[(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 »