Wayne Rooney has been called out over an England training ground incident as Michael Owen claimed the Manchester United legend had 'no respect'. Rooney has never been short of confidence, but according to Owen, the teenage prodigyâs first days with the Three Lions left some senior stars shaking their heads in disbelief.
Wayne Rooney has lifted the lid on one of the most bizarre transfer tales in recent memory, a story involving a Dubai water park, a clingy wet top, and a deal that never got over the line. The Manchester United and England great admitted that while some managers lure signings with a convincing sporting project, his own attempt at Derby County ended in pure slapstick.
Chelseaâs newest sensation Joao Pedro has wasted no time in proving exactly why the club splashed out a colossal ÂŁ60 million ($81m) for his signature. The 23-year-old forward, one of five attacking reinforcements signed this summer, has lit up Stamford Bridge with his eye-catching performances and electric finishing so far. Already adored by the fans, Pedro insists this blistering start is 'just the beginning' of what he promises will be a special chapter in his career.
Quotes attributed to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly accusing ex-Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho of sleeping all day and missing training have been rubbished as "completely fake". The Blues dramatically refused to make Sancho's loan move permanent in the summer despite having a ÂŁ25 million ($34m) obligation to buy him. Instead of committing to the deal, the Blues chose to fork out a ÂŁ5m penalty to United to escape the clause.
Alejandro Garnacho has risked the wrath of Manchester United supporters after openly confessing he grew up cheering for Chelsea because of his admiration for Eden Hazard. The revelation came just hours after he completed a ÂŁ40 million ($54m) move from Old Trafford to Stamford Bridge.
The FA did not provide an independent assessment during Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing case, claims an extensive report after the Brazilian was acquitted.
Sports Interactive has lifted the curtain on the next entry in its iconic series with Football Manager 2026 promising to push the franchise into new territory, offering fans a fresh and immersive managerial experience that builds on more than two decades of simulation expertise. One of the headline features of FM26 is the long-anticipated move to the Unity engine. This overhaul is expected to deliver smoother 3D animations, lifelike ball physics, and more natural player movements.
Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas was full of acknowledgement while speaking about some star players, seemingly taking a swipe at Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber broke his silence on the clash with Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo during the Gunners' defeat at Anfield. The pair went head-to-head over the weekend, with Gakpo deployed on Liverpoolâs left flank and Timber tasked with right-back duties for Arsenal.
Borussia Dortmund sporting chief Sebastian Kehl has revealed just how brutal Chelsea were to deal with as he wrapped up a deal to sign Carney Chukwuemeka in a âŹ20 million (ÂŁ17m/$23m) move. Chukwuemeka, who spent last season on loan at Dortmund, was never likely to feature prominently in Chelseaâs long-term plans. But with the club seeking to keep their financial balance sheets in check, they refused to let him leave on the cheap.
The Premier League window may have closed but Manchester United are still open for business with Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana both potentially leaving.
Liverpool might reportedly miss out on Marc Guehi again as five clubs are looking to take advantage of the Crystal Palace captain's contract situation. The Reds' frantic deadline day took a dramatic twist when their ÂŁ35million pursuit of Marc Guehi sensationally collapsed at the final hurdle. The Crystal Palace skipper had been all set to complete his switch to Anfield, even undergoing medical checks, before the deal was ripped away at the eleventh hour.
Borussia Dortmund wanted to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer, but conceded there is 'no state, no sheikh, no billionaire' behind them to finance the move.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has opened up on the devastating loss of teammate Diogo Jota, admitting he and the rest of the squad will âprobably never get overâ the shocking tragedy. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in July when their Lamborghini veered off the road after a tyre blowout while overtaking, before bursting into flames.
Harry Maguire could make a sensational switch away from Man United with two Saudi clubs chasing the England defender's signature before the window closes.