Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has explained why he didn’t join Arsenal at the age of 16. The Uruguayan went on trial with the Gunners but admits he never wanted to move to England. Valverde has established himself as an integral player in Real Madrid’s midfield in recent years. He already has two La Liga titles and a Champions League to his name during his time at the Bernabeu. But

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry explained his iconic goal against Manchester United was because he "could do what the f*** I wanted". Of the 175 goals Henry scored in 258 games for the Gunners, few stand out in the memory more than the one in an October 2000 Premier League clash with the Red Devils at Highbury. He flicked the ball up with his back to goal and without a second

Everton will create hostile atmosphere ahead of Man Utd clash | Football Digest Manchester United must conquer a hostile atmosphere at Goodison Park on Sunday in the first match since the Premier League docked Everton 10 points for breaching financial rules. But Erik ten Hag has received a monumental triple injury boost as United seek a fourth successive away league win. Express Sport runs through the Red Devils’ likely lineup.

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 Mikel Arteta revealed that many Premier League managers had been in contact with him after the Arsenal boss was charged by the Football Association for comments after the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat at Newcastle earlier this month. Arteta branded

Erik ten Hag fell out with Cristiano Ronaldo, swapped David De Gea for Andre Onana and has ostracised Jadon Sancho, but amid Man United’s ongoing struggles, is the Dutchman RECKLESS or RUTHLESS? Erik ten Hag has implemented several changes at Man United since taking over But, critics claim that some of the Dutchman’s decisions have been reckless Inside Postecoglou’s Tottenham: IAKO looks at culture and philosophy changes  In what is frankly

‘I watched this five times and I still don’t see where he came from’: Fans are left baffled as Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko seemingly appears out of thin air in video Lionel Messi’s bodyguard seemingly appeared out of nowhere in hilarious video  Fans were waiting to meet Messi and Yassine Chueko suddenly appeared in shot It’s All Kicking Off: Jack Grealish has lost his zip… we need him to get it

Rodrygo’s dad sarcastically brands Lionel Messi ‘the saint who doesn’t get into trouble’ in fiery Instagram outburst… after his son revealed he received racist abuse following Argentina’s fiery 1-0 win against Brazil Rodrygo’s dad has slammed Lionel Messi following Argentina’s 1-0 win vs Brazil  The Real Madrid forward revealed he had received racist abuse after the match  Nobody’s fooled by the nature of Man United’s performances this season – IAKO

EXCLUSIVE: ANGE POSTECOGLOU INTERVIEW on his Tottenham love affair, Rod Stewart asking for his wine back – and why he hates chit-chat: ‘The scrutiny may be coming now… but perversely I love it’ Aussie coach Postecoglou has re-energised Spurs since arriving in the summer  He has proven himself ready for the big time after being overlooked in his career  Inside Ange’s Spurs: Listen to It’s All Kicking Off on how

Erik ten Hag says Luke Shaw and Andre Onana are available for Man United’s clash against Everton, with the England left-back set to make his first appearance in THREE months… as Rasmus Hojlund faces late fitness test Erik ten Hag has given a positive update on the fitness of several key players  Manchester United take on Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon  Nobody’s fooled by the nature of Man

Eddie Howe questions why Newcastle are being labelled as the ‘sole’ beneficiaries of Premier League vote that failed to block ‘related-party loans’ – claiming ‘there is no advantage’ for his side  A top flight vote to block loans between clubs with the same owners didn’t pass This means Newcastle can loan stars from PIF-owned Saudi Pro League teams Inside Postecoglou’s Tottenham: IAKO looks at culture and philosophy changes  Eddie Howe