Senegal Algeria claim second Afcon title after Bounedjah’s lucky strike sinks SenegalThe Guardian - Nick Ames at Cairo International StadiumThe record books may not show exactly how Algeria won their first Africa Cup of Nations since 1990 and, in any case, it is probably best left to the imagination. Their performances over the past month
Algeria Algeria deserved their Afcon triumph but a shame they decided to win uglyThe Guardian - Jonathan Wilson in CairoWhy do Algeria make it so hard for themselves? They have been the best team at this Cup of Nations, and in that sense were worthy champions. But having taken an early lead against Senegal in Friday’s and
Derby County Phillip Cocu hoping to use web of contacts to attract loan stars to DerbyThe Guardian - Ben FisherPhillip Cocu has said he will not hesitate to call on his wealth of contacts as Derby County look to utilise the loan market that propelled them to last season’s Championship play-off final. The Dutchman,
Ethan Ampadu Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu close to joining RB Leipzig on season-long loanThe Guardian - Dominic FifieldThe Wales international Ethan Ampadu is close to continuing his development at RB Leipzig next season with Chelsea negotiating his departure on a season-long loan to the Bundesliga club. Ampadu, who has
Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola happy to start season with only three centre-backsThe Guardian - Press AssociationPep Guardiola has said it is not vital Manchester City sign a new centre-back before the start of their Premier League title defence. The back-to-back champions have lost Vincent Kompany, who has joined
English Premier League Half of Premier League clubs to have gambling sponsors for 2019/20The Guardian - Rob DaviesHalf of the Premier League’s shirts will be emblazoned with a gambling company’s logo during the 2019/20 season, reigniting concern about the normalisation of betting among young fans. Premier League stand
Senegal The FiverThe Guardian - Paul DoyleSenegal, regular producers of remarkable players, have been champions of Africa exactly as many times as Djibouti, Andorra, Burnley, Richard Keys, Danny Mills and Weird Uncle Fiver. So when Senegalese
Play buttonChristian Pulisic Pulisic happy with Chelsea tune-up despite defeat by Kawasaki FrontaleThe Guardian - Press AssociationBrazilian striker Damiao consigned Chelsea to a 1-0 defeat in Japan as J-League side Kawasaki Frontale claimed a famous pre-season scalp. The substitute’s late effort in Yokohama settled a game into which
Play buttonSteve Bruce Steve Bruce pledges to ‘prove the doubters wrong’ at NewcastleThe Guardian - Press AssociationSteve Bruce has vowed to win over the doubters at Newcastle after admitting he has always regretted turning down the manager’s job the first time he was offered it. The 58-year-old was installed as Rafael
Norway The forgotten story of ... Ray Freeman, the ‘madman’ manager and trailblazerThe Guardian - Paul DoyleSK Brann’s Europa League campaign ended on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat by Shamrock Rovers in Dublin, just down the road from where their very first continental adventure foundered 46 years ago at the hands
Majorca I last missed a Burnley game in 1974, so two games at once is no obstacleThe Guardian - Dave BurnleyI actually played for Burnley in Mallorca in 1979 during one trip. I came on the pitch for Leighton James and scored It had been discussed at length whether to jump in a car to try to see a half each Burnley’s
Dalian Yifang Salomón Rondón leaves West Brom to rejoin Rafael Benítez at Dalian YifangThe Guardian - Press AssociationSalomón Rondón has linked up again with Rafael Benítez after joining the Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee. The striker spent last season on loan
Egypt Patriotism and soft power: how Egypt sought to gain from AfconThe Guardian - Ruth Michaelson and Nick Ames in CairoWhen the curtain falls on Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations on Friday night, the overwhelming sense among many local residents will be one of relief. Senegal and Algeria will contest the final but there is
Romelu Lukaku Football transfer rumours: Pogba and Lukaku to stay at Manchester United?The Guardian - Daniel HarrisThe transfer window is full of surprises, so here’s another. It turns out that, after spending more than £400m on players already this summer, Real Madrid have no money left with which to sign Paul Pogba.
Play buttonKieran Trippier The day Kieran Trippier met the fitness coach who strikes terror into playersThe Guardian - Sid LoweOscar Ortega has a reputation for being a bit of a sadist. Nicknamed El Profe, the teacher, he is part man, part myth, mixing fear, fascination and fondness too, his very name striking terror into footballers’
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock dumped out of Europa League by Connah's Quay NomadsThe Guardian - Press AssociationAngelo Alessio endured a nightmare home debut as Kilmarnock manager, as the hosts crashed out of the Europa League qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Connah’s Quay Nomads. Rugby Park was hosting
William Saliba William Saliba decides to join Arsenal instead of rivals Tottenham HotspurThe Guardian - Fabrizio RomanoThe young St-Étienne centre-back William Saliba has decided to join Arsenal despite a late attempt by Tottenham to sign the France Under-20 international. Arsenal agreed a five-year deal with the 18-year-old
Gambling How gambling giant SportPesa made waves in Africa – and Premier LeagueThe Guardian - David Conn, Lionel Faull and Atanas TchobanovBarely heard of in Britain until it launched a spree of Premier League club sponsorships in 2016, the online gambling platform SportPesa has since spread its name across football, rugby, horseracing and
The Football League EFL confirms Bury will start League One season with 12-point deductionThe Guardian - Press AssociationBury will start the League One season with a 12-point deduction after entering a company voluntary arrangement, the EFL has announced. The club, promoted last season, had a winding-up petition over unpaid
Senegal Afcon final unites two African coaches who represent the futureThe Guardian - Jonathan Wilson in CairoChampigny-sur-Marne is a banlieue about eight miles south-east of the centre of Paris. Algeria’s coach, Djamel Belmadi, was born there; Senegal’s coach, Aliou Cissé, moved there from Ziguinchor at the
Daniel Sturridge FA sought six-month Daniel Sturridge ban for betting breachesThe Guardian - Andy HunterThe Football Association is to appeal against the six-week suspension and £75,000 fine handed to Daniel Sturridge for breaching its betting rules. It believes the former Liverpool striker deserves at a
Callum Hudson-Odoi The FiverThe Guardian - Paul DoyleBack in the day, Serie A attracted the best players in the world. From Diego Maradona and Michel Platini to Ruud Gullit and Paul Rideout, all the stars flocked to Italy, lured by big salaries, high-brow
Bayern Munich Emery excited by Arsenal youngsters after Nketiah cuts down Bayern MunichThe Guardian - Press AssociationUnai Emery said Arsenal’s young players will get their chances this season after Eddie Nketiah proved to be the match-winner in a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich. After a goalless first half, Emery’s side
Callum Hudson-Odoi Callum Hudson-Odoi set for Chelsea talks over future amid Bayern interestThe Guardian - Ed AaronsCallum Hudson-Odoi’s representatives will hold talks with Chelsea in the next few days to discuss his future at Stamford Bridge after head coach Frank Lampard admitted the teenager “can be a big player
Norwich City Norwich spurn spending spree as promoted sides stay cautiousThe Guardian - Ben FisherIt is hardly a science but for a rough indication of how promoted clubs can best make a fist of staying up, perhaps it is best to examine some of the more disastrous recent attempts. Derby’s record-low
FIFA World Cup Uninspiring World Cup draw at least gives Socceroos scope for revengeThe Guardian - John Duerden in Kuala LumpurTim Cahill was the guest of honour at the draw for the second qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup but for Australia, there was none of the usual explosive excitement associated with the country’s goalscorer.
FIFA World Cup Socceroos to meet familiar foes on path to fifth straight World CupThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressAustralia have been drawn Nepal, Jordan, Taiwan and Kuwait in the second Asian qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which also serves as first qualifiers for the 2023 Asian Cup. The Socceroos
Play buttonAtlético Madrid Atlético Madrid confirm signing of Kieran Trippier from TottenhamThe Guardian - Dominic FifieldKieran Trippier has completed one of the more eye-catching transfers of the summer to date after joining Atlético Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth at least £20m. The England full-back, who
Women's World Cup Carles Puyol: ‘La Masia was like the Scouts, 40 boys sharing four rooms’The Guardian - Michael ButlerWe’re talking to you because of yoghurt, why don’t you tell us a bit about that? I am very proud to be an ambassador for the Danone Nations Cup, one of the best tournaments out there for U12s to play It
