Tag: world football news 2024

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…

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…

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…