Canada. The row is believed to have sparked from a post from Van Wyck on Instagram last week which took aim at ‘science-based guys’ such as Nippard, who has a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry and applies that…
Borussia Dortmund rejected offer to sign Chelsea star this summer Chelsea offered Ben Chilwell to Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window – but the Bundesliga club turned down the chance to sign the left-back. Chilwell, 27, has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and was encouraged by Enzo Maresca and club officials to explore opportunities away from Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. It led to Chilwill being named as a member…
Liverpool can continue to roll over opponents by winning at RB Leipzig Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones don’t spring readily to mind when it’s time for a roll call of the best players in Liverpool’s team sitting proudly at the top of the Premier League table. But the midfield combination were outstanding in Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Chelsea and if they continue to dominate opponents of Cole Palmer’s calibre the way they did against the…
Ex-Man Utd star Diego Forlan set to make professional tennis debut aged 45 Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan is set to make his professional tennis debut aged 45 at next month’s Uruguay Open. Forlan, who also enjoyed spells at Villareal and Atletico Madrid before retiring from football in 2019, will partner Argentine Federico Coria in the doubles event in Montevideo. Forlan was granted a wildcard into the event which sits on the Challenger Tour,…
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Juventus have confirmed that one of their social media accounts was hacked after appearing to confirm the signing of Real Madrid’s Arda Guler. Despite the transfer window closing at the end of August, fans of both teams were taken by surprise when the club’s English X account appeared to confirm the signing on Monday afternoon. The teenager scored six goals in 12 matches during his maiden season at the club before going on to enjoy…
Former Chelsea star Glen Johnson has named his dream signing for the January transfer window, urging the Blues to bring in Lautaro Martinez. Some pundits have argued the Blues cannot become genuine Premier League title challengers under Enzo Maresca until they recruit a ‘world-class’ striker. Chelsea already have a number of talented forwards, including Nicolas Jackson, who has produced five goals and three assists in eight top-flight games this term. Christopher Nkunku has also impressed…
Dimitar Berbatov has urged Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund to get ‘angry’ ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash against Fenerbahce. Hojlund has produced a total of 18 goals across 49 appearances to date since he joined United from Atalanta in a deal worth £72m in the summer of 2023. The Denmark international has also suffered a number of injury issues since his switch to Old Trafford, with fans keen to see him kick on and…
Aaron Ramsey has called out Kai Havertz for his lack of awareness in the 2-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth, a damaging result for Arsenal’s title hopes. Former Arsenal midfielder Ramsey is desperate to see his old club get their hands on the Premier League trophy with the north Londoners’ last title coming in 2004. The Gunners have missed out to Manchester City for the last two seasons in a row and their defeat to the…
Neymar has fired a message to Chelsea’s 17-year-old wonderkid Estêvão Willian after he broke his 15-year long record in the Brazilian Serie A. Chelsea completed a deal for the Palmeiras teenager in June and he will officially move to west London on July 1, 2025 once his 18th birthday has passed. He has been in fine form out in South America ahead of his switch to England and Estêvão has now received praise from fellow…
Jamie Carragher admits he was left ‘really impressed’ by Rasmus Hojlund’s performance in Manchester United’s 3-3 draw against Porto this season. Liverpool legend and football pundit Carragher feels that Hojlund is finally ‘starting to look a player’ following his £72m move to Old Trafford in August 2023. Hojlund scored in United’s 3-3 Europa League draw against Porto this month, and then found the back of the net in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford. Those are…
“The FA’s decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager is so, so sad. … The manager of a national team, any national team, should be from the same country as his players. It should be compulsory, one of the rules of the game, a point that isn’t even up for discussion. … This should be about one country’s best taking on another country’s best. If that best isn’t good enough, then so be it. Do something about the lack of resources at your disposal to ensure you do have the best players and coaches if you want to win something.”
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Jack Grealish names former Man Utd star as one of his toughest-ever opponents Manchester City star Jack Grealish has named former Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as one of his toughest-ever opponents. Erik ten Hag’s side sold Wan-Bissaka to West Ham for £15m in the most recent summer transfer window, a move which raised eyebrows among some pundits. Grealish has played against some of the top full-backs in world football – and the 29-year-old is…
Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blow after controversial winner Pep Guardiola has confirmed a double injury blow after Manchester City scored a controversial late winner in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Wolves. Jørgen Strand Larsen stunned the Premier League champions when he fired Gary O’Neil’s side ahead with just seven minutes on the clock at Molineux. Joško Gvardiol levelled things up for City and the match was heading for a draw before John Stones’…
Arne Slot praises Liverpool star for ‘controlling’ Chelsea’s key man in win Arne Slot reserved special praise for Curtis Jones following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, highlighting how the midfielder had successfully kept Cole Palmer quiet at Anfield. Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to put hosts Liverpool in front in the 29th minute before Nicolas Jackson equalised within moments of the restart to silence the Merseyside crowd. But Jones restored the Reds’ lead…
Liverpool ace proved club don’t need £52m target v Chelsea, says Jamie Carragher Jamie Carragher believes Curtis Jones’ man-of-the-match performance in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea proves the club do not need to pursue a January move for Martin Zubimendi. Jones repaid Arne Slot’s faith after being handed his second successive start in the Premier League, scoring what proved to be the winner in an exceptional all-round performance at the heart of Liverpool’s midfield. Mohamed…
