Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Liverpool’s midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s red card in Saturday’s Premier League victory over Bournemouth has been overruled following a successful appeal by the club. The Argentina midfielder, 24, was sent off and initially meant to to serve a three game suspension after he clipped midfielder Ryan Christie’s foot in the 58th minute at Anfield. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp showed disdain at the call and said the decision was “harsh”. The Reds appealed and the Football Association’s Independent Regulatory Commission removed the suspension. “An independent regulatory commission has removed Alexis Mac Allister’s three-match suspension following a claim of wrongful dismissal,” the FA said.

Tobi Amusan finishes first in Heat 5 at the World Athletics Championships, clocking in at 12.48 seconds, and secures her advancement to the semi finals stage of the Women’s 100m Hurdles. Her title defence commences with an impressive start Despite a slow start, she finished ahead of Jamaican Champion Megan Tapper who came 2nd in 12.51s and Australian sprinter Michelle Jenneke in 12.71s. The 100m world hurdles champion record holder competed in Heat 5 alongside Ebony Morrison, Michelle Jenneke, Maayke Tjin-a-lim, Natalia Christofi, Nika Glojnaric, and Maayke Tjin-a-lim. Recall that Amusan was cleared last week by the Athletics Integrity Unit…

Romelu Lukaku is training with Chelsea’s U21 side amid reports he is yet to speak with new manager Mauricio Pochettino. The 30-year-old and Chelsea are running out of options regarding his future, with moves to Al-Hilal and Inter Milan falling through earlier this summer. The Blues had hoped to do a deal with Juventus, in a transfer that would have seen Dusan Vlahovic move in the opposite direction. However, those negotiations have proved difficult. Juve have previously submitted two player-plus-cash offers for Lukaku. The first would have seen Chelsea pay £42 million ($33m) and send Lukaku to Turin in exchange for…

Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has been appointed as new head coach of Argentine club C.A. Independiente. The appointment was made public on the club’s official twitter handle today. Carlos Tevez retired from active playing in June 2022 at argentine cub Boca juniors aged 38. He began his coaching career from Rosario central in June 2022 before quitting by November of the same year after spending just 134 days in charge. Independiente ended twenty-fourth with 28 points on the log in the Argentine Primera Division first phase managing six wins, ten draws and eleven losses in twenty-seven games. The…

Al-Ettifaq are looking to lure Mason Greenwood to Saudi Arabia following the termination of his contract by former club Manchester United. Manchester United on Monday released a statement that Greenwood would part ways with the club after launching an internal investigation into his conduct after domestic violence charges against him were dropped in February. Al-Ettifaq who have won their first two league matches this season, are currently managed by ex Rangers and Aston Villa gaffer Steven Gerrad who spent most of his playing days with epl club Liverpool. The club is considering offering the 21-year-old England star a £10m-a-year contract.…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to miss his team’s next two Premier League matches after undergoing back surgery. Guardiola, 52, had been suffering with what City said was “severe” back pain and travelled to Barcelona for an “emergency” but “minor” operation. City go to Sheffield United on Sunday and host Fulham on 2 September at Etihad Stadium. Guardiola is expected to return to duty after the international break. Assistant manager Juanma Lillo will take over first-team training and lead from the touchline during matches in Guardiola’s absence. City said the operation, carried out by Dr Mireia Illueca, was…

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to be out for six weeks after having knee surgery on Monday. Chukwuemeka, 19, sustained the injury in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat by West Ham in which he scored the Blues’ only goal. A £20m summer signing from Aston Villa, he started in Chelsea’s first two Premier League games of the season. “Bitter sweet feeling scoring my first goal for Chelsea but picking up an injury and not coming home with three points,” Chukwuemeka said. “Minor setback but I’ll be back very soon. Thank you Chelsea fans for your love and support.” Confirming Chukwuemeka had undergone surgery, Chelsea…

Roma manager, Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen on Mason Greenwood after Manchester United released a statement on Monday, announcing the 21-year-old will not play for them again. According to Mail Sport, the Serie A side are among a number of teams who have contacted United. Following a five-month internal investigation, the Red Devils deemed that Greenwood had not committed a string of serious offences he had been charged with. But the club, along with the player, decided that it would be best if he continued his career elsewhere. It is unlikely that Greenwood will move to another club…

Sergio Ramos is set to join Besiktas as a free agent. The Spanish defender has been without a club since he left Paris Saint-Germain this summer. However, it seems Ramos is set to continue his career in Turkey. Besiktas are set to beat Galatasaray in the race to sign the defender. Santi Aouna reports that the 37-year-old is now waiting for a final offer from the Turkish club after his move will be finalised. Ramos has also been linked with a move to MLS side Los Angeles FC which would have seen him locking horns against former PSG teammate Lionel…

A penalty from captain Martin Odegaard gave 10-man Arsenal a battling Premier League victory at Crystal Palace. Eddie Nketiah was brought down by Sam Johnstone after Gabriel Martinelli’s quickly taken free-kick, with Odegaard sending the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot. At that stage Mikel Arteta’s side looked comfortable, but they were left hanging on after left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu was shown a red card for two bookings. The first yellow was for taking too long over a throw-in and the second was harshly awarded for a minor foul on Jordan Ayew in midfield. Palace put on late pressure, with…

Former France forward Thierry Henry has been appointed coach of the country’s under-21s on a two-year contract. The Arsenal legend, who helped France win the World Cup on home soil in 1998, succeeds Sylvain Ripoli. Henry, 46, has had two spells as an assistant coach with Belgium, and managed Monaco and Montreal Impact. He will lead a France Under-23 side at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which the French Football Federation (FFF) described as “a major objective”. Henry will also lead the under-21s’ bid to qualify for the European Championship in 2025. Former Auxerre U19 and Angers coach Gerald Baticle, 53,…

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2 February 2023. United said in a statement: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to…