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Done Deal: Ex-West Ham defender Masuaku joins Sunderland on free transfer

Done Deal: Ex-West Ham defender Masuaku joins Sunderland on free transfer

DR Congo international Arthur Masuaku has completed a move to Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Wearside club until 2027, marking his return to the Premier League after a three-year absence. Masuaku becomes Sunderland’s 10th summer signing as the Black Cats aim for a strong campaign in their first top-flight season in eight years. His...

Paqueta: FA set to clear West Ham star of spot-fixing charges

Paqueta cleared of spot-fixing allegations following FA investigation

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing allegations by an independent regulatory commission, bringing an end to a long-running investigation launched by the Football Association, Afrosport reports. The Brazil international had been under scrutiny since August 2023, when the FA opened a case into claims that he intentionally received yellow cards to influence the betting market. The charges related to bookings received...

Dorgu, Amad hit top gear as Man United thump Bournemouth in PL Summer Series

Dorgu, Amad hit top gear as Man United thump Bournemouth in PL Summer Series

Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu scored his first-ever goal for Manchester United while Amad Diallo was also on target in the Red Devils' 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States, Afrosport reports. Ruben Amorim's side defeated West Ham 2-1 in their opening match at MetLife Stadium over the weekend. They went into this game against the Cherries at Soldier Field in...

Paqueta: FA set to clear West Ham star of spot-fixing charges

Paqueta: FA set to clear West Ham star of spot-fixing charges

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is expected to avoid punishment, with the Football Association’s ruling on his long-running betting case now close, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian has been under investigation since August 2023, after allegations surfaced that he deliberately picked up bookings in order to influence betting markets. The probe centred around four Premier League fixtures — against Leicester City (November 2022), Aston Villa (March 2023),...

Premier League: Chelsea edge West Ham in London derby to return to top four

Premier League: Chelsea edge West Ham in London derby to return to top four

Chelsea returned to the Premier League top four following a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Ham in Monday night’s London derby at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. Blues’ boss Enzo Maresca made some changes with Filip Jorgensen replacing Robert Sanchez in between the sticks and Tosin Adarabioyo getting the nod ahead of Trevoh Chalobah. Three points at the Bridge! 😁#CFC | #CHEWHU pic.twitter.com/8URo8GLddp — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)...