Author: Grace Johnson

Brennan Johnson faces a decision over his next move after Crystal Palace agreed a £35m deal with Tottenham to sign the attacker. Agreement Reached Between Clubs The south London club advanced in their pursuit of the Wales international in December but waited to formalize the offer until after their Premier League clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Both clubs now agreed on the transfer, yet Johnson has not confirmed his choice to join Selhurst Park. Talks Loom Amid Premier League Interest Johnson will hold discussions about his future in the next 48 hours. Other Premier League clubs, including Bournemouth, value him…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo declared he will not retire until he scores his 1,000th career goal. The 40-year-old forward scored twice in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud on Saturday, bringing his total to 956 goals for club and country. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 and extended his contract last July, signing a two-year deal that keeps him playing past his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo’s motivation remains high After receiving the Best Middle East Player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Ronaldo spoke about his ambitions. He said, “It’s hard to continue playing, but I am motivated. My passion…

Just 89 seconds separated Liverpool’s two goals in their 2-0 victory over Wolves, but the stadium reacted very differently to each. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring, but it was Florian Wirtz who ignited Anfield. The German midfielder slotted past Jose Sa to double the lead, wheeled away in celebration, and triggered a roar that went far beyond routine applause. Finally, Wirtz had broken his Liverpool duck. It had been 190 days since he joined the club in a £116 million deal, but this goal marked a true arrival. Fans celebrated relief and joy for a player who is finally settling…

Ruben Amorim usually demands control, possession, and attacking intent from Manchester United. Against Newcastle, he chose pragmatism over flair. United secured a 1-0 Premier League victory through discipline and resilience. The performance lacked elegance but delivered crucial points at Old Trafford. A long-standing tactic finally altered Amorim rarely compromises on his tactical approach. Earlier this season, he joked nobody could force him to change. After 13 months in charge, he finally adapted. For the first time under his management, United started with a back four. The adjustment prioritised stability over attacking dominance. From kickoff, structure replaced possession. United endure under…

Stadium and training future still unclear Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says the club’s stadium and training ground plans remain “in limbo.” He adds there is a “99.9% chance” he will not oversee them. The club continues to explore expanding St James’ Park or building a new stadium elsewhere in Newcastle. CEO David Hopkinson admits the team will play at the current ground “for many years.” Work continues to nearly double the footprint of the Benton training ground. However, the club hierarchy recognises that a new, state-of-the-art facility will eventually be necessary due to the site’s limitations. Infrastructure remains…

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo delivered a calm finish to give reigning champions Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech. The Elephants aimed to become the first team since Egypt in 2010 to retain the Afcon title. They missed several chances in the first half against Mozambique, who rank 102nd in Fifa standings, 60 places below them. Amad struck four minutes after the restart, exploiting static defending to meet Franck Kessie’s knockdown. He sent a low, precise shot between Sunderland defender Reinildo’s legs, giving goalkeeper Ernan no chance.…

Kepa Arrizabalaga became the hero as he saved the decisive penalty from Maxence Lacroix, helping Arsenal win a dramatic shootout. The victory secures the Gunners a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a match filled with tension until the final whistle. Late own goal gives Arsenal hope Arsenal believed they had sealed the win when Lacroix scored an own goal in the 80th minute. The Palace defender accidentally bundled the ball into his own net while attempting to clear after an Arsenal corner. The strike seemed to hand Arsenal the victory, but the drama was far from over. Crystal…

Isak undergoes successful surgery Liverpool confirmed that Alexander Isak fractured his left leg and has undergone surgery. The Sweden striker suffered an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture. The club has not given a recovery timetable yet but expects him to miss several months. Isak came off the bench to score against Tottenham on Saturday. Shortly after scoring, he was injured following a challenge from Micky van de Ven. He could not continue and left the pitch with visible discomfort, supported by medical staff. The 26-year-old signed for a Premier League record £125 million in the summer. He has…

Rooney praises Rice after Arsenal victory Former England striker Wayne Rooney hailed Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as a “future captain” of the national team. Rooney watched the 26-year-old drive the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton. The former England captain, who led the team from 2014 to 2017, attended the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium to witness Mikel Arteta’s side secure the hard-fought victory. Rice has earned 72 senior caps and has worn the England armband twice in Harry Kane’s absence. He led the team in a 2-2 draw with Belgium…

Liverpool clung on for a wild victory against nine-man Tottenham after a match filled with injuries, red cards, and late drama. Alexander Isak scored off the bench but left the pitch injured as the Reds edged a turbulent contest in north London. Isak broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a composed finish after entering at half-time. The forward suffered an injury as he struck the ball and could not celebrate. Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool’s lead 10 minutes later to put the visitors in control. Tottenham substitute Richarlison pulled a goal back late on and sparked a tense finish.…