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target=_blank>Chelsea captain Reece James to miss three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be sidelined for around three months after undergoing minor surgery on a knee injury sustained in training.
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target=_blank>Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery
“Reece has already begun his road to recovery and will be supported by the club’s medical department at Cobham during this rehabilitation phase.”
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target=_blank>Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start despite the uncertainty over their future.
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target=_blank>UEL: Lyon down Crystal Palace 3-2, Sunderland leave it late
Ligue 1 club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense.
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target=_blank>Martinez apologises for outburst after meeting with Man Utd officials
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for publicly criticising the club’s board for a lack of investment in the transfer market following their defeat by Atletico Madrid.
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target=_blank>Caicedo calls Chelsea ‘home’, vows to repay Alonso’s faith after injury return
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has described the Premier League club as his “home” and vowed to continue improving as well as become more of a leader on the pitch under manager Xabi Alonso following his return from injury.
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target=_blank>Kane agrees new Bayern Munich deal in principle until 2029 — Reports
England captain Harry Kane has agreed a new contract in principle with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until the summer of 2029, according to Sky Sports.
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target=_blank>Infantino not fit to lead FIFA unless… – English FA chief
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council for his World Cup sell-off plan but has been told he is not fit to lead world football’s governing body unless he releases documents relating to a controversial World Cup commercial rights proposal and answers questions surrounding the deal.
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target=_blank>Martinez’s comments reflect ‘circus’ at Man Utd — Roy Keane
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Lisandro Martinez’s public criticism of the club’s hierarchy reflects the “chaos” surrounding the Premier League side.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade suffers ankle fracture
According to ESPN, an MRI scan at the hospital confirmed the fracture, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) saying the captain would undergo surgery in Paris on Friday.
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target=_blank>EPL: You’ve made bigger mess, shut up – Gerrard attacks Man Utd defender Martinez
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has hit out at Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez over his explosive comments about the Red Devils. Gerrard insisted that Martinez has made a bigger mess, urging him to shut up and to focus on his performances on the pitch. Speaking on the latest episode of The Overlap, the former England
EPL: You’ve made bigger mess, shut up – Gerrard attacks Man Utd defender Martinez
target=_blank>Turkey: Yira Sor returns to Amedspor training ahead of Konyaspor clash
Super Eagles winger, Yira Sor has returned to training following an injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Sor spent around six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in Amedspor’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Trabzonspor last month. The 26-year-old scored once in three league appearances for Amedspor before the injury setback. The pacy winger
Turkey: Yira Sor returns to Amedspor training ahead of Konyaspor clash
target=_blank>Transfer: Jadon Sancho’s next club revealed
Jadon Sacho is set to sign for Getafe as a free agent. The 26-year-old has been without a club since he left Manchester United at the end of his career. Sancho is now poised to continue his fractured career with the LaLiga side. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Getafe submit official proposal
Transfer: Jadon Sancho’s next club revealed
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Former France striker, Papin snubs Mbappe, names player to win award
Former France striker, Jean-Pierre Papin, has snubbed Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe as he named the player he wants to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Papin identified Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane as his preferred candidate, while also recognising the achievements of Mbappe and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. “I have a slight preference for Harry Kane, but
Ballon d’Or 2026: Former France striker, Papin snubs Mbappe, names player to win award
target=_blank>NWSL: Monday bids farewell to Washington Spirit after Boston Legacy transfer
Super Falcons forward, Gift Monday has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Washington Spirit following her permanent transfer to fellow National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Boston Legacy. Boston Legacy completed the signing of the 24-year-old earlier this month, reportedly paying €500,000 to bring the Nigerian international to the club. Following her departure, Monday took to
NWSL: Monday bids farewell to Washington Spirit after Boston Legacy transfer
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Rangers urge fans to rally behind team ahead of MC Alger clash
Rangers International have called on their supporters to turn out in large numbers for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg encounter against Algerian giants, MC Alger. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, with kick-off set for 2pm Nigerian time. The Flying Antelopes’ General Manager and Chief Executive
CAF Champions League: Rangers urge fans to rally behind team ahead of MC Alger clash
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Rankings of players to finish in top 10 revealed
The players who have the best chances to finish in the top 10 of the 2026 Ballon d’Or have been revealed. According to Kalshi, the trio of Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich), Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona) and Kylian Mbappe (France/Real Madrid) have the highest chances. Rodri (Spain/Barcelona), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia/PSG) and Lionel Messi (Argentina/Inter Miami) are also
2026 Ballon d’Or: Rankings of players to finish in top 10 revealed
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ – Frank Lampard on Super Eagles star
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that Nigerian international ,Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection ahead of the trip to the English capital to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Referee Tony Harrington sent off Awoniyi after the forward struck Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper in the face with a raised elbow during an
EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ – Frank Lampard on Super Eagles star
target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Everton vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd fixtures
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has predicted the Premier League matchday seven. Everton will host Chelsea in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, while Fulham will take on Hull City. Manchester City will tackle Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium, while Newcastle United will clash with Aston Villa on Saturday evening. On Sunday, Leeds will
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Everton vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd fixtures
target=_blank>Turkey: Iheanacho sets new record, makes history with goals in 10 conservative matches
Super Eagles attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has achieved a historic milestone in Turkey by scoring in ten consecutive matches in the Turkish First League. The Nigerian international delivered an exceptional performance, scoring twice and providing one assist to lead Bursaspor to a decisive 3-0 victory over Muğlaspor at Muğla Atatürk Stadyumu on Thursday night. The match remained
Turkey: Iheanacho sets new record, makes history with goals in 10 conservative matches
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