Jordan Henderson has opened up on his departure from Ajax after the Dutch club mutually agreed to terminate his contract, allowing the former Liverpool captain to return to the Premier League with Brentford. In a heartfelt message, Henderson reflected on his 'immense pride' in representing Ajax, thanking fans and teammates for their support during a turbulent 18 months.
A 20-year-old Manchester United fan has pleaded guilty to assaulting Jack Grealish by slapping the Manchester City star following April’s heated Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Alfie Holt admitted to the offence in court and has been banned from attending football matches for three years, while also receiving a fine for the incident.
Newcastle United have officially submitted a blockbuster bid to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, launching a major move to secure the in-demand striker ahead of Premier League rivals. The Magpies are pushing hard to finalise a deal believed to be worth over €75 million (£65m), as they seek a long-term replacement for Callum Wilson and support for Alexander Isak.
Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has come under scrutiny after reports revealed that entertainers with dwarfism were hired, sparking a backlash from advocacy group Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Bone Dysplasias (ADEE). However, one of the performers has defended the event, insisting no one was disrespected, and calling the controversy unfair and damaging to their profession.
Spanish model Claudia Calvo has posted a statement on social media amid allegations she turned down an invitation to Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party due to 'weird demands' made by organisers, including requests focused on breast size and hair colour.
Fulham and Besiktas are interested in Inter striker Mehdi Taremi, with the Iran international wanting to part ways after a disappointing spell in Italy.
Cole Palmer has made a bold statement after inspiring Chelsea to a stunning 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. The 23-year-old England international scored twice and assisted once as the Blues silenced critics and lifted their second trophy of the season to add to their Europa Conference League win earlier in the season.