Articles by James Chittick (33)
Uruguay legend Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football in an emotional farewell. The Inter Miami striker broke down in tears as he told the press that Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay would be his last appearance for Uruguay. Suarez is his nation’s all-time leading goalscorer. The former Ajax, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid […]
UEFA’s price cap on away tickets for European men’s club competitions will be lowered, the federation has announced. This means a reduction in the maximum figure clubs can charge visiting fans in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. The new maximum price for a Champions League away ticket will now be €60, which […]
Erling Haaland is rapidly closing in on Sergio Aguero’s Premier League hat-trick record, after scoring yet another treble in City’s victory at West Ham. Saturday’s trio of goals in the 3-1 victory marked the eighth time Haaland has scored a hat-trick in the Premier League. The Norwegian striker becomes only the seventh player to have […]
Manchester City star Phil Foden’s illness means he is unlikely to be fit in time for England’s upcoming fixtures – according to City boss Pep Guardiola. England face the Republic of Ireland and Finland in UEFA Nations League action over the international break, but will probably have to do so without one of their key […]
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed some exciting deadline-day Chelsea transfer news, with the Blues making an official bid for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. The Blues have been looking at options out wide for much of the summer window, after new manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Raheem Sterling ‘will not get any minutes’ if he stays at […]
Fans are already eyeing a rematch with former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou after Rangers’ Europa League Group draw sees them face Tottenham and Manchester United. Rangers supporters have taken to social media to express their eagerness for a showdown with former Old Firm rival Postecoglou, who now manages Tottenham. The Australian managed Celtic from 2021-2023, […]
In the latest Everton transfer update, striker Neal Maupay has completed a move to Olympique Marseille – the French side have confirmed. Maupay returns to his native France on a season-long loan deal, with an obligation to buy in 2025 for a fee of around £5m. Joining the Toffees from Brighton in 2022, 28-year-old Maupay […]
Everton manager Sean Dyche has confirmed defender Jarrad Branthwaite’s injury will keep him out for a while longer. Looking ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, Toffees boss Dyche has given a fitness update on several players. While the situation looks good for the returning trio of Seamus Coleman, James Garner, and James Tarkowski, […]
Newcastle United and England’s Kieran Trippier has announced his international retirement – seven years after making his debut. The 33-year-old won 54 caps for the Three Lions, all of which came under former manager Gareth Southgate. Trippier’s first senior international was a 3-2 friendly defeat to France on 13 June 2017. He captained his country […]
Supporters of clubs in the Carabao Cup Third Round are furious with this season’s new seeded draw format – which means teams in European competitions avoid each other. New for this season, the six English sides involved in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League were seeded in the draw, meaning none will play each […]