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Celtic are finalising the appointment of Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy.

Talks are advanced and focused around start date and backroom staff. Nancy has already agreed to join.🍀
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hat-trick for Eberechi Eze in the North London Derby.🎩

He is the first Arsenal player to achieve the feat since Alan Sunderland back in December 1978.⚽️⚽️⚽️
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Birmingham City have unveiled plans for their new 62,000 stadium.

The Birmingham City Powerhouse features 12 chimneys and has a retractable roof and moveable pitch.

Designed with steep stands to create an intense atmosphere, Birmingham were inspired by Dortmund’s Yellow Wall.🏟️
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Antoine Semenyo’s release clause is set at £65m for January. The clause is not valued for the full duration of the window. It will further diminish this summer. The clause allowed Bournemouth to keep Semenyo heading into this season. Bournemouth realistic an exit is possible given Semenyo’s form.🍒
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Chelsea have pre-agreed a deal to sign Ecuadorean defender Deinner Ordonez from Independente del Valle.

16-year-old has agreed a long-term contract and will join in 2028.

Chelsea have an excellent relationship with Independente del Valle, who are also Moises Caicedo’s former club.🇪🇨
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Wolves confirm Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a 3.5-year deal.🐺

🗣️ Jeff Shi: “We need to refresh the whole club with a new coach’s philosophy, bringing his own identity and ideas... We’re at a new chapter for the club and Rob will be a key piece of that.”
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨 Rob Edwards will be Wolves’ new manager.

Middlesbrough have given Edwards permission to speak with Wolves and terms not an issue.

A club-to-club agreement for Edwards’ Boro exit is already in place.🐺
November 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Aston Villa confirm club captain John McGinn has signed a new contract keeping him at the club under summer 2028.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨 Wolves confirm director of professional football Domenico Teti has left the club by mutual consent.

Wolves say the “decision follows an amicable dialogue between the club and Teti after the departure of head coach Vitor Pereira in recent days.”

Teti had worked with Pereira at Al-Shabab.
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Wolves are progressing with finding a replacement for Vitor Pereira.

Understand talks with Gary O'Neil have been positive and are advancing, but all parties taking some time to reflect.

O'Neil currently a leading candidate, but Wolves in touch with multiple names still.🐺
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Southampton have sacked Will Still with the side 21st in the Championship following the 2-0 loss to Preston.😇

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November 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Exclusive: Vítor Pereira has been sacked by Wolves.🐺
November 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🚨 Patrick Vieira has left Genoa.

Understand Vieira reflected on his position on Friday and then initiated conversations with the club. Both parties mutually decided to part ways.

Genoa are bottom of Serie A and winless this season.
November 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Strasbourg confirm former Brighton technical director David Weir has joined as sporting director. Weir will start from November 1.✍️
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United vs. Newcastle has been selected as the sole Boxing Day fixture with kick-off at 20:00.

The Premier League say they are “bound by how the calendar falls” and have to honour 33 weekends of action. Boxing Day falls on a Friday.🎄
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
UEFA confirm England (Wembley) and Spain (Camp Nou) have expressed interest in hosting the 2029 Champions League Final. Allianz Arena unopposed to host the 2028 #UCL Final.

Ireland (Dublin Arena) and Wales (National Stadium of Wales) bidding for the 2029 #UWCL Final.

Decision due September 2026.🏟️
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
EFL Cup quarter-final draw.🔒

Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
Cardiff City vs. Chelsea
Manchester City vs. Brentford
Newcastle United vs. Fulham

Who is going to win the tournament? 🏆
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Max Dowman starts for Arsenal for the first time against Brighton in the EFL Cup.

Aged 15 years and 302 days, Dowman also becomes Arsenal’s youngest ever starter.👶
October 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Eden Hazard has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Hazard joins Gary Neville as the two former players selected for induction this year by the 24 existing Hall of Fame members.🇧🇪

🗣️ Hazard: “I’m very proud to join this group of players and I think we could make a good squad!”
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Former manager Martin O'Neill has agreed to take interim charge of Celtic along with ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney.☘️
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Celtic confirm they've accepted Brendan Rodgers resignation after the Hearts loss. Rodgers leaves with immediate effect. His contract was due to expire next summer.☘️

🗣️ "Brendan leaves with our thanks for the role he's played during a period of continued success for the Club."
October 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Matty Cash has signed a new contract at Aston Villa keeping him at the club until 2029. There is the option of a further year.

Cash scored the winner against Manchester City at the weekend and is closing in on 200 appearances for the club.✍️
October 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reggie Walsh has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea after turning 17.

At 17 and two days, Walsh became Chelsea’s youngest ever #UCL player after coming off the bench against Ajax.👶
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 Major League Soccer season.

Messi has 71 goals in 82 games since joining Inter Miami in 2023.🇦🇷
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Marc Guiu (19) ⚽️
Estêvão Willian (18) ⚽️
Tyrique George (19) ⚽️

Three Champions League goals from teenagers for Chelsea against Ajax. First time in #UCL history that’s happened in a single match.👶
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM