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Ryder Cup Star’s Dad Boycotts Event After Raging at Rory McIlroy’s Behaviour
Xander Schauffele will, without a doubt, be one of Team USA’s key men at Bethpage Black this weekend, but a consistent face in his entourage will be absent: his father, Stefan.
The 60-year-old has decided to boycott the Ryder Cup entirely, insisting the near-century-old tournament has grown “toxic”, pointing the finger at the controversy that marred the last edition in Rome.
This year’s edition is already looking like a blockbuster. The Ryder Cup has returned to American soil, with Schauffele partnering with close friend Patrick Cantlay at 12:42pm UK time this afternoon, the 27th of September, against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. Team Europe arrive as holders after a dominant display in Italy, winning 16.5-11.5, but the US will be gunning to bounce back in front of their home crowd. They’ll have to come from behind, however, after a poor opening day saw them slip to a three-point deficit.
Xander Schauffele’s Father Skipping Ryder Cup
Despite the excitement surrounding the weekend, Stefan Schauffele will not be there to see any of it. The German-born coach has overseen much of his son’s career, such as his 2024 PGA Championship victory, but Stefan says the Ryder Cup has crossed a line.
Speaking to The Times in July, he recalled previous incidents that soured his view on the competition.
“I was there [at Whistling Straits] when they called Shane Lowry’s wife a w**** in front of him. I couldn’t believe my ears,” he said.
“Then I saw what happened in Rome. That was utterly disgusting claiming this money bull**** and Rory [McIlroy] behaved disgustingly in my opinion [when he confronted Patrick Cantlay’s caddie, Joe LaCava].
“It’s only going to get worse. It’s ruined my appetite for the Ryder Cup. It becomes unwatchable.”
Rory McIlroy’s Ryder Cup Controversy in Rome
Grand Slam champion, Rory McIlroy, took issue with Joe LaCava’s overzealous celebrations after Cantlay put a crucial putt away. LaCava waved his hat enthusiastically in a cyclic fashion toward spectators, suggestively in reference to the American’s demonstration of competing “hatless” for players not receiving compensation for competing in the Ryder Cup.
The Northern Irish golfer wasn’t pleased with LaCava’s display, arguing it got in the way of his preparation to line up his putt. Further to the harsh words that seemed to be shared, McIlroy challenged Justin Thomas’ caddie, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay, in the car park. These issues seemed to dim the lights of Europe’s stellar triumph against America, with these dramatic exchanges bleeding into the crowd too.
As Stefan mentioned, Open Championship winner Shane Lowry’s wife was subject to intimidating words after Team USA’s 19-9 victory. Lowry has said that while most Wisconsin spectators were genuine, a “small percentage” of them went far beyond the line of what he would expect of golf supporters.
“I thought I got on well with the crowd last week as best I could. But they are obviously a home crowd, and they are going to be a partisan crowd. Some of the stuff is not very nice, but that’s just the way it is.”
McIlroy too faced choice words from supporters in Hazeltine nearly a decade ago, after his break-up with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. Despite the positive connotations of “Sweet Caroline” in other sports, the Minnesotan home crowd used the lyrics to jab at McIlroy’s personal life.
However, despite all the noise around his father’s boycott, Xander will be determined to aid Team USA in picking up a third successive home victory.
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Newcastle Eyeing Move to Sign Antonee Robinson, He’s Tempted to Join
Newcastle United are eyeing a move to sign Fulham star Antonee Robinson this summer, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The Magpies have had a difficult summer so far, losing Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali before manager Eddie Howe resigned from his post, and captain Bruno Guimaraes is also on the verge of joining Arsenal after an agreement in principle was reached.
The manager’s exit has also led to major speculation that defender Lewis Hall could be on the move, with Man Utd heavily linked, and the club are now eyeing up a potential replacement in his position.
Newcastle Eyeing Robinson
Robinson, who has been described as ‘world-class’, has been heavily linked with a move away from Fulham for several windows after emerging as one of the top left-backs in the Premier League with his performances.
But a number of injury issues last season saw him restricted to just 17 starts in the 2025/26 season, and the USA international, who turns 29 in August, could now be allowed to leave the Cottagers as a result.
Newcastle are hopeful of agreeing a fee that works for both clubs, although a number isn’t mentioned as part of the article. It’s also stated, however, that Robinson could be tempted to make the switch to St James’ Park, despite the major losses within the squad.
Any move is expected to raise questions about Hall’s future, with the squad not needing two starting-quality left-backs this season as Newcastle don’t have European football, meaning they have a more limited schedule.
The Toon have already brought in Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure, Seun Steur, and Aladji Bamba this summer, while a deal to bring in a new number one goalkeeper in Lukas Hornicek from Braga is also close to being completed.
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Robinson a Shrewd Signing at Right Price
Robinson has been one of the top performing left-backs in the Premier League in recent seasons, but with Marco Silva leaving Fulham this summer, there is a good opportunity for a new start for the American.
Newcastle would provide him with a chance to be competitive, and new manager Matthias Jaissle is someone who likes attacking football, which will play into the way he likes to play too.
Hall is the better player of the two, and is younger, so selling him for Robinson would make little sense. But if it’s a case of replacing Hall due to a move elsewhere, then Robinson would be a shrewd bit of business for the right price.
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Celtic Close to Agreeing Deal to Sign ‘Outstanding’ Engels Replacement
A third summer signing looks to be on the brink of completing a move to Celtic as Martin O’Neill’s side prepare to defend their Scottish Premiership title.
The Bhoys began the transfer window with the arrival of Colombian striker Camilo Duran, who arrived from Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag. Norweigan attacker Kasper Hogh followed him to Parkhead from Bodo/Glimt.
A new midfielder has been on the agenda amid growing doubts over Arne Engels’ future with the Scots. West Ham United are reportedly close to sealing a deal for the Belgian, and it appears a replacement has already been lined up.
Celtic Close to Signing Mika Baur
Celtic are set to turn to Paderborn’s Mika Baur and TEAMtalk reports that negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage. The German midfielder has informed his club that he wants to join the Hoops which has helped push the deal closer to completion.
Baur has agreed on personal terms, and his agent has been in Glasgow to finalise details ahead of the proposed switch. The club are said to have made an improved bid of €3.5 million (£3m) plus €1m (£850k) in add-ons, bringing the total package to €4.5m (£3.85m)
This is still below Paderborn’s €5m (£4.3m) valuation, but talks between the clubs are now nearing an agreement and could come as soon as the next 24 hours. He is tipped for a bright future, having played a key role in his club’s promotion to the Bundesliga last season.
The 22-year-old registered four goals and six assists in 36 games across competitions. He possesses a versatile profile, able to play in central midfield as well as further up the pitch and he’s prioritising Celtic over several other interested clubs from around Europe.
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Celtic Needed to Replace Arne Engels
Engels has been an important member of Celtic’s midfield, including last season when he helped the Scots win the Premiership. The 22-year-old does sometimes go missing but his physicality proved vital for O’Neill.
A move to West Ham is sure to raise eyebrows because he’ll be heading to the EFL Championship rather than the Premier League. He also proved effective in front of goal, finding the back of the net seven times in 46 games last season.
Baur, described as “outstanding”, will add much-needed creativity to the midfield and help deal with Engels’ departure. He’s an exciting prospect who could prove to be a long-term solution for the Bhoys.
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Tottenham Consider Move For 23-Goal Luis Suarez Regen
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up alternatives to Junior Kroupi after deciding to delay a pursuit of the Bournemouth striker.
The young French forward suffered a foot injury during pre-season with the Cherries and has undergone surgery. He’s set to miss the next 3-4 months, and as a result, Spurs are reportedly set to wait until next year to move for the 20-year-old.
Roberto De Zerbi is still expected to be handed a new number nine this summer, and the club have a list of other targets. Having already forked out over £230 million on new signings, including £100m on Sandro Tonali, the transfer chiefs may be cautious about overspending with a future Kroupi pursuit in mind.
Tottenham Eyeing Tresoldi Following Kroupi Injury
One of the names on Tottenham’s list is Club Brugge’s Nicolo Tresoldi, who has been talked up for a move to one of Europe’s big guns this summer. He is highly sought after, and Barcna are also admirers of the German-Italian youngster.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have done substantial work on Tresoldi and Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and are impressed. They are tracking both players closely and could move for one of them.
Tresoldi has also garnered interest from Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma following an eye-catching season in the Belgian Pro League. He found the back of the net 23 times in 58 games across competitions, including in a 3-3 draw against Barca in the Champions League.
At just 21 years old, he could be a long-term acquisition for the Lilywhites while also helping add much-needed firepower to De Zerbi’s squad. He is a modern centre-forward who makes deep runs and links up well with his fellow attackers.
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Spurs Risking Kroupi If They Move For Tresoldi
Spurs could reap the rewards of swooping for Tresoldi, dubbed a ‘Luis Suarez regen’ given his potential and the need for De Zerbi to have more potency up top. Richarlison’s future is uncertain, while Dominic Solanke’s injury record is a concern ahead of the Italian’s first full campaign in charge.
The Kroupi situation will surely be factored in, though, as moving for a young striker could jeopardise a pursuit of the 20-year-old. It’s important that the higher-ups consider the knock-on effect of the German’s potential arrival.
If the Lilywhites intend to move for Kroupi, signing a player of a similar age doesn’t feel like the best approach. Instead, moving for a short-term experienced solution, much like Chelsea swooping for Danny Welbeck, could be the answer.
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