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Tuchel Admits England Went Defensive Too Early

Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina and admits his defensive changes came too early.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Raphinha’s Stunning Start Continues at Barcelona

Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Racing Santander 7–2, taking his season tally to 14 goal contributions.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

International Football

Klopp Calls Germany Squad Leaks 'Pathetic'

Jürgen Klopp criticises German journalists for leaking his Germany squad before the official announcement, calling the practice “a bit pathetic”.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Football Gists

Mbappé Believes He Can Win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappé believes 2026 is the right year to win the Ballon d’Or and says he wants the prestigious award back at Real Madrid.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

World Cup 2026

Tuchel Admits England Went Defensive Too Early

Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina and admits his defensive changes came too early.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Messi Was Targeted by Serious World Cup Threats

Lionel Messi was targeted by multiple serious threats during the 2026 World Cup, according to internal police reports

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Argentina Backs Infantino Despite Growing FIFA Revolt

Argentina's Football Association has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts on his leadership over the abandoned FIFA rights proposal

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

FIFA to Cover Most of Manuel Ugarte Salary After ACL Injury

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to receive salary protection from FIFA after suffering an ACL injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain.

By Michael Evalls · 6 Aug 2026

Transfers

Real Madrid Among Clubs Tracking JJ Gabriel

Real Madrid are reportedly among the clubs pursuing Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, with several European giants interested in the 15-year-old forward.

By Michael Evalls · 18 Sept 2026

JJ Gabriel Stuns Manchester United With Shock Request to Leave Club

Manchester United have been stunned by 15-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel’s formal request to leave the club, just days after his spectacular UEFA Youth League hat-trick.

By David Ale · 15 Sept 2026

Hakim Ziyech Joins Botafogo on a Free Transfer

Hakim Ziyech has completed a surprise move to Brazil, joining Botafogo on a free transfer after leaving Wydad Casablanca.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Why Are Chelsea Signing Honest Ahanor Now If He Won’t Join Until 2027?

Chelsea has agreed a deal to sign Italian international Honest Ahanor from Serie A side Atalanta, with the defender officially joining in 2027

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 1 Sept 2026

African Football

Heartbreak At Katsina United As Chinedu Ozor Collapses And Dies In Training

Nigerian football has been plunged into mourning following the reported death of Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor, who reportedly collapsed during training on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Aug 2026

Malawi Make History by Qualifying for First World Cup

Malawi have qualified for their first-ever Women’s World Cup after beating Ghana 2-1 in the WAFCON quarter-finals

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Nigeria Face South Africa in Crucial WAFCON Play-Off

Nigeria face South Africa on August 13 for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament after their WAFCON quarter-final exits

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Cameroon Shock Nigeria At Half-Time Through Nyadjou Myriam’s Stunning Strike

Cameroon have stunned defending champions Nigeria by taking a 1–0 lead into half-time of their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash in Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Aug 2026

Champions League

Kane Backs Bayern To Conquer Europe After Champions League Opening Statement

Harry Kane has warned Bayern Munich’s Champions League rivals that the German giants have the quality to go all the way and lift Europe’s biggest club trophy.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Sept 2026

Como Make Champions League History With Stunning Leipzig Rout

Como 1907 have made a dream start to life in the Champions League, crushing RB Leipzig 4-1 on a historic European night.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Bayern Munich Overcome Bodø/Glimt’s Early Defiance to Storm to 5-0 Victory

Bodø/Glimt frustrated Bayern for 45 minutes, but the German giants exploded after the break to claim a commanding 5-0 Champions League victory.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Sabah FC Make Champions League History With 11 Nationalities

Sabah FC created Champions League history on their debut, fielding a starting XI featuring 11 different nationalities against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Premier League

Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea

Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea, with Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Jonathan Goldstein leaving the board as the club maintains its existing strategy.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Pressure Mounts on Carrick After United Defeat

Pressure is mounting on Michael Carrick after Manchester United's poor Premier League start and 1–0 derby defeat to Manchester City.

By Michael Evalls · 14 Sept 2026

Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer Are Lighting Up Chelsea

Chelsea’s attacking trio of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer have already combined for 14 goal contributions.

By David Ale · 14 Sept 2026

Bruno Fernandes Under Fire After Manchester Derby Incident as England Questions His Captaincy

Bruno Fernandes is under fire in England after his involvement in Phil Foden’s controversial red card sparked questions over his behaviour and leadership as Manchester United captain.

By David Ale · 14 Sept 2026

La Liga

Flick Confirms Szczęsny as Barcelona No. 2

Hansi Flick has confirmed Wojciech Szczęsny remains Barcelona’s second-choice goalkeeper despite his costly mistake against Racing Santander.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Raphinha’s Stunning Start Continues at Barcelona

Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Racing Santander 7–2, taking his season tally to 14 goal contributions.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Espi repeats last-gasp heroics as Mourinho's side edge thriller

For the second time already this season, Real Madrid were indebted to 21-year-old recruit Carlos Espi for scoring a late winner in LaLiga.

By Collins Godfrey · 16 Sept 2026

Mourinho Jokes About Six Press Conferences in One Week

José Mourinho jokes about facing six press conferences in one week as Real Madrid navigate a busy three-match schedule.

By Michael Evalls · 14 Sept 2026

Analysis

Is Barcelona the New Bayern? and LaLiga the New Bundesliga?

One would wonder whether Barcelona have become too good, or LaLiga has become too weak.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 17 Sept 2026

Raphinha’s Sensational Start: Barcelona Star Is Already Running Riot This Season

Raphinha is on fire for Barcelona, scoring 12 goals in seven competitive games as Hansi Flick’s side make a perfect start to the season.

By David Ale · 17 Sept 2026

Karim Adeyemi Is Quickly Silencing the Doubts at Barcelona

Early skepticism surrounded Karim Adeyemi’s Barcelona move, but the German forward is already showing promising signs of adapting to Hansi Flick’s intense, attacking style.

By David Ale · 17 Sept 2026

Was Juventus the Problem? Three Former Stars Are Already Thriving Elsewhere

Three former Juventus attackers are thriving after leaving Turin — and their explosive starts are raising serious questions about what went wrong in Turin.

By David Ale · 14 Sept 2026

Biography

Raphinha’s Incredible Rise From Leeds to Barcelona Captain

Raphinha’s journey from helping Leeds avoid relegation to becoming a Barcelona captain is one of football’s most remarkable rises.

By Michael Evalls · 18 Sept 2026

N'Golo Kanté's Humble Lifestyle Stands Out

N'Golo Kanté has remained remarkably humble despite winning Premier League titles, the World Cup and the Champions League.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Zion Suzuki: This is a story worth knowing

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United wanted Zion Suzuki, but he boldly turned them down, refusing to spend his early career on the bench as a backup to André Onana.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 19 Aug 2026