Mikey Moore: Is Tottenham loanee the answer to Rangers’ open-play issues?

Moore’s team-mates created just seven chances between them at Hibs on Sunday. He registered five alone on Wednesday, while his seven dribbles were also higher than any other player. Game state has to come into that, of course. At the weekend, Rangers were playing against 11 men, away to a top-six side. Struggling Kilmarnock were […]

Football gossip: Ronaldo, Romero, Anderson, Casemiro, Tonali, Neves, Roefs, Nketiah

Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr in June, Nottingham Forest‘s Elliot Anderson is top of Manchester United‘s list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid are planning a move for Tottenham‘s Cristian Romero. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who will turn 41 on Thursday, is set to boycott a second match for Al-Nassr, despite posting a picture […]

Epstein files: Football, F1, and NFL bosses kept links after sex conviction

The files show Crystal Palace investor Josh Harris remained in contact with Epstein via email and phone calls for many years after his conviction, including joining him for a breakfast meeting in 2013 after which he sent an email saying “thank you for inviting me”. Harris – whose private equity firm Apollo Global Management also […]

Luka Vuskovic: The goalscoring Spurs defender making headlines in Germany

Many are now touting him as a potential long-term successor to defender Dayot Upamecano at Bayern. Though Upamecano is now expected to sign a contract extension beyond the summer, Munich newspaper TZ reported this week that Bayern are continuing to monitor Vuskovic. On Tuesday, former Barcelona and Croatia star Ivan Rakitic urged Bayern to sign […]

Pep Guardiola told to ‘focus on football’ after conflict comments

“We have repeatedly asked for prominent individuals to be mindful about the words they use given how Jewish people have had to endure attacks across the globe,” a statement posted on X read. “Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Whilst his humanitarian reflections may be well-intentioned, he should focus on football. “Manchester City is being […]

Swindon Town thrown out of EFL Trophy with Luton Town into quarter-finals

Swindon have been thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the English Football League for fielding two ineligible players against Luton Town, meaning the Hatters are instead through to the quarter-finals. The Robins were charged by the EFL and Football Association following their 2-1 win against Luton last month. Captain Ollie Clarke started the match […]

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola succession plan and team rebuild

Semenyo and Guehi entered negotiations with their eyes open. Both had the Premier League’s elite to choose from last month. Semenyo was a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. Liverpool, too, were credited with an interest in the 26-year-old, who had a £65m release clause at Bournemouth. He prioritised a move to City. Guehi […]

Aberdeen v Celtic & Dundee v Motherwell postponed

Celtic’s Scottish Premiership visit to Aberdeen has been postponed, along with Dundee’s match with Motherwell, after heavy rain in the north east. Aberdeen announced the Pittodrie pitch had been deemed unfit for play at 16:23 GMT. Fourth official Greg Soutar conducted an inspection, with the club saying he had called the game off “in the […]

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