Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the 32-year-old has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to alleged incidents involving two women between 2021 and 2022. Partey, who recently departed Arsenal following the expiration of his contract in June, was formally charged just four days after leaving the club. The Ghanaian international, currently residing in Hertfordshire, is accused of committing two counts of rape against one woman and three…
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Former Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller has signed with Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 35-year-old ends a remarkable 25-year journey with Bayern, having come through the club’s youth ranks and helping them to two Champions League titles and 13 Bundesliga championships before his contract expired this summer. Müller’s deal with Vancouver includes an option to become a designated player (DP) for the 2026 MLS season—a designation that allows clubs to sign up to three high-profile players whose salaries do not count against the salary cap. To secure the veteran forward, Vancouver…
Everton have reached an agreement to sign Chelsea’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in a deal worth approximately £28 million. The transfer will see Everton pay an initial £24 million, with a further £3–4 million in potential add-ons. The 26-year-old is now set to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms, despite late interest from Fulham. Dewsbury-Hall was initially hesitant to leave Stamford Bridge, having contributed in a rotational role during Chelsea’s successful 2024/25 campaign — which included winning the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League, along with securing Champions League qualification. However, Chelsea were open to his departure as they…
Liverpool’s high-profile summer arrivals made their Anfield debuts on a unique night of football — but it was 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha who truly stole the spotlight. The Reds hosted a rare double-header against Athletic Bilbao, with their second XI kicking off at 17:00 BST before the first team took to the pitch at 20:00. Ngumoha, an England U-17 international, starred in the earlier fixture, scoring and assisting within the first five minutes. Liverpool went on to secure a 4-1 victory, with further goals from Darwin Núñez, Ben Doak, and Harvey Elliott. Later in the evening, Arne Slot handed debuts to…
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday to face multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently became a free agent following the expiration of his Arsenal contract in June, has been charged with five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault involving a third. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. As part of his bail conditions, Partey must not contact any of the complainants and is required to inform police…
Newcastle United have increased their offer to RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Šeško, according to Sky in Germany. The Premier League club is now proposing a £69.7 million (€80m) deal as a fixed fee, with additional performance-related add-ons. Their initial proposal, revealed exclusively by Sky Sports News on Saturday, included a £65.3m base fee plus £4.36m (€75m + €5m) in bonuses. Ongoing negotiations with Leipzig have since led to the improved offer. Meanwhile, Manchester United have also entered the race and are expected to submit a formal bid for the Slovenian forward. Talks between United and Leipzig are already underway,…
Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota during their first match at Anfield since the tragic death of the Portuguese forward. Jota, 28, died in a car accident in Spain in July, alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva, aged 25. The Reds marked their return to Anfield with a double-header of pre-season friendlies against Athletic Bilbao on Monday, kicking off at 17:00 and 20:00 BST. Before the opening match, Liverpool legend Phil Thompson and Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte laid wreaths on the edge of the six-yard box in remembrance. Around the stadium, digital billboards displayed the message: “Rest…
Denmark striker Rasmus Højlund scored twice in Manchester United’s pre-season clash against Bournemouth in Chicago on Wednesday. After the match, Højlund made it clear to reporters that he intends to stay at United, despite the club’s ongoing pursuit of RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Šeško. However, the situation remains complex. Newcastle United are also interested in Šeško but have yet to reach an agreement with Leipzig for the 22-year-old. Manchester United are monitoring developments and reportedly remain Šeško’s preferred destination. While United insist they could secure a deal without needing to sell first, it’s understood that player departures would…
West Ham manager Graham Potter says midfielder Lucas Paqueta is committed to the club after he was cleared of spot-fixing charges – but Michail Antonio will not be in his squad this season.Almost two years after the Football Association began its investigation into the Brazil international, Paqueta was cleared of getting booked deliberately to affect a betting market.The 27-year-old had been facing a lifetime ban.At the time the FA began its investigation, Paqueta had been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City.With the transfer window not closing until 1 September, there is some nervousness among West Ham fans that…
West Ham have completed the signing of former Newcastle and Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old joined as a free agent after parting ways with Newcastle United at the end of last season, following failed contract negotiations. Wilson made just 18 Premier League appearances last term, largely playing second fiddle to Alexander Isak. After passing a medical on Saturday, Wilson put pen to paper on an initial one-year contract with the Hammers. “I’m excited to be joining a massive football club like West Ham,” Wilson said. “It’s a club that shares my values—hard work, dedication, and…