Brondby have been dealt a major setback with confirmation that playmaker Nicolai Vallys has picked up an injury that will sideline him for the club’s upcoming Danish Superliga fixtures. Head coach Steve Cooper confirmed the news during a press conference on Friday, revealing that the injury was almost inevitable given the team’s demanding schedule, which…
A legendary chapter in Finnish football is coming to an end as Teemu Pukki, the country’s all-time leading goalscorer, prepares to hang up his international boots after 16 years of service. The 35-year-old forward will play his final matches for Finland this month, marking the conclusion of a remarkable journey that began in 2009 when…
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the arrest of 21 individuals including 17 referees and the chairman of a top-flight club as part of a deepening investigation into alleged betting and match-fixing in the country’s football leagues. According to state news agency Anadolu, 18 of the suspects have already been detained. The probe marks a major escalation…
Manchester United are delaying a decision on Casemiro’s future, with the Brazilian midfielder’s contract set to expire at the end of the current season. Casemiro, who remains the club’s highest earner, has impressed under Ruben Amorim this campaign, but United are reluctant to renew his deal on the same lucrative terms. Any new offer would…
Genoa have officially confirmed the appointment of Daniele De Rossi as their new head coach following the dismissal of Patrick Vieira. The Serie A club made the announcement on Thursday, hoping the former Roma legend can help steer them clear of relegation danger. Vieira’s exit came after a miserable start to the season, with Genoa…
British police have deployed a major security operation involving around 700 officers ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv, amid heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Authorities have warned of “significant disruption” in Birmingham city centre and around Villa Park as pro-Palestinian and potential…
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid and would be open to exploring a move if the Brazilian forward becomes available in January. Spurs were among several Premier League clubs linked with the 23-year-old during the summer, though no formal contact was made at the time. Rodrygo has since…
Barcelona were forced to dig deep to avoid a shock defeat in Belgium, salvaging a 3-3 draw against a spirited Club Brugge side in a chaotic UEFA Champions League encounter. The result ended Barça’s run of four straight away wins in Europe and extended Brugge’s unbeaten home streak in the competition to five matches. It…
Inter Miami will be without Luis Suárez for their decisive playoff clash against Nashville SC after Major League Soccer handed the veteran striker a one-match suspension for violent conduct. The 38-year-old Uruguayan was punished following an incident in Miami’s 2-1 loss to Nashville last weekend, when he kicked out at defender Andy Najar during the…
Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium, extending their unbeaten run against German sides to nine matches and making it six wins from their last seven games in all competitions. Dortmund arrived in Manchester with the bold intent of taking the game to Pep Guardiola’s side, but that…
