Newcastle United are looking at Spain international Samu Aghehowa as a potential transfer option to replace Alexander Isak this summer. The Magpies are braced for a flood of offers for their Swedish superstar in the coming months with the club aware of major interest in him. Isak’s eye-catching goal record on Tyneside has caught the…
Month: March 2025
Spain to be without key defender for UEFA Nations League clash against The Netherlands
Spain are one of the favourites to win the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, but first, they must see off The Netherlands in the quarter-final tie later this month. Luis de la Fuente will name his squad for the two-legged affair on Friday, and ahead of that announcement, he has received some bad news. Dani Vivian…
James McClean interview – ‘It feels like the FAI haven’t got an absolute clue what they are doing’
It’s 7.15pm on a cold Tuesday night in Huddersfield when a home fan makes his way down the steps to try and get James McClean’s attention.
Former RFEF chief claims ‘threat to kill’ made to Lamine Yamal’s father over Spain allegiance
Lamine Yamal has risen to become a star for Barcelona and Spain in the last 12 months. The 17-year-old was selected in Luis de la Fuente’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024 last summer, and despite not turning 17 until the day before their final win over England, he was central to the title. He is…
Tommy Wright eager to put NI U21s through their paces after naming squad for mini-tournament
Northern Ireland Under-21s manager Tommy Wright says he is excited to get the chance to put his squad through their paces in a mini-tournament in Turkey later this month.
Special treatment for Real Madrid? RFEF extend invite to refereeing reform committee
Real Madrid have been the loudest and most virulent with their complaints about officiating in Spain, and they will get a seat at the table as reform of the system is decided. Despite facing disciplinary action for their incendiary letter to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Los Blancos appear to be mending bridges with…
‘We need goals’: Ruben Amorim says Man Utd must make more of their opportunities
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United must be more ruthless after his absentee-hit side failed to make their dominance pay as Thursday’s Europa League trip to Real Sociedad ended all square.
Barry Ferguson not getting carried away despite Rangers’ win in Istanbul
Interim boss Barry Ferguson insists it would be idiotic to think Rangers are through to the Europa League Quarter-Finals with the stunning 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
President Conrad Kirkwood: We’ll need 1500 extra seats but IFA will have Windsor Park ready for 2035 World Cup
Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood says he’s confident Windsor Park’s capacity can be expanded to meet world governing body Fifa’s criteria for hosting matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool must be ready ‘to suffer’ in Champions League return
Virgil van Dijk has warned Liverpool’s Champions League suffering is not yet over after coming through a gruelling examination against Paris St Germain in the Parc des Princes.