Tag: Cup

Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd’s broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory | Football News
20 October 2026 Off

Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd’s broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory | Football News

By Total Football News

Erik ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024, but the affection he built up for the club while winning two trophies still shines through when he speaks.

“I enjoyed every minute in Manchester United; I have such wonderful memories,” says the former United manager. “It feels like I’m connected; I’m a fan. It’s an amazing fanbase; they were always

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Emiliano Martinez transfer news: Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Aston Villa’s World Cup winning goalkeeper | Football News
28 August 2026 Off

Emiliano Martinez transfer news: Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Aston Villa’s World Cup winning goalkeeper | Football News

By Total Football News

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth £7.5m with Aston Villa to sign Emi Martinez.

Sky Sports News reported Chelsea were considering a late move for Martinez after current No 1 Robert Sanchez came under criticism after his error in Monday’s win at Fulham.

Martinez has needed to find a new club after Villa signed Zion Suzuki from Parma for nearly £30m.

He was the subject of interest from Juventus but

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David Sullivan expected to attend West Ham’s EFL Cup tie v Portsmouth despite advice not to
7 August 2026 Off

David Sullivan expected to attend West Ham’s EFL Cup tie v Portsmouth despite advice not to

By Total Football News

West Ham are expecting David Sullivan to attend Saturday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite him being advised to stay away from home matches at London Stadium.

Sullivan, 77, resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times revealed that seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.

He has categorically denied the allegations.

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World Cup 2026: The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
31 July 2026 Off

World Cup 2026: The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover

By Total Football News

Manchester City and Arsenal, meanwhile, had the greatest concentration of players making deep runs into the competition.

City’s World Cup contingent featured for several of the tournament’s leading nations.

Rodri helped Spain win their second men’s World Cup after playing 726 minutes, while Marc Guehi and Elliot Anderson helped England reach the final weekend.

Nico O’Reilly featured in England’s semi-final run, while Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku both reached

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Sydney: Sydney Super Cup stats & head-to-head
29 July 2026 Off

Tottenham Hotspur vs Sydney: Sydney Super Cup stats & head-to-head

By Total Football News

Head to Head

Tottenham Hotspur

Sydney

W

v Auckland

2

Club Friendlies

W

v Bayswater City

Australia Cup

W

v MK Dons

1

0

Club Friendlies

W

v Everton

1

0

Premier League

D

v Newcastle Jets

A-League Men

L

v Chelsea

2

1

Premier League

D

v Newcastle Jets

A-League Men

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William Saliba injury: Arsenal confirm France international will miss ‘extended period’ after returning from World Cup with back problem | Football News
23 July 2026 Off

William Saliba injury: Arsenal confirm France international will miss ‘extended period’ after returning from World Cup with back problem | Football News

By Total Football News

Arsenal have confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury.

However, the France international central defender is not expected to have surgery, according to a club statement.

Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.

“William Saliba has returned to us from World Cup duty, where he played an integral role in France reaching the semi-finals of

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Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News
21 July 2026 Off

Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News

By Total Football News

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England’s top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.

The 47-year-old hangs up his whistle following 831 games in the English, European and international game, with his final match the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and tournament winners Spain.

Domestically, Taylor refereed in every major domestic English cup final, officiating the 2017 and 2020 FA

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World Cup 2026: Rodri’s stock at all-time high as Spain midfielder adds to trophy collection
20 July 2026 Off

World Cup 2026: Rodri’s stock at all-time high as Spain midfielder adds to trophy collection

By Total Football News

Returning from an ACL injury is a notoriously difficult task.

Having suffered the injury in September 2024, mere months after Spain’s Euros triumph, Rodri missed the rest of that season then featured sporadically last campaign.

He made 33 appearances across all competitions for City but suffered a number of injury setbacks and, at times, looked a shadow of the player he was before the injury.

Former City boss Pep Guardiola

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