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Liverpool make Anfield change for PSG Champions League tie after Noa Lang horror injury

Noa Lang was carried off on a stretcher after picking up a horrific finger injury during Galatasaray's defeat to Liverpool at Anfield last month

Birmingham confirm striker Marvin Ducksch charged with drink driving offence as statement released

Birmingham City have confirmed striker Marvin Ducksch was charged by police for a drink driving offence. Ducksch was a notable absentee from the Blues’ matchday squad on Sunday as they beat p…

US soccer in chaos as 'architect' of World Cup team QUITS and joins rival nation two months before tournament starts

The United States men's soccer team has been rocked by the news that Matt Crocker, the sporting director, has walked out on his job just two months before the World Cup.

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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup looms

Crocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino Sporting director duties to be split in the meantime US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is leaving his post with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Tuesday. The Guardian can also confirm Fox Sports’ earlier reporting that Crocker is taking up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia football federation. US Soccer said Crocker’s duties will be shared by chief operating officer Dan Helfrich, assistant sporting director Oguchi Onyewu, women’s youth national team head of development Tracey Kevins, and “the broader sporting leadership team.”

Rice misses Arsenal training ahead of Sporting Lisbon tie

Declan Rice dealt Arsenal a significant injury concern on the eve of their decisive Champions League quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon after he failed to show for the club's open training session.

Fifa trying to use Gianni Infantino’s personal relationship with Donald Trump to halt ICE raids during World Cup

FIFA are trying to use Gianni Infantino’s personal relationship with Donald Trump to halt anti-immigrant ICE raids during the World Cup. Zurich bosses have been criticised for Infantino’s decision to get publicly close to the US President. The Fifa head has been spotted at Trump rallies and the launch of his Peace Board, even wearing...

Barcelona LOSE Uefa complaint over Atletico Madrid stadium hours before crunch Champions League clash

UEFA have dismissed Barcelona's concerns about the Atletico Madrid pitch ahead of tonight's Champions League showdown. Barca boss Hansi Flick was spotted pointing at the turf at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and later questioned the length of the grass with Uefa officials. But subsequent pre-match inspections showed that Atletico had not broken any rules. The...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland prepare for clash in Gdansk, Leeds pull closer to safety after United win, Liverpool need a famous night... | OFF THE BALL

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from Gdansk ahead of this evening's qualifier as well as the Champions League. Carla Ward urges the importance of this double-header window against Poland. Harvey Vale talks about his Republic of Ireland call-up. Arne Slot is hoping for another 'famous Anfield night'. Leeds go 6 points clear of relegation with win over Manchester United. Spurs without captain Romero in relegation dogfight. Declan Rice absent from training ahead of Sporting CP second leg. Keith Treacy talks about Arsenal's recent form. Ghana has a new, familiar manager ahead of June's World Cup Jorginho downplays incident involving Chappell Roan. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Moment referee gives footballer death stare after he bizarrely KISSES him on the head

THIS is the bizarre moment that a player KISSED a referee during a top flight match. National Bank took on Al Mokawloon in the Egyptian Premier League last night. With the score level at 1-1, National Bank bundled the ball into the net on 77 minutes. Osama Faisal had been denied by a brilliant save,...

Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss PSG clash

Injury list forces key decisions for Slot Liverpool’s team news ahead of their decisive Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain is dominated by injury concerns, leaving Arne Slot balancing ambition with necessity. Chasing a two-goal deficit at Anfield, Liverpool must navigate not only a tactical challenge but also a stretched squad. The most pressing issue […] The post Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss PSG clash appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Rice not in Arsenal training, with key quartet still missing

Declan Rice was not present in Arsenal training the day before their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP.

Football fan, 36, killed man, 43, with one ‘forceful’ punch outside shop on pre-game night out, court hears

A FOOTBALL fan is accused of killing a man with one “forceful” punch while outside a London shop on a pre-game night out. Lewis MacLeod, 36, travelled to the capital from the North East on September 12 last year for a Premier League match between Sunderland and Crystal Palace. In the early hours of September...

Six Arsenal players miss training ahead of Sporting clash with Declan Rice injury scare

Arsenal were back in training on Tuesday ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP, but six players were missing

Man Utd facing huge crisis for pivotal Chelsea clash ahead of FA punishment

Manchester United could be without two of their main centre-halves as Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire face possible bans ahead of their trip to Chelsea this weekend

Four-time Premier League club facing POINTS DEDUCTION over financial rules - which could see them relegated

If found guilty of the Profit and Sustainability Rules breach, the club could face an immediate points sanction and suffer relegation from English football's second tier.

‘Plaiting my kid’s hair is more violent’ – Ferdinand slams ‘absolute joke’ Man Utd decision vs Leeds

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand is fuming about the referee’s decision to send of Lisandro Martinez against Leeds on Monday night.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe mourns Dominic Frimpong after Berekum Chelsea tragedy

The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has extended condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic death of winger Dominic Frimpong in a reported armed robbery attack.The 20-year-old lost his life when the team bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, in an incident that has shocked the football community.In an official letter addressed to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Dr Motsepe expressed deep sorrow over the loss.“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the armed robbery attack on the bus of Berekum Chelsea, returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong,” he said.The CAF president extended sympathies on behalf of himself and the continental body to the player’s family, friends and teammates, as well as the Ghana Football Association.“Please pass my personal and CAF’s deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Dominic Frimpong and to the Ghana Football Association,” he added.Motsepe also offered prayers and support to the bereaved and the wider football community, assuring them of CAF’s solidarity during the difficult period.Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association remains in contact...

What Dominic Calvert-Lewin told the referee after Lisandro Martinez's red card hair pull

Lisandro Martinez was sent off for Manchester United during their defeat to Leeds after a VAR intervention for grabbing Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair in the second half

Man Utd facing massive defensive crisis with just ONE senior centre-back set to be available for huge Chelsea clash

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Michael Carrick is set to be well short of centre-backs as he takes his side to Chelsea this Saturday. The Red Devils were stunned 2-1 by Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Lisandro Martinez was red carded during the contest for tugging at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. The Argentine will subsequently face...

Liverpool security rushed on the pitch as PSG players risked angering an entire city

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi sparked fury at Anfield last season when he placed a PSG flag in the centre circle after their penalty shootout Champions League victory over Liverpool

Supporters sénégalais détenus au Maroc : les peines confirmées en appel, une décision qui ravive le sentiment d’injustice

Le feuilleton judiciaire des 18 supporters sénégalais détenus au Maroc depuis les incidents survenus lors de la finale de la CAN 2025 connaît un nouveau tournant. Ce lundi, la cour d’appel de Rabat a confirmé, sans modification, les peines prononcées en première instance contre les supporters poursuivis pour « hooliganisme... The post Supporters sénégalais détenus au Maroc : les peines confirmées en appel, une décision qui ravive le sentiment d’injustice first appeared on 13Football. Cet article Supporters sénégalais détenus au Maroc : les peines confirmées en appel, une décision qui ravive le sentiment d’injustice est apparu en premier sur 13Football.

Arsenal fans FUME as Manchester-born ref is appointed for crunch Premier League title clash with Man City - as official's favoured club is revealed

Arsenal fans have taken to social media to vent their fury over the appointment of Wythenshawe referee Anthony Taylor for their crunch title clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

Michael Carrick rages at Lisandro Martinez red card in Man Utd defeat - 'worst I've seen'

Michael Carrick was furious after Lisandro Martinez was shown a straight red card for a hair pull on Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with referee Paul Tierney sent to the monitor to review the incident

Michael Carrick launches attack on 'shocking' Paul Tierney after Man Utd stunned by Leeds

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick questioned referee Paul Tierney's decisions after the Red Devils lost to Leeds with Lisandro Martinez sent off

Queiroz appointed as new Ghana boss ahead of World Cup

Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach ahead of this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Queiroz takes the reins from Otto Addo, who was sacked just 78 days before they began their campaign in FIFA’s flagship competition after losing to Germany last month. Ghana also failed to […] The post Queiroz appointed as new Ghana boss ahead of World Cup appeared first on Soccer News.

Man Utd legend named as England's World Cup opponents' new manager

A Manchester United Champions League winner is set to equal a record for coaching teams at five consecutive World Cups after being named the new manager of England's upcoming opponents

Ghana hires Queiroz ahead of World Cup campaign

Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team ahead of their participation in the 2026 World Cup.

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Martinez SENT OFF after VAR review for hair pull on Calvert-Lewin

Manchester Utd vs Leeds: Martinez SENT OFF after VAR review for hair pull on Calvert-Lewin

How many Man Utd games Lisandro Martinez will miss after red card for hair pull vs Leeds

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for violent conduct after pulling an opponent's hair during the match against Leeds United and will serve a three-match ban

Carrick says Martinez hair-pull red card 'one of worst decisions I've seen'

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

England’s World Cup opponents appoint Sir Alex Ferguson’s former Man United assistant as new manager

Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as manager for their 2026 World Cup campaign. The Black Stars will face England, Panama and Croatia in group L at this summer’s tournament. Queiroz has bee…

Lisandro Martinez sent off for 'ridiculous' conduct by VAR in huge Man Utd blow

Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review after the technology spotted something no one in the stadium saw as Manchester United's nightmare against Leeds worsened

Lisandro Martinez in priceless reaction as Man Utd star is sent off for pulling Calvert-Lewin’s HAIR against Leeds

LISANDRO MARTINEZ had a priceless reaction as he was sent off for PULLING Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. The Manchester United defender tussled with the Leeds striker for a high ball during the Premier League defeat at Old Trafford. Video replays showed that Martinez tugged on the Englishman's hair as the ball went past them in the...

Lisandro Martinez sent off for HAIR PULL as Gary Neville gives blunt verdict

Lisandro Martinez was given his marching orders during the second-half of Manchester United's Premier League clash against Leeds United

West Brom denies breaching profit and sustainability rules following alleged breach

West Bromwich Albion have insisted they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules after reports suggested the club could face a points deduction for an alleged breach,…

England’s World Cup opponents hire former Real Madrid manager as new boss two months before tournament

GHANA have appointed a new manager just two months before the World Cup. The African nation is in England's group for the tournament with the two facing off in the second game on June 23. The Black Stars were on the hunt for a new boss following the sacking of Otto Addo. It has now...

Tottenham-supporting Alex Scott reveals Antoine Semenyo text after he struck Arsenal winner

The Bournemouth star scored the winner against Arsenal to hand his former Cherries team-mate a title boost

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