All news by author: Alan Smith

The Hammers boss was delighted to see his England international sign a contract until 2030 but he is no rush to follow suit despite his current terms expiring at the end of this season

The midfielder, 23, faces lengthy suspension after admitting to betting on Milan matches but FIFA rules may be applied more leniently after he co-operated with Italian investigators

Steve Kerr this summer joined Steve Nash as the latest star basketball name to become an owner of the La Liga club and with close links to the Phoenix Suns they are set on becoming Spanish football's great disruptors

Stamford Bridge redevelopment plan could take shape after proposal to buy land to west of the stadium was approved

The Ineos chief is closing in on a deal that will see him buy 25 per cent of the Old Trafford club but he faces a heavy list of tasks in an attempt to restore them to the status of genuine challengers

The former Arsenal midfielder is taking his first steps into coaching at Italian club Como and has found Roberto de Zerbi's team a fascinating watch as he seeks to develop his own philosophy

Fabregas is full of admiration for Arsenal’s style of play under Arteta and considers his former side to be one of three teams alongside Manchester City and Brighton who are appointment viewing.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has rediscovered his fire since taking charge of Como U19 but admits it is a stepping stone as he taps into help from Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola

The Qatari banker has submitted several bids to buy full control of the troubled Premier League club but continues to face competition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s richest men who runs the INEOS petrochemical firm

Minute's silence to take place before friendly and players will wear black armbands but officials shared concerns over being seen to take sides during conflict

The Tottenham chief believes his star playmaker can carry his impressive club form into the international game, but knows from experience that other circumstances can get in the way

The Tottenham head coach quit job as Socceroos boss after qualifying for 2018 World Cup because officials were unable to meet his expectations of a long-term strategy - and he sees no change

The 26-year-old has scored five goals in his first seven Prermier League appearances this season and as a result finds himself back with the national team

LUTON 0-1 TOTTENHAM: Micky van de Ven scored his first goal for Spurs to send them top of the Premier League table for 24 hours but Yves Bissouma's needless red card made life far more difficult for Ange Postecoglou's team

The Spurs boss said technology in football is only reason he is happy to be 58 years old rather than a younger man as he questions direction game is heading in

Edson Alvarez believes comparisons with former captain, who joined Arsenal in the summer, have not made his job harder as David Moyes praises how quickly Mexico international has settled

The Spurs boss admitted his team were clear beneficiaries of decision but to punish video assistant Darren England is the wrong course of action

Last season set a record for Premier League managerial changes but a number of factors mean the merry-go-round remains stationary entering the second international break

Firm run by Merseyside brothers faces huge task to change impressions as Aston Villa shirt complaints throws future deals into doubt - despite exponential growth, backing from Andy Murray and £750m valuation

Supporter of League One side passed away after receiving medical attention but eyewitnesses have said attempt to allow match to begin again while CPR was continuing lacked common sense

Saudi-owned Premier League side meet Ligue 1 giants run by Qatar at St James' Park this evening to prove football really is more than a game

Jurgen Klopp is demanding the game take place again but the only provision for replays according to Premier League handbook is when rules are breached by clubs rather than match officials

Marcus Harness produced three assists in EFL Cup comeback against Wolves on Tuesday and is determined to revel in present success rather than focus on a promotion drive

The English midfielder has been excellent since signing from Southampton and manager David Moyes considers set-piece prowess to be comparable only to former Manchester United superstar

Derby County's 11-point total from 2007-08 is at risk with all three promoted sides entering this weekend's fixtures without a win between them - but it is a symptom of a game broken by financial inequality and nothing to be laughed at