Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya’s face looked completely different years ago and there’s a reason for it. On the 27th of October 2018, Blackburn Rovers faced West Brom at the Hawthorns, a match which featured a young David Raya in goal for Blackburn. In the 82nd minute, a horrible collision happened between West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper David Raya. The Spaniard came rushing out of his goal only to collide with Rodriguez, diving at the striker’s feet. Describing the incident: “The players were feeling sick with what they saw,” said the Rovers boss. “He is in hosp ..read more

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot is very close to becoming Liverpool’s new manager. The Dutchman will replace the great Jurgen Klopp who has spent nine years at the Reds. Fans of Liverpool are already in awe with the 45 year-old after watching an old video of the Feyenoord coach laughing at Manchester United winger Antony. Antony makes a pathetic attempt of diving and Arne Slot reacts in the best way possible. You can watch the footage below: ??Arne #Slot laughing at Antony’s pathetic attempts at diving#LFC #LiverpoolFC pic.twitter.com/SFWRTzWEWa — Ben Pescod (@benpescodjourno) April 26, 2024 One ..read more

After a remarkable 20-year journey that saw him lift the Premier League trophy twice, Joe Hart, the former England No. 1 goalkeeper, has been offered an emotional return to Man City. In February, he made the emotional decision to hang up his gloves, marking the end of an era for the 37-year-old football stalwart. Hart made his Premier League debut for Manchester City on August 15, 2006, against Sheffield United. He was on loan to Birmingham City at that time and earned a reputation as a promising young goalkeeper. He played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s Premier League title-winning campa ..read more

FIFA recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco. The deal, slated to extend until 2027, grants Aramco sponsorship rights for both the upcoming men’s World Cup in 2026 and the subsequent Women’s World Cup in 2027. This collaboration not only underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the realm of global sports but also ignites debates surrounding ethical considerations in such partnerships. Aramco’s venture into sports sponsorship is not unprecedented. The company has already secured deals within other major sporting arenas, including ..read more

Jude Bellingham is a name that requires no introduction in the modern game of football, but he is not the top scorer in his family – meet dad Mark, who boasts over 700 goals in his own career! The Bellingham’s stock has done nothing but soar since Jude made his debut for Birmingham City at 16 years old. From the get go, he was on the radar of big clubs due to his obvious potential. Thanks to his mother Denise, and father Mark who manage both their son’s careers, it would be Borussia Dortmund where a 17-year-old Jude would hone his talents, amongst the likes of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho ..read more

The Scottish Football Association has officially announced that the highly anticipated Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers will kick off at 15:00 BST on May 25th. This scheduling decision sets the stage for the fifth Old Firm encounter of the season, coinciding directly with the FA Cup final showdown between Manchester City and Manchester United. Both matches will be broadcast live on BBC. Interestingly, last season saw the Scottish Cup final rescheduled to a 17:30 start time to avoid overlapping with other fixtures. Celtic, the reigning cup holders, secured their 41st triumph in the ..read more

Liverpool have suffered a huge blow in their Premier League title bid after losing 2-0 to their closest rivals at Goodison Park. Going into the match, Liverpool knew that anything but a victory would be devastating for their title chances. The hosts came in swinging after the back of a 2-0 victory against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. Everton started off the better side and eventually got their first in the 27th minute thanks to defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Everton’s second came in the second half and it was Dominic Calvert-Lewin who netted in the 58th minute ..read more

Two young Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape incident. The players, who remain unnamed due to legal reasons, were released on bail after being questioned by the authorities. The alleged incident reportedly occurred on a Friday, as reported by The Sun newspaper. According to a police spokesperson, one of the players was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape, while the other was arrested on suspicion of rape. Both individuals have been released on police bail, pending further investigation into the matter. The ..read more

A football fan has been banned from attending matches and fined after making sick gestures referring to the Hillsborough disaster during Man United’s FA Cup quarter final. Mr Avery, 45, was captured on a video which was later shared on X, which showed him splaying his fingers over his face in reference to the 97 Liverpool fans who lost their lives on the 15th of April, 1989. For those who are unfamiliar with the infamous event, the Hillsborough disaster saw the aforementioned 97 supporters crushed to death after the unlawful action of allowing the Hillsborough Stadium to fill over its maximum ..read more

In an exclusive revelation from SportsBusiness, Liverpool FC are on the verge of announcing a new kit supplier deal with Adidas, marking a significant reunion between the two entities after a 13-year hiatus. The deal is poised to commence from the 2025-26 season and will span five seasons until 2029-30, potentially reshaping the club’s commercial landscape and visual identity on the global stage. Following an extensive tender process, Adidas emerged as the winning bidder, overcoming competition from incumbent Nike and rival Puma. This decision signals a strategic shift for Liverpool, a club re ..read more