Eddie Howe said on Friday that he was certain that Newcastle’s Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club’s efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world. The 48-year-old Magpies boss said he had held “constructive” discussions with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which holds an 85 per cent stake in the…
Taylor Swift has left fans scrambling for answers after a countdown clock briefly appeared on her official website, only to disappear minutes later. The clock, which counted down to May 2 at 2 p.m. ET, sent Swifties into a frenzy, speculating about what the pop star could be hinting at. Some fans immediately pointed to the background of the…
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at the club until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future. The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined United’s academy in 2014, has already made 98 appearances for the club, scoring the decisive goal in the 2024 FA Cup final and representing England…
The Spanish football federation banned Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches on Wednesday after he punched a Huesca player in the face. The federation’s disciplinary committee said in a statement that both the Argentina international and his club would also be fined, after he was first sent off and then “attacked” Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in the second-tier…
Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday. The 19-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s 1-0 defeat by Manchester United. McFarlane, back in charge at Stamford Bridge after this week’s sacking of Liam Rosenior, delivered the…
Bayern Munich have been fined by UEFA but avoided a supporter lockout after photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers during their Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid. Earlier in April, Bayern scored twice in the final moments of the last-eight second leg at their Allianz Arena home to seal their spot in the semi-finals. A group…
