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Rio Ferdinand has compared Martin Odegaard to Mozart and hailed Premier League leaders Arsenal as “the real deal”. Mikel Arteta’s side, who finished fifth last season, have this term moved seven points clear of defending champions Manchester City and are likely to send the lead to 10 points in their...

Fifa will ask every country in the world to name a stadium after Pele. The legendary Brazilian passed away last week at the age of 82, and Fifa President Gianni Infantino has revealed one way he will be asking countries to pay their respects. He told local reporters on Monday,...

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will not burn through cash to sign a new striker. The Old Trafford chief wants value for money for any January reinforcements. Ten Hag confirmed last month he wanted to sign a striker after Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit but the strength of his praise for...

Romelu Lukaku has said that Thierry Henry should be the man to replace Roberto Martinez as the head coach of the Belgium national team. Martinez left his role following Belgium’s disappointing early World Cup exit and the Inter Milan striker believes one of his assistants is the next man in...

Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix is in contact with Arsenal ace Thomas Partey as the Gunners battle Manchester United and Chelsea to sign the Portugal ace. The 23-year-old is set to leave the La Liga giants this month after a falling out with Diego Simeone over playing time in the...

Arsenal have reportedly reached an ‘agreement’ with Mykhaylo Mudryk with the view to signing him from Shakhtar Donetsk this month. Reports on New Year Day said the winger had agreed a five-year personal deal pending a transfer agreement between the two clubs. The Gunners have identified Murky as their priority...

There are many people who feel that former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown would represent the ideal figure to be the game’s first independent regulator in this country. He is, of course, a former and widely respected Chancellor of the Exchequer so his fiscal qualifications could hardly come any higher....

Gordon Brown has an office on the top floor of his home. It is a beautiful room with sweeping views of rugged countryside and the Firth of Forth. Only two frames hang on its walls. Neither holds a photo of the ex-Prime Minister with former US president Barack Obama. Nor...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League is meaningless after his side’s win at Brighton put them further ahead of champions Manchester City. The Gunners won an enthralling match on the south coast 4-2, going three goals up early on in the...

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr to become the highest-paid sportsperson ever. The Portuguese superstar – who has been a free agent since his Manchester United contract was ripped up last month – will earn £173 million ($212 million) a year in...