England midfielder Ella Toone revealed that her beloved grandmother, whom she affectionately called “Nana Maz,” passed away on the morning of the Euro 2025 final against Spain. She played 87 minutes in the final before being substituted, delivering a typically industrious performance as England fought to defend their European crown following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
A pre-season North London derby turned unexpectedly heated when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta found himself in a physical confrontation with Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. The incident, which unfolded in the second half of a tense friendly clash, added an edge to what was otherwise billed as a tune-up match ahead of the new Premier League season.
Jadon Sancho is reportedly open to a drastic pay cut to leave Manchester United and return to Borussia Dortmund on a permanent transfer. After an inconsistent spell at Old Trafford, the winger appears willing to sacrifice his wages for the chance to revive his career in familiar surroundings.
Pape Matar Sarr scored a stunner as Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 in an unsurprisingly fiery friendly that featured a late appearance from the Gunners' new striker, Viktor Gyokeres.
Pape Matar Sarr stole the show in Hong Kong for Tottenham Hotspur, with a sensational goal from just outside the centre circle, lobbing David Raya to give Thomas Frank's side a 1-0 win over Arsenal in a fiery pre-season North London derby. The midfielder’s moment of magic left the Gunners stunned and proved decisive in settling the clash.
Rasmus Hojlund has declared his intention to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place amid reports that the club are trying to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. The Danish striker has insisted that he is ready to face competition and prove his worth, following a strong showing in pre-season against Bournemouth.