Chelsea vs Barcelona: Predictions, best bets, and odds UEFA Champions League football returns to south-west London as Chelsea play Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. You can follow this glamour tie from 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, and make your predictions at the top sportsbooks. Football betting writer Frank Monkhouse previews the match. This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. The analysis...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chief Freund: We did try for Antony Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund has confirmed Antony's claims of a late attempt to beat Real Betis to his signing in the final days of the summer market. Antony admits he took a call from Bayern coach Vicent Kompany as Manchester United were in talks to sell him to Betis. And Freund confirmed the story, revealing to Sky Deutschland: "That...Full Story »

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup Fourth Round Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool stint appears to be approaching a breaking point as Serie A giants Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma circle ahead of a possible January move, with the winger still struggling for minutes under Arne Slot. Despite Liverpool’s inconsistent form and growing fan pressure, the Italian has yet to start a league ...Full Story »

Fabio Silva eyeing January Dortmund exit months after leaving Premier League side Ex-Wolves striker Fabio Silva is reported looking to leave Borussia Dortmund in January just six months after joining. The 23-year-old swapped Wolves for Dortmund in the summer for a reported fee of 317.5 million but has so far only played 30 Bundesliga minutes. Silva is being kept out of the side by one of Euro...Full Story »

Dortmund's Silva eyeing January exit —months after joining from PL Borussia Dortmund summer signing Fabio Silva is already weighing up a shock January exit after struggling for minutes under Niko Kovac, with the Portugal international frustrated by his peripheral role and worried about missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The former Wolves forward has played just over 100 minutes in the B...Full Story »

FBL-ESP-LIGA-BARCELONA-REAL SOCIEDAD Barcelona have been handed both relief and pain ahead of their crucial Champions League tie against Chelsea. On one hand, they have Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford back in the squad, but they will yet again miss the services of their talismanic midfielder Pedri, who has been sidelined since late October. Rashford's presence is important against Che...Full Story »

Man City & Man Utd go head to head for Burkina Faso wonderkid after U17 World Cup breakout Manchester City and Manchester United are preparing for a transfer showdown as both clubs pursue rising Burkina Faso star Mohamed Zongo who impressed at the U17 World Cup. The 15-year-old burst onto the scene when he represented his country at the U17 World Cup in the summer, piquing the interest of ...Full Story »

Neymar Santos 2025 Mirassol Neymar has reportedly suffered another injury setback as his bid to be part of Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad hangs in the balance. The 33-year-old had recently returned from a hamstring injury and just when he was settling in to playing again for Santos, the former Barcelona star is now set to miss their crucial clash with Internacional because of a new issue. Hype ...Full Story »

'The quality and decision-making wasn't there' - Amorim 'frustrated' after Man Utd defeat Man United manager Ruben Amorim vented his frustration after his side suffered a devastating 1-0 Premier League defeat to Everton on Monday (November 24). The visitors went down to ten men after just 13 minutes when midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye saw straight red for slapping teammate Michael Keane. Not l...Full Story »

Serie A giants compete to sign Federico Chiesa ahead of potential January move Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been offered an escape route out of Anfield with several Serie A sides interested. The 28-year-old is increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in January, with chances under Arne Slots limited so far this season. Chiesa is yet to start a Premier League game this season, despite ca...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim's Man United set unwanted record in shocking Everton defeat Ruben Amorim's Man United side set an unwanted record in their shocking 1-0 Premier League defeat to ten men Everton on Monday (November 24). Everton went down to ten men after just 13 minutes when Idrissa Gana Gueye picked up a straight red for violent conduct after slapping teammate Michael Keane. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall...Full Story »

Tottenham make Thomas Frank sack decision after Arsenal humiliation Tottenham have reportedly made a decisions regarding Thomas Frank's future following their 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Arsenal on Sunday (November 23). Spurs’ 4-1 defeat in the first North London derby of the season has put some pressure on Frank, with Tottenham sitting down in ninth. According to The Telegraph, Tottenham...Full Story »

Marseille vs Newcastle United: Predictions, best bets, and odds Round five of the UEFA Champions League brings some exciting fixtures, including Marseille vs Newcastle United from the Stade Velodrome. Which side will collect three points in this important France vs England showdown? Betting writer Frank Monkhouse uses the stats and trends available on the Flashscore app to find his picks. This...Full Story »

Real Madrid superstars want Xabi Alonso SACKED Several members of the Real Madrid dressing room are reportedly pushing for the club to sack manager Xabi Alonso. The 43-year-old only joined the La Liga giants in the summer, but a three-game winless streak has piled pressure on Alonso. Now, according to journalist Jorge Picon, several members of the dressing room are pushing for Alonso to be sa...Full Story »

Kenan Yildiz contract talks with Juventus stall amid pay rise disagreement Juventus' contract talks with star winger Kenan Yildiz have reportedly hit a road block with several Premier League sides circling. The 20-year-old has been in talks with the Serie A giants over a new contract since the start of the season, but talks have since stalled. According to Calciomercato, it’s all down t...Full Story »

Idrissa Gueye Michael Keane David Moyes Everton Everton boss David Moyes admitted he was stunned by Idrissa Gueye’s bizarre red card after the midfielder slapped team-mate Michael Keane during a dramatic 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Toffees were forced to dig deep with 10 men but still secured a famous victory, leaving Moyes balancing frustration at the dismissal wi...Full Story »

Manchester United v Everton - Premier League Ruben Amorim could not hide his frustration after Manchester United were beaten 1-0 at home by 10-man Everton on Monday. The Portuguese said his team were nowhere near good enough to be competing for the places towards the top of the Premier League. He even declared that he wished his players had showed the same fighting spirit as Everton which led t...Full Story »

🔈 Can the Spanish side live up to their status as favorites in the upcoming European clash? In the 5th round of the Champions League, the "Basques" face off against Slavia Prague. The Czech team is in excellent form, leading their national league standings. However, their lack of victories in Europe's premier club competition inevitably takes a psychological toll on the "Patchwork." Despite a s...Full Story »

📢 What surprises might the clash between Bodø/Glimt and Juventus bring in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage? Both teams enter the game at the Aspmyra Stadium under pressure, as they currently sit outside the top 24 and risk complicating their path to the playoffs. With the group stage past its midpoint, every point lost could significantly impact the clubs' futures. Addin...Full Story »

🔈 Can the "Yellow Submarine" secure their first victory in this season's European campaign? One of the most intriguing matchups of the UEFA Champions League's fifth round features Borussia Dortmund facing Villarreal. The Spanish side have lost 3 out of 4 matches, which falls far short of their ambitions this season. Meanwhile, the "Bumblebees" continue to play exceptionally bold football, maint...Full Story »

[(San Diego FC) Strength]: 1. The MLS Playoffs semifinals are a single-elimination match, and San Diego FC will undoubtedly aim to leverage their home advantage to secure victory and advance to the finals, showing strong determination.2. San Diego FC forward Amahl Pellegrino has contributed 3 goals in the last 2 matches, indicating excellent form.3. In the Round one, San Diego FC faced Portland ...Full Story »

[(RKC Waalwijk) Strength]: 1. RKC Waalwijk currently rank 8th in the league standings. Facing MVV Maastricht, who are 3rd from the bottom, RKC Waalwijk, playing at home, are poised for victory and highly motivated.2. RKC Waalwijk midfielder Tim van de Loo has scored 3 goals in the last 3 Eerste Divisie home matches, showing extremely high recent scoring efficiency.3. RKC Waalwijk recorded 3 wins...Full Story »

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Strength]: 1. Shanghai Port F.C. are the bottom team of the AFC Champions League Elite East Region. Facing FC Seoul, they are motivated to grab points in this home game.2. In the previous Chinese Super League match, Shanghai Port F.C. secured a 1-0 victory over Dalian Yingbo F.C., with Gabrielzinho scoring the sole goal of the game, ultimately clinching the league champions...Full Story »

[(Stoke City) Strength]: 1. Stoke City are 3rd in the table, suffering a 2-game losing streak. They are motivated to take points to end their decadence.2. Stoke City won 2-1 over Leicester City F.C. in the last game, with Bae Jun Ho scoring the team's only goal.3. Stoke City won three, drew one, and lost one in the last five home games, performing outstandingly at home.4. Stoke City scored 10 go...Full Story »

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]: 1. Borussia Dortmund are 14th in the table. They are motivated to grab points to secure a direct promotion spot.2. Borussia Dortmund have 7 players who scored in the last 5 games, showing multiple scorers on offense.3. Borussia Dortmund drew 3-3 with VfB Stuttgart in the last Bundesliga game at home. They are now on a 4-game unbeaten run in the league, ranking 4th...Full Story »

[(Gangwon FC) Strength]: 1. Gangwon FC are 5th in the AFC Champions League Elite East Region. Facing FC Machida Zelvia, they are eager to grab points in this home game.2. Gangwon FC beat Vissel Kobe 4-3 in the last AFC Champions League Elite match at home, thanks to Lee Sang Heon, Mo Jae Hyun, Song Jun Seok, and Kim Gun Hee's goals, taking a valuable 3 points.3. Gangwon FC remained unbeaten with...Full Story »

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]: 1. Middlesbrough F.C. are 2nd in the table, 7 points behind the top team Coventry City. They are motivated to win this game to narrow the gap.2. Morgan Whittaker scored an equalizer in the last game, helping the team tie with Oxford United F.C.3. Middlesbrough F.C. drew 1-1 with Oxford United F.C. in the last game and were unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in the l...Full Story »

[(Roda JC Kerkrade) Strength]: 1. Roda JC Kerkrade forward Anthony van den Hurk currently ranks 7th in the scoring charts with 8 goals, demonstrating excellent individual ability.2. Enrique Pena Zauner, the Venezuelan forward and team's top scorer, recently showed very high goal-scoring efficiency, and is the most relied-upon finisher in Roda JC Kerkrade's attack.3. In terms of recent form, Roda...Full Story »

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]: 1. AFC Ajax have suffered four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Champions League and are at the bottom of the league table. If the team want to keep their hopes of advancing alive, they must strive to earn points in all the remaining matches. They are highly motivated for this game.2. Mika Godts has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the last 5 games. His personal for...Full Story »

[(Olympique de Marseille) Strength]: 1. As the traditional powerhouses in Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille are eager to make an impact in the Champions League this season. Currently, their qualification prospects in the league phase are critical, and a victory in this match is crucial for their chances of advancing. If they can defeat Newcastle United F.C., they will solidify their position in th...Full Story »

[(Mirassol FC) Strength]: 1. Mirassol FC defender Reinaldo scored a crucial penalty in the last match, currently ranking 7th in the scoring charts with 12 goals, showcasing outstanding individual performance.2. Mirassol FC drew 1-1 with Santos FC in their last match, recording 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 matches, with overall commendable performance.3. Mirassol FC have scored 10 ...Full Story »

[(Manchester City F.C.) Strength]: 1. Manchester City F.C. just suffered a league defeat over the weekend, making a victory in the midweek Champions League fixture essential to boost morale. Playing at home against Bundesliga giants Bayer 04 Leverkusen in this round, they are determined to win, showing strong motivation.2. Manchester City F.C. currently have few injury concerns. Midfielder Rodri...Full Story »

[(Al Wahda) Strength]: 1. Al Wahda FC currently have 10 points, ranking 3rd in the standings, just 2 points behind the league leaders Al Hilal SFC. The team are determined to secure all three points in this match to challenge for the top spot, showing strong motivation.2. In a recent domestic league match, Omar Kharbin performed well, scoring the opening goal to help his team take the lead at on...Full Story »

[(RCD Espanyol) Strength]: 1. RCD Espanyol currently rank 6th in the league table, sitting in the Conference League qualification play-off zone. The team still need to fight to consolidate and improve their ranking. Playing at home against rivals Sevilla FC in this match, they aim to fight for a victory to halt their losing streak and maintain their competitive position for a European football s...Full Story »

[(FK Bodo/Glimt) Strength]: 1. FK Bodo/Glimt won 2-1 against KFUM-Kameratene Oslo in their last game, achieving two consecutive victories. The team's competitive form has improved.2. FK Bodo/Glimt have scored a total of 13 goals in their last 5 home games, demonstrating formidable attacking firepower and a consistent ability to secure points.3. FK Bodo/Glimt have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 lo...Full Story »

[(SC Internacional) Strength]: 1. SC Internacional are currently ranked 15th in the league, 4 points above the relegation zone. They still need to be cautious and strive for points to avoid falling into a relegation crisis, showing strong motivation.2. SC Internacional won 2-1 away against Ceara Sporting Club in their last league match, ending a 5-match winless streak in the league and returning...Full Story »

[(Stade de Reims) Strength]: 1. Stade de Reims forward Keito Nakamura currently ranks 10th in the scoring charts with 5 goals, showcasing excellent individual ability.2. In terms of recent form, Stade de Reims have won 3 out of their last 4 matches, indicating good recent performance.3. Stade de Reims have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game, with their offen...Full Story »

[(Racing Club de Avellaneda) Strength]: 1. Racing Club de Avellaneda forward Adrian Martínez currently ranks 9th in the scoring charts with 10 goals, showcasing excellent individual ability.2. In terms of recent form, Racing Club de Avellaneda have remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches, indicating solid recent performance.3. Racing Club de Avellaneda have conceded only 1 goal in their l...Full Story »

[(Deportivo Riestra) Strength]: 1. Deportivo Riestra forward Jonathan Herrera currently ranks 10th in the scoring charts with 10 goals, showcasing excellent individual ability.2. Deportivo Riestra have conceded 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating solid defensive performance. [(Deportivo Riestra) Neutral]: 1. Deportivo Riestra have seen 3 out of th...Full Story »

[(SBV Vitesse) Strength]: 1. Due to a 12-point deduction at the start of the season, SBV Vitesse currently rank last in the Eerste Divisie, having only earned 7 points so far. In this home match against Jong PSV Eindhoven, they still hope to fight for points to escape the bottom position.2. SBV Vitesse have some offensive capability, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 league matches, averaging nea...Full Story »

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Neutral]: 1. Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter. [(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Weakness]: 1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC foreign forward Felipe Silva scored an equalizer in the last league match, contributing 15 goals and 2 assists in the league, making him the absolute core of the team's offense. However, he has yet to score in the AFC Cham...Full Story »

[(Al Hilal SFC) Strength]: 1. Al Hilal SFC won the last 10 games, showing high morale.2. Al Hilal SFC scored 26 goals in the last 10 games, averaging nearly 3 goals per game, boasting full attack.3. Al Hilal SFC conceded 4 goals in the last 5 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, featuring outstanding defense.4. Al Hilal SFC have the upper hand with 1 win in their encounter agains...Full Story »

[(Galatasaray S.K.) Strength]: 1. Galatasaray S.K. forward Victor Osimhen is 1st with 6 goals in the top-scorer standings, showing his excellent ability.2. Galatasaray S.K. remained unbeaten in 9 of the last 10 games across all competitions, revealing remarkable form.3. Galatasaray S.K. scored 9 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, featuring full attack.4. Galatasaray S....Full Story »

[(Norwich City) Weakness]: 1. Norwich City were winless in the last 10 games and lost 8 of those games, revealing poor recent form.2. Norwich City scored 4 goals in the last 5 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, boasting poor attack.3. Norwich City conceded 11 goals in the last 5 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, featuring poor defense.4. Norwich City drew one and lost one...Full Story »

[(Melbourne City) Strength]: 1. Melbourne City forward Andrew Nabbout came on as a substitute in the 70th minute of the last AFC Champions League Elite match and scored the winning goal in the 94th minute. He was a key contributor to the team's victory and is expected to get more playing time in this match.2. Melbourne City secured a 2-1 victory over FC Machida Zelvia in their last AFC Champions...Full Story »

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Kelly Brook starred in Sony's World Cup advert back in 2010 Terry Venables and Graham Taylor couldn't quite believe their luck when Kelly Brook was revealed as their "hot nurse". It was almost too good to be true, in fact, it was as the trio starred in an advert ahead of the 2010 World Cup. The trio star in Sony's cheeky advert which is set retirement home as Venables and Taylor get ready for ...Full Story »

Inter host Milan in a blockbuster clash on Sunday in Serie A Milan takes centre stage on Sunday night as the city's two football giants face off at the San Siro with top spot in Serie A up for grabs, while troubled Napoli try to reset after the international break. Inter Milan lead the pack, on goal difference from Roma, as Italy's top flight returns to the iconic arena after it hosted the nat...Full Story »

Marouane Fellaini once tried to bed a glamour model A former Manchester United star was allegedly embroiled in a steamy scandal involving explicit images and a glamour model who once boasted of wanting to "bed an entire Premier League team". Ex-Premier League midfielder Marouane Fellaini celebrated his 38th birthday on Sunday (23 November). Fellaini graced the pitches for Everton and United in...Full Story »

AC Milan coach Allegri responds to Thiago Silva return rumours AC Milan coach Max Allegri has played down talk of re-signing Thiago Silva. The Fluminense defender, now 41, has been linked with a return to Milan as management seek an experienced addition to help shape the dressing room. But Allegri responded to the rumours, stating: "I spent two wonderful years with Thiago, an extraordinary pl...Full Story »