Raiola has ban overturned by FIFA after Italian court decision

The agent, whose clients include Paul Pogba and Matthijs De Ligt, had been suspended for three months and said the annulment represented justice Agent Mino Raiola’s worldwide ban has been lifted by FIFA, the governing body has announced. The Italian Football Association (FIGC) imposed a three-month ban on Raiola in April, with no specific reasoning…

‘England can win the World Cup – but they need to improve’ – White concerned about Lionesses

The former Arsenal defender, who won 90 caps for her country, believes Phil Neville’s side have the ability to win the tournament – but has concerns England can win the Women’s World Cup, but only if they improve their game management, says Faye White.  The former Arsenal defender, who won 90 caps for the Lionesses…

Shearer slams ‘complete and utter chaos’ at Newcastle as ‘world-class’ Benitez departs

The Magpies have revealed that their coach will be leaving the club when his contract expires, with that decision not going down well on Tyneside Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has slammed the “complete and utter chaos” at St James’ Park, with “world-class” manager Rafa Benitez being allowed to move on. The Magpies have revealed that…

Atletico Madrid announce signing of Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera

The midfielder, capped 70 times for his country, has signed a three-year deal at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano and will be unveiled on Thursday. Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera after agreeing terms with the 29-year-old. Herrera is expected to be unveiled as a Rojiblanco player on Thursday after the former Porto man…

‘Tierney isn’t better than Van Dijk!’ – £20m enough for Arsenal to get Celtic star, says Nicholas

The former Gunners and Bhoys frontman believes that a compromise can be reached that leaves all parties satisfied in a long-running transfer saga Kieran Tierney is not better than Virgil van Dijk, says Charlie Nicholas, who believes a figure of around £20 million ($25m) should be enough for Arsenal to lure the left-back away from…

Cillessen leaves Barcelona for Valencia in €35m deal

The Netherlands international goalkeeper makes the move to the Mestalla after three seasons at Camp Nou Valencia have confirmed the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen from Barcelona for a fee of €35 million (£31.4/$39.8m). He has signed a four-year deal at Mestalla, with an €80m (£72m/$91m) release clause included with the contract. The 30-year-old joined Barca from Ajax in 2016…

'It's what the fans want' – Henry says Liverpool will focus on Premier League title next season

The Reds’ owner is delighted with his club’s Champions League trophy, but says next year they’ll try to end a 30-year drought in the league Liverpool owner John Henry has said the club’s attention will be firmly on winning the Premier League next season, as the league title is what he believes the fans want….

‘Liverpool haven’t missed Coutinho’ – Reds did ‘good deal’ selling to Barcelona, says Saunders

The former Reds striker is not convinced that the Brazil international is required back at Anfield, with others having stepped up in his absence Liverpool “haven’t missed” Philippe Coutinho and have no need to bring him back, says Dean Saunders, with the Reds having done a “good deal” with Barcelona that has allowed them to…