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• Joey Barton charged with assault near a Golf Club

  Former professional footballer Joey Barton and another man have been charged with section 18 wounding with intent following a serious assault near a golf club in Merseyside.  ​Former midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with an assault near a golf club. Merseyside Police confirmed the 43-year-old is accused of section 18 wounding with intent, alongside 50-year-old Gary O’Grady. The charges follow an incident Sunday where a man suffered serious facial and bodily injuries near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club; the victim remains in a “serious but stable condition in hospital.” ​The pair is scheduled to appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court this Tuesday. The legal development emerged during a separate High Court libel hearing, where Barton’s absence was explained after his counsel stated he “was arrested yesterday and is currently being held in custody.” Barton, known for his playing career and recent podcast work, remains in police custody pending his scheduled court appearance today.

• French media single out Ethan Nwaneri as his woeful penalty miss costs Marseille dearly

  18-year-old Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri is under fire from French media after his missed penalty led to Marseille’s elimination from the Coupe de France quarter-finals.

  Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri faces intense scrutiny after missing the decisive penalty in Marseille’s Coupe de France shootout loss to Toulouse.

  Entering as a half-time substitute, the 18-year-old hit the woodwork in regulation but fired his spot-kick over the bar.

  French outlets were critical, with L’Equipe awarding him a 4/10 and branding him the individual who “let qualification slip” through his fingers.

  Questions have emerged regarding why the teenager shouldered such immense pressure. So Foot questioned why he took the final penalty, while Foot Mercato noted the substitution “unbalanced the defensive block.”

  Despite his effort, media consensus suggests the responsibility “should have fallen to others.” This setback marks a difficult turn for Nwaneri’s loan spell following the recent departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi.

• Robert Pires makes Ethan Nwaneri claim amid Habib Beye arrival

  Robert Pires insists he’s not worried about Ethan Arsenal legend Robert Pires has dismissed concerns regarding Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille following a managerial change, insisting the teenager will thrive under new head coach Habib Beye.

  ​Robert Pires has voiced strong support for Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi from Marseille.

  Despite the managerial upheaval, Pires believes the 18-year-old’s technical quality remains undeniable.

  “The English aren’t afraid of anything,” Pires stated, noting that new boss Habib Beye’s English proficiency and playing experience in the Premier League will facilitate a smooth transition for the youngster.

  ​Nwaneri recently made a substitute appearance in Beye’s first game, signaling a potential shift in momentum after being sidelined during a brief interim period.

  Under the terms of the deal, Marseille’s loan fee could rise to €4m if Nwaneri lacks regular minutes.

  Pires remains optimistic about the partnership, remarking, “Over the last three months, Habib Beye can bring him something – and vice versa.”

• Former Newcastle star appointed as De Zerbi replacement at Marseille

  Former Newcastle United and Marseille captain Habib Beye has been named head coach of Olympique de Marseille on an 18-month contract, succeeding Roberto De Zerbi.

  ​Olympique de Marseille have confirmed the appointment of former captain Habib Beye as their new head coach.

  The 48-year-old replaces Roberto De Zerbi, who departed following a heavy 5-0 defeat to rivals PSG.

  Beye joins on an 18-month deal just nine days after being dismissed by Ligue 1 rivals Rennes, where he had guided the club to sixth place before a recent winless run.

  ​The former Senegal international returns to the Vélodrome, where he previously spent four seasons as a player.

  Club officials highlighted his “deep attachment” to the side as a key asset for re-motivating the squad.

  Beye, a fan favorite during his time at Newcastle United, will make his managerial debut for the fourth-placed club this Saturday against Brest, aiming to secure a Champions League qualification spot.

• French media’s reaction to Marseille collapse speaks volumes as Ethan Nwaneri is dropped

  Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri faces an uncertain future at Marseille after being dropped to the bench following the departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi and escalating club instability.

  Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri remained an unused substitute as Marseille’s internal crisis deepened following a 2-2 draw with Strasbourg.

  Fans greeted the team with boos and anti-management banners at the Stade Velodrome.

  Under interim coach Jacques Abardonado, who replaced Roberto De Zerbi last week, the French giants surrendered a two-goal lead, conceding a 97th-minute equalizer that left the squad described as “wounded.”

  The 18-year-old’s developmental loan has stalled following the exit of De Zerbi, the primary advocate for his arrival.

  Despite Arsenal’s own injury crisis involving Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta defended the move, stating:

  “The best decision for the club, for Ethan, was for him to go and experience a different environment, have minutes played, and get ready to come back to us.”