A Washington state resident is now believed to be the first human to die from infection with the rare bird-flu strain H5N5 avian influenza, according to the Washington State Department of Health. The individual was an older adult from Grays Harbor County with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalised since early November after developing fever, confusion and respiratory issues. Health officials say the patient’s backyard flock of domestic poultry had been exposed to wild birds, which is believed to be the source of infection. While the case is serious, authorities emphasise that the risk to the general public remains…
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Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has said Spurs are not close to spending £100m on a single player, unlike rivals Arsenal, who signed Declan Rice for £105m in 2023. Following recent leadership changes at the club and new investment from the Lewis family, Spurs are aiming to grow both on and off the pitch. However, Frank believes success will come more from smart recruitment and player development than record-breaking transfers. Tottenham’s current club-record signing remains Richarlison at £60m. Frank said he does not see Spurs making a £100m signing anytime soon, stressing the importance of time, process, and careful investment.…
Ian Wright has defended Jude Bellingham, claiming some of the criticism aimed at the England midfielder stems from discomfort with seeing a “black superstar” succeed. Bellingham faced backlash after his reaction to being substituted during England’s World Cup qualifying win over Albania, with suggestions he could be a disruptive influence. Wright dismissed those claims, saying critics are “frightened” by Bellingham’s confidence, talent and influence. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Wright said outspoken, high-performing black players are often treated differently compared to quieter stars, contrasting figures like N’Golo Kanté with players such as Paul Pogba and Bellingham. He added…
Manchester United’s plan to sell personal seat licences (PSLs) to help fund a £2bn Old Trafford redevelopment has been jeopardised by the government’s move to outlaw ticket resale above face value. The PSL model under consideration would have allowed licence holders to resell match or season tickets at a profit. But new legislation set for next year’s king’s speech will ban inflated sports and music ticket resales. Government sources indicated they would oppose United creating any profit-making secondary market. United recently surveyed fans about PSLs, which grant the right to buy a specific seat for a set period, separate from…
Arsenal fear that defender Gabriel Magalhães could miss a minimum of one month after suffering a thigh injury on international duty with Brazil, dealing a major blow to the Premier League leaders during a crucial stretch of the season. The 27-year-old limped off during Brazil’s 2–0 win over Senegal at the Emirates last Saturday. After initial scans confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, Gabriel returned to Arsenal for further testing, which is still ongoing. While the club has not formally announced a timeline, he is already ruled out of the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday and…
Germany stormed into next year’s World Cup with a dominant 6-0 victory over Slovakia, securing top spot in their group. Four first-half goals — from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, and a Leroy Sané double — overwhelmed Slovakia, who now head to the playoffs. Ridle Baku and 19-year-old debutant Assan Ouédraogo added late goals as Germany capped a flawless performance. The Netherlands also qualified comfortably, cruising past Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen struck in a rapid second-half burst to seal top spot in Group G. Poland kept their hopes…
A sickness bug has disrupted Denmark’s preparations for their decisive World Cup qualifier against Scotland in Glasgow. Joachim Andersen, Rasmus Højlund and a staff member have fallen ill, raising concerns for head coach Brian Riemer ahead of Tuesday’s match. Denmark, one point ahead in Group C, need only a draw to qualify automatically. Scotland can reach their first World Cup finals since 1998 with a win. Manager Steve Clarke has called on supporters to stay positive and back the team throughout the match at Hampden Park.
Manchester City issued a major title statement with a dominant 3–0 derby win over Manchester United at the Etihad, strengthening their position at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed a comprehensive victory for Andrée Jeglertz’s side, who now sit four points clear. City were relentless in a blistering first-half spell, scoring all three goals within 21 minutes and dismantling a United defence that had conceded only six league goals all season. United, meanwhile, suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time since 2024. Their thin squad looked drained after…
Celtic are accelerating negotiations to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their next manager, with discussions set to take place over the weekend. The Columbus Crew boss is now the leading candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers, who departed in late October. The Scottish champions informed the MLS side on Friday of their intention to speak with Nancy, and compensation is not expected to be an issue. The French coach is reportedly keen on the move, and Celtic hope to have him in place before next weekend’s trip to St Mirren, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief caretaker spell. Nancy, formerly in charge of CF…
Patrick Bamford has signed a short-term deal with Sheffield United, just months after leading a derogatory chant about their manager, Chris Wilder. The 32-year-old striker, released by Leeds United in August, has agreed a contract with the Championship club until January as Wilder looks to boost his side’s struggling attack. Bamford was filmed leading abusive chants about Wilder during Leeds’ promotion celebrations in April. However, the pair have since reconciled, with Bamford and then-Leeds manager Daniel Farke calling Wilder to apologise the next day. “Had a conversation with Pat yesterday and I’ve no issue at all with it,” Wilder said…
