What is snus and why are footballers using it?

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Professional football’s complicated relationship with tobacco pouches and snus is back in the limelight after the release of a study commissioned by the Professional Footballers’ Association. The findings stated that two … Read more

Lewis Koumas leads uncapped trio in squad as Wales look to the future

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Liverpool striker Lewis Koumas has received his first senior Wales call for next week’s friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia. Koumas has been named in a 25-man squad alongside fellow uncapped youngsters … Read more

“Everyone loved him” – Chelsea star talks up Mauricio Pochettino impact

A Chelsea star admits that “everyone loved” Mauricio Pochettino, who left his role as head coach last week. Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has admitted that he and his teammates were disappointed to see Mauricio Pochettino leave Stamford Bridge last week. The Blues ended the campaign with five successive victories in the Premier League, a run … Read more

Richarlison makes final decision on Tottenham Hotspur future amid Saudi Arabia links

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison insists he will not leave the club this summer despite speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia. Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has insisted he will not leave the club this summer despite links with a move to Saudi Arabia. Richarlison finished the 2022-23 campaign as Tottenham’s second-highest scorer after … Read more

Preview: St Patrick’s Athletic vs. Galway United – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday’s League of Ireland Premier clash between St Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Galway United make the trip to St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday evening looking for the victory that could move them into third place in the League of Ireland standings. Meanwhile, St Patrick’s … Read more

One in five footballers use tobacco pouches or nicotine products, survey finds

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. The study by Loughborough University, commissioned by … Read more

Real Madrid attacker ‘has no plans to leave club despite Liverpool interest’

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo reportedly has no plans to leave this summer despite receiving interest from Liverpool. Real Madrid forward Rodrygo reportedly has no plans to leave this summer despite his refusal to rule out a potential departure. Rodrygo has registered 54 goals and 41 assists in 215 matches since joining Real Madrid from Santos … Read more