West Ham — Premier League club relegated to the Championship after the 2025-26 season.
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… The 57-year-old, who also coached English clubs West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Watford, was "unanimously appointed" as head coach, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said. …
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coachCitizen Digital
… The former Chelsea and West Ham boss added: "The boys were fantastic. "Over the course of the game it was a pretty fair result and arguably we were slightly the better team in the second half." It remains to be seen who Sweden will play next, but France loom as one possibility. …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn a madcap period of play, the Dutch forged ahead once more on 64 minutes when West Ham's Summerville beat his man on the right wing and curled into Suzuki's bottom-right corner with his left foot.Both teams rang the changes and had chances to score ag …
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World CupCitizen Digital
UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner By AFP June 09, 2026 03:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan prey …
UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-ownerCitizen Digital
… The team gave everything and that's why we won today." Palace became third London side in as many years to win the competition, after West Ham in 2024 and Chelsea in 2025, demonstrating the Premier League's unmatched financial muscle. …
Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewellCitizen Digital
… But a tense 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday, secured by Joao Palhinha's first half goal, sealed their survival and sent London rivals West Ham into the Championship instead. …
De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says MaddisonCitizen Digital
… City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Brentford's Michael Kayode, United's Kobbie Mainoo and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi were the other nominees for the Young Player award.
Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the SeasonCitizen Digital
… A draw against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season will all but certainly save Spurs as 18th-placed West Ham, two points behind, have a significantly inferior goal difference. …
Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De ZerbiCitizen Digital
… A point would have almost certainly sent West Ham down given Tottenham's superior goal difference, but the fight to stay up will now continue on to Sunday's final day of the season, when a win, or most likely even a draw, at home to Everton would guarantee Spurs' safety. …
Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival strugglesCitizen Digital
… 0, 2026 12:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard (C) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham …
Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumphBrighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez after his spectacular 51-metre goal helped Brighton thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, with Gomez's effort the longest Premier League goal since Wayne Rooney's 58-metre strike in 2017.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez after his spectacular 51-metre goal helped Brighton thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, with Gomez's effort the longest Premier League goal since Wayne Rooney's 58-metre strike in 2017.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021 at his home; the perpetrator, a friend of Carroll's former partner, was eventually jailed for three years.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Saudi club Al Hilal on a three-year deal reported to be worth £50 million, joining a squad that includes Karim Benzema and Crysencio Summerville.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to British media reports. Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, while Marmoush fell out of favour under former manager Pep Guardiola.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at the club after the teenager made an "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como. Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea after starting just five times in the Premier League last season.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to play with "soul and passion" as the club rebuilds following a narrow Premier League escape, finishing 17th. Spurs have made aggressive summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
The British government said allegations that billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning" and must be investigated by relevant authorities. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. Spurs, with two games left, are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, meaning a point would realistically secure safety.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe suggested that English forward Anthony Gordon may have made his last appearance for the club, as Bayern Munich are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign him at the end of the season. Gordon has missed Newcastle's last four games, with Howe saying the team's recent strong performance and consideration of the future influenced his selection decisions.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to defeat relegated Burnley decisively as they chase a first Premier League title in 22 years, holding a two-point lead over Manchester City with two games remaining.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his side to defeat relegated Burnley decisively on Monday to close in on a first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal are two points ahead of Manchester City with two games remaining, though City hold a one-goal edge on goal difference.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a medial knee ligament injury, sidelining him from the club's Premier League run-in and Champions League final. The 28-year-old is also highly unlikely to feature for England in the World Cup in North America next month.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure despite needing to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City are five points behind leaders Arsenal with three games left and a game in hand.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →