A fan of Ghana’s renowned football club, Asante Kotoko, has tragically died after being stabbed during a match against local rivals Nsoatreman. The victim, Francis Yaw Frimpong, commonly known as Pooley, was killed following a heated argument with an unidentified individual during the game, according to a statement from Nsoatreman. The match, held on Sunday in the central town of Nsoatre, was marred by fan violence, with spectators throwing objects onto the pitch. The situation escalated when some fans stormed the field, attacking players and officials. After a brief pause, the match resumed, but Asante Kotoko ultimately lost 1-0 to…
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Real Madrid defender David Alaba has suffered another injury setback, just weeks after returning from a lengthy recovery following an ACL tear. The Austrian international spent over a year sidelined after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in December 2023, and had only just rejoined the squad, making four substitute appearances in January. However, Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that the 31-year-old has now injured his left thigh adductor muscle. While the club did not specify a recovery timeline, reports suggest Alaba could be out for two to three weeks. His absence exacerbates Madrid’s defensive woes, with Eder Militao still recovering from…
Manchester City made waves on transfer deadline day by securing a deal with FC Porto for midfielder Nicolas González, making them the biggest spenders of the January 2025 transfer window. In a dramatic last-minute decision, City signed González after initially hesitating to meet his release clause, ultimately agreeing to invest around €60 million. Porto stood firm on their valuation, especially since a significant portion of the fee would go to González’s former club, Barcelona, due to a clause in his contract. This clause dictates that up to 40% of the transfer fee must be paid to Barcelona, adding complexity to…
Kelechi Iheanacho joined Middlesbrough on a six-month loan from La Liga’s Sevilla on Monday evening, marking his return to England after successful spells with Manchester City and Leicester City. “We’re obviously delighted to have Kelechi joining us. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to make it in time for tonight, but he’s going to be an important player for us and have a big impact,” said Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick to Sky Sports. “We have some strong attacking players. We’ll have a solid week of training to get everyone settled before we go again.” Iheanacho is expected to make his debut for…
Manchester United are facing a significant setback with the injury to defender Lisandro Martinez. Ruben Amorim acknowledged after United’s loss to Crystal Palace that Martinez’s injury seemed to be serious. It was one of those injuries where the severity was immediately apparent from the player’s reaction, as the centre-back had to be stretchered off the pitch. Martinez is expected to miss the remainder of the season, and reports from Argentina suggest he has torn his ACL, meaning he will be sidelined for most of 2025. This is devastating news for the Argentine, who had been in excellent form throughout January,…
Middlesbrough have officially secured the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on transfer deadline day. Iheanacho, 28, joins Boro on a loan deal from Sevilla, with the club holding the option to make the transfer permanent during the summer transfer window. The striker was unveiled to fans at Riverside Stadium just before Middlesbrough’s match against Sunderland on Monday evening, sparking excitement among supporters eager to see his talent on display. Middlesbrough fended off competition from Celtic and Leeds United, both of whom reportedly showed interest in Iheanacho, to finalize the deal. His arrival comes at a crucial time, particularly as…
After being substituted in the 70th minute of Liverpool’s match against Bournemouth over the weekend due to what appeared to be a thigh injury, there were concerns that Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, following scans this week, the news is positive. Paul Joyce of The Times reported that the injury is minor, and the right-back is expected to miss “days rather than weeks,” with a possible return against Everton next Wednesday. This timeline would likely rule Alexander-Arnold out of Liverpool’s upcoming domestic cup fixtures, including the League Cup match against Tottenham and the FA…
Mikel Arteta has expressed his “disappointment” over Arsenal’s lack of activity in the January transfer window, following a quiet month for the club. Despite being open to exploring opportunities across various positions, the Gunners did not make any new signings. Arsenal had closely monitored centre-back Vitor Reis and met with midfielder Sverre Nypan, but Reis ultimately joined Manchester City, while Nypan decided to delay his decision until the summer. The club also turned their focus to a striker, submitting a £40m offer for Ollie Watkins, which was rejected by Aston Villa. After that, Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking targets fizzled out,…
Rio Ferdinand has urged Ruben Amorim to invite Paul Pogba back to Manchester United, allowing him to train until his football ban is lifted. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since the 2022/23 season due to injury, followed by a four-year suspension after failing a drugs test. After maintaining his innocence, Pogba’s sentence was reduced to 18 months, which will end next month. Since the start of the year, the Frenchman has been training in preparation. Ferdinand believes Amorim could offer Pogba a temporary spot in his squad. “I’d tell Pogba, ‘Come in and train with us, let me see what…
Arsenal were unable to secure any new signings on transfer deadline day, despite widespread speculation. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged that his squad was “very short” following injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. However, as the January window closed on Monday night, no new additions were made to strengthen the squad. Sky Sports reports that Arsenal are now “focused” on making new signings in the summer. Despite this, Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Arsenal can still compete for the Premier League title. “I do think they can win it. It’s a long shot, but there’s a long…