Liel Abada has completed his transfer to Major League Soccer club Charlotte while admitting “leaving Celtic wasn’t in my plans”.The 22-year-old Israel winger has moved for a reported £8m fee and signed a deal until 2026. Manager Brendan Rodgers had recently said Liel Abada was not ready to play amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.”Life’s unpredictable turns…
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Southampton have postponed Wednesday’s Championship fixture with Preston North End following a major fire next to their St Mary’s ground. The club took the decision after consultation with local authorities and emergency services, with widespread disruption caused by the blaze.Roads around the stadium are closed as fire crews continue to deal with the situation. A new…
Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal overcame local rivals Tottenham in front of a sellout crowd at Emirates Stadium. The England striker smashed the ball home from close range early in the second half after Kim Little and Beth Mead combined to create the chance. Victory keeps Arsenal firmly in…
Patrick Bamford a point for Leeds United as their nine-match winning run came to an end in a feisty West Yorkshire derby against 10-man Huddersfield Town. Bamford slid in the equaliser midway through the second half as persistent Leeds pressure finally broke Huddersfield Town resistance.Crysencio Summerville hit the post in the closing stages as Daniel…
Wolves look set to avoid breaches of Premier League spending rules despite recording a loss of £67.2m for the financial year to 31 May 2023. That figure follows on from a loss of £46.1m for the previous 12 months. Former boss Julen Lopetegui was not allowed to spend heavily last summer, as Wolves tried to…
Liverpool “need miracles” to ease their injury woes as they prepare to host Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round, says manager Jurgen Klopp. Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who has an ankle injury, is the latest player to join Klopp’s absent players. Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai are training, but remain doubts to…
Mexico recorded a dazzling 2-0 victory over the United States to top Group A ahead of the four-time world champions at the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup. Goals from Jacqueline Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo ensured ended their 16-match losing streak to the Americans. It is just the second time since 1991 that Mexico have defeated the…
Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has been placed on a ventilator in hospital after losing consciousness at home. Midtjylland said the ex-Arsenal player, 28, is “suffering from what appears to be an acute brain-related illness”. The Danish club announced he was taken to Aarhus University Hospital on 20 February. Midtjylland said they felt “compelled” to release…
Everton’s points deduction has been reduced from 10 to six after an appeal – but there remains the potential for a chaotic end to this year’s Premier League relegation battle. The new verdict moves Everton up to 15th and five points away from the drop zone. It also leaves Burnley and Sheffield United an almost impossible task…
“I had my whole life in front of me when they told me. I remember thinking ‘Oh my God, I’m going to die.” Few Maidstone United players are cherishing the non-league club’s FA Cup run more than Sam Bone. Back in 2016, soon after being released by Charlton Athletic at the age of 18, Bone…