Jean-Philippe Mateta joined Crystal Palace on a permanent basis in 2022
Mateta faces uncertain future for club and country
Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta finds himself in a difficult position as he no doubt considers what’s next after a dream move to AC Milan broke down over issues with his medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken publicly about Mateta’s issues with a knee injury in ...
Kante helped France win the 2018 World Cup
Fenerbahce blame Al-Ittihad for Kante move collapse
Fenerbahce claim Al-Ittihad are to blame for the collapse of their deal to sign France midfielder N’Golo Kante. The Turkish club said, external they had fulfilled their part of the transfer and, in a deal that involved Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri moving in the opposite direction, agree...
Roger Federer, who won six of his 20 Grand Slam titles in Melbourne, returned to the Australian Open this year for the first time since retiring in 2022
Is the Australian Open still the ‘Happy Slam’?
A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament’s identity. Nicknamed the “Happy Slam” by the Swiss great, the first major of the season is largely loved by the players and continues to attract record-breaking crowds. Innovative ...
Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City from Bayern Munich in 2016
‘Grumpy’ Guardiola jokes about Man City spending
Pep Guardiola mischievously said he is “a little bit sad and upset” that Manchester City have only the seventh highest net spend on transfers in the Premier League over the last five years. City were the heaviest spenders in January for a second year running, signing Antoine Semenyo an...
McNeil has scored 15 goals and provided 19 assists in 120 appearances for Everton
Palace criticised over collapse of move for McNeil
Dwight McNeil’s partner has criticised Crystal Palace for “messing” with the winger’s mental health after his transfer from Everton fell through late on deadline day. Palace had agreed a loan-to-buy deal for the 26-year-old, including a £20m permanent move this summer. M...