Author: Rachel Maddow

New Leadership for Leicester Leicester City have turned to former player Gary Rowett as their manager until the end of the season, hoping his experience can steer the club away from the Championship drop zone. Rowett, 51, who was dismissed by Oxford United two months ago, took his first training session with the Foxes on Wednesday and will lead the team against Stoke City this Saturday. “I’m really proud to be the new Leicester City manager and to have the opportunity to work with and lead a really talented group over the coming months,” Rowett said. “It’s very clear to…

Five-Year Contract Secures Star Winger Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2031. Sources tell BBC Sport that Saka will become the Gunners’ highest-paid player, earning over £300,000 per week. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year, with Saka verbally agreeing to stay in January. The 24-year-old had previously signed a deal set to run until 2027, but this extension ensures he will spend his peak years at Arsenal, providing a major boost as the club competes on four fronts for silverware this season. A Pillar of Arsenal’s Squad Saka…

FA Considers Response Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United co-owner, faces scrutiny after describing the UK as having been “colonised by immigrants” in a recent interview. The Football Association is expected to decide in the coming days whether his remarks constitute a breach of its rules, whether a warning is appropriate, or whether no action will be taken. The comments, which included inaccurate population data, have already drawn condemnation from politicians and the public, and their repercussions could linger regardless of the FA’s decision. United Distances Itself The club swiftly issued a statement highlighting its commitment to being “inclusive and welcoming,”…

Barcelona Signals Rashford’s Importance Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United appears closer to a permanent move to Barcelona after the Spanish side praised him ahead of their upcoming Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid. The Manchester United loanee, who missed the first-leg 4-0 defeat due to a knee injury, was described as a “key player,” highlighting his role under Hansi Flick and hinting at his long-term importance to the club. Barcelona holds an option to buy Rashford outright for £26 million at the end of the season. The move now looks increasingly likely, with the forward admitting he wants…

High Hopes After a £30m Homecoming When James Trafford rejoined Manchester City in June for around £30 million, the plan seemed clear: compete for — and potentially secure — the number-one shirt. He began the season exactly as he would have hoped, starting in City’s first three Premier League matches. After an impressive campaign with Burnley, where he played 45 games and conceded just 16 goals in the Championship as the club earned promotion, Trafford returned to City determined to prove himself. Having left in 2023 in search of regular football, the 23-year-old believed the timing was finally right to…

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his comments about refereeing after City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham earlier this month. The 29-year-old expressed frustration after Dominic Solanke’s goal stood despite appearing to make contact with defender Marc Guehi’s leg. Rodri Questions Referee Neutrality Although the FA did not detail the exact wording of the charge, Rodri accused referee Robert Jones of lacking neutrality. “I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral,” he said after the match. Rodri added that the…

The groups for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League have been confirmed, setting the stage for another exciting international season. England will take on Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in League A, while Wales has been drawn in a tough group alongside reigning champions Portugal, as well as Denmark and Norway. Both England and Wales earned promotion to League A after strong performances in the 2024-25 edition. Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland in Action Scotland, preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, will compete in League B against Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia. Northern Ireland will face Hungary,…

Manchester City tightened the Premier League title race with an emphatic win over Fulham, moving to within three points of leaders Arsenal. After their dramatic late comeback at Liverpool last weekend, Pep Guardiola’s side followed it up with a dominant display at the Etihad Stadium. Three goals in a devastating 15-minute spell before half-time put the game beyond Fulham and ensured City claimed another vital three points at home. The breakthrough came when Sander Berge’s attempted clearance fell kindly for Antoine Semenyo, who reacted quickest to poke the ball home from close range. The January signing continued his fine form,…

Arsenal Defense and Key Picks For this double gameweek, three Arsenal players are an obvious choice, though the options are limited. With Bukayo Saka unlikely to play both matches, your picks should focus on Gabriel, who is essential, and another defensive option—either David Raya, Jurrien Timber, or William Saliba. Gabriel is also a strong captain choice, averaging 7.1 points per match and offering a great chance for clean sheet points against Brentford and Wolves. Other defensive options include Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz and Chris Richards, who face struggling Burnley at home. Munoz offers attacking threat from right-back, while Richards consistently…

Injury Brings Everton Loan to an Abrupt Halt Jack Grealish has confirmed his season is over after undergoing surgery on a foot stress fracture, admitting he was devastated by how things ended. The midfielder picked up the injury on 18 January during Everton’s 1–0 win over his former club Aston Villa. “Didn’t want the season to end like this but that’s football, gutted,” Grealish wrote on Instagram. Focus Turns to Recovery and a Comeback The 30-year-old had been a regular presence for Everton during his loan spell from Manchester City, making 22 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice and setting…