Twitter will meet Manchester United and Kick It Out following online racist abuse directed at Paul Pogba. The Frenchman became the third player in a week to be racially abused on social media following a penalty miss. Pogba saw a 68th-minute penalty saved by Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the…
Bayern Munich have signed attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy. Barcelona say the German side will pay 8.5m euros (£7.78m) to take the Brazilian, 27, on loan while the option to buy stands at 120m euros (£109.84m). Bayern will…
Paul Pogba had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester United were held to a Premier League draw at Wolves. In a first half containing just three shots, Anthony Martial had put United in front with his 50th goal for the club – a fine left-footed finish – only for Ruben…
Frank Lampard is still waiting for his first win as Chelsea manager after Wilfred Ndidi gave Leicester a 1-1 draw to spoil the Blues legend’s homecoming on Sunday. Thrashed 4-0 at Manchester United last weekend and beaten on penalties by Liverpool in the European Super Cup on Wednesday, Lampard’s side…
Barcelona and Real Madrid have made unsuccessful offers for Paris St-Germain forward Neymar. According to BBC Radio 5 Live‘s Guillem Balague, Neymar’s former club Barcelona are believed to have offered 100m euros (£92.4m) plus Philippe Coutinho. Ivan Rakitic was also discussed with the French club as part of the deal…
Liverpool won the Super Cup for the fourth time in their history by beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Istanbul. Goalkeeper Adrian kept out Tammy Abraham‘s spot kick to secure victory for the Champions League winners. Chelsea had taken the lead in the first half through…
Manchester City have avoided a transfer ban after admitting breaching Fifa rules on signing youth players. The Premier League champions have been fined 370,000 Swiss Francs (£315,000). Fifa said City breached article 19 of its regulations: “International transfers of players are only permitted if the player is over the age…
Liverpool start the new Premier League season in blistering fashion as they scored four first-half goals to demolish newly-promoted Norwich City 4-1 at Anfield. Norwich captain Grant Hanley scored the opening goal of the top-flight season when he sliced Divock Origi‘s cross into his own net before Mohamed Salah opened…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazil defender David Luiz from Chelsea in an £8m deal. Luiz, 32, joins the Gunners on a two-year contract, with the deal following Arsenal’s £25m deadline day purchase of Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, 22. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said Luiz brings “huge experience” and…
Inter Milan have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United for a club record fee of 80m euros (£74m) on a five-year deal. Lukaku, 26, scored 42 goals in 96 games for United but leaves just two years after his £75m move from Everton. He becomes the third most…
