Thibaut Courtois has revealed how David de Gea got in the way of his dream move to Manchester United. The Belgian has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for well over a decade now, first making a name for himself with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, before hitting new heights at Real Madrid. … Read more
FourFourTwo’s list of the 100 best young players in the world back in 2001 has re-emerged nearly 25 years on. The football landscape around the turn of the century was significantly different to now when it came to the top five European leagues, with Deportivo La Coruna lifting a shock La Liga title and Lazio … Read more
Manchester United might be teasing an unprecedented relegation from the Premier League but fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted Ruben Amorim’s side to avoid the drop despite being 15th in the table with their last outing a 1-0 loss against Tottenham on Sunday. 7 United are set for their worst … Read more
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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
A quick Google search will tell you a lot about Chelsea’s big-name striker Sam Kerr. Before the past couple of weeks, most of the online chatter was headlined on her sensational scoring prowess. A modern-day WSL megastar with celebrity status. Kerr, who has not played in over a year following an ACL injury, is one … Read more
Rory Jennings has claimed that Chelsea star Cole Palmer will play in the Champions League next season, be it with Chelsea or elsewhere. Despite Chelsea’s recent struggles, Palmer has scored 14 goals and assisted six more in the Premier League this season, looking to match his impressive tally last campaign. 2 Palmer has carried Chelsea … Read more
Chelsea are facing a large chunk of the season without a recognised striker that could diminish their top four finish ambitions. Blues head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that Nicolas Jackson is set for around two months on the sidelines through injury. 8 Chelsea are without both of their strikers, Jackson and GuiuCredit: Getty 8 … Read more
The January transfer window may have slammed shut last week, but there are still plenty of deals in the offing. Premier League clubs have already started drafting their plans for the summer, with more than one Sporting Lisbon front-man on several wish-lists. 5 There’s an update on the future of Manchester United midfielder CasemiroCredit: Getty … Read more
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been cleared of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white”. The Australian international made the comments to PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of January 30 2023. Ms Kerr, 31, and her partner, West Ham midfielder Kristie … Read more