Alexander Isak Hugo Ekitike Liverpool 2025-26 Liverpool's British record signing Alexander Isak has been warned he must fight for his place after former World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf insisted Hugo Ekitike is the only striker who deserves to start under Arne Slot right now. The Frenchman believes Isak's fitness and form issues mean the £125 million star cannot be guaranteed the starting ro...Full Story »

Barcelona to return to Camp Nou! Club confirm return against Athletic Club in huge boost Barcelona have now confirmed they are returning to their Camp Nou stadium for this Saturday’s La Liga game against Athletic Club. The La Liga giants received a licence on Monday from the local council which allows them to stage matches with a capped capacity of 45,401 in what is a major boost for the...Full Story »

🔊 Can Belgium maintain their top spot in their qualifying group? On Tuesday, in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Belgium will host Liechtenstein. These teams are not evenly matched, and the odds heavily favor the hosts. Let's delve deeper into this matchup and provide a prediction for the outcome. Head-to-Head 📊 These opponents have faced each other only once. It happened du...Full Story »

🔊 What will be the outcome of the clash between Belarus and Greece, both of whom are already out of the World Cup race? Despite recent match results, neither team has anything left to fight for. However, both sides have shown that without the pressure, they can deliver impressive performances. Will their final game be just as thrilling? Let's evaluate the teams' chances in our editorial predict...Full Story »

🔊 How will the underdogs of Group E, Bulgaria and Georgia, conclude their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign? Both teams have already missed out on a playoff spot, collectively earning just three points throughout the group stage. It's no surprise that their only points came from their head-to-head clash. In Tbilisi, the hosts emerged victorious. The upcoming match will take place in Sofia at t...Full Story »

🔈 Can "La Roja" complete the 2026 World Cup qualifying cycle with a perfect win record? One of the standout fixtures on Tuesday's European qualification schedule for the upcoming World Cup is the clash between the national teams of Spain and Turkey. This encounter is set to take place at Seville's "Estadio de la Cartuja." Interestingly, both teams lead their qualifying group, adding extra intri...Full Story »

🔈 Which team will seize the chance to qualify for the upcoming World Cup? One of the most intriguing matchups of the final day in the European qualifiers will take place at Cardiff City Stadium. Here, the national teams of Wales and North Macedonia will go head-to-head. The Dragons and the Red Lions are tied on points and are battling for the second spot in the standings, which grants a playoff...Full Story »

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Romania and San Marino in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place at Bucharest's National Stadium? The gap in quality between the teams is significant: the Romanian squad boasts considerably stronger players, while the "white and blues" are regarded as one of the weakest sides globally. However, with both teams entering the...Full Story »

Sunderland emerge as leading suitor for Santiago Gimenez Santiago Gimenez’s future at AC Milan has become increasingly uncertain, even though his contract runs through 2029. Local reports suggest the Mexican striker may be nearing the end of his spell at San Siro, drawing interest from several clubs across Europe - including a surprising contender in the Premier League with Sunderland. ...Full Story »

A FORMER Premier League star has been enjoying some down time by going public with his stunning influencer girlfriend. Marco Asensio, 29, who spent time on loan at Aston Villa, looked loved up as he shared a series of snaps with partner Lavinia Leon to his Instagram profile. The former Real Madrid star, who made the move to the LaLiga giants from Mallorca, was back at the Bernabeu as part of...Full Story »

Five Potential Destinations for Man City’s Out-Of-Favour ‘Keeper James Trafford With James Trafford out of favour at Manchester City, here are five clubs the goalkeeper could join. It’s hard not to feel for Trafford. The 23-year-old had an incredible 2024-25 with Burnley, earning himself a move back to his boyhood club, only for them to go and sign arguably the best goalkeepe...Full Story »

MARC CUCURELLA likes pushing his luck on the pitch – and the Chelsea star has also risked infuriating his long-term partner with a shock social media post. The Spaniard has already picked up four bookings in the early stages of the season. Cucurella joined Chelsea in a £62million move from Premier League rivals Brighton in August 2022. And the left-back has also played a key role...Full Story »

Sam Kerr last played for the Tillies on home soil at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Kerr has been named in Joe Montemurro's 24-player squad for two home fixtures against New Zealand in coming weeks, whilst Tameka Yallop will play her first international since April. Australia manager Montemurro is focusing on developing depth in the Matildas squad ahead of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, wh...Full Story »

Chiesa back to Italy? "Discussions are underway" with Napoli as he aims to leave Liverpool Liverpool star Federico Chiesa could return to Italy as talks with Napoli commence. After arriving from Juventus for 312.5M, Chiesa’s game time under manager Arne Slot has been limited to say the least. Despite the Italian’s bright start to the season with two goals and three assists, he has ...Full Story »

Alan Shearer slams Man Utd for overpaying for flop Sesko: That was a lot of money! Premier League legend Alan Shearer has ripped into Manchester United for paying over the top for Benjamin Sesko United agreed to pay 374M to RB Leipzig during the summer window as they brought in a striker, something fans were crying out for after the departure of Rasmus Hojlund and failed signing of Joshua Zirk...Full Story »

There weren't too many Premier League characters like Faustino Asprilla. The Colombian striker, who celebrated his birthday last week, became something of a cult hero on Tyneside in the later 1990s despite only spending two years at St James Park, arriving from Parma for £6.7million. And he'll always hold a special place in Toon hearts thanks to his hat-trick against Barcelona. However,...Full Story »

The Netherlands' Matthijs de Ligt after the 4-0 win over Lithuania Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt was delighted with his Oranje comeback after not starting for a full year. The 25-year-old De Ligt was denied several call-ups from Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman during a period with many struggles at Manchester United. 363 days after his last start for Oranje, De Ligt returned to the s...Full Story »

Man Utd assess Benjamin Sesko injury after international withdrawal Manchester United have been handed a significant boost after scans revealed Benjamin Sesko has avoided a serious knee injury, despite having to withdraw from Slovenia duty last week. The former RB Leipzig striker is now expected to miss no more than a month, easing fears of a prolonged absence as the Red Devils approach a cru...Full Story »

[(Kosovo) Strength]: 1. Kosovo have secured a top-two finish in Group B, at least qualifying for the playoffs.2. The squad is expected to continue with Fisnik Asllani leading the attack, supported by Vedat Muriqi and Florent Muslija.3. In terms of recent form, Kosovo have remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches, winning 3 of them.4. Kosovo have scored 20 goals in their last 10 matches, averagi...Full Story »

[(Iraq) Strength]: 1. In the first leg, Iraq drew 1-1 with United Arab Emirates. Now, playing at home, they will battle for a win to advance to the next play-offs round and are highly motivated.2. Forward Ali Al-Hamadi scored a goal in the last match, demonstrating his fine form.3. In their last match, Iraq drew 1-1 away with United Arab Emirates. They are now on a six-game unbeaten run with fou...Full Story »

[(Bulgaria) Strength]: 1. Bulgaria are at the bottom of the group and already eliminated from the World Cup. However, playing at home, they still have the motivation to win. [(Bulgaria) Weakness]: 1. Bulgaria lost 0-2 to Turkiye in their last World Cup qualifier. They lost all of their 5 games in the World Cup qualification, with poor performance.2. Bulgaria have a dismal record in their four h...Full Story »

[(Belgium) Strength]: 1. After a shocking 1-1 draw against Kazakhstan in their last World Cup qualification (UEFA) game, Belgium missed the chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 World Cup. They currently top Group J with 15 points from four wins and three draws, holding only a narrow two-point lead over North Macedonia in second. This means they must defeat Liechtenstein in their fin...Full Story »

[(Sweden) Strength]: 1. The two teams have met five times. Sweden have achieved a record of 2 wins and 3 draws, maintaining a clear advantage. [(Sweden) Neutral]: 1. Sweden have sacked manager Jon Dahl Tomasson after the September international break, appointing Graham Potter to take over. [(Sweden) Weakness]: 1. Sweden have already been eliminated. With only one point from five matches, they ...Full Story »

[(Jamaica) Strength]: 1. Jamaica must win this game to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The team's determination for this match is beyond doubt.2. Jamaica have achieved an unbeaten record in four of their last five matches, and the team have been in excellent form recently.3. Jamaica have scored a total of 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game.4. Jamaica ...Full Story »

[(Canada) Strength]: 1. Canada have called up key players including Jonathan David and Cyle Larin.2. Canada have achieved an unbeaten record in 9 of their last 10 matches, and the team have been in good form recently.3. Canada have conceded only one goal in their last five matches, averaging less than one goal per game, demonstrating an outstanding defensive performance. [(Canada) Neutral]: 1. ...Full Story »

[(Belarus) Strength]: 1. In the just-concluded World Cup qualifier, Gromyko scored and assisted, showing a relatively excellent form.2. Belarus won their last 2 games in AH. [(Belarus) Neutral]: 1. This match is being played in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, meaning Belarus won't have home field advantage in the true sense. [(Belarus) Weakness]: 1. Belarus are currently at the bottom of the group and ...Full Story »

[(Tunisia) Strength]: 1. In the just-concluded friendly match, Elias Achouri performed well. He scored the winning goal in the final stage of the game, helping his team defeat Jordan.2. Tunisia defeated Jordan 3-2 in their last friendly match. The team have achieved 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 games, performing quite well.3. In the last two friendly matches, Tunisia scored four goals, aver...Full Story »

[(Romania) Strength]: 1. Romania have already been eliminated from the top two of the group, but the team have qualified for the play-offs through the UEFA Nations League. This match against San Marino can be regarded as a training session, and the team's fighting spirit is still acceptable.2. Romania have scored in 7 of their last 8 matches, netting 14 goals. Their attacking power is decent.3. ...Full Story »

[(Scotland) Strength]: 1. Scotland are currently ranked second in the World Cup qualifiers group stage, one point behind Denmark. If they can defeat Denmark in this match, they will directly qualify for the World Cup, and their determination to win is beyond doubt.2. In the last three matches of Scotland, five players have scored goals.3. Scotland have scored in each of their last four matches, ...Full Story »

[(Spain) Strength]: 1. Spain are playing at home in this match, and a victory would secure their direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup as group leaders. Currently leading with a perfect record, the team are determined to win to continue their strong performance and consolidate their top position.2. Spain's recent overall form has been excellent, having achieved 5 consecutive wins in this W...Full Story »

[(Austria) Strength]: 1. Austria currently lead the qualifying group, 2 points ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A draw in this match would secure their qualification, but they must not make any mistakes against the aggressive away team, showing strong determination.2. Austria have performed excellently in this qualifying campaign, with 6 wins and 1 loss in 7 matches, placing them at the top of t...Full Story »

[(Chile) Strength]: 1. Chile have recently secured consecutive wins in friendly matches, and with high morale. Facing weak Peru, Chile are confident of victory and highly motivated.2. In their last friendly match, Chile defeated Russia 2-0 with goals from Gonzalo Tapia and Benjamin Brereton.3. Chile have recently achieved 2 consecutive wins in friendly matches, showing excellent form. In their l...Full Story »

[(China(U22)) Strength]: 1. China(U22) won their last friendly match 2-0 against Korea Republic(U22), boosting the team's morale. Facing Uzbekistan(U22) who are poor in form, China(U22), with the upper hand in past record, are expected to take the initiative and show strong determination.2. In their last friendly match, China(U22) defeated Korea Republic(U22) 2-0, thanks to a brace from Behram.3...Full Story »

[(Netherlands) Strength]: 1. Netherlands currently lead the group in first place, 3 points ahead of second-placed Poland. If they can secure points in this match, the team will confirm their qualification for the World Cup. Netherlands are motivated.2. In the recently concluded World Cup qualifier, Depay scored the equalizing goal, helping the team draw with Poland.3. Netherlands drew 1-1 with P...Full Story »

[(Montenegro) Strength]: 1. Montenegro are currently ranked 4th in the group, 4 points behind Czech Republic in second place, and have already been eliminated from the World Cup. However, playing at home, Montenegro still have some motivation to win.2. In a recent World Cup qualifier, Vasilije Adzic scored a goal, demonstrating good competitive form.3. Montenegro defeated Gibraltar 2-1 in their ...Full Story »

[(Germany) Strength]: 1. Germany are currently tied with Slovakia at 12 points, leading the group on goal difference. The team must secure points in this match to secure direct qualification, and their determination is unquestionable.2. In the last World Cup qualifier, Woltemade performed brilliantly, scoring two consecutive goals to help his team secure the victory.3. Germany defeated Luxembour...Full Story »

[(Club Atletico Platense) Strength]: 1. Club Atletico Platense are currently at the bottom of Group B standings and have already been eliminated from the knockout stage. Playing at home in this match, the team still have some motivation to win. [(Club Atletico Platense) Weakness]: 1. Club Atletico Platense lost 0-1 to Talleres Cordoba in their last match, managing only 3 draws and 5 losses in t...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Erling Haaland now        Arsenal next 5 games         Gabriel suffers groin injury       Italy finishes World Cup qualifying in second place and will return to the UEFA playoffs.They have failed to qualify via that route on  the last two occasions       Norw...Full Story »

The mother of former Sunderland forward Leon Dajaku left fans stunned after they believed she must be his girlfriend. The German footballer, who won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich as a teenager, posed alongside his mother, Blerta, in a social media post last year that was uploaded on Instagram. However, the innocent post of the mother and son duo enjoying each other's time went vira...Full Story »

GLAM presenter Eva Murati has undertaken a new gig during the international break. Eva, 30, burst onto the scene while presenting the Champions League in her native Albania. That led to her nickname of the “Albanian Laura Woods“. The TV host isn’t covering her national team’s final 2026 World Cup qualifier against England. Instead, she found something else to fill h...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes' daughter couldn't be prouder of her "role model" dad and no doubt the feeling is mutual. The iconic Premier League midfielder, who won it all during a glittering career at Old Trafford, opened up at the end of last month about how after separating from his wife Claire, he had taken the difficult decision to step back from football punditry duties this se...Full Story »

England captain Kane urges Tuchel to organise set-piece playbook England captain Harry Kane admits he'd like to see coach Thomas Tuchel develop a set-piece playbook for next summer's World Cup. The Bayern Munich ace believes free-kick tactics could make the difference in the US. Kane explained,0“I know it is not the prettiest part of the game but we have always been big on set-plays, bo...Full Story »

AC Milan chiefs push Modric to open new contract talks AC Milan chiefs are pushing to open new contract talks with Luka Modric. Now 40, Modric joined Milan on a 12-month deal over the summer from Real Madrid. The aim was to play regular football before next summer's World Cup campaign with Croatia. However, such has been his impact that Milan management want Modric to continue into next seaso...Full Story »

Lyon favourites to land Real Madrid striker Endrick Olympique Lyon are emerging as favourites to land Real Madrid striker Endrick. The Brazil international is set to leave Real Madrid in January on-loan. And while Endrick has been linked with clubs in LaLiga and the Premier League, Lyon are now regarded as favourites to land the youngster. BBC Sport says the 19 year-old is set to join Lyon i...Full Story »

Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal England became the first European side to play at least six World Cup qualifiers in a single campaign and win them all without conceding, following a 2-0 victory in Tirana over playoff-bound Albania, who have now suffered eight defeats in as many H2Hs. Seven changes to Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up from Thursday’s w...Full Story »

Neymar Jr. Cristiano Ronaldo Former Manchester United winger Antony has become a fan favourite and key figure at Real Betis following his move away from Old Trafford, with centre-back Marc Bartra hailing him as a mixture of Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. The €25 million signing has rediscovered his confidence and flair in La Liga, earning admiration from those who believe he is now playing...Full Story »

Erling Haaland Erling Haaland's quickfire brace secured Norway a superb 4-1 comeback win over Italy to fire his country to their first World Cup since 1998. The Manchester City talisman exploded into the game with two goals in as many minutes as they topped their World Cup qualifying group in style. If the striker can continue his prolific form in front of goal, he could be a huge threat at his...Full Story »

Joshua Zirkzee Manchester United 2025-26 Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sanction the departure of Joshua Zirkzee in January, with Roma pushing to secure the frustrated Dutch striker in a loan deal that includes an option to buy. With the 24-year-old desperate for regular minutes to keep his World Cup hopes alive, United have now informed the Italian club what it will take to get a ...Full Story »

Chelsea Join Man United in Race to Sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson Chelsea have reportedly joined Premier League rivals Man United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old has had a meteoric rise since joining Forest from Newcastle last summer, becoming an England regular under Thomas Tuchel. Man United have been heavily linked with a move for...Full Story »

Liverpool Star Claims Mbapp9 ‘Calls Every Two Hours’ Amid Real Madrid Transfer Push Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has revealed that Kylian Mbapp9 is calling him 'every two hours' as he considers a move to Real Madrid. Konate, 26, recently rubbished talks he was set to put pen to paper on a new contract at Liverpool, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season....Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo Roberto Martinez maintains that Portugal are “better with Cristiano Ronaldo” after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup without their talismanic captain. CR7 was forced to sit out a meeting with Armenia through suspension, having collected the first red card of his international career when earning a record-extending 226th cap. He will get the chance to gr...Full Story »

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League A former Manchester City starlet has revealed how intense first-team sessions under Pep Guardiola contributed to him walking away from professional football entirely, choosing instead to study law at Oxford University. Former England youth international Han Willhoft-King, once tipped for a Premier League breakthrough, says he stopped enjoying the spo...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham England Albania 2025 Jude Bellingham has been branded “Mr big time” and roasted by several England fans for swapping shirts at the half-time interval of the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup qualifier with Albania. The Real Madrid midfielder was returned to Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI for that contest and attracted plenty of attention - including some from oppo...Full Story »

Juventus Ready Massive Contract Offer to Sign AC Milan 'Keeper Mike Maignan Juventus are reportedly ready to table a massive contract offer to lure AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The 30-year-old contract at AC Milan is set to expire at the end of the season with talks over a new deal going nowhere. Chelsea were very interested in signing Maignan in the summer but refused to pay the Italia...Full Story »

'Special Nights Are Coming' - Yamal Promises Barcelona Fans Ahead of Camp Nou Return Lamine Yamal is looking forward to Barcelona's long-awaited return to the Camp Nou, promising fans that 'special nights are coming.' Barcelona haven’t played a game at their iconic ground since renovation began back in 2023 and had expected to return earlier in the season. After delays and controversies...Full Story »

Man City Prepare Big-Money Bid for Real Madrid Midfielder Arda Guler Man City are reportedly preparing a big money move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler. Guler, 20, has finally established himself as a regular for Real Madrid, appearing in all 12 of their La Liga games so far, scoring three goals and providing five assists. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, his fine form has caught t...Full Story »

Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo Agencies Consider Lawsuit Against Premier League The agencies representing Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo have reportedly threatened to take legal action against the Premier League over a potential salary cap. Three of the biggest agencies in English football, CAA Base, CAA Stellar, and Wasserman, have warned the Premier League that they may pursue legal action in ...Full Story »

Barcelona Receive Boost as Star Player Set to Return After International Break Barcelona are set to welcome goalkeeper Joan Garcia back after the international break. The 24-year-old has been out of action for nearly two months with a meniscus injury, forcing Barcelona to rely on veteran Wojciech Szczesny between the sticks. Szczesny has been far from impressive and is yet to keep a single cl...Full Story »

Man United Agree to Joshua Zirkzee Exit and Inform Roma of Asking Price Man United are reportedly willing to part ways with wantaway striker Joshua Zirkzee and have informed Roma of their asking price. Roma have emerged as the most likely destination for Zirkzee, 24, who is hoping to leave Man United in January. Following the signings of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, the Du...Full Story »