Julien Laurens: Here are my five players to follow in this season’s Champions League. The first is Jude Bellingham. It could be a defining campaign for him, both personally and as part of Real Madrid’s team under Mourinho. The number 10 position appears to suit him perfectly. Following an impressive World Cup, he should be […]
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Two months after the United States men’s national team suffered a disappointing World Cup exit, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has returned to work. When the former Tottenham and PSG boss took charge in 2024, many considered him a temporary appointment intended to help the team make the most of its first home World Cup in […]
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Chelsea expressed late interest in signing Fulham midfielder Sander Berge while looking to reinforce their squad ahead of Enzo Fernandez’s exit. The London club hoped to recruit a central midfielder in the final days of the summer window as Fernandez moved closer to joining Manchester City. Their efforts ultimately proved unsuccessful, with Fernandez leaving in […]
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Those casting their ballots may once again be confronted with a difficult choice. Rodri is likely to be Kane’s closest challenger. The previous Ballon d’Or recipient was widely considered Spain’s leading player during the competition, earning the Golden Ball as his nation captured its second World Cup crown. Lamine Yamal completed a successful campaign by […]
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Shrewsbury Town’s prolonged ownership process is nearing completion after an American investment group received permission to acquire the club. The League Two side was formally notified on Monday that the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL) had approved the proposed purchase by the consortium, whose identity has not yet been disclosed. […]
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FLAWLESS OPENING RUN GOES ON While browsing social media for Monday’s talking points, attention was drawn to the mockery aimed at a large group of black-clad men, many wearing balaclavas. Known as the Ashburton Army, the group was created to generate a livelier matchday atmosphere around the Emirates Stadium. Their attempt to imitate continental ultra […]
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Ben and Ellen are joined by football journalist Tom Garry to discuss the return of the WSL. With kick-off schedules changing this season, they consider the best match times for women’s football supporters. They also examine whether Sunday evening fixtures are a good choice and which audiences they are designed to attract. Elsewhere, London City […]
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe believes this may be the year he claims his first Ballon d’Or. The 27-year-old registered 42 goals across 44 club appearances last season, although his team ended the campaign without a trophy. He also collected the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 times, raising his record career total in […]
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Arsenal overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz produced an excellent dummy that allowed Martin Ødegaard to score the decisive goal. Arsenal were worthy winners, although Chelsea’s opening performances under Xabi Alonso suggest they will be a strong team this season. In other action, Ainsley […]
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had already established himself as the standout performer before scoring Deportivo A Coruña’s decisive goal on Saturday evening. The opportunity came from an unintended midfield pass by Villarreal substitute Ilias Akhomach, which had been aimed at Sergi Cardona. After providing two assists across the opening 89 minutes, the 37-year-old sprinted through the opposition […]
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