EPL
Ex-Arsenal Star Arrested for Smuggling Over $700K in Cannabis
English footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday following a drug bust valued at nearly $800,000 (£600,000).
According to Sky News, the former Arsenal player was detained by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers on suspicion of orchestrating an attempt to smuggle cannabis into the UK from Thailand via Stansted Airport.
Emmanuel-Thomas, who has played for several clubs in England and Scotland—including Ipswich Town, QPR, Cardiff City, and Aberdeen—is currently signed with Greenock Morton in western Scotland. He also represented England at the youth level.
A spokesperson for Greenock Morton acknowledged the situation, stating that the club is aware of an “ongoing situation,” but declined to provide further comments on the case.
The drug operation involved the seizure of cannabis at Stansted Airport, leading to the arrest of two women in connection with the smuggling attempt.
Following his arrest at his residence near Glasgow, Emmanuel-Thomas was transferred to Carlisle for questioning and has since been formally charged. He is expected to appear before Carlisle Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing accusations of importing Class B drugs.
The illegal substance was reportedly discovered by Border Force officers at Stansted, who found 60 kilograms of cannabis concealed in two suitcases that had arrived from Bangkok.
This incident adds to the growing tally of cannabis seizures by the authorities this year, already surpassing the total amount confiscated in 2023.
David Phillips, the NCA’s senior investigating officer, stated, “The NCA continues to work with partners like Border Force to target those involved in drug smuggling—that includes both the couriers and the organizers. We urge anyone approached to engage in smuggling to think very carefully about the potential consequences of their actions and the life-changing risks they are taking.”
In the UK, the maximum penalty for cannabis importation is up to 14 years in prison, highlighting the serious legal repercussions associated with drug smuggling.
BUNDESLIGA
Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.
Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.
According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.
However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.
The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.
Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.
EPL
OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November
Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.
The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.
In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.
His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.
This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.
He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.
EPL
William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future
William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.
At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.
His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.
Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.
When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”
Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.
His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.
Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”
Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.
The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
Best site to watch football live (Free and premium)
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
Best app to buy sports tickets 2022
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
10 Footballers who went to university during their careers
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
What Is The biggest Stadium In The World?
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
How much is the prize money for NPFL winner?
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
Football player who never got yellow card during his whole career
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
With Erik Ten Hag taking over Manchester United are firm favourites for 2022/23 major trophies?
-
Sportvectru on it2 years ago
10 highest-paid players in the Turkish league