Idrissa Gueye was warmly applauded by his Everton teammates after delivering an emotional apology following his red card for striking Michael Keane during Everton’s win over Manchester United. The midfielder became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be sent off for striking a teammate after slapping Keane in the 13th minute at Old Trafford. The incident came after Gueye’s misplaced pass nearly led to a Bruno Fernandes chance. Despite playing with 10 men for almost the entire match, Everton held on for a heroic 1–0 victory. After the match, Gueye asked to address the squad and personally…
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People who stop using the weight-loss injection Mounjaro (tirzepatide) tend to regain weight and lose many of the associated health benefits, according to new research. The analysis of the Surmount-4 clinical trial found that after stopping the drug, most participants not only regained weight but also saw reversals in improvements to blood pressure, “bad” cholesterol, waist size and blood sugar levels. Among participants who had lost at least 10% of their body weight, 82% regained at least a quarter of that loss within a year of stopping treatment. Experts say this outcome is not surprising, as excess weight directly affects…
Virgil van Dijk has delivered a blunt assessment of Liverpool’s dramatic slump, admitting the champions are “a mess” and warning that not all players may be taking enough responsibility for the team’s downfall. The Liverpool captain spoke in anger after a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, a result that left the club in the bottom half of the Premier League and with a negative goal difference. It marked Liverpool’s sixth loss in seven league games and their eighth defeat in 11 matches across all competitions. Van Dijk said the team’s response after going behind was “unacceptable” and revealed that…
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…
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.
