'He's such an exceptional footballer' - Michael Ballack 'Not Worried' About Florian Wirtz Despite Slow Liverpool Start Michael Ballack has expressed confidence in Florian Wirtz, praising the German midfielder as “an exceptional footballer,” despite his slow start at Liverpool. The 22-year-old is yet to score a goal or provide an assist in the Premier League since making the 3116 mi...Full Story »

DONE DEAL: Andre Onana Completes Loan Move from Man United to Trabzonspor Andre Onana has officially joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a loan deal from Premier League giants Manchester United. The 29-year-old fell down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim following a string of disappointing performances between the sticks for Man United. Man United opted to sign Senne Lammens from Belgian si...Full Story »

Newcastle United v Sunderland - Barclays Women's Championship Newcastle United have sensationally pulled the plug on 45 tickets allocated to pupils from the High School of Dundee for their blockbuster Champions League showdown against Barcelona, sparking a storm of controversy. But just days after news of their planned adventure broke, the Magpies confirmed the seats were being stripped away, b...Full Story »

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League Jadon Sancho could reportedly end up in MLS as the Manchester United flop is interested in a stateside switch in the future after sealing his loan to Aston Villa. When United splashed £73 million ($99m) to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger was hailed as the missing piece of their attacking puzzle. Sancho h...Full Story »

Liverpool Eyed Sensational Swap Deal with Man City Before 382m Move Liverpool reportedly explored the possibility of a sensational deal with Premier League Man City that would have seen Luis Diaz leave in return for Julian Alvarez las summer. According to a report from The Telegraph, Diaz, 28, told Liverpool he wanted to join Pep Guardiola’s side last summer after being made aware of the...Full Story »

Italy v Estonia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed his "dream" is to win the Champions League with Manchester City following his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain. WHAT HAPPENED? Donnarumma joined City in a £26 million (€30m/$35m) move from the French giants on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old had been made surplus to requirements after PSG...Full Story »

Ruud van Nistelrooy Backed as Option for European Club After Struggling at Leicester Former Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has reportedly emerged as an option for Dutch side FC Twente following his dismal spell with Leicester City The 49-year-old was tasked with saving Leicester City from relegation last December following an impressive spell as Man United’s interim manager. Van...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho Open to Future MLS Move After Sealing Aston Villa Loan Jadon Sancho is reportedly eyeing a future switch to the MLS just weeks after sealing a loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa. The 25-year-old sealed a deadline day loan move to Premier League rivals Aston Villa after spending weeks in Man United’s now infamous ‘bomb squad.’ According to TEAMtalk, ...Full Story »

Chelsea dealt huge blow as summer signing is ruled out until 2026 Chelsea summer signing Dario Essugo has been ruled out for three months with a thigh problem. Essugo was brought in from Sporting Lisbon in June and was reportedly a back-up for Moises Caicedo for manager Enzo Maresca, who looked to bring more squad depth to the club.0 The midfielder has made three appearances since making the ...Full Story »

FBL-URUGUAY-DIVISIONAL D-LSM-RINCON The former MLS defender has offered his assessment of the forward's punishment following his spitting incident, suggesting the ban was appropriate FBL-WC-CLUB-2025-MATCH51-PSG-INTER MIAMI WHAT HAPPENED Alexi Lalas addressed the recent disciplinary action against Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez after the forward spat on a member of the Seattle Sounders staf...Full Story »

The model and actress first found fame at the 2010 finals in South Africa, when she was pictured with a mobile phone between her boobs. Paraguay's sexiest World Cup fan is poised to return next summerShe became famous in 2010 for holding her phone between her boobsBut Larissa Riquelme is now set to return in the commentary booth Brunette Larissa vowed to run naked through Paraguay's capital, A...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho West Ham Jose Mourinho has been backed for a stunning return in east London as West Ham consider Graham Potter's future. The Portuguese coach, who has made no secret of his desire to live and work in London again, has emerged as a serious candidate for the London Stadium dugout as pressure mounts on Potter. FBL-EUR-C1-QUALIFIER-FEYENOORD-FENERBAHCE WHAT HAPPENED? Former Hammers...Full Story »

Andre Onana Manchester United Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan, drawing a temporary line under his turbulent spell in England. Andre-Onana WHAT HAPPENED? The 29-year-old stopper has clocked up 102 appearances in a United shirt since being prised away from Inter Milan for a staggering £48 million. But after two seasons littered with mi...Full Story »

Bayern enquired to sign Arsenal star before landing Diaz Bayern Munich reportedly made an enquiry to sign Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli in the summer before landing Luis Diaz from Liverpool. FIFA finally allow Laporte to join Athletic Club Aymeric Laporte has joined Athletic Club from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after FIFA reversed its initial decision and approved the transfer. Onana...Full Story »

Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League Former Germany star Michael Ballack has backed Florian Wirtz to show his quality at Liverpool, insisting the midfielder's slow start is nothing to worry about. WHAT HAPPENED? Wirtz is still looking for his first goal or assist for the Reds following his £100 million (€116m/$136m) move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. The 22-year-old featured...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-ARSENAL Bayern Munich reportedly made an enquiry to sign Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli in the summer before landing Luis Diaz from Liverpool. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga giants took a serious look at the 24-year-old before eventually moving for the Colombian. WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners were unwavering when Bayern tested the waters with figures around th...Full Story »

West Ham United v Chelsea - Premier League West Ham United have banned half-and-half scarves ahead of their derby clash against Tottenham on Saturday evening. WHAT HAPPENED? The Hammers play host to Spurs in the latest instalment of one of English football's most heated rivalries this weekend. And ahead of the match, West Ham have put increased security measures in place to prevent away suppo...Full Story »

Lionel Messi Tata Martino 2024 Martino insists his exit was for personal reasons, highlighted improvements MLS needs to make the league grow Tata Martino Inter Miami 2024 WHAT HAPPENED? Gerardo "Tata" Martino insisted the decision to leave Inter Miami after just two seasons was his own, stressing that he needed to spend the first six months of 2025 in Argentina for a personal matter. He adm...Full Story »

[(Getafe) Strength]: 1. Getafe CF have won 2 of their last 3 matches, showing decent recent performance. [(Getafe) Neutral]: 1. Getafe CF have seen 6 of their last 7 official matches result in OVER, indicating an aggressive style of play worth noting in this match. [(Getafe) Weakness]: 1. Getafe CF have scored only 2 goals in their last 5 home matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indi...Full Story »

[(SC Paderborn 07) Strength]: 1. SC Paderborn 07 are currently ranked 11th in the league standings. Facing VfL Bochum, who are third from bottom, and with a head-to-head advantage, SC Paderborn 07 have a higher chance of winning at home and are highly motivated.2. SC Paderborn 07 have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 matches, showing decent form. In the last round of the 2. B...Full Story »

[(Olympique de Marseille) Strength]: 1. Olympique de Marseille remained unbeaten in 7 home games, winning 6 of them, showcasing outstanding home form.2. Olympique de Marseille were unbeaten with 9 wins and 3 draws in the last 12 encounters against FC Lorient, having the upper hand. [(Olympique de Marseille) Weakness]: 1. Olympique de Marseille defender CJ Egan-Riley was sent off with a red card...Full Story »

[(Arminia Bielefeld) Strength]: 1. Arminia Bielefeld are currently ranked 5th in the league standings. Facing 1. FC Magdeburg, who are 4th from the bottom, Arminia Bielefeld, playing at home, have a strong desire to secure points and high motivation.2. Arminia Bielefeld have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches across all competitions, showing good form. In their last 2. B...Full Story »

[(MVV Maastricht) Strength]: 1. MVV Maastricht drew 0-0 away against Jong Ajax in their last league match, remaining unbeaten in their last 2 league games with 1 win and 1 draw, showing some improvement in form.2. MVV Maastricht have kept clean sheets in their last 2 league matches, showing improvement in their defensive performance.3. MVV Maastricht have won 4 and lost 1 in their last 5 home ma...Full Story »

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Strength]: 1. 1. FC Heidenheim are playing at home this time, and there is no doubt about their determination to secure their first victory of the season. [(1. FC Heidenheim) Weakness]: 1. 1. FC Heidenheim have had a difficult start to the new season, suffering consecutive defeats against VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig, which has dampened team morale.2. Despite having home adv...Full Story »

[(Sevilla FC) Strength]: 1. Forward Isaac Romero scored in the last game, showing great performances.2. Sevilla FC's Ruben Vargas made 2 assists in the last game, revealing commendable performances.3. Sevilla FC won 2-0 over Girona FC in the last game, securing a long-lost win and showing an improvement in form.4. Sevilla FC scored in 3 consecutive games, demonstrating decent offensive performan...Full Story »

[(ES Troyes AC) Strength]: 1. French midfielder Martin Adeline has scored 2 goals for ES Troyes AC in the league so far this season, showing good form.2. ES Troyes AC kept clean sheets in 2 of their first 4 league matches, showing decent defensive performance.3. ES Troyes AC are currently on a 5-match winning streak at home, with 4 clean sheets during this period, demonstrating strong home form....Full Story »

[(Shanghai Shenhua) Strength]: 1. Shanghai Shenhua currently rank 2nd in the Chinese Super League standings. Facing 5th-placed Shandong Taishan F.C. at home, Shanghai Shenhua are confident of victory and highly motivated.2. Although Shanghai Shenhua lost 1-2 at home to Shanghai Port F.C. in their last home match, they have recorded 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 10 home matches, with t...Full Story »

[(Arsenal F.C.) Strength]: 1. During September's international break, Arsenal F.C.'s national team players delivered outstanding performances, with Mikel Merino, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and others putting in particularly impressive displays.2. Arsenal F.C. officially announced that Italian international Calafiori has been voted the club's Player of the Month for August. He contributed one g...Full Story »

[(FK Bodo/Glimt) Strength]: 1. FK Bodo/Glimt currently sit at the top of the league standings, tied with Viking on 45 points. The team need to continue earning points to solidify their position, and their motivation is unquestionable.2. Danish forward Kasper Hogh currently leads the Eliteserien scoring chart with 16 goals and is the team's top scorer.3. FK Bodo/Glimt won 2-1 away against Sandefj...Full Story »

[(Club Atletico Belgrano) Strength]: 1. Club Atletico Belgrano currently rank 4th from bottom in Group A of the league standings. Facing San Martin San Juan, who rank 9th in Group B, Club Atletico Belgrano, with their head-to-head advantage, have a higher chance of winning at home and are highly motivated.2. In the last 5 encounters between the two sides, Club Atletico Belgrano recorded 2 wins, ...Full Story »

[(Henan FC) Strength]: 1. Henan FC forward Frank Acheampong, currently ranked 6th in the scoring charts with 11 goals, is the absolute starter in the team's attack and is expected to start in this match.2. Henan FC drew 1-1 with Qingdao Hainiu F.C. in their last match, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their recent 4 games, with overall performance being acceptable.3. Henan FC scored 14 go...Full Story »

[(Valour) Strength]: 1. Valour won 5-2 against Vancouver FC in their last match, ending a four-game winless streak and boosting their morale. [(Valour) Neutral]: 1. Valour have scored only 5 goals in their last 5 home matches, indicating a relatively average offensive performance at home.2. Valour's only 2 of their last 10 games ended with UNDER. The team are not conservative in their playing s...Full Story »

[(Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) Strength]: 1. The 4 goals scored by Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in their last match were contributed by different players.2. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas won their last match 4-1 against Red Bull Bragantino, achieving an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 1 draw across all competitions, with an overall commendable performance.3. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas have s...Full Story »

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]: 1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC player Wei Shihao provided an assist in the last match, tying with Gao Tianyi to jointly top the Chinese Super League assists chart with 8 assists.2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC forward Felipe Silva currently ranks 5th in the scoring chart with 12 goals and has scored 4 goals in the last 3 Chinese Super League rounds, showing excellent form.3. ...Full Story »

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]: 1. Czech forward Patrik Schick scored a brace in the Bundesliga for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the new season, becoming the team's top scorer.2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won the last 5 Bundesliga encounters between the two teams, giving them a better mentality. [(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Neutral]: 1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen officially signed 20-year-old Monaco forward Eliesse B...Full Story »

[(SC Freiburg) Strength]: 1. SC Freiburg are in gloomy form and hope to bounce back with a win when they return home field this time.2. Maximilian Eggestein have scored a goal in the last game, helping the team avoid the embarrassment of being shut out. [(SC Freiburg) Weakness]: 1. SC Freiburg have lost 1-4 away to 1. FC Koln in the last game, suffering back-to-back defeats at the start of the ...Full Story »

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]: 1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are playing at home in this match, and the team are undoubtedly motivated to gain an advantage.2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's goals in the last match were scored by four different players.3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima achieved a 4-1 home victory over Shonan Bellmare in the recent J.League Cup, completing a comeback and greatly boosting morale.4. Sanfre...Full Story »

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DAZN presenter Eleonora Incardona took social media by storm once more with another series of glam snaps. This time Eleonora, 34, posed in a bikini while enjoying the last stages of her summer holiday. Eleonora Incardona took social media by storm Eleonora posed in a bikini during her summer holiday Eleonora enjoyed the last stages of her summer holiday The Italian TV host shared a number o...Full Story »

ANDRE ONANA’S wife Melanie Kamayou has been pictured leaving Manchester as her hubby prepares for life in Turkey. Blunder United keeper Onana is set to join Trabzonspor on loan for the season after dropping to THIRD CHOICE at Old Trafford. Andre Onana's wife was seen leaving Manchester ahead of his move to Turkey Melanie Kamayou was spotted with several large suitcases The pair have be...Full Story »

ASHLYN CASTRO left fans in awe as she stunned in a bold outfit. Gorgeous Ashlyn shared some pictures of herself at a cosy restaurant for dinner. Ashlyn Castro stunned in a bold outfit Ashlyn was labelled a 'goddess' by followers The Los Angeles beauty has 614,000 followers on Instagram The influencer was revealed to be seeing England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham in January following...Full Story »

Mainoo has long-held concerns over Man Utd future as he eyes exit Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly had concerns over his Manchester United future for months as the midfielder eyes a January exit. Mainoo was once hailed as the heartbeat of United’s next generation, but fast-forward to September 2025, and the 20-year-old is facing the harshest dilemma of his young career: fight for scraps at ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid president Cerezo responds to Messi transfer rumours Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has laughed off rumours of signing Lionel Messi. The Barcelona legend's contract at Inter Miami is due to expire at the end of the calendar year. And it's been suggested Messi could return to Europe in January to prepare for next summer's World Cup. Atletico has been raised as a destin...Full Story »

REVEALED: How Bayern Munich almost landed Yamal for €5M A change of agents saw Bayern Munich miss out on a cut-price deal for Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal. BILD says in 2022, Bayern's then sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, met with Lamine Yamal 's agent, Iv1n de la PeF1a, to try to secure his signing. During the meeting, Salihamidzic agreed terms over a deal extending to 2023 fo...Full Story »

European Giants Set to ‘Resurrect’ Interest in Man United Ace Kobbie Mainoo in January Man United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo is once again attracting attention, with Napoli reportedly ready to resurrect their interest in the midfielder this January. The 20-year-old put in a request to leave Old Trafford on loan in the last few days of the summer transfer window due to limited chances ...Full Story »

Jonathan David Reveals Inter Transfer Offer, Confident in Juventus Partnership with Dusan Vlahovic Jonathan David has confirmed he received an offer from Serie A rivals Inter Milan before joining Juventus and is confident of forming a strong partnership with Dusan Vlahovic. The 25-year-old joined the Serie A giants as a free agent once his contract with French side Lille at the end of last sea...Full Story »

Man United Failed With Last-Minute Bid for Lyon Winger Malick Fofana Manchester United were reportedly unable to finalize a deal for Lyon winger Malick Fofana in the dying stages of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old was one of several Lyon players linked with a move away this summer due to the club’s financial struggles but ultimately remained at the club. Nottingham Forest an...Full Story »

Premier League Duo Man United and Liverpool Compete to Sign 17-Year-Old Barcelona Wonderkid Premier League giants Man United and Liverpool are reportedly in the race to sign a highly regarded Barcelona wonderkid. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man United are the most interested Premier League club in 17-year-old Pedro (Dro) Fernandez. Fernandez is widely viewed as the next superstar to...Full Story »

Man City Targeted Bradley Barcola as Potential Replacement if Savinho Moves to Tottenham Man City reportedly considered a move for Lyon’s Bradley Barcola as a potential replacement Savinho, who was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham. Tottenham made two offers for Savinho during the summer transfer window but were rebuffed by Man City on both occasions. Pep Guardiola’s side we...Full Story »

DONE DEAL: Christian Eriksen Signs For Wolfsburg Following Man United Exit Christian Eriksen has officially joined Wolfsburg following his exit from Premier League giants Manchester United. The 33-year-old left Man United after three years at with the club this summer following the decision not to renew his contract. Eriksen has now signed for Bundesliga side Wolfsburg as a free agent, joinin...Full Story »

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are linked with the signing of Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images) Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in pursuing Adam Wharton, while the Reds are prepared to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from arou...Full Story »

(FILES) This file picture dated May 31, Jorge Valdano recalls why Florentino Perez decided to relieve him of his duties as Real Madrid's general manager in 2011, citing Jose Mourinho as the reason. WHAT HAPPENED? Former Real Madrid player, manager, and director general Valdano has opened up on his bitter departure from the Spanish club at the end of the 2010-11 season, citing that president P...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-BOURNEMOUTH The lid has been lifted on why Federico Chiesa is sticking it out at Liverpool despite being left out of the Champions League squad by Arne Slot. WHAT HAPPENED? The winger made the massive decision to stay at Anfield despite being left out of the European squad because he still wants to compete with top players, rather than risking a move home to Italy. He als...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-ARSENAL Arsenal are reportedly prepared to cut their losses on a forgotten star, with a €20 million move on the cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira joined Hamburg on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan, linking up with old team-mate Sambi Lokonga, who signed for the German side permanently hours earlier. Now, Bild claims there is an option ...Full Story »

Christropher Nkunku and Rafael Leao AC Milan have been hit with a double blow ahead of facing Bologna, with Rafael Leao still sidelined and Christopher Nkunku not yet fit to start. WHAT HAPPENED? Leao continues to struggle with the calf problem he picked up in the Coppa Italia match against Bari. According to Calciomercato, the Portuguese forward trained separately from the rest of the squad ...Full Story »

Spotify x Cactus Jack x FC Barcelona Merchandise Goes On Sale At Spotify Camp Nou Zinedine Zidane will become the next France boss, taking over from Didier Deschamps, according to Les Bleus and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. WHAT HAPPENED? Henry has dropped an enormous message regarding who'll take over as France's boss when Didier Deschamps steps down, as expected, after next year's World Cu...Full Story »

Manchester United v West Ham United FC: Premier League Summer Series Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly had concerns over his Manchester United future for months as the midfielder eyes a January exit. Mainoo was once hailed as the heartbeat of United’s next generation, but fast-forward to September 2025, and the 20-year-old is facing the harshest dilemma of his young career: fight for scraps at...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PR-BRENTFORD-MAN UTD Christian Eriksen has headed to the Bundesliga, signing with Wolfsburg on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract. WHAT HAPPENED? The Danish international, a free agent since leaving United in June, has followed his former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane to the Bundesliga. The 33-year-old, who previously starred for Spurs and Inte...Full Story »

Manchester City FC v Wydad AC: Group G - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Manchester City transfer had reportedly chalked up a contingency plan for Savinho's exit if the winger had left for Tottenham. Manager Thomas Frank had identified the 21-year-old as a priority signing, and Spurs tabled a bold £43 million ($58m) bid in the hope of luring him to north London. But City weren’t biting. Fro...Full Story »