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Arsenal were given a £500,000 ban for breaking FA Cup rules ahead of their third-round tie against Manchester United in January. The disagreement revolved around the allocation of United’s away tickets. The Red Devils were given 8,000 fewer seats on Emirates than they were originally entitled to. According to FA regulations, visiting clubs must be allocated a maximum of 15 per cent of the ground’s capacity, which exceeds the proportion required for Premier League matches.United lodged a complaint with the FA after not receiving up to 9,000 tickets, but Arsenal cited security concerns as the reason. The Safety Advisory Group…
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Scottish soccer club Rangers on Friday condemned an arson attack on a statue of their former coach. walter smith Speaking outside Ibrox Stadium, he called the incident “disgraceful”.A statue of Smith, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 73, was unveiled last year. He led the team to 10 of their 55 Scottish League titles during his two spells, and also coached the Scottish national team.Police Scotland said it was investigating fire damage to the statue, which was reported in the early hours of Friday. Rangers said in a statement: “We strongly condemn this…
Liverpool are in particular trouble, with a number of key players struggling to perform, including Mo Salah and summer signing Florian Wirths, as they look to fight back after three successive defeats.Alexander Isak has struggled since joining Liverpool from Newcastle this summer.(Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)Liverpool’s Premier League title defense got off to a strong start with five wins from five games, but the red flags were evident from the first leg and are now showing.Last weekend’s loss to Chelsea meant the Reds lost their place at the top of the table, with Arsenal taking over. Rivals Manchester City have also…
England 3-0 Wales: Thomas Tuchel picked up another comfortable win for his team. With eight months left until next summer’s World Cup, the team seems to be getting better and better.October 9, 2025, 22:28Updated October 9, 2025 22:29A football enthusiast who spends much of his life on the highway, watching games all over the country. Passionate about soccer, work and mirrors. I have always believed that the Premier League is the best in the world and that England have a chance. Author of Arsene Wenger: The Inside Story of Arsenal Under Wenger.Another big win for Thomas Tuchel(Image: Katherine Ivill -…
Jermain Defoe has appeared to hint that he could be ready to return to Rangers, just a month after expressing his burning ambition to return to Ibrox for a second spell on the coaching staff. There is growing speculation that if Steven Gerrard is appointed as the new Ibrox manager, he may want to include Defoe in his revamped coaching set-up. Gerrard welcomed Defoe to the club as a player in 2020.Former England manager Stephen Holland is also being considered, but will further fill the positions of Defoe, Gary McAllister and Stephen Davies, who have been suggested for key roles.…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Brazil defeated South Korea 5-0 in Seoul on Friday in a prelude to next year’s World Cup, with two goals apiece from Estebao and Rodrygo.Brazil, who defeated South Korea 4-1 at the 2022 World Cup, once again proved too strong for the hosts in a friendly that was watched by 66,000 fans at a rainy Seoul World Cup Stadium. Brazil achieved their third win in 12 away games.Brazil, which finished fifth in qualifying for the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, took the lead in the 11th minute when Bruno Guimarães…
Victor Gokeres was involved in one of the summer’s big transfer sprees, with the Arsenal forward seeing Sporting CP looking to move him to Manchester United before his departure.October 9, 2025 17:09Updated October 9, 2025 17:28Victor Gokeres was part of a big summer transfer spree.(Image: Stuart McFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Manchester United signed a deal with Sporting CP to sign Victor Gokeres this summer, but the deal was reached behind the star striker’s back.Those close to the Swedish forward claim he was kept out of the loop because the Red Devils offered a higher transfer fee than Arsenal paid for…
Al Sheikh added: “Yesterday’s post about a possible sale of Manchester United means one thing: the club is in an advanced stage of negotiations with a new investor.””Just to be clear, I’m not an investor and they’re not from my country. I’m posting this as a fan hoping for a deal to happen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen.”The Daily Mail later reported that Al-Sheikh may have ignored his comments.A group of UAE-based investors are said to be interested in making a takeover bid for the Glazer family. However, they are yet to make contact with United’s majority…
England 3-0 Wales: Marc Guehi had two assists for the Three Lions as he led Thomas Tuchel’s side to a clean sheet under the lights at Wembley.21:39, October 9, 2025Updated October 9, 2025 21:39Marc Gehi provides two assists as England beat Wales at WembleyMark Gehi’s remarkable rise to fame is so convincing that you can’t help but wonder what his career will do next. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s already looking like a mainstay for next summer’s World Cup, and he could already have signed a pre-contract to join one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs by the time the…
Rangers are reportedly on the verge of hiring Steven Gerrard for a second time as manager. Ibrox bosses are looking for a new manager following Russell Martin’s sacking last Sunday and are thought to have held talks with the Liverpool legend in London this week about a potential return to Ibrox.President Andrew Cavenagh and his right-hand man Parag Malate are leading the charge, with Greter Steinsson, technical director of football for 49ers Enterprises, said to be playing a role as well. Gerrard could be set to return to Glasgow as early as today, according to new reports. Scotland’s Daily Express…