Rangers generated just £810,000 from summer player sales, Chief Financial Officer James Taylor revealed during the club’s annual general meeting, according to PA reports. Despite announcing a £17.2m loss for the financial year ending June 2024, the club spent £13.4m on new player acquisitions. Todd Cantwell, Connor Goldson, Sam Lammers, Robby McCrorie, and Scott Wright … Read more
Brighton endured just their third Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham triumphed 3-1 at a rain-soaked and wind-lashed Craven Cottage. Two goals from Alex Iwobi and an unfortunate own goal by Matt O’Riley secured the hosts a hard-fought victory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
An Arsenal fan in Uganda was tragically shot dead by a security guard while celebrating the team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, local reports suggest. The incident occurred in Lukaya town, approximately 100 km (62 miles) from Kampala, at a restaurant where fans had gathered to watch the match. Another supporter sustained injuries during the … Read more
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, looks set to be crowned the next African Footballer of the Year, an award currently held by fellow Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen, EKO HOT BLOG can report. If Lookman wins the award, it will be the first time since 1999 that Nigerian players will win it back to … Read more
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has announced that the postponed La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid will now take place on January 2, 2025, at 20:00 CET. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match was rescheduled following the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region in September. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin has been handed a one-year suspension and fined 10,000 Swiss Francs (£8,886) for “excessive” use of a whip on a horse. The punishment follows the emergence of video footage in July, just days before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing the 39-year-old repeatedly striking a horse’s … Read more
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has stood by his decision to inscribe “Jesus loves you” on his Rainbow armband, explaining that it was meant as a message of “love, truth, and inclusivity.” Despite receiving a warning from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” on his armband before Saturday’s match against Newcastle, Guehi … Read more
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty woes continued as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in a high-intensity La Liga clash at San Mamés on Wednesday. Just a week after missing a crucial spot-kick in the Champions League against Liverpool, Mbappé’s misfortune from 12 yards cost Madrid dearly, allowing Barcelona to maintain their four-point lead … Read more
Fabian Schar salvaged a dramatic late equalizer for Newcastle United as they earned a well-deserved 3-3 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool in a thrilling encounter at St. James’ Park. The Reds, who came into the match on the back of a statement victory over defending champions Manchester City, were poised to extend their nine-point … Read more
Arsenal capitalized on set-piece dominance to hand Manchester United a 2-0 defeat, marking Ruben Amorim’s first loss as United manager. Goals from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba secured the victory, as the Gunners climbed to third place in the Premier League, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Jadon Sancho opened his Chelsea scoring account as the Blues cruised to a dominant victory over Southampton, capitalizing on defensive lapses to secure a resounding win. Sancho rounded off the scoring in a comprehensive performance, with goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, and Cole Palmer putting Chelsea firmly in control. Southampton’s Joe Aribo … Read more
Manchester City ended their seven-game winless streak in emphatic style with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, providing a much-needed boost for Pep Guardiola’s side. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne gave City a commanding lead before Jeremy Doku sealed the win with a clinical strike 12 minutes into the second half. … Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly shown keen interest in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, according to TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old Canadian international has become one of the most coveted left-backs globally as his contract with Bayern Munich nears expiration at the end of the season. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stunning goal secured Crystal Palace’s first Premier League away win of the season as they triumphed 1-0 over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match saw both sides level on nine points at the start, but it was the Eagles who delivered the moment of brilliance that earned them … Read more
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are poised to reward Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface with an upgraded contract extending his stay at the club until 2029, amid reported interest from Manchester United. According to Sky Germany, Leverkusen is in advanced talks with the 23-year-old to extend his current deal, which runs until 2028. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has commended Super Eagles striker David Okereke for achieving a unique milestone by becoming the first player to score against three different teams under Mourinho’s management. Okereke found the net with a first-half equalizer during Gaziantep’s 3-1 defeat at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City side endured nervy moments against West Ham, but their 3-1 victory on Tuesday has already reignited hope among Foxes fans. Appointed on Friday to replace Steve Cooper, who was dismissed after just 12 Premier League matches, van Nistelrooy wasted no time in delivering results. The Dutchman witnessed Leicester’s 4-1 defeat … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes it is premature to dismiss Manchester United from the Premier League title race as his high-flying team gears up to face Ruben Amorim’s rejuvenated side on Wednesday. United currently sit 15 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool and four points outside the Champions League places after 13 games. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea have the potential to dominate English football over the next decade but emphasized that they are not yet ready to challenge for the Premier League title, despite their strong start to the season. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are level on 25 points with Arsenal, although they trail leaders Liverpool by … Read more
Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi may face disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” on his rainbow-colored captain’s armband during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the armbands, which were issued to all Premier League clubs, were part of the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign, … Read more