World Cup break did not help Spurs recharge, they’re still the imponderables they’ve been in past six years
Spurs at home, you say? On Boxing Day? A lunchtime kick-off? And eight days after the end of the World Cup? With Hugo Lloris and Cristian Romero rested and Fraser Forster making his first appearance in goal for them and Richarlison injured? You can only imagine the extent to which...
Strength of a father: Brazil football legend Pele’s children shower him with love on Christmas Day in hospital
Pele’s daughter took to social media Christmas Day night to thank the hospital for looking after her father. The Brazil legend’s family have gathered in hospital as his condition worsened – with his daughter vowing to stick by his side as the 82-year-old receives care after his cancer progressed. Kely...
Premier League’s back! Arsenal and their surprise emergence as title contenders offers the most interest
The show must always go on. The celebrations in Argentina were still at fever pitch when the Carabao Cup returned two days on from the World Cup final, as if it was a parallel universe away from Qatar or Buenos Aires. “Spectacular,” Jurgen Klopp enthused despite Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to...
New table based on expected goals predicts Man City will retain Premier League title
An alternative Premier League table based on expected goals has been revealed – and it’s not good news for Chelsea or Arsenal. The English top-flight is back with a bang after Christmas with all 20 sides in action between Boxing Day and December 28. It’s not going well for Chelsea...
Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias freed after four months in prison, but warned to keep off family
Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias has been released from prison after being arrested and charged over an alleged extortion plot against the former Manchester United star. The 32-year-old footballer had been in pre-trial custody since his arrest in September. French newspaper Le Parisien revealed Mathias had been freed, before his lawyer...
Omani MP offers Messi $1 million for special robe the World Cup winner wore while receiving trophy
A lawyer has offered Lionel Messi $1 million for the bisht he wore while lifting the World Cup. Ahmed Al Barwani, a lawyer and member of parliament in Oman, made the huge offer in the hope of keeping the historic clothing in the Middle East. Taking to Twitter, he said:...
In a surprise move, Qatar World Cup flops Brazil plan to replace manager Tite with Jose Mourinho
Brazil are keen to replace Tite with AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti rejected the opportunity to take over. Tite left his role as Brazil manager after six years in charge following their disappointing quarter-final exit at the World Cup. Selecao were knocked out of the...
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to sign and play for Arabia’s Al Nassr for 7 years till he hits 45 years
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly closing in on a mega-money move to Al-Nassr and could officially put pen to paper today. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to put pen to paper on a lucrative seven-year deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr at some point in the next few hours, according to reports....
Senegalese shot-stopper cold on Chelsea’s six-year contract extension citing lack of ‘enough respect’
Edouard Mendy has snubbed a six-year contract offer – because Chelsea are not showing him enough “respect” over wages. The Senegalese keeper is back training with his club since last week after reaching the World Cup last 16 – but there is still no sign of an agreement. Mendy, 30,...
Brazilian soccer legend to spend Christmas in hospital after he seemed to lose battle with cancer
Brazilian soccer icon Pele’s health has worsened and he will spend Christmas in hospital as he continues to battle colon cancer. Pele, 82, has been battling colon cancer since September 2021 and was hospitalised on November 29 for doctors to re-evaluate his treatment. The Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital released...
