There have been yet more twists in the controversy that surrounds Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, with fresh footage from the Women’s World Cup final disapproving claims Jenni Hermoso lifted him up. At a heated assembly meeting on Friday, the 46-year-old football chief repeatedly refused to resign over his forced kiss on Hermoso and even described it as a ‘simple peck’. Shortly afterwards, the Spanish FA then claimed it

Cesc Fabregas believes Arsenal’s new additions this summer have made them stronger and can fuel another title challenge, though he suspects Chelsea will take a little while longer to reach the same level. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis The Gunners spent over £200million to sign Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber and have made an unbeaten start to the new campaign, though did drop two points at home to

Manchester United have reportedly received a new approach for Mason Greenwood. Turkish side Besiktas are claimed to have begun talks over a possible deal for the forward. United announced last week that Greenwood would be leaving Old Trafford. The club completed its internal investigation following allegations made against the 21-year-old in early 2022. A mutual agreement was reached that it would be best for all parties if he continued his

Ex-Man United starlet ‘could move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Tai with his LaLiga club looking to cash in and free up funds to sign a centre back and midfielder’ An ex-Manchester United player is being targeted by Saudi Arabian side Al-Tai  The player’s current club are eager to bring in a centre-back and a midfielder  Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man United

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Atletico Madrid scored four times in 13 second-half minutes to win 7-0 at Rayo Vallecano to move second in the LaLiga table. Atletico were 3-0 up inside 36 minutes as goals from Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay and Nahuel

Leeds approach Leicester and Tottenham over loan deals for Luke Thomas and Djed Spence – as the Yorkshire club look to bolster their full-back options ahead of deadline day Leicester have favoured Callum Doyle over Luke Thomas at left-back this season Meanwhile, Djed Spence has struggled for game time since moving to Spurs Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man United ‘diving’?: Listen

Manchester United are set for an extremely busy final few days of the summer transfer window. Erik ten Hag could make as many as three signings before Friday’s 11pm deadline, while there is also likely to be a number of exits. United have made four signings so far this summer, spending around £180million. That number is likely to soon be five as Ten Hag completes a deal for a back-up

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Chelsea have agreed a season-long loan deal with Roma for Romelu Lukaku, the PA news agency understands. The Serie A side will pay £8m to take the wantaway striker for a year as a solution to the stand-off

Mauricio Pochettino praises Raheem Sterling after Chelsea's win against Luton Chelsea are reportedly eyeing one more signing before the transfer window shuts on Friday as Mauricio Pochettino looks to exact revenge on Arsenal with a move for Emile Smith Rowe. The Blues have already made 10 signings this summer and their spending is set to continue as they make a last-gasp move to bring in an attacking player, with a

Mauricio Pochettino praises Raheem Sterling after Chelsea's win against Luton Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino may be about to give fans another Eden Hazard. The Blues have struggled to replace the Belgian since his move to Real Madrid in 2019, but Raheem Sterling’s electric early-season form has given supporters cause for optimism. Sterling was broadly underwhelming in his debut Chelsea campaign. Troubled spells under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard