Forward Mathys Tel has publicly criticized former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, citing disagreements over his role and lack of communication during his time at the club.

Mathys Tel has slammed his former Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank on the Zach En Roue Libre podcast.

The forward expressed deep frustration regarding his limited opportunities, stating: “I disagreed with Thomas on my role within the team and he didn’t like me for it. He didn’t look to try and fix things.”

Tel admitted that the lack of dialogue regarding his playing time caused significant friction.

Reflecting on his benching, he added: “I was confused why I was on the bench a lot, I felt I could help the team more than I was.”

These comments highlight a strained relationship that ultimately defined his time under the manager’s leadership.

We commiserate with the family of our former coach, Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde, following his passing.

A respected leader and a true servant of Nigerian football.

Rest in peace, Coach. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/wgnYfciCxY

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 10, 2026

THE FA CUP QUARTER FINAL DRAW 🏆🎱

Here is the FULL draw for the quarter-final of the Emirates FA Cup:

• Southampton vs Arsenal

• Chelsea vs Port Vale

• Manchester City vs Liverpool

• West Ham OR Brentford vs Leeds pic.twitter.com/ZzgSUqS7jN

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🚨 Alexis Mac Allister: “We are not in contract talks with Liverpool. There are no negotiations over new deal, but we are not in a rush”. pic.twitter.com/YkEmTC3KTL

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2026

An Arsenal supporter and Wales international season ticket holder has been banned from all regulated UK football matches for three years after being caught with cocaine while entering Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Daniel Martin, a 29-year-old postman from London, was handed a three-year football banning order by South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court following a drug possession conviction.

Police discovered a small bag of cocaine in Martin’s pocket during a search prior to Arsenal’s clash with Sunderland last November.

Magistrates imposed the strict order, which may include surrendering his passport during international fixtures, specifically to “prevent violence.”

Appearing via video link, the long-term season ticket holder unsuccessfully opposed the police application by claiming the incident was an oversight from the previous evening.

Martin told the bench, “It was just an honest mistake. I completely forgot that I had it from the night before.”

Despite his plea and lack of prior convictions, he must now stay away from all professional grounds until 2029.

Barcelona travel to Newcastle for their Champions League clash with four key players, including teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, just one yellow card away from being suspended for the decisive second leg.

​Barcelona face a disciplinary crisis ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to St James’ Park. Lamine Yamal, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, and Fermin Lopez are all one yellow card away from a one-match ban.

Should any of the quartet be booked against Newcastle United, they will be ineligible for the return leg at the Camp Nou, leaving manager Hansi Flick with significant selection concerns.

​Beyond suspension risks, Flick is grappling with a depleted squad due to a recent wave of hamstring injuries.

Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, and Frenkie de Jong are all sidelined, joining Andreas Christensen on the injury list.

While Gavi traveled with the team, he has not yet received medical clearance to play following knee surgery, further stretching a squad already walking a disciplinary tightrope in England.

🚨⚠️ Alisson will miss Liverpool game vs Galatasaray this week with a fitness issue.

Mamardashvili to start in goal for #LFC against Gala. pic.twitter.com/BIzNHQQfcF

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2026

See all the new Premier League market values 😍👇https://t.co/mpDIQgTtBi

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