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The Ballon d’Or debate has taken a more personal turn, with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal making their respective cases for the prize after both emerged as leading contenders among the 30 nominees ...
‘I think I deserve it this year because of what I've won'
Real Madrid have started very well under Jose Mourinho, securing victories in five of their six games so far, with the Real Betis game the only exception.The Portuguese tactician has done a very good ...
'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.
Christian Pulisic's time at Milan has strengthened the argument that his most productive years may still be ahead of him. After the expectations and
MILAN, Sept 14 : Italian soccer player Daniel Maldini has had his driving licence suspended after he was found to be over the legal alcohol limit following a car crash in Milan early on Sunday, a local police source said on Monday. Maldini was one of six peop…
The disputed Erling Haaland goal came after a first half laced with controversy, with Phil Foden shown a straight red for kicking out at midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Manchester City midfielder Foden picked up the ball wide on the right-hand side in his own hal…
Sky Sport Italia reports that RedBird advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Milanello for the first time in over six months on Monday and watched Milan's
FC Bayern should feel good about its transfer window gail per Kevin Hatchard.
FC Bayern probably won’t make a big splash in January.
1Manchester United have published new footage of Manuel Ugarte working in the gym as the midfielder continues his recovery from a ligament injury.The video shows the Uruguay international going throug...
Real Madrid boast one of the best goalkeepers in world football in the form of Thibaut Courtois. However, the Belgian is already 34 and his current contract at the club expires at the end of the seaso...
Stephen A. Smith praised the NFL’s massive global reach in Melbourne, Australia, calling it the No. 1 sport in the world. However, fans countered by pointing to soccer and cricket as the true global sports giants. Comparing the NFL with soccer and cricket is …
The <em>Sky Sports</em> football writers analyse Saturday's Premier League action as Liverpool fail to inspire in goalless draw with Fulham; Chelsea held by newly-promoted Hull in further showing of defensive frailties; Aston Villa have major attacking concer…
“I missed it so much,” said the 26-year-old with a smile on his face. He added, “It’s a bit of an addiction we’re chasing. Soccer is an adrenaline rush. It was a serious injury, and I’m ju...
The American striker made his official debut this season during the 2-2 draw on Saturday
A new global transfer spending study has placed Al-Hilal above some of Europe’s biggest clubs, underlining just how aggressively Saudi Arabia’s leading clubs have invested since the league entered a new era. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has established itsel…
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in a jittery Real Madrid victory in La Liga while Christian Pulisic played his first game since the World Cup and helped AC Milan rally for a draw in Serie A on Saturday. Liverpool and Chelsea dropped more points in the Premier Leag…
A furious Mikel Arteta hit out at a penalty given against Arsenal in the Premier League champion's 2-0 win against Sunderland on Saturday, saying such decisions could change the course of the season. Sunderland was awarded a spot kick in the second half at th…
Real Madrid are preparing to face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, and Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to continue his good start to the season.The Frenchman has scored five goals in five games across all comp...
1Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has made a significant decision in his career.United careerThe Spaniard enjoyed great success in his career before joining Manchester United, winning the...
A Spanish midfielder could be the next midfielder walking through the doors at Liverpool. Andoni Iraola hasn't ignited a Spanish revolution at Anfield just yet. It's not been quite like Rafa Benitez, ...
We look at Enzo Maresca’s takeover in Guardiola’s shadow, shifting dynamics in women’s soccer and Raphinha’s incredible form at Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d'Or bid.
Explore the vibrant soccer culture in Chicago, from local supporter groups to the best spots for watching early kickoffs and World Cup games.
NATHAN SALT: While Martinez accepts that confidence has shot up as a result of exploits in Europe, hosting City on Sunday is not a task anyone can take lightly.
Christian Pulisic hasn't played for AC Milan yet, and is not happy about that fact.
José Mourinho has lent his support to both Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé after they were booed by Real Madrid fans during their recent UEFA Champions League win
Christian Pulisic has yet to play a competitive minute under new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim this season leading to frustration for the U.S. Men’s National Team star. Pulisic got a delayed start to Rossoneri preseason training after suffering a microfractur…
Eberl believes talks should not take too long…but is that quantifiable for fans?
The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid are ready to offer a significant salary increase to midfield standout Jude Bellingham. This comes as Florentino Pérez and co. prepare to ramp up efforts to tie...
Kylian Mbappe addressed the viral "dictator" memes comparing him to Mobutu, saying the joke sometimes reveals a lack of historical awareness. Kylian Mbappe has finally addressed the social media trend depicting him as an authoritarian figure, complete with m…
Kylian Mbappé ended last season without any titles.But the Real Madrid French forward still finished as top scorer in three competitions: the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Spanish league.H...
Sept 11 : Kylian Mbappe said he still believed he was worthy of the Ballon d'Or award despite failing to win any silverware with Real Madrid during the season, while France's World Cup campaign ended with a semi-final defeat by Spain.In an interview with Fran…
Harry Kane left the Premier League in a blockbuster move in 2023 when he departed Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich in a €95 million transfer. Since then, the 33-year-old has continued making history in European soccer.In his first season with Bayern Munich…
LaLiga’s economic developments and the geopolitical race to host the 2030 World Cup final headline a day packed with football news.While Real Madrid is smashing spending records and FC Barcelona is ...
According to information provided exclusively to Barça Universal by journalist Adrian Sanchez, Hansi Flick is planning to keep Rodri and Pedri together in Barcelona’s midfield this season, even aft...
Liverpool had a lot of decisions to make over the summer. The Anfield outfit knew that they need to make many changes to their ranks after their below-par performances last term.Indeed, a lot of this ...
2Manchester United convincingly beat Sabah 4-0 in their return to the Champions League last night at Old Trafford.Impressive resultThe match started a little slowly for the Red Devils, but they found ...
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes there is something uniquely special about Barcelona winning the Champions League while staying true to the footballing identity that has defined the club for ...
1Manchester United spent over £150 million to refurbish their midfield this summer after securing qualification for the Champions League. The Red Devils parted ways with Casemiro over the summer and ...
Cristiano Ronaldo aims for his last chance at the Asian Champions League, as his Al Nassr side and other big-spending Saudi teams are set to dominate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-takes-last-crack-at-asian-glory-as-saudi-teams-set-to-dominate/
It’s matchday three in the Bundesliga, and the table is still in the brilliant early stages where the current top four are Augsburg, Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Elversberg – what a fantastic ...
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala celebrated his comeback to the starting line-up with a goal following a difficult period. "I haven't felt the way I did today in quite a while," the player said after the 5-0 win against Bodø/Glimt in their Champions Lea…
Sept 11 : Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez has returned to play in his homeland for the first time since leaving as a teenager, joining Atletico Nacional on a free transfer, the club said.The 35-year-old, who most recently played for Minnesota United in Ma…
This has been a busy summer at Newcastle - both in terms of ins and outs - but tying Lewis Hall down is a particularly significant move. It was just last month that Matthias Jaissle replied "no chance" when Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel informed h…
NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: While Martinez accepts that confidence has shot up as a result of exploits in Europe, hosting City on Sunday is not a task anyone can take lightly.
Barcelona's investment in Abdelkarim highlights their commitment to nurturing young talent, potentially reshaping their future attacking strategy. The post FC Barcelona signs striker Hamza Abdelkarim on permanent deal until 2029 appeared first on Crypto Brief…
Explore the unique playing style, role, and fan connection of Xherdan Shaqiri, a key player for the Chicago Fire, in this in-depth profile aimed at local soccer enthusiasts.
Arsenal kept up their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League, but not everything went to plan, as Mikel Arteta was seemingly concerned
Italian league leaders Roma drew 1-1 at Fenerbahçe on Thursday in a Champions League match between clubs returning to the elite event after many years. Roma won their first three Serie matches and they scored first in Istanbul when Bryan Cristante scored into…
Martin Zubimendi has still not made his first start of the season for Arsenal, despite the Gunners having already played in the Champions League, the Community Shield and the Premier League. The midfielder was one of the first names on the team sheet last sea…
Como marked its Champions League debut with a gesture of respect by inviting its older fans to the game against Leipzig on Thursday. President Mirwan Suwarso and some directors made the magnanimous decision of giving away their own seats, allowing supporters …
Barcelona star João Cancelo has revealed his opinion that young teammate Lamine Yamal is the sole player deserving of winning this year’s Ballon d’Or.The subject of the 2026 ‘Golden Ball’ has...
Two-time defending champions PSG are looking for an historic three-peat, but they have exceptional competition from a number of massive clubs, including last year's finalists Arsenal plus La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
After struggling with seizures on the field, Jamal Musiala celebrated his first goal of the season by pointing to his head. Musiala scored the opening goal for Bayern Munich against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League on Thursday, reacting fast to pounce on a …
Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe's elite on Thursday.For coach Valdas Dambrauskas it was a return…
CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: With respect to the visitors from Azerbaijan, it was a fixture and a night of the week more familiar with the Conference League.
The board at La Liga giants Real Madrid have kickstarted efforts to lock midfield star Jude Bellingham down for the long term.This comes amid the understanding that negotiations over the terms of a ne...
Diego Simeone was blunt in his assessment of Atlético Madrid's performance at Anfield on Wednesday, where his side was beaten 2-1 by Liverpool in their UEFA Champions League opener
Matheus Cunha scored Manchester United's first Champions League goal in nearly three years as European club soccer's top competition returned to Old Trafford on Thursday. Brazil international Cunha fired home from close range in the 27th minute against Azerba…
Manchester United make a winning return to the Champions League, beating Azerbaijani side Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford. Goals from Cunha, Fernandes, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-man-utd-beat-sabah-4-0-on-champions-league-return/
Ayyoub Bouaddi has thoroughly impressed for Manchester City since joining from Lille this summer, with the youngster excited for his first Manchester derby on Sunday
Michael Carrick said Kobbie Mainoo is a "real joy" to work with after the England international caught the eye in Manchester United's 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on the Red Devils return to the Champions League.On his first Champions League start, Mainoo completed…
Jamal Musiala scored in his first start of the season as Bayern Munich routed Bodø/Glimt 5-0 on Thursday to extend their extraordinary start and home record in the Champions League. German international Musiala had missed previous games after collapsing due t…
Fenerbahçe coach Ismail Kartal abruptly resigned after a Champions League draw. The Turkish club's president said he's still in charge.
Manchester United beat Sabah 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League opener, and Michael Carrick will be pleased with the performance of his side's midfield ahead of the Manchester derby
Michael Carrick enjoyed Manchester United's perfect Champions League return against Sabah but is "pushing for more" with tougher tests around the corner. Thursday night saw Old Trafford host a first match in European football's premier competition since Decem…
An in-depth profile of Xherdan Shaqiri, examining his playing style, leadership qualities, and connection with the fans of Chicago Fire.
Pep Guardiola's departure was expected to shift the balance of power in Manchester. For the first time in 10 years on Sunday, Manchester United goes into the derby against a Manchester City no longer guided by the genius of Guardiola. While City is still gett…
Mauricio Pochettino is excited about the next four years in charge of the United States but would consider becoming England manager in the future. Pochettino turned into a household name in England following success in the Premier League, where he caught the …
Football is big business. An investor group led by Amit Bhatia that includes Jeff Bezos has acquired a 38% stake in Liverpool FC, valuing it at around $7.5 billion. Even city affiliations can go global as consumer brands. There’s little that’s English about t…
Six-time winner Bayern Munich hosts last season’s surprise package Bodø/Glimt and upstart Como makes its debut against Leipzig in the Champions League on Thursday. Bodø/Glimt is coming off a run to the last 16 that included victories over Manchester City, Atl…
Declan Rice insists he is ready to put another marathon season behind him and help Arsenal make another serious Champions League challenge after admitting the pain of last season’s final defeat by P...
Martin Keown was delighted to watch Arsenal beat Napoli in the Champions League last night, and most of the Gunners’ players performed very well during the match. Arsenal have worked hard to remain one of the teams to fear in Europe and were favourites headin…
The adidas Fall Kick Off Sale just went live, and within you can find some big discounts on sports jerseys. It includes national team soccer jerseys like Italy, Germany, and Argentina alongside club kits from Inter Miami CF, Club America, and Manchester Unite…
Just arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, Ferran Torres is already setting records. The World Cup final hero for Spain, Torres scored a hat trick in PSG's 6-1 rout of Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League late Wednesday. Torres is also the first player to scor…
Dominik Szoboszlai believes his midfield partnership with Alexis Mac Allister can bring long-term success despite early-season critics expressing doubts. The Hungary captain started alongside the Argentina World Cup winner as the deeper-lying pair for the 2-1…
Max Allegri got the chance to experience what it feels like to face Arsenal as his Napoli side were dominated and beaten at home by the Gunners in the Champions League last night. Mikel Arteta’s side were in the Champions League final just weeks before the 20…
The duo missed out - for some reason.
Following their UEFA Champions League win against Inter Milan, Real Madrid boss José Mourinho heaped praise on Kylian Mbappé, as he also weighed in on this year's Ballon d'Or
Enzo Fernandez has now made two starts for Manchester City since completing his deadline day move for Chelsea. The Argentinian midfielder was impressive against Coventry City and he played a vital rol...
Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas will complete a remarkable rise from game show contestant to Champions League manager when he makes an emotional return to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Thursday."And for the club and myself making the debut in the…
UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 09/09/26Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain got their UEFA Champions League defence underway with a comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava (6-...
Martin Odegaard has so long been a part of the soccer world that it's easy to forget that Arsenal's Norwegian playmaker is still 27 until late December.
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.However Ruiz, another of Spain…
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their bid to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday. The post PSG begin UCL title defence with 6-1 win over Slov…
Paris Saint-Germain shook off their domestic woes as they started the quest for a third straight Champions League with an emphatic 6-1 triumph over Slovan Bratislava while Barcelona continued their flying start into the season by trouncing Feyenoord 5-1 on We…
World Cup final hero is at it again
With an on-fire Raphinha leading its attack, Barcelona doesn’t seem to need another striker after all.
Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 rout of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid.Liverpool…
Ferran Torres well-taken hat trick took Spain's World-Cup winning forward onto five goals since PSG joining from Barcelona in the offseason.
Ferran Torres scored a stunning hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain dominated Slovan Bratislava with a 6-1 victory in the Champions League opener. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-ferran-torres-hits-hat-trick-as-psg-wallop-slovan-6-1/
A day after revealing his disappointment over the lack of a new contract offer by Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister delivered the perfect response with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Mac Allister u…
Erling Haaland has moved up to eight on the all-time Champions League goalscorers' list but the Manchester City striker wants a lot more. Men's Team Haaland becomes third top scorer in City history Th...
Bradley Barcola makes first start following £106m move from PSG
One Argentina star being forced to honour his contract took the pre-match attention, but another who wants a new one won it for Liverpool.
There were also wins for Barcelona, Stuttgart and PSG
Michael Carrick has taken a subtle dig at his club's congested schedule, with their UEFA Champions League opener and the first Manchester derby of the season rapidly approaching
