Former Premier League official Mike Dean has moved to clarify his recent comments after sparking a firestorm of controversy by admitting to playing "secret mini-games" during top-flight matches. The retired referee, who took charge of over 550 games, insists he never intended to undermine the integrity of the profession despite his bizarre admissions.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal have left themselves short in attack following a high-profile summer exodus at the Emirates Stadium. Despite sanctioned departures for three senior forwards, the Gunners boss remains adamant that the club's recruitment strategy was both ambitious and calculated.
The newly appointed South Africa coach had little time to consider his options after his delayed appointment but on Friday he named is first extended squad list for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Guinea on September 26 at home, before they meet Eritrea away on September 30, with a friendly against Egypt awaiting in Cairo on October 4.
The iconic Old Firm derby will be played in front of home supporters only this season after Celtic and Rangers reached a significant agreement with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). This 'temporary arrangement' comes as a direct response to the serious crowd disorder and pitch incursions that marred last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.
Even though the transfer window in Europe has closed, moves are still possible. Jonas Hofmann is reportedly considering a departure from Bayer Leverkusen in the near future.
Mykhailo Mudryk is finally prepared to step back onto a competitive pitch as Tottenham Hotspur gear up for their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest. The Ukrainian winger, who arrived in North London on a deadline-day loan from Chelsea, has endured a grueling 21-month absence from professional football.
Lucas Digne's highly anticipated return to Paris Saint-Germain has quickly turned sour, with the French international finding himself frozen out of the first-team picture. The veteran defender, who arrived from Aston Villa this summer, has been sensationally omitted from the latest matchday squad as his homecoming continues to falter.
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