[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]: 1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are only 2 points behind second-placed Kyoto Sanga FC, and the team still have a chance to challenge for the top spot, showing strong motivation to earn points at home against FC Tokyo.2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6 league matches, with a 50% win rate, showing good overall form. They recently elimin...Full Story »

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]: 1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC are currently only two points behind the league leaders Shanghai Port F.C., and a win in this match could potentially put them at the top of the table, indicating strong motivation from the team.2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC captain Tim Chow scored an elegant volley in the last match, which was the only goal of the game, helping the team secur...Full Story »

[(Esporte Clube Vitoria) Strength]: 1. Esporte Clube Vitoria currently have 25 points and are in the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to escape relegation, and their motivation to secure points is extremely strong.2. Esporte Clube Vitoria forward Aitor Cantalapiedra contributed a goal and an assist in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point. His individua...Full Story »

[(Arsenal Tula) Strength]: 1. Aleksandr Putsko performed well in the previous match, scoring the opening goal and setting the stage for his team's victory.2. In the last 5 years, the two teams have met 5 times, with Arsenal Tula winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1, holding the upper hand. [(Arsenal Tula) Neutral]: 1. Arsenal Tula have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 ones in their last 5 matches, i...Full Story »

[(Republic of Ireland) Strength]: 1. Republic of Ireland's recent form has been poor, and playing at home, they are certainly eager to secure a victory and regain momentum, showing strong determination.2. Republic of Ireland have remained unbeaten in their last four home matches with two wins and two draws, demonstrating excellent home performance.3. In the past five encounters between the two t...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou are the two managers under the most pressure in the Premier League. Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images The second international break of the season is almost over, and the Premier League is ready to return this weekend, with Liverpool's clash against Manchester United at Anfield topping the bill. Each of England's 20 top-tier clubs have...Full Story »

Balotelli: I WILL play again - I have offers from Italy Former AC Milan and Inter striker Mario Balotelli says he's ready to return to football. Off contract since leaving Genoa over the summer, Balotelli has linked with moves across the globe ever since. Speaking at the Trento Sports Festival, the former Italy international stated: "I'm in a bit of a stalemate. I train several times a week o...Full Story »

When Carlo Ancelotti called up his Brazil squad for the trip to South Korea and Japan, Neymar was not even mentioned at the news conference. This would have been unthinkable a few weeks before. There were always questions about Neymar and his possible role at previous call-ups. So why not this time? The answer is that his comeback -- so far at least -- is not going to plan. It was on Oct. 12, 2...Full Story »

Barcelona president Laporta: Flick a Gladiator; Messi relationship has been 'recovered' Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he and the board are delighted with the work of coach Hansi Flick. The defending LaLiga champions have stumbled in the opening two months of the season. But on Flick, Laporta said on the on the 3Cat Bestial show: "He's a Gladiator, he's similar to Russell Crowe. He's a...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim Gets Huge Man Utd Injury Boost as Key Player Nears Return Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has received a major lift, with Lisandro Martinez finally nearing a return after nearly a year on the injury table. The 27-year-old has been out since February after picking up an ACL injury in United’s 2-0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace last season. Martinez has made just...Full Story »

Liverpool in Talks Over Borussia Dortmund Star but Face Bayern Competition Liverpool have reportedly held talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential deal for Nico Schlotterbeck, though Bayern Munich are also keen on the highly-rated star. Arne Slot’s side are said to be interested in a January move for the 25-year-old following Giovanni Leoni’s season-ending ACL injury. Accordi...Full Story »

Tuchel said there were no 'obstacles' to Kane's return England captain Harry Kane is fit and ready to lead his side against Latvia, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday, ahead of a game where his team can seal World Cup qualification. Kane missed Thursday's 3-0 friendly win over Wales having picked up an ankle injury in Bayern Munich's last game, but England's all-time record scorer with 74 go...Full Story »

Premier League Trio 'Express Interest' in Unwanted Barcelona Forward Three Premier League clubs have reportedly shown interest in a Barcelona forward Ansu Fati, who is currently on loan with French side Monaco. Fati, 22, was shipped out on loan by the current La Liga holders having failed to establish himself as an option under Hansi Flick. The winger has since scored six goals in five appear...Full Story »

'One of the Best' - Thomas Tuchel Urges England Ace Marcus Rashford Not to Waste Talent Thomas Tuchel has urged England forward Marcus Rashford to fully harness his talent, warning the star not to let his potential go to waste as he looks to revive his form. Rashford, 27, has started to rediscover some form since joining Barcelona on loan from Man United during the summer transfer window. The...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Martin Odegaard is not likely to return from his injury until at least mid-November, per Sami MokbelArsenal have a busy schedule coming up       Sweden's last 3 matches         Arteta prays to the Shenron        The last time Arsenal fans celebrated a league title was through picture ...Full Story »

Manchester United v Sunderland - Premier League Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe as Ruben Amorim sees the young midfielder as a perfect fit for his 3-4-2-1 system. Bellingham followed in his elder brother Jude's footsteps and signed for Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window from Sunderland but the youngster has struggled for regula...Full Story »

Germany Northern Ireland WC Qualifier Nick Woltemade got the job done for Germany with a set-piece winner in the first half as the four-time world champions edged out Northern Ireland 1-0 to retain their position at the top of Group A in Europe's World Cup qualifying. The Germans lacked overall quality, as they had only four shots on target in the game and needed more creativity in the midfield...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-EUR-ISL-FRA Didier Deschamps' men were held to a 2-2 draw by a brave Iceland side in Reykjavik, as an experimental XI floundered under the pressure of their bold opponents, who belied their pre-match underdogs tag. France did score twice, coming from behind in the process, but a lack of concentration allowed the hosts to take a well-deserved point from a breathless encounter. With...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-SAMERICA-QUALIFIERS-ARG-TRAINING After missing Argentina’s first friendly of the October window, Lionel Messi has rejoined the national team and could feature against Puerto Rico on Tuesday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The captain skipped the Venezuela match to play for Inter Miami but is now back in full training with Lionel Scaloni’s squad. Inter Miam...Full Story »

Como 1907 v US Cremonese - Serie A Como have issued a statement addressing fans on the sensitive subject of facing AC Milan in a Serie A clash in Australia next year, as they claimed that the clash is for the survival of the league. The match, set for February 2026, will be the first Serie A match held outside Italy. While UEFA reiterated that this approval "should not set a precedent", the mov...Full Story »

Crystal Palace v Liverpool - Premier League Liverpool have been warned that they could quickly lose Alexander Isak, as Barcelona might consider a transfer for the Swedish striker once veteran No.9 Robert Lewandowski leaves the club. The forward could be set to go when his contract expires next summer, as the Catalan giants are not expected to offer a new contract to the 37-year-old ahead of the...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford Barcelona 2025-26 Marcus Rashford appeared to take aim at Manchester United for his recent struggles, as he claims he was playing in an "inconsistent environment" before joining Barcelona on loan in the summer. The England international has scored three goals and registered five assists in 10 games for the Camp Nou club since making the move to Spain, and appears hopeful of rema...Full Story »

PREMIER League ace Kieran Trippier's estranged wife called cops when suspected ram-raiders tried to break in to her £2million home. The intruders were believed to have used a vehicle to smash into her mansion's electronic security gates before attempting to force them open with tools. Charlotte Trippier, 36, who is separated from Newcastle and England's Kieran, was said to have been ter...Full Story »

Jermain Defoe is the 10-highest goalscorer in Premier League history thanks to his stunning exploits for West Ham, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Sunderland. The East London striker is one of the legends of the English game - banging in goals wherever he rocked up. His 162 strikes in England's top flight earn him a spot on the prestigious list just behind Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler on 163 and ...Full Story »

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League Manchester United star Matheus Cunha admits that he has to carry the "weight" of being a goalscorer at Manchester United, although he admits there is some "confusion" over how he plays. The Brazil international joined the club in the summer for a fee of £62.5 million ($83m) and has yet to catch fire at Old Trafford. Cunha a big-money signing ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland's girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen left England ace Jack Grealish's partner Sasha Attwood in awe. Haaland, 25, and Grealish, 30, have been team-mates at Man City for three years, although the latter currently plays on loan at Everton. And their girlfriends remain in touch as they interact on social media. Such was the case when Isabel, 22, posted ...Full Story »

🔊 Can England secure their sixth consecutive win in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup? All signs point to yes. They were initially seen as the main favorites in Group K and have lived up to that status. However, it's fair to say that the team hasn't fully unleashed its potential in these qualifiers. Latvia, on the other hand, are significantly outclassed and have already lost any chance of ...Full Story »

🔈 Can "La Roja" secure another dominant victory in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? This coming Tuesday, the José Zorrilla Stadium, home to Real Valladolid, will host a face-off between the national teams of Spain and Bulgaria. While Luis de la Fuente's squad is on the brink of securing their spot in the World Cup finals, the "Lions" are almost certainly out of contention...Full Story »

🔊 Can Portugal secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after just four qualifying matches? Hungary will give it their all to prevent that from happening. However, their chances of picking up points in Lisbon at the Estádio José Alvalade are slim. The hosts hold a five-point lead, ensuring the top spot in the group remains firmly in their grasp. Even if a shock defeat to Hungary occurs...Full Story »

📢 What surprises might the clash between Italy and Israel bring in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers? At the Dacia Arena in Udine, both teams face off in a match of significant importance, with the second spot in Group I on the line. The gap between the opponents is just three points, and a victory for Israel could see them close in on Italy, intensifying the battle for a playoff spot. Everything s...Full Story »

Man Utd eyeing move for Bellingham According to BILD, Manchester United are eyeing a move for Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe as Ruben Amorim sees the young midfielder as a perfect fit for his 3-4-2-1 system. Bellingham followed in his elder brother Jude's footsteps and signed for Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window from Sunderland but the youngster has struggled for regular game t...Full Story »

[(Saudi Arabia) Strength]: 1. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan, who plays for Al-Ahli Saudi FC, scored 2 goals in the last World Cup qualifier, showing his outstanding scoring form.2. Saudi Arabia scored in each of the last 3 games, with an average of 2 goals per game, boasting stable attack. [(Saudi Arabia) Neutral]: 1. Saudi Arabia are 59th in the world, while Iraq are 58th, showing that both sides ...Full Story »

[(Sport Club do Recife) Strength]: 1. Sport Club do Recife had a poor season, currently sitting at the bottom of the standings. The team urgently need points to improve their ranking and are highly motivated for this match.2. Sport Club do Recife recorded 1 win and 1 draw in their last two home matches, showing acceptable recent home performance. [(Sport Club do Recife) Neutral]: 1. In their la...Full Story »

[(Mirassol FC) Strength]: 1. Mirassol FC are currently ranked 4th in the standings. Facing SC Internacional, who are in the lower part of the table, at home, Mirassol FC aim to secure all three points and have strong motivation.2. Negba performed exceptionally well in the last match, scoring the winning goal in the final stages to help the team defeat Fluminense (RJ).3. Mirassol FC defeated Flum...Full Story »

[(Atletico Mineiro (MG)) Strength]: 1. Atletico Mineiro (MG) currently rank 14th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, only 7 points above the relegation zone. The team must capitalize on home advantage to secure more points and distance themselves from the relegation battle, showing strong home motivation.2. Atletico Mineiro (MG) have shown stable home performance this season, achieving 6 wins,...Full Story »

[(Club Atletico Platense) Strength]: 1. Paraguayan forward Ronaldo Martinez has contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in the last 4 matches, showing excellent form.2. Club Atletico Platense scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, netting 9 goals, indicating a decent attacking capability.3. Club Atletico Platense recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss in their last 9 home matches, maintaining a high unbeat...Full Story »

[(Fortaleza Esporte Clube) Strength]: 1. In the last Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match, Fortaleza Esporte Clube secured a 2-1 away victory over Esporte Clube Juventude, thanks to goals from defender Eros Mancuso and forward Adam Bareiro. [(Fortaleza Esporte Clube) Weakness]: 1. Fortaleza Esporte Clube are currently ranked second from bottom in the league standings. Facing 11th-placed Vasco da...Full Story »

[(Andorra) Strength]: 1. Andorra defenders Ian Olivera and Moises San Nicolas scored for the team against Latvia.2. Andorra won 4 of the last 5 games in AH, performing over expectations. [(Andorra) Weakness]: 1. Andorra were winless in the last 9 games, revealing poor recent form.2. Andorra scored 2 goals in the last 5 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, which showed poor offense.3. And...Full Story »

[(Qatar) Strength]: 1. Qatar are 2nd in Group A with one point. They are only 2 points away from the top place, so the team are full of motivation. [(Qatar) Neutral]: 1. Qatar drew 0-0 with Oman on the road in the first match of the Fourth round, showing mediocre performances. [(Qatar) Weakness]: 1. Qatar were winless with only 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 home games, revealing underwhel...Full Story »

[(Palmeiras) Strength]: 1. Palmeiras midfielder Raphael Veiga contributed a goal and an assist in the last league match, helping the team secure all three points, with a commendable individual performance.2. Palmeiras' top scorer Vitor Roque and key midfielder Emiliano Martinez were suspended in the last league match due to accumulated yellow cards but are both eligible to return for this game.3...Full Story »

[(Latvia) Strength]: 1. Latvia won 3 of the last 5 games in AH, indicating outstanding winning strength lately. [(Latvia) Weakness]: 1. Latvia performed poorly in the Qualifiers, currently sitting in 4th place in the group, four points ahead of bottom-ranked Andorra. Latvia have already lost the chance of qualification, meaning this match holds little significance and their motivation is low.2....Full Story »

[(Colombia) Strength]: 1. Colombia previously finished third in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) and secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.2. Colombia thrashed Mexico 4-0 in their first Friendly Internationals match in October, with four players scoring goals. The team have maintained a three-game winning streak across all competitions.3. Colo...Full Story »

[(Mexico) Strength]: 1. Santiago Gimenez scored a brace in the Friendly Internationals match against Korea Republic in September. He is still named to the squad for this international window, with expectations high for him to maintain his excellent form. [(Mexico) Weakness]: 1. Mexico suffered a 0-4 defeat to Colombia in their most recent match, with poor performance.2. Mexico have failed to wi...Full Story »

[(El Salvador) Strength]: 1. El Salvador are 3rd in the group with 3 points. If they want to secure a qualification spot, they have to go all out for points in the upcoming matches, indicating strong motivation.2. El Salvador were unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 encounters between the two teams, having the upper hand. [(El Salvador) Neutral]: 1. El Salvador scored 2 goals and conc...Full Story »

[(Santos FC) Strength]: 1. Santos FC are only three points above the relegation zone, and their relegation situation is precarious, so they cannot afford to relax in terms of motivation.2. Santos FC have achieved two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five home matches, with an 80% unbeaten rate, demonstrating a commendable ability to defend their home field advantage. [(Santos FC) Neu...Full Story »

[(USA) Strength]: 1. In a recently concluded Friendly Internationals match, forward player Balogun performed well, scoring the equalizing goal to help the team draw with Ecuador.2. In their last 3 Friendly Internationals matches, USA scored 3 goals and conceded 3 ones, showing acceptable performance in both offense and defense.3. USA are currently ranked 16th in the world, while Australia are ra...Full Story »

[(North Macedonia) Strength]: 1. North Macedonia will be playing on their home ground, and the team are motivated beyond doubt to defend their unbeaten home record.2. North Macedonia's star player is the forward Elif Elmas, who currently plays for Napoli. This season, he has been an important attacking rotation player for his club, and his market value of 14 million euros is the highest in the s...Full Story »

[(Turkiye) Strength]: 1. Yildiz has scored two goals for Turkiye in the World Cup qualification (UEFA) and is currently the top scorer of the team.2. Guler has provided three assists for Turkiye in the World Cup qualification (UEFA) and is currently the team's assist leader.3. Turkiye have achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in their last 3 World Cup qualification (UEFA) games and are current...Full Story »

[(Spain) Strength]: 1. Spain have shown strong performances in this World Cup qualification, achieving a perfect winning record in their first three matches and currently holding a firm lead in Group E. The team's goal is to secure first place in the group for direct qualification to the World Cup. Playing at home against the bottom team of the group, Bulgaria, the entire squad is highly motivat...Full Story »

[(Italy) Strength]: 1. Italy won 3-1 over Estonia in the last World Cup qualifier on the road, securing a 4-game winning streak, showcasing hot form.2. Italy scored 15 goals in their 5 qualifiers, averaging 3 goals per game, boasting full attack.3. Italy recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 10 home games, including 2 qualifiers, which demonstrates reliable home strength.4. Italy wo...Full Story »

[(Portugal) Strength]: 1. In their previous match, Portugal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ireland with a stoppage-time header by Ruben Neves, capitalizing on a brilliant cross from Francisco Trincao, marking their third consecutive win in the group stage.2. Portugal have scored a total of 13 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game. The team's offensive performan...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski Legendary striker Robert Lewandowski could be set to leave Barcelona when his contract expires next summer, as the Catalan giants are not expected to offer a new contract to the 37-year-old ahead of the expiry of his current deal in June 2026. Lewandowski has struck four times in seven La Liga appearances so far this season, but has often been limited to substitute appearance...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Martin Ho reveals surprise influences in Simeone and Jordan Tottenham manager Martin Ho has revealed that Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone and basketball legend Michael Jordan have been two of the biggest influences on his growing coaching career. Widely seen as one of the brightest young minds in women’s football, the 35-year-old opened up about the figures who have...Full Story »

Croatia celebrate their opener vs Gibraltar Toni Fruk’s first international goal for Croatia helped them on their way to a 3-0 victory over Gibraltar in Varazdin, extending their lead at the top of UEFA Group L in the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) qualifiers and putting them within a point of qualification with two games - against Faroe Islands and Montenegro - to spare. Unsurprisingly, the h...Full Story »

Rangers turn to Potter and O'Neil Rangers have turned to former West Ham manager Graham Potter as they seek to replace Russell Martin. Former Gers boss Steven Gerrard informed the club's heirarchy on Saturday that he0 was pulling out of the interview process. The Daily Record says Rangers are now seeking alternatives as the Liverpool legend was their preferred candidate to succeed Martin afte...Full Story »

[(Slovakia) Strength]: 1. Slovakia are currently ranked 42nd in the FIFA World Rankings, while their upcoming opponents Luxembourg hold the 96th position.2. Slovakia have still performed well at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 7 home matches, with a total of 5 wins and 2 draws.3. Slovakia have kept five clean sheets in their last seven official home games.4. In Slovakia's last seven offic...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Save Amorim or not       There's ANOTHER international break in 4 weeks..         Time flies…       Erling Haaland & Kylian Mbappe have now BOTH SCORED in 10 GAMES in a row...       No goals and assists are served         Haaland misse...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says talks have begun with manager Oliver Parish about a new deal. The Austrian has been linked with Manchester United with his deal to expire in June. “We've had some early conversations,” Parish told talkSPORT. “We’d love to keep Oliver. We're building something. “I think for Oliver it'...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca unfazed by red card, opens up on Chelsea pressure Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he has no regrets about being sent off for his passionate celebration after his side’s thrilling 2-1 win over Liverpool, admitting the moment was “worth it.” The Italian was shown a red card after sprinting down the touchline to join in the jubilant scenes at Stamford Bridge foll...Full Story »