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The couple officially got engaged last year and are yet to be hitched. This year they also welcomed their daughter, Lily Saint Maguire, into this world. (Photo: Instagram/_fernhawkins)

Harry Maguire's partner is turning heads in the EPL WAG club

Harry Maguire signed for Manchester United for a whopping 80 million pounds, making him the world's most expensive...

8 Aug 2019 6:34 AM GMT

Lampard won 13 trophies in 13 years and became Chelseas all-time leading marksmen with 211 goals from midfield during a decorated playing career at Stamford Bridge. (Photo: AFP)

Lampard faces baptism of fire at Old Trafford

Frank Lampard's top-flight managerial bow takes place on hostile territory against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

8 Aug 2019 5:30 AM GMT

Manchester City signed Portuguese international right-back Joao Cancelo from Juventus with Brazilian full-back Danilo heading in the other direction to join the Italian champions. (Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Manchester City land Cancelo as Danilo joins Juventus

City will pay a net fee of 28 million euros (USD 31 million) with Cancelo valued at 65 million euros and Danilo costing...

8 Aug 2019 5:17 AM GMT

Gareth Bale has been deemed surplus to requirements at Real despite helping his side to a Spanish title and four Champions League crowns since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur six years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Gareth Bale snubbed again by Zidane for Madrid friendly

Bale has only played in two of Real Madrid's five pre-season games so far, coming on as a substitute against Arsenal and...

7 Aug 2019 11:44 AM GMT

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney will make an unexpected return to English football as a player-coach with Derby County in the upcoming season.(Photo: AP)

Wayne Rooney joins Derby County as player-coach

The 33-year-old will arrive from Major League Soccer outfit DC United on an initial 18-month contract until the summer...

7 Aug 2019 10:17 AM GMT

Forlan made 112 appearances for Uruguay and scored 36 goals. He also helped his side to win the Copa America title in 2011. He claimed the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup as his side finished fourth. (Photo: AFP)

Diego Forlan announces retirement from professional football

The 40-year-old played for the likes of Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Villarreal.

7 Aug 2019 10:04 AM GMT

Arsenal skipper Laurent Koscielny will end his nine-year spell in north London and join French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux for an undisclosed fee. (Photo: AFP)

Skipper Koscielny leaves Arsenal to join Bordeaux

he 33-year-old French centre back, who joined from Lorient, made more than 350 appearances for Arsenal.

7 Aug 2019 5:17 AM GMT

The Brazilian suffered another injury-plagued season, missing PSGs embarrassing Champions League defeat by Manchester United, as well as Brazils triumphant Copa America campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar speculation lingers as PSG aim to shatter glass ceiling

Interminable transfer rumours surrounding Neymar continue to swirl unabated as the new Ligue 1 season kicks off this...

6 Aug 2019 7:37 AM GMT

Should the deal go through, Maguire will become the most expensive defender in the world, surpassing the 75 million pounds Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk last year. (Photo: AFP)

'Harry Maguire must live with the price tag pressure', says Van Dijk

Van Dijk preceded Maguire as the most expensive defender in world football when he joined Liverpool for 75 million...

6 Aug 2019 7:03 AM GMT

Nothing summed up Arsenals problems last season more than the four goals they conceded in 22 shattering minutes during a 4-1 defeat by London rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. (Photo: AP)

Top four is minimum requirement for unpredictable Arsenal

Emery has often spoken of the need for a new more resilient mentality at the club.

6 Aug 2019 5:12 AM GMT

Maguire started his career at Sheffield United before making the leap into the Premier League with Hull in 2014. (Photo: Manchester United/Twitter)

Man Utd make Harry Maguire world's most expensive defender

United have secured Maguire on a six-year contract with an option for a further 12-month extension.

5 Aug 2019 12:57 PM GMT

Lionel Messis tax fraud trial in June last year took place against a backdrop of simmering voter anger over steep cuts to health and social spending. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi out with injury ahead of La Liga restart

The Argentina star has already been ruled out of the team's trip to Florida for a one-off friendly against Napoli in...

5 Aug 2019 12:17 PM GMT