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Lukaku, Toney & other Premier League players that could move before August transfer deadline

Lukaku, Toney & other Premier League players that could move before August transfer deadline

The Premier League summer transfer window has been filled with a lot of activity as regards player acquisitions and departures. The upcoming 2024-25 Premier League season is expected to be more competitive, leading teams to strengthening in different departments. This will lead to some players being surplus to requirements and Afrosport takes a look five of the most notable names that could move on from their...

Euro 2024: Ivan Toney reveals motive behind special penalty technique

Ivan Toney has revealed the motive behind his penalty technique in England's shootout victory over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The Brentford forward came on for Harry Kane in extra time and converted England's penultimate spot kick with consummate ease which caught the attention of fans who watched him. Responding to the technique, Toney said: "My special technique is just thinking of the celebration after...

Euro 2024: Bellingham stunner saves England from last 16 exit

Euro 2024: Bellingham stunner saves England from last 16 exit

A stunning 95th minute equaliser by Jude Bellingham inspired  England to a comeback 2-1 win against Slovakia after extra-time in the round of 16 on Sunday. Ivan Schranz's 25th minute goal had put Slovakia ahead at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, but with less than 90 seconds left on the clock, a superb Bellingham bicycle kick from a throw-in, took the game into extra-time. Captain, Harry...

Ex-Arsenal player Merson calls betting bans on Toney and Tonali a ‘disgrace’

Ex-Arsenal player Merson calls betting bans on Toney and Tonali a ‘disgrace’

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has disagreed with the bans handed to Brentford forward Ivan Toney and Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, calling it a “disgrace”. Toney received an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules. He has served the ban completely and returned to action on the pitch while Tonali is currently serving a 10-month for betting on matches while he was playing for AC...

Brentford coach Frank pleased to have Toney back in training

Brentford coach Frank pleased to have Toney back in training

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is pleased to have Ivan Toney back in training even as he continues to serve an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting regulations. The English striker has been out of action since May and will not return to the pitch until January. However, having served four months of the ban, can now resume training and Frank is looking towards having him in...