Joe Allen: Wales and Swansea City midfielder retires aged 35
"The timing's right. I made the decision, got to 100% about a month ago. I wasn't sure how the last few weeks would go, how…
Pep Guardiola wrong to claim Matheus Nunes is too dim to be a midfielder, says coach who launched Man City star’s career
PEP GUARDIOLA got it wrong by dismissing Matheus Nunes as too dim to play in midfield.So says the coach who put Manchester City’s goalscoring hero…
Joe Thompson: Former Rochdale midfielder dies at the age of 36
Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36.He was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in April last year, five…
Declan Rice: Arsenal midfielder revels in free-kick magic against Real Madrid in Champions League
Arsenal are a team that have become renowned for their threat at set-pieces, but direct free-kicks are something different.Arteta said after the game they hadn't…
Andy Rinomhota: Cardiff City midfielder pays tribute after brother’s death
Reports from Thailand say Rinomhota's brother was participating in his first Muay Thai fight on Friday, 28 March and collapsed several minutes after leaving the…
Rikke Madsen: Everton midfielder gets proposal after return to action
Everton forward Rikke Madsen had a comeback to remember as her boyfriend proposed after her first appearance in more than a year.The Denmark midfielder made…
Rodri: Manchester City midfielder could return this season, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Ballon d'Or winner Rodri could return to action this season.Footage of the Spain midfielder training was posted by the…
Arsenal ‘expected to sign big-money midfielder with lots of work done on Sesko and notable exit in summer transfer plan’
IT IS set to be a busy summer ahead at Arsenal with planned moves for a new striker, new midfielder and new goalkeeper all being…
Nabil Bentaleb: Lille midfielder scores on return from cardiac arrest
Former Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb scored in Lille's 2-0 win at Rennes on Sunday in his first match since suffering a cardiac arrest last year.The…
Carlos Alcaraz: Everton complete loan signing of midfielder
Everton have signed Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo for the remainder of the season.Flamengo had said the loan includes a "mandatory purchase…
Nico Gonzalez: Manchester City complete signing of Porto midfielder
City's spending this window outweighs that of the rest of the Premier League clubs combined, with the acquisition of Gonzalez taking their outlay to about…
Sivert Mannsverk: Cardiff City to sign Ajax midfielder on loan
Cardiff City are set to sign Ajax midfielder Sivert Mannsverk on loan until the end of the season.The Norwegian, 22, has completed his medical and…
Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb back in training after five months out
Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb has returned to training after five months out with a fractured leg. The Norway international sustained the injury in training…
Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder taken off on stretcher after injury against Liverpool
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was taken off on a stretcher just six minutes into Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool.The 27-year-old Uruguay international…
Andreas Pereira: Fulham reject Palmeiras offer for Brazil midfielder
Fulham have rejected an offer worth up to £16.5m from Brazilian club Palmeiras for Andreas Pereira.The 29-year-old Brazil midfielder has started 15 of Fulham's 19…
Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ‘so happy’ midfielder is back
City are now unbeaten in their past 31 Premier League games with De Bruyne starting. He has been involved in 25 goals (nine goals, 16…
Grace Clinton: Is Manchester United midfielder pushing to start for England at Euro 2025?
Wiegman has been criticised previously for her selection choices, often opting for experienced players and familiar starting XIs. But she made 10 changes in the…
Edoardo Bove: Fiorentina midfielder in intensive care after collapsing during Inter Milan match
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in intensive care in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan on…
Juan Mata: Ex-Chelsea and Man Utd midfielder joins San Diego FC ownership group
Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC.Mata, 36, moved to…
Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder banned for seven matches over racial slur about Son Heung-min
When charging the Uruguay international the FA said it was "an alleged breach of FA rule E3 for misconduct in relation to a media interview".The…