Tag: claims

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali ‘disturbed’ by transfer claims
23 July 2026 Off

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali ‘disturbed’ by transfer claims

By Total Football News

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has said he is “disturbed” by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.

The Tigers are returning to the Premier League after a nine-year absence following their victory in the Championship play-off final in May.

So far, they have signed keeper Jack Butland from Rangers, midfielder Oscar Zambrano from Maribor and defender Matt

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Southampton begin internal review over spying claims
12 May 2026 Off

Southampton begin internal review over spying claims

By Total Football News

The situation leaves a shroud of uncertainty over the play-offs before the second leg. And it will continue to cast a cloud if Southampton get to the final.

The independent disciplinary commission has all powers open to it – from just issuing a fine, to a points deduction to even removing Southampton from the play-offs.

For this reason the EFL – which does not decide the punishment itself – has

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Birmingham City 1-0 Queens Park Rangers: Patrick Roberts claims winner for Blues
12 March 2026 Off

Birmingham City 1-0 Queens Park Rangers: Patrick Roberts claims winner for Blues

By Total Football News

The hosts enjoyed almost complete dominance in the first half, with Ibrahim Osman at the heart of their good play.

The winger grazed the crossbar with a cross-cum-shot after just two minutes before teeing up Roberts to fire home from close range three minutes later after he nutmegged his opposite number and sent a low cross into the box.

Only some acrobatics from Amadou Mbengue stopped Blues from doubling their

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Yves Bissouma: Tottenaham ‘looking into’ nitrous oxide claims
7 December 2025 Off

Yves Bissouma: Tottenaham ‘looking into’ nitrous oxide claims

By Total Football News

Tottenham say they are looking into claims that midfielder Yves Bissouma was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide.

The Sun published footage which it alleged showed the 29-year-old Mali international inhaling the substance, also known as laughing gas or NOS.

“We are looking into the events and it will be dealt with as an internal matter,” a club spokesperson told BBC Sport.

Bissouma, a £30m signing from Brighton in 2022, was banned

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Millwall 1-0 Leicester City: Azeez claims Lions fourth consecutive win
28 October 2025 Off

Millwall 1-0 Leicester City: Azeez claims Lions fourth consecutive win

By Total Football News

The visitors started the brighter and Aaron Ramsey’s shot from range tested Millwall keeper Max Crocombe early on.

At the other end, Leicester keeper Stolarczyk used his legs smartly to keep out the in-form Azeez.

Just before the break, Casper De Norre dropped deep on halfway and played a long ball up to Azeez, who left Luke Thomas floundering before lashing the ball into the back of the net –

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Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claims Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans
23 October 2025 Off

Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claims Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans

By Total Football News

The Football Association is looking into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Lancashire Police is also “establishing the facts” around the alleged incident after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the stadium.

Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute and was shown a yellow card in

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CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims
8 January 2025 Off

CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims

By Total Football News

After first going to the police in August 2021, Kira emailed the FA, Premier League and the club about her allegations the following month “in desperation”, as she was worried about him continuing to play on such a big platform while he was being investigated.

The club told her it couldn’t discuss her allegations for legal reasons. The Premier League directed her to the FA.

More than four months after

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Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich: Kai Havertz claims first-half winner
27 December 2024 Off

Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich: Kai Havertz claims first-half winner

By Total Football News

Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal beat a stubborn Ipswich Town side to move up to second in the Premier League.

The hosts claimed a 23rd-minute winner when Leandro Trossard picked the ball up wide on the left side of the penalty area and crossed for Havertz to tap in from close range.

Arsenal dominated and had 83.5% of possession in the opening period as Kieran McKenna’s side,

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Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims
12 November 2024 Off

Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims

By Total Football News

After first going to the police in August 2021, Kira emailed the FA, Premier League and the club about her allegations the following month “in desperation”, as she was worried about him continuing to play on such a big platform while he was being investigated.

The club told her it couldn’t discuss her allegations for legal reasons. The Premier League directed her to the FA.

More than four months after

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Watford reply to supporters’ group claims over share sale offer
11 June 2024 Off

Watford reply to supporters’ group claims over share sale offer

By Total Football News

Thursday’s statement from The Trust said: “While some supporters may view this as a way to help the club meet its immediate financial needs, the Trust have questions about the nature of this appeal for investment and the wider implications as to our club’s financial stability.”

Watford, who posted a pre-tax profit of £24.1 million for the past financial year, have had nine different managers since August 2020.

“While the

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