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Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France for rape (Shutterstock) Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, a French court has confirmed. In February 2023, a woman who was aged 24 at the time told …

Arsenal looking to defend their title after ending their 22-year drought (Picture: Getty) Arsenal will begin the defence of their Premier League title against newly-promoted Coventry City on the opening day of the new season in August. The opening round …

A growing number of clubs are tracking the Croatian star (Picture: Getty) Manchester United have joined the race to sign Croatia star Martin Baturina as part of their summer recruitment drive. Baturina, 23, was on the scoresheet in an exhilarating …

Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the scrum of photographers blocking his view during England’s national anthem (Getty) FIFA has agreed to change where photographers are positioned during national anthems in response to Thomas Tuchel’s complaint this week. Tuchel was unhappy …

Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during Canada’s win against Qatar (Getty) Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar following a challenge from Assim Madibo. The tackle occurred in the 52nd minute of …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) Glen Johnson believes Ben White could be tempted by a move to Liverpool if guarantees are not made over his playing time at Arsenal. The versatile defender has been a crucial part in the …

Roberto De Zerbi is ‘pushing’ Tottenham to explore a bid for West Ham star Mateus Fernandes (Picture: Getty) Tottenham have reportedly joined Manchester United in this summer’s hotly contested race to land West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Spurs have set …

Incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso has been backed to lure Marcus Rashford to Chelsea after a £40million release clause in the Manchester United winger’s contract emerged. Rashford is currently away with England at the World Cup, …

Marc Guehi and Djed Spence ‘make sense’ against Ghana, says ex-England star Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville has called on Thomas Tuchel to freshen up England’s backline by recalling both Marc Guehi and Djed Spence to his starting XI …

Alphonso Davies is back on the bench for Alphonso Davies (Picture: Getty) Alphonso Davies is only fit enough to return to Canada’s bench for their second World Cup group-stage encounter against Qatar today. The tournament co-hosts got their campaign up …

Lionel Messi’s father is experiencing a health issue (Picture: Getty) The family of Lionel Messi have revealed the footballer’s father, Jorge, has been experiencing a health issue, but is ‘progressing favourably’ under medical supervision. The nature of Jorge’s illness remains …

Cristiano Ronaldo was largely ineffective as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo (Picture: Getty) Paul Scholes says Cristiano Ronaldo has become a ‘bit of a problem’ for Portugal and ‘it’s not right’ that the superstar forward …

Man Utd legend and ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand (Picture: Getty) Rio Ferdinand believes England only have one ‘genuinely world-class player’ at the World Cup. The Three Lions made a hugely promising start to their World Cup campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 …

Arsenal transfer target Ayyoub Bouaddi could be playing for Real Madrid next year, says Olivier Giroud (Picture: BBC) Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has heaped praise on Lille team-mate Ayyoub Bouaddi and claims the ‘complete’ midfielder has the talent and ‘maturity’ …

Real Madrid could now be open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni this summer (FIFA via Getty) Manchester United have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Aurelien Tchouameni as Real Madrid are now open to a ‘major sale’ in …

Diogo Costa has long been on Chelsea’s radar (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea have learned Porto’s asking price for goalkeeper Diogo Costa as they consider upgrading on Robert Sanchez this summer. There is expected to be plenty of transfer business done …

Chelsea looking for a replacement for one of last season’s top performers (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea will offer striker Nicolas Jackson to Juventus as part of their efforts to sign Andrea Cambiaso this summer. The Blues this week confirmed the …

Thomas Tuchel during England’s World Cup opener (Picture: Getty) Thomas Tuchel has been advised to make a change to his England World Cup team despite a strong start against Croatia. England kick-started their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 …

Troy Deeney had some blunt criticism for England’s goalkeeper (Picture: CBS Golazo) England cannot win the World Cup with Jordan Pickford as first choice goalkeeper, believes former Premier League striker Troy Deeney. Pickford won his 85th cap for the Three …

Mikel Arteta is hoping to raid PSG to strengthen his attack this summer (Picture: Getty) Paris Saint-Germain’s plans to reshape their attack this summer has offered Arsenal encouragement in their own attempts to strengthen their forward line. The Gunners have …