'Shots fired' – Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel defends his Nicolas Jackson criticism after Blues striker issues stunning 'shut your mouth' message

Getty/GOAL Richard Mills N. JacksonChelseaWolverhamptonPremier LeagueWolverhampton vs Chelsea John Obi Mikel has defended his criticism of Nicolas Jackson following the Chelsea striker's angry response to his detractor. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Obi Mikel says Chelsea need a top striker Jackson hits back at ex-Blues midfielder Nigerian responds to forward's outburst …

USMNT starlet and Chelsea-loanee Gaga Slonina named Carabao Cup Player of the Round after shootout with Barnsley

Getty Images Ryan Tolmich USAG. SloninaBarnsleyCarabao CupChelseaBarnsley vs Sheffield UnitedSheffield United U.S. men's national team's Slonina named Carabao Cup Player of the Round for his shootout heroics with Barnsely Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Slonina named Carabao Cup Player of the Round Goalkeeper starred in shootout win over Wigan On loan …

James Rodriguez is back in Europe! Colombian superstar joins La Liga minnows after outstanding Copa America campaign

Getty Richard Mills J. RodriguezLaLigaRayo VallecanoColombiaCopa AmericaTransfers Copa America star James Rodriguez is back in Europe following his move to La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Rodriguez leaves Sao Paulo Stars for Colombia at Copa America Veteran joins Rayo Vallecano Article continues below

'I won't tell anyone' – Cristiano Ronaldo reveals plan to retire in secret as Portugal icon admits he has no plan to become a coach

Getty Images Richard Mills C. RonaldoPortugalSaudi Pro LeagueAl Nassr FC Cristiano Ronaldo says "he won't tell anyone" before retiring from Portugal duty and the Al-Nassr star has no plans to go into coaching. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Portugal's Ronaldo still playing at 39 Reveals his secret retirement plan Has no …

Ivan Toney gets transfer ultimatum as Arsenal target considers his options amid lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli

Getty Images Sport Richard Mills I. ToneyAl AhliArsenalBrentfordPremier LeagueSaudi Pro LeagueTransfers Brentford striker Ivan Toney has reportedly been handed a transfer ultimatum amid links with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Toney linked with Brentford exit Wanted by Saudi side Al-Ahli Striker sent transfer ultimatum Article continues …

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reveals how blockbuster start to the season is shaping the team for the league

Backpage Celine Abrahams Premier Soccer LeagueOrlando PiratesMTN 8 CupCape Town City FC vs Orlando PiratesCape Town City FCOrlando Pirates vs Cape Town City FCCAF Champions LeagueJ. Riveiro The Buccaneers have been involved in the season-opening MTN8 competition, as well as the preliminary round of the Caf Champions League. Article continues below Article continues below Article …

MLS Power Rankings: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami clinch playoffs, Marco Reus' makes bold LA Galaxy debut, RSL underwhelm

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Neymar rejected by Barcelona?! Al-Hilal star sensationally offers himself to former club as Nico Williams alternative but gets turned down

Getty Richard Mills NeymarBarcelonaAl HilalLaLigaSaudi Pro LeagueTransfers Neymar reportedly offered himself to former club Barcelona but manager Hansi Flick turned down the chance to recruit the Al-Hilal star. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Neymar out with ACL injury Offers himself to Barcelona Brazilian rejected by Flick Article continues below

USMNT's Weston McKennie unused substitute as Juventus blow out Hellas Verona

Getty Images Jacob Schneider W. McKennieJuventusSerie AUSAVerona vs JuventusVerona After signing a contract extension with the Turin outfit last week, McKennie was an unused sub for Juventus on Monday Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Juventus defeat Verona 3-0 Weston McKennie unused sub American recently signed contract extension Article continues below

Serge Gnabry bails out Bayern Munich! Harry Kane plays pivotal role as Germany star nets winning goal against Wolfsburg to give Vincent Kompany a perfect start in the Bundesliga

Getty/GOAL Mitchell Fretton Bayern MunichWolfsburg vs Bayern MunichWolfsburgBundesligaS. GnabryH. Kane Bayern Munich got their Bundesliga campaign off to a perfect start by beating Wolsfburg 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Bayern begin Bundesliga campaign with 3-2 win Musiala opened scoring in first half Gnabry grabbed winner late …