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Football fans pay tens of thousands of pounds for shirts worn by footballers during iconic moments, and Scotland star Scott McTominay’s name is one of them to be proud of.06:00, November 20, 2025Updated November 20, 2025 07:57Scott McTominay is a hero for Napoli and Scotland(Image: Cesare Purini/Mondadri Portfolio, Getty Images)If someone asked you to name the jerseys of current footballers that have sold for tens of thousands of pounds, you’d probably name obvious stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Scott McTominay may not be high on the list, but football is full of surprises.This was not McTominay’s shirt during Scotland’s…
Manager Jamie Carragher urged Liverpool to strengthen their defense with a new centre-back in January, despite spending £450m to revamp their squad last summer and bringing in eight new senior players. The Reds twice broke British transfer records, signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, as well as Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkes, Jeremy Frimpong, Giorgi Mamadashvili and Giovanni Leoni.Liverpool also had their sights set on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, but their £35m move for the England international was blocked at the last minute by the Eagles on transfer deadline day. The Reds remain interested in the defender, whose contract expires at…
TFC Barcelona is always surrounded by rumors and as next summer’s transfer window approaches, reports from within the club claim that they are already analyzing their options, especially the profile and performance of the striker that Barcelona could sign. In this context, one of the obvious priorities seems to be finding a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who will turn 38 in August 2026 when his contract expires.White House video confirms position on Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo ‘GOAT’ debateThis is where Harry Kane’s name comes into play. According to Catalan media, the English striker is attracting more and more attention with…
Dominic Solanke has been sidelined with an ankle injury since August and the Tottenham striker has revealed his frustration at being sidelined for so long.Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke hopes for early return from injury(Image: Getty Images)Dominic Solanke has admitted life on the sidelines has been “difficult” but remains optimistic about Tottenham’s chances of achieving “big things” upon his return.Solanke, who joined from Bournemouth for a record £65m in August 2024, had a start to the 2025/26 season under new manager Thomas Frank, but his efforts were marred by frustration. An ankle injury has limited the 28-year-old to just three appearances…
Premier League soccer is finally back, with plenty of big matches to enjoy, including the North London derby. However, injury concerns at a number of top clubs mean FPL managers need to choose their squad wisely ahead of Saturday’s deadline.Express Sport provides a list of popular players who may not be available for Gameweek 12…Gabriel MagalhãesArsenal will be without Gabriel, who was injured while playing for Brazil, in the north London derby against Tottenham. He suffered a thigh problem during the second half of a friendly against Senegal during the international break.The full extent of Gabriel’s injury is yet to…
Scotland booked their place in the World Cup by defeating Denmark in dramatic fashion, but Rasmus Hjølund’s display of sportsmanship after the defeat was not well-received by all supporters.Rasmus Hojlund’s post-match comments provoked mixed reactionsRasmus Hojland faced criticism from his own fans after congratulating Scott McTominay on social media following Denmark’s elimination.Two stoppage-time goals at Hampden Park helped Scotland move to the top of the group. The hosts scored twice in the closing stages, the first scored by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean scoring from his own half. This sparked huge celebrations for the Scottish team, who were playing in…
CComparison in soccer is a circular evil and ultimately unhelpful. But they are there, enduring for their leisure. Whenever a coach or player stands out over another, it is customary to praise or downplay those qualities by comparing him or her to someone from his or her contemporaries or past.This currently applies to Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, but Jordi Alba knows how to stop this comparison exercise.Lamine Yamal and Barcelona turn heads with their stylish custom-made outfits backstageRecently, some reporters and fans have commented that Yamal’s style of play is reminiscent of Messi. They say they are similar, have…
The former England manager and Premier League legend believes Arsenal can deal with their injury problems and capitalize on Liverpool’s struggles to win their first title in a while.Sam Allardyce supports Mikel Arteta to finally get over the title line this season (Image: Getty Images)It was no surprise that Sam Allardyce was particularly bullish after taking over as Leeds United manager in May 2023. If there’s one thing Allardyce has always had as a manager, it’s unwavering self-confidence.“I may be old at 68,” he said on his arrival at Elland Road, “but there’s no one ahead of me in terms…
○One thing’s for sure about post-game press conferences: they’re not boring. They always have something to talk about. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, but they’re not indifferent. This speaks to the relationship between the news protagonists, the press, and the coach in this context. One recent example was the case of US head coach Mauricio Pochettino.What was supposed to be a friendly, cordial, and engaged question and answer session turned out to be just the opposite. The American national team defeated Uruguay 5-1. As Pochettino defeated his master Marcelo Bielsa, there was talk of highlighting the victory and talking…
Alan Shearer believes Liverpool should carefully consider signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth as several players struggle to make the step up to big clubs.Liverpool have been urged by manager Alan Shearer to be cautious in the transfer market(Image: SmartFrame/Every Second Media)Manager Alan Shearer has urged Liverpool to think twice before pursuing Antoine Semenyo, who has a release clause in his contract with Bournemouth, which takes effect in January.While many top stars leave for pastures new, the Ghanaian winger has chosen to remain with the Cherries over the summer. Semenyo has been a mainstay for Bournemouth this season, scoring six goals…