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Mourinho leaves Fenerbahce after one year in charge
Jose Mourinho has stepped down from his position as head coach of Fenerbahce a little more than a year after his arrival. The decision was announced two days after the team’s exit from the Champions League play-off stage against Benfica. In a short message, the Istanbul club confirmed that both parties had ended their cooperation…
Read MoreManchester United suffer shock Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby
Manchester United endured one of their most humiliating defeats in recent memory as they fell to League Two side Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, losing 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Ruben Amorim’s team were two goals behind inside the first half-hour and could easily have been further adrift before late strikes from Bryan…
Read MoreCrystal Palace close in on Yeremy Pino deal
Crystal Palace have reached an understanding with Villarreal to sign Spain international Yeremy Pino in a transfer valued at up to £26m. The 22-year-old attacker is open to a move to Selhurst Park and is due to undergo medical checks in the coming days. Although his current contract includes a £69m release clause, Villarreal have…
Read MoreOxlade-Chamberlain ends contract with Besiktas
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has cut short his time in Turkey after agreeing to cancel his agreement with Besiktas. The 32-year-old had signed for the Istanbul club in August 2023 following his exit from Liverpool, but both sides have now chosen to part ways despite a year remaining on his deal. Details of settlement Besiktas, now coached…
Read MoreWhere the responsibility lies for Celtic’s Champions League failure
Celtic’s elimination in Almaty has forced another reflection on their long line of painful qualifying exits in Europe’s premier competition. Over the last dozen years, defeats to Maribor, Malmo, AEK Athens, CFR Cluj, Ferencvaros and FC Midtjylland each sparked anger and self-criticism. Those losses highlighted the gulf between the club’s ambitions and their actual standing.…
Read MoreWest Ham boss urges togetherness after cup exit
Jarrod Bowen was restrained by security personnel following West Ham’s 3-2 Carabao Cup loss at Wolves. The skipper initially moved towards the travelling contingent to acknowledge them but reacted angrily after words were exchanged. The England international later addressed the situation, posting an apology online within an hour of full time. Bowen explained that his…
Read MoreLucas Vazquez moves to Bayer Leverkusen on free deal
After spending his entire professional career with Real Madrid, Lucas Vazquez has now left the Spanish capital. The 34-year-old has committed to a two-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen following the end of his agreement with Los Blancos this summer. During his time at Madrid, the versatile Spaniard made 402 appearances across competitions. He collected 20…
Read MoreRivalry reignited on Tyneside
Newcastle United and Liverpool staged a turbulent contest at St. James’ Park that confirmed the edge in their increasingly hostile meetings. Alexander Isak, the forward at the center of transfer tensions between the two clubs, was absent, yet his situation framed the night. Liverpool’s pursuit of the Swedish striker, along with frustration over valuations and…
Read MoreLeeds complete deal for James Justin
Leeds United has secured the signing of defender James Justin from Leicester City in a transfer valued at £10m. The 27-year-old has penned a four-year agreement at Elland Road, becoming the Yorkshire club’s 10th arrival of the summer. The package includes an initial £8m fee plus £2m in performance-related clauses. Justin will not feature in…
Read MoreSaka sidelined with hamstring setback
Bukayo Saka will be absent from Arsenal’s upcoming trip to Liverpool on Sunday and will also sit out England’s World Cup qualifying fixtures against Andorra and Serbia in the following month. The forward, aged 23, sustained a hamstring issue during the weekend victory over Leeds United at Emirates Stadium. Initial assessments suggest he will not…
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