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target=_blank>Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer were both named on Friday in England’s first squad since they were both omitted by manager Thomas Tuchel from the World Cup.
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target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Organisers reveal new record set by Messi
Messi has now scored 36 goals in finals, the most by any player in football history, according to the Ballon d’Or organisers.
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target=_blank>EFL: Samba stars on debut as Man City thrash Norwich 5-0
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton.
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target=_blank>Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an impressive victory at Real Sociedad on their European debut on Thursday.
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target=_blank>English FA calls for Infantino to release World Cup sell-off documents
The chair of the English Football Association has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to release all the documentation relating to the abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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target=_blank>Chelsea ambition ‘very clear’ after end of Boehly era – Xabi Alonso
Chelsea announced late Wednesday that Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, would acquire the stakes of Boehly and director Mark Walter.
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target=_blank>U-20 Women’s World Cup: 2 Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed
Two quarter-final fixtures have been confirmed at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following the latest round of matches.
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target=_blank>Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid fan group wants Mbappe apology over Ceuta shirt snub
A Real Madrid supporters’ group has demanded a public apology from Kylian Mbappe and two team-mates after they declined to fully wear a t-shirt in support of the people of Ceuta.
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target=_blank>Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital
“Chelsea Football Club today announced affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (‘Clearlake’) will acquire the ownership interest of Todd Boehly,” said a club statement.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers edge Nasarawa United in Owerri
Defending champions, Rangers recorded their first win of the season, edging past Nasarawa United 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Friday morning. The rescheduled match day three encounter was halted in the 63rd minute on Thursday due to heavy downpour at the venue. Play, however, resumed Friday morning with Rangers picking maximum points.
NPFL: Rangers edge Nasarawa United in Owerri
target=_blank>LaLiga: Kylian Mbappe names three players he would sign for Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has named club icon Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazário, as the players he would recruit again if given the opportunity. All three are Los Blancos icons, with Ronaldo standing as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 450 goals and securing four of his five Ballon d’Or accolades
LaLiga: Kylian Mbappe names three players he would sign for Real Madrid
target=_blank>Messi or Ronaldo: Marcelo picks greatest of all time
Brazilian football legend Marcelo has once again chosen Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in the ongoing GOAT debate. During a rapid-fire interview with Mexican twin content creators, Isi and Benny, known professionally as Si somos gemelos on social media, Marcelo was prompted to pick between Messi and Ronaldo. “Oh, let me see… But you already
Messi or Ronaldo: Marcelo picks greatest of all time
target=_blank>EPL: Arteta confirms triple injury boost ahead of Brighton clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that the trio of Vristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie and Ben White are all in contention for their Premier League trip to Brighton. The Champions take on the Seagulls, looking to maintain their perfect start to the campaign. Arteta’s are looking to make it 10 straight wins in all competitions
EPL: Arteta confirms triple injury boost ahead of Brighton clash
target=_blank>LaLiga: People are talking about Diomande’s €140 transfer fee – Mbappe
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has called for Yan Diomande to be protected from critics. Diomande became Madrid’s record signing, after arriving from RB Leipzig in a €140m deal. However, the Ivorian is yet to score for the LaLiga giants and has not exactly set the league on fire. But Mbappe is adamant that Diomande
LaLiga: People are talking about Diomande’s €140 transfer fee – Mbappe
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Best player World Cup – De Paul names footballer to win
Argentina midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul, is backing his national team captain Lionel Messi to win the 2026 World Cup. De Paul, speaking with TUDN Mexico, claimed Messi was the best player at this year’s World Cup. “In my opinion, Leo Messi should win the Ballon d’Or,” he said. “For me there is no discussion, what
2026 Ballon d’Or: Best player World Cup – De Paul names footballer to win
target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Brentford vs Chelsea, Brighton vs Arsenal, other fixtures
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has predicted the Premier League matches taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Brentford will host Chelsea on Friday night, while Brighton tackles Arsenal on Saturday evening. Fulham will clash with Manchester United on Sunday evening, and Manchester City will take on Sunderland. Stating his prediction, Sutton predicted Brentford to play 2-2 with Chelsea. Sutton’s other predictions, according to
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Brentford vs Chelsea, Brighton vs Arsenal, other fixtures
target=_blank>Why Chelle picked injured Osimhen for Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelles, sprang a big surprise when he included the injured Victor Osimhen in his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers. Osimhen has been out of action since September 4, when he suffered an injury to his right groin. It led to doubts about
Why Chelle picked injured Osimhen for Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly
target=_blank>2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets captain, Uzoma reflects on win over England
Falconets captain, Christianah Uzoma has said determination pushed the team through their Round of 16 encounter against England. Moses Aduku’s side thrashed the Young Lionesses 3-0 to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu scored the goals for the
2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets captain, Uzoma reflects on win over England
target=_blank>2026 U-20 WWC: Colombia captain sets sights on Falconets after Poland win
Colombia captain, Juana Ortegon has said the South Americans are now firmly focused on the clash with Nigeria following their victory over Poland. Ortegon and her teammates defeated the hosts 1-0 in a keenly contested Round of 16 encounter on Thursday. The contest was heading for extra time before Poland conceded a late own goal Mariana
2026 U-20 WWC: Colombia captain sets sights on Falconets after Poland win
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