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Wrexham star James McLean has admitted punching a Cardiff supporter before last week’s Carabao Cup All-Wales match, but insists it was in self-defence. The former Premier League winger was involved in an altercation with an opposing fan before the Bluebirds’ 2-1 win at the Racecourse Ground in the fourth leg on Tuesday, October 28.In a statement provided to talkSPORT, the 36-year-old revealed the clash began after he was accosted by four Cardiff supporters outside the stadium as he arrived in his car. McLean claimed that after he was first targeted with abuse in the players’ car park, a person approached…
The war of words between the two Premier League legends continues as Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk responds to comments about Wayne Rooney’s captaincy, calling them “lazy criticism”November 3, 2025, 11:31Updated November 3, 2025 11:52Wayne Rooney responded to Virgil van Dijk’s comment(Image: The Wayne Rooney Show)Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney has backed up his recent comments about Virgil van Dijk after the Liverpool captain hit back at the weekend. The former United and England captain questioned Van Dijk’s body language after the Premier League defeat to Brentford last week.Liverpool endured a difficult season and won 2-0 against…
Chelsea have condemned racist abuse following the cancellation of their UEFA Youth League game against Qarabag in Baku, amid allegations of racial abuse targeting the Blues Under-19 team. Members of Chelsea’s youth squad were visibly distressed following the incident involving a crowd, and the referee called off the match in the Azerbaijani capital.The young Blues were leading 1-0 thanks to a play from Sol Gordon, but play was stopped. Gordon and his colleagues were celebrating near a small group of Qarabagh Ultras when the collision occurred. According to Football.London, witnesses at the match reported seeing and hearing monkey gestures and…
LONDON (AP) – Crystal Palace were charged by the English Football Federation on Wednesday over a provocative fan banner targeting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.A banner making creepy and unsubstantiated claims about Marinakis’ business career was put up at a Premier League match between Palace and Forest on August 24.”The club is said to have failed to ensure that spectators and supporters were not behaving in an inappropriate, offensive, abusive, insulting or provocative manner,” the Football Association said.Palace fans have accused Marinakis of fueling the recession. UEFA investigates club ownership structure As a result, the 2025 FA Cup winners were…
JTA International Investment Holding, a Qatar-based global investment company chaired by Dr. Amir Ali Salemi, is in talks with Getafe president Angel Torres to acquire the Madrid club.After months of negotiations, the deal is reportedly close to being finalized and will be a major financial boost for Getafe. The agreement includes the naming rights for the new stadium, which is scheduled to be completed in approximately two years, the main sponsor of the team’s uniforms, and the continuation of Angel Torres as club president, as determined by JTA management.Jude Bellingham surprises young fans with heartfelt gesture after Real Madrid matchJTA…
Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to Anfield next week as Real Madrid take on Premier League opponents in the Champions LeagueNovember 2, 2025, 12:06Updated November 2, 2025 12:11Trent Alexander-Arnold talks about returning to Liverpool(Image: Amazon Prime Video Sports)Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he laughed about reuniting with former team-mates Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson at Liverpool. The Reds academy graduate is due to return to Anfield next week, with Liverpool set to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League.Alexander-Arnold is likely to receive a somewhat hostile reaction from supporters who are unhappy with the circumstances of his departure.…
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Inter Milan have completed their acquisition. San Siro The city and surrounding area will be cleared on Wednesday – clubs will demolish their 99-year-old stadiums to pave the way for joint construction. New 71,500 seat arena.”The construction of the new stadium and the urban renewal project in the San Siro area signify a new chapter for the city of Milan and for both clubs,” the team said.“This strategic milestone reflects the shared ambition of AC Milan and Inter, and the funds managed by their respective owners Redbirds and Oaktree, to invest in value-enhancing investments…
Manchester United considered a number of names before hiring Ruben Amorim, along with six other players, including Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, ahead of Erik ten Hag’s sacking.Manchester United considered multiple managers before signing Ruben Amorim(Image: Neil Simpson/All Star, Getty Images)Manchester United considered six different players, including Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, to be their next manager, but after sacking Erik ten Hag almost a year ago, they ultimately changed their approach and named Ruben Amorim as their next manager.The Dutchman was sacked after a poor start to the season and United moved to bring in the Portuguese manager, who…
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has categorically ruled out ruling himself out of the race for the vacant managerial job at Celtic. Despite being considered the front-runner for the role at Parkhead, Bellamy is fully committed to his duties with the Wales national team.Addressing the speculation, he said: “I understand the connection. I played there too. But for me, I love what I’m doing now. I’m completely focused on what’s to come.””That’s all I’m focused on. It’s a cliché, but I couldn’t ask for anything else. It’s not on my radar, and it never will be on my radar.”The announcement comes…
PARIS (AP) – Luis Diaz on Wednesday wished Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi a “quick return” after he was given a red card for injuring an opponent in a tackle. Match in the Champions League.Diaz scored both goals Bayern’s 2-1 win against PSG on Tuesday gave them their 16th consecutive win in all competitions, the statement said. However, just before half-time, he was sent off for a reckless challenge on Hakimi. Hakimi’s left leg appeared to have been pinched during the fall, and he was immediately sent off.”It was a night full of emotions. Football always reminds us that anything…