Norwegian striker Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden’s first-half red card, to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca’s reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes, but the home side failed to make the man advantage count and were…
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and other leading names in world football are among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, as the race for the prestigious individual prize officially gets underway. The nominees for football’s most coveted individual award were unveiled on Tuesday, with some of the biggest stars of the past season…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after over 20 years with the national team. Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 20 years, says he has no more to give. Messi confirms Argentina retirement after World Cup final defeat, Lionel Messi quits Argentina after winning major international titles The 39-year-old announced…
Free-scoring Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso’s perfect start as manager with an eye-catching 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday. Alonso has presided over two successive wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues. Romeo Lavia opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge with his first Chelsea goal since…
Chelsea secures 3-2 victory over Fulham as Xabi Alonso begins his Premier League reign with three points. Chelsea began the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, handing new manager, Xabi Alonso a winning start in his first league match in charge. The Blues struck early through João…
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao is likely to join Chelsea and not Galatasaray before the summer transfer window closes next week. This was disclosed by respected Turkish journalist Yakup Çınar, who shared information regarding Galatasaray’s transfer agenda. Leao has been linked with Galatasaray, and the Portugal international is keen to leave the Serie A giants….
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s replacement. Marcus Tavernier’s first-half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a…
Chelsea have confirmed their official squad numbers ahead of the 2026/2027 season. One of the biggest changes sees Joao Pedro taking the No. 9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro only arrived at Stamford Bridge last season but enjoyed an impressive debut campaign, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists across all competitions. Delap will now…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria produced a dominant attacking display to defeat Egypt 6-2 in Casablanca on Tuesday, sealing qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after losing to Malawi and beating Zambia in their opening two matches, the 10-time African…
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead…
