Rahman Osman
Articles by Rahman Osman
IBRAHIMA KONATE insists he has ALWAYS wanted to stay at Liverpool despite strong links with a move to Real Madrid. The Reds defender, 26, is just weeks away from becoming a free agent but has revealed he is now “close to an agreement” over a new contract at Anfield. Konate dropped a cryptic hint that...
ALAN SHEARER fears Eddie Howe could WALK AWAY from Newcastle, after spotting a worrying sign in his post-match interview. The Toon legend believes Howe may not even want to stay at St James’ Park next season after watching his reaction following yet another dismal defeat. Newcastle slumped to a 2-1 loss against Bournemouth, their FOURTH...
TERRIFIED players and staff were forced to run for cover as hooded ultras stormed the pitch during a chaotic Serie C derby. The tense nature of the derby meant the game descended into scenes of panic and disorder in Monopoli, south-east Italy on Sunday evening. The match between Monopoli and Foggia, a 37th-round clash in...
NICOLAS JACKSON could be set for a shock return to Chelsea after the World Cup and has already been reconnecting with some of his team-mates. Jackson, 24, left the Blues last summer after suddenly being made available for sale following an explosive start for Joao Pedro and the arrival of Liam Delap. He went from...
Mikel Arteta might need a different approach to get Arsenal across the line this season
MARK GOLDBRIDGE has landed a staggering £1million-plus deal with Gary Neville adding even more cash to his already booming fortune. Neville’s media company The Overlap has snapped up Goldbridge’s hugely popular YouTube channels The United Stand and That’s Football in a move that cements his rise from fan pundit to football media powerhouse. The outspoken...
CRISTIANO RONALDO was forced to rush off and “throw up” after suffering stomach pains during Al Nassr’s win on Wednesday night. The Portuguese superstar, 41, battled through illness in the 1-0 victory over Al Ettifaq before being subbed in injury time. But boss Jorge Jesus revealed Ronaldo was struggling badly throughout the game. He said:...
RAYAN CHERKI is lighting up the Premier League after stepping into the creative void left by Kevin De Bruyne.. and it turns out elite playmaking runs in the family. The Manchester City star has quickly become the club’s new master creator, pulling the strings in midfield and helping to restore the champions’ attacking rhythm. Cherki...
ABDUKODIR KHUSANOV, Manchester City’s powerhouse No.45, has gone from laughing stock to one of the Premier League’s most feared defenders in little over a year. He’s come full circle from his nightmare debut, outmuscled by Nicolas Jackson, then fluffing a header that gifted Chelsea a goal as Noni Madueke pounced. That night, he looked lost,...
FORMER Manchester United ace Lee Martin has been brutally sacked just hours after suffering cup final heartbreak. The 39-year-old, once signed by Sir Alex Ferguson, has been dismissed by Ramsgate following their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Wingate and Finchley. It marks the second time this season Martin has been axed, having previously been shown the...
MICHAEL OLISE left fans in stitches after producing what’s been dubbed by Jamie Carragher the "best-worst interview ever”. Olise was stood alongside Harry Kane following Bayern Munich’s dramatic win over Real Madrid. The French winger, known for his painfully awkward media appearances, barely said a word, even when his icon Thierry Henry tried to get...
FOOTBALL fans heading to the World Cup have finally been handed a rare bit of good news and it’s come from an unlikely place. After days of outrage over eye-watering transport costs, one US state has stepped in with a much more wallet-friendly option. Kansas City, Missouri has revealed plans to offer FREE travel from...
MARCOS ROJO endured a nightmare Sunday after being sent off for punching an opponent in a heated moment during Racing Club’s 2-0 defeat to River Plate. The former Manchester United defender lost his cool late on in the Argentine Primera Division clash, capping a miserable afternoon in which he was also involved in the build-up...
CORINTHIANS were stunned on Sunday after midfielder Andre was sent off for making an obscene gesture against Palmeiras. The controversial moment came in the first half of the heated Brazilian Championship derby. The flashpoint occurred after Andre was fouled in midfield by former Manchester United man Andreas Pereira. As the midfielder got back to his...
CRISTIAN ROMERO has come under fire after he left the pitch in tears during Spurs' damaging 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster is now claiming the moment sent the “wrong message” to his team-mates in a direct hit at the Tottenham skipper. The Argentine defender, 27, was forced off midway through the...
DRISS EL JABLI has sent fans into meltdown after producing one of the most outrageous goals you’ll see this year. The Maghreb Fez man pulled off an audacious rabona rocket to seal a dramatic 1-0 win over Wydad AC. The brilliant nature of the goal means it’s already being tipped by fans for the Puskas...
A YOUNG footballer has been killed after armed robbers opened fire on a team bus, with several players still missing after fleeing for their lives. Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong, just 20, died after being shot in the head during the horror ambush following his side’s Ghana Premier League clash with FC Samartex. The team...
DENZEL SEEDORF has taken his first step into professional football and he’s already following in some legendary footsteps. The 18-year-old midfielder is the son of Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf, one of the most decorated players in Champions League history. Now, the teenager has begun carving out his own path after making his senior debut for...
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes has laid into the current squad, naming an astonishing eight players he believes should be sold this summer. United are currently chasing a Champions League spot under interim boss Michael Carrick, who is in charge until the end of the season. Fans have been calling for Carrick to be handed...
WREXHAM and former Arsenal star Arthur Okonkwo has switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, has had his change of association approved by FIFA. Okonkwo represented England at every youth level from under-15 to under-18 before deciding to switch his international future. After...
Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte could sensationally take charge of Italy, WITHOUT quitting his club job. Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has dropped the bombshell by admitting he’d let Conte step in as Azzurri boss, even if it meant juggling both roles. The outspoken iconic Napoli president told reporters: “If Antonio asked me, I think...
THE bizarre moment came during a light-hearted show featuring Patrice Evra, Ji-Sung Park and Carlos Tevez. The trio were asked if they knew why Cristiano Ronaldo departed Old Trafford. Tevez immediately jumped in, insisting: “I know the story.” But things quickly took a hilarious turn when Park interrupted to show a clip on the Ipad...
RAYAN CHERKI sparked a stir on the bench after being substituted during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool. The 22-year-old controversially wore Hugo Ekitike’s shirt while sitting on the sidelines, prompting a member of the City team to step in and tell him to take it off. The sight didn’t go unnoticed by...