Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has questioned Emiliano Martinez’s performance in Chelsea’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal, arguing that the goalkeeper may no longer possess the sharpness and speed that defined his peak years.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has admitted that the club may have brought midfielder Moises Caicedo back into action too soon after the Ecuadorian suffered an injury shortly after making his first appearance of the season.
Former Chelsea striker Joe Cole has criticised his former club for allowing Kai Havertz to join Arsenal, describing the German forward as a “world-class” player and questioning Chelsea’s decision to sell him to a direct Premier League rival.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly played a decisive role in the club’s decision not to pursue a summer transfer for Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, despite the Brazilian having been identified as one of the potential options to strengthen the Gunners’ attack.
Enzo Maresca has made an immediate impact as Manchester City manager, guiding the club to three consecutive Premier League victories at the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign.
The Argentina international initially selected No.26 when he completed his £7.5 million move to Chelsea and wore the number during his debut in the club’s 4-3 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has threatened to take legal action against Sky Sports, West Bromwich Albion and Queens Park Rangers over the controversial transfer saga that unfolded on the final day of the January 2013 transfer window.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a difficult start to their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign after losing 99–81 to South Korea in their opening game in Berlin on Friday.
Gabriel Martinelli has ended his seven-year association with Arsenal after completing a £60 million transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, making the Brazil international the most expensive player ever sold by the London club.
Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti made a return to the club’s training complex at Valdebebas as he used a short break from his duties with the Brazil national team to reconnect with his former side.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has announced his squad for Friday’s LaLiga meeting with Real Betis at La Cartuja Stadium, with several of the club’s leading attacking and midfield players included for the encounter.
Dean, one of the most recognisable referees of the Premier League era, disclosed the unusual practice while appearing on former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party podcast. During the conversation, the former official admitted that he had gone between 20 and 25 minutes without blowing his whistle during several Premier League matches.
Football clubs around the world spent a record $9.89 billion on international transfer fees in the 2026 mid-year window, according to FIFA, with more than 12,500 international player transfers completed during the period.
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will discover their opponents for the group stage of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship on Thursday when the tournament draw is conducted in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Former Senegal international Diomansy Kamara has criticised the way African footballers can be treated during transfer negotiations, arguing that players should have a stronger voice in decisions that determine the direction of their careers.
