N’Golo Kante’s feet did not touch the ground. First, Kurt Zouma swept him up in both arms like a big baby, and paraded him around the pitch. When he put him down, others rushed over and did the same. Kante became a human trophy. Everyone wanted to touch him, kiss him, hold him aloft for … Read more
As champagne soaked into the Wembley turf, and the swarm inside the Brentford half began to dwindle, a member of the Bees’ backroom staff grabbed a bag of balls and set off along the byline. Every few paces he chucked one towards the stragglers gathered behind the goal. Why not? They will not be much use … Read more
Georginio Wijnaldum admits he ‘cannot deny contact’ with Barcelona over free transfer this summer following the expiry of the midfielder’s Liverpool deal – as he seeks to sign a three-year contract at the Nou Camp Georginio Wijnaldum is closing in a free transfer to Barcelona this summer Dutchman has played his last game for Liverpool, … Read more
Three men are stabbed in axe and samurai sword battle during ‘organised fight’ on Formby Beach just yards from homes of Premier League footballers Three men stabbed during fight involving an axe and a samurai sword tonight Emergency services were called to Formby Beach in Sefton, Merseyside Police presence on Victoria Road, home to millionaires … Read more
Three men are stabbed in axe and samurai sword battle during ‘organised fight’ on Formby Beach just yards from homes of Premier League footballers Three men stabbed during fight involving an axe and a samurai sword tonight Emergency services were called to Formby Beach in Sefton, Merseyside Police presence on Victoria Road, home to millionaires … Read more
Chelsea are ready to re-sign striker Romelu Lukaku to revamp their strikeforce and fire them to a Premier League title challenge – with the Belgian the club’s main focus in the transfer market Lukaku left the Blues for Everton in 2014 and has gone from strength to strength The 28-year-old scored 33 goals to help … Read more
It is one of the simple pleasures of football to see the green shoots of recovery spring up beneath a good man and a good manager and lift him clear of the toxic hoots and lingering schadenfreude that had become the backdrop to his career. In the season just ended, recovery turned to triumph and … Read more
Arsenal ‘are dealt a blow in their pursuit of Tiago Tomas, with Sporting Lisbon reluctant to sell the £20m-rated star to a club without European football next season’ after guaranteeing themselves a Champions League spot Sportsmail reported in February that Arsenal reportedly wanted to sign Tomas The promising 18-year-old forward has a release clause of … Read more
With the Premier League season having concluded, it’s now time for reflection. Even with the transfer market deflated by the coronavirus pandemic, millions of pounds were spent by clubs last summer and in the January transfer window. Some of the signings were hits, with honourable mentions to Edinson Cavani, Emiliano Martinez and Jesse Lingard – … Read more
Brentford midfielder Emiliano Marcondes uncertain on his future at the club despite helping fire the Bees to the Premier League with crucial goal in the play-off final Promotion hero Emiliano gave a man-of-the-match display in Saturday’s final Brentford beat Swansea 2-0 in the Championship play off showpiece at Wembley But the Danish midfielder is out … Read more