• Roma striker continues incredible form with latest goal at Torino 💪

    Roma striker continues incredible form with latest goal at Torino 💪
    Roma striker continues incredible form with latest goal at Torino 💪Is there a striker in the world in better form than Donyell Malen right now?Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé might have claims but Roma's star man just cannot stop scoring. 
    The Dutchman broke the deadlock for Gian Piero Gasperini's five minutes before the break at Torino for his sixth of the Serie A season already. It moves him two clear already at the top of the scoring charts, and makes it 20 for
  • Cardiff to host 2029 women's Champions League final

    Cardiff to host 2029 women's Champions League final
    Cardiff's Principality Stadium opened in 1999, then known as Millennium Stadium [Getty Images]Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host the women's Champions League final in 2029.The 73,931-seater venue hosted the men's final between Real Madrid and Juventus in 2017 and will now welcome Europe's elite female talents later this decade."It's brilliant news for Cymru and the FAW and the journey that we're on, particularly in the women's game," said Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive
  • Squad tweaks show Morrison's 'trust'

    Squad tweaks show Morrison's 'trust'
    [BBC][Getty Images]How many times do we hear the phrase from managers, "it's a squad game"?They are right, it is, but managers very rarely apply that logic. They like to keep the same side for as long as they possibly can, depending on injuries.We have seen it at Albion, certainly under Carlos Corberan when he had a slender squad, would hardly change things, and injuries would bite.Flip that on its head and in the first handful of games of this season James Morrison has made a change in almost e
  • 🎧 'An away win and a good boy'

    🎧 'An away win and a good boy'
    The latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is out now.Lucas Yeomans, Matt Sandoz and former striker Louis Moult discuss a rare away win at Watford, a first second-half goal of the season and Stoke City's resident 'good boy'...Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Stoke City news, analysis and fan views
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  • Iraola could do with a good cup run but it's a delicate juggling act

    Iraola could do with a good cup run but it's a delicate juggling act
    [Getty Images]Andoni Iraola indicated at his pre-match news conference that there will be a number of changes for Liverpool against Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup later, with Giorgi Mamardashvili already confirmed to replace Alisson in goal.Given that there are five more days before Liverpool visit Bournemouth in the Premier League (14:00 BST on Sunday) and an international break to follow, the expectation is that Iraola might be able to turn to his more regular starters on the
  • Hurzeler on injuries, cup rotation and Man Utd

    Hurzeler on injuries, cup rotation and Man Utd
    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are no new injury concerns, with Georginio Rutter "close" to playing, while Femi Azeez will be assessed in training.Stefanos Tzimas has had a "small setback" in his rehab and will be out for longer than first expected.Jason Steele is "the best number two in the league" and will start
  • Heckingbottom legacy 'one of frustration'

    Heckingbottom legacy 'one of frustration'
    [BBC]There is a temptation, when a manager is sacked after six defeats in seven games, to look at the final result and say - well, what did you expect?For North End supporters, though, Paul Heckingbottom's departure is about much more than a dreadful start to the 2026-27 Championship season. In fact, we've been watching it happen for the best part of a year. Perhaps the most frustrating thing of all is that, for a while, Heckingbottom showed us just how good we could be.The first half of 2025-26
  • Roberto De Zerbi confirms Richarlison decision ahead of Liverpool clash

    Roberto De Zerbi confirms Richarlison decision ahead of Liverpool clash
    Roberto De Zerbi confirms Richarlison decision ahead of Liverpool clashTottenham Leave Richarlison Out Again Ahead of Liverpool Carabao Cup ClashTottenham travel to Anfield short on goals and without Richarlison, after Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the striker will again be left out for the Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.There is no ambiguity here. The player wants out, the club tried to move him on, nothing got done, and now he remains stuck between contracts, squads and plans. For Spurs, it is
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  • McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad

    McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad
    Hull City forward Oli McBurnie has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while uncapped Luis Binks, Colby Donovan, Jon McCracken, Josh McPake and Stephen Welsh also makes new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.As expected, Stoke City defender Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure receive their first senior call-ups.Scott Bain, Josh Doig, Lennon Miller and James Wilson are all recalled.McBurnie, 30, first featured for his country in 2018 and won
  • 'A tinge of disappointment' but Addicks are going well

    'A tinge of disappointment' but Addicks are going well
    [BBC]Two consecutive home 0-0 draws against Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth have kept Charlton ticking over in the Championship.I was very happy to take a battling point against QPR, who are recognised as a dangerous outfit and indeed dominated possession for long periods.There was a tinge of disappointment at not defeating 17th-placed Pompey in a fledgling Championship table.Charlton showed good fluidity in the first half and should have been rewarded, with Millenic Alli glaringly missing in
  • O'Neill and Graham retain places in NI squad

    O'Neill and Graham retain places in NI squad
    Ceadach O'Neill and Braiden Graham were called up by Michael O'Neill for June friendlies [Getty Images]Arsenal's Ceadach O'Neill and Everton's Braiden Graham have kept their places in Northern Ireland's squad for the upcoming Nations League quadruple-header. The teenage pair were called up for the first time by Michael O'Neill for June friendlies against Guinea and France, with the Arsenal 18-year-old appearing in both games.Defenders Dan Ballard, Paddy McNair, Terry Devlin and Eoin Toal have al
  • Liverpool confirm agreement to sign special midfielder

    Liverpool confirm agreement to sign special midfielder
    Liverpool confirm agreement to sign special midfielderLiverpool have confirmed an agreement to sign an exciting midfielder. The midfield is a really tricky area for Andoni Iraola to figure out at the moment.It doesn't feel like he quite has the right profiles for his system to work. Looking at how Iraola used to play at Bournemouth, he had players capable of releasing the ball quickly.At Liverpool, things are different.And it's not just on the ball, where the Reds' midfielders struggle. The midf
  • Ausilio closing in on agreement with Tottenham after 28 years with Inter

    Ausilio closing in on agreement with Tottenham after 28 years with Inter
    Ausilio closing in on agreement with Tottenham after 28 years with InterMultiple outlets in Italy are reporting that former Inter director Piero Ausilio is closing in on an agreement to take over as the new sporting director at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur after his 28-year career with the Nerazzurri.Ausilio closing in on Tottenham agreement after long-term Inter stintAusilio officially left his position as sporting director at Inter on September 2, the day after the summer transfer win
  • Wembley snubbed for 2029 Champions League final as Uefa names alternative host

    Wembley snubbed for 2029 Champions League final as Uefa names alternative host
    Uefa has chosen Barcelona’s upgraded Nou Camp ahead of Wembley Stadium in London to host the 2029 Champions League final, the governing body announced on Tuesday.The decision gives Barcelona a major showcase one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco. Staging the World Cup final remains a choice between Real Madrid’s renovated Santiago Bernabéu and a new 115,000-capacity stadium in Casablanca.Uefa’s executive committee also confirmed the
  • Team news: Four Liverpool stars set to miss Tottenham Hotspur clash

    Team news: Four Liverpool stars set to miss Tottenham Hotspur clash
    Team news: Four Liverpool stars set to miss Tottenham Hotspur clashLewis Koumas Ready to Seize Liverpool Chance Under Andoni IraolaLewis Koumas has spent enough time around elite football to understand one simple truth, promise means nothing unless it turns into output. That is where he is now at Liverpool. Andoni Iraola saw something in him early in pre-season, but the player himself was not working under any illusions. He knew a new head coach meant a fresh judgement, and he knew he had to ear
  • 🎧Onuoha - Norwich have a chance but it's difficult

    🎧Onuoha - Norwich have a chance but it's difficult
    The latest episode of BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast is out now.Phil Daley and Chris Goreham are joined by ex-Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha and former Canaries midfielder Rossi Jarvis to preview Thursday's Carabao Cup third round tie at Etihad Stadium (19:30 BST).The pair both played when the two sides last met in the competition in 2007, with City winning 1-0 with a 90th-minute strike from Georgios Samaras.Does Onuoha think Norwich can win? "You would assume not, but then aga
  • Young Barcelona duo may have a tough time making a breakthrough this season

    Young Barcelona duo may have a tough time making a breakthrough this season
    Young Barcelona duo may have a tough time making a breakthrough this seasonBefore the start of the season, it appeared almost destined that both Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu could make their breakthrough into the starting eleven this term.Both players impressed in the pre-season and Barcelona’s failure to sign a top quality striker meant there was scope for Hamza, in particular, to make a big impact in the first-team.But one month into the new season, neither of the two is yet to make
  • Lens set to sack Dino Toppmöller after just four league games

    Lens set to sack Dino Toppmöller after just four league games
    Lens set to sack Dino Toppmöller after just four league gamesDino Toppmöller, who succeeded Pierre Sage in the summer, is set to be sacked as manager of RC Lens after just six games in charge, as per a report from L’Équipe. Toppmöller was chosen as the successor to Sage, who left for Crystal Palace having guided the Ligue 1 club to a second-place finish in the league and a maiden Coupe de France trophy. The German has presided over just six games, including just four
  • Time up for Club Brugge goalkeeper? Ivan Leko promoted highly rated teenager to back up position behind Yan Sommer

    Time up for Club Brugge goalkeeper? Ivan Leko promoted highly rated teenager to back up position behind Yan Sommer
    Time up for Club Brugge goalkeeper? Ivan Leko promoted highly rated teenager to back up position behind Yan SommerNordin Jackers may be looking for a new club in January. The former Beveren goalkeeper has now been demoted to third choice goalkeeper with Club Brugge. With the arrival of Yan Sommer from Inter, Jackers was always looking at being second choice this season. However, as reported by HLN, that has now changed. Ivan Leko has decided that the highly rated Belgian goalkeeper Argus Vanden
  • Real Madrid youngster facing a fight for minutes as January exit not ruled out

    Real Madrid youngster facing a fight for minutes as January exit not ruled out
    Real Madrid youngster facing a fight for minutes as January exit not ruled outOne player whose future looked uncertain at Real Madrid all summer was Endrick, with the Brazilian considering a potential loan exit for regular minutes.Eventually, Jose Mourinho’s steadfast stance to keep him in the squad played a pivotal role in the 20-year-old staying at the Bernabeu.Finding the minutes to justify that decision has been difficult, though, with the Brazilian’s injury further complicating
  • Hibs' Mayor happy to cede penalties to Boyle

    Hibs' Mayor happy to cede penalties to Boyle
    [SNS]Adam Mayor expects Martin Boyle to resume penalty duties at Hibernian, despite the left-back scoring from the spot in Saturday's League Cup victory over Ross County.Mayor, 21, took and scored his first spot-kick within regulation time of a match - into the top left corner - to put Hibs 2-0 up in the 3-0 win."If Boyley's on the pitch, I think he'll still take them," Mayor said."A lot of the lads were laughing after the game. They said it's because I haven't got much going on in my head, it's
  • Dowman has to 'earn' minutes - Arteta

    Dowman has to 'earn' minutes - Arteta
    [Getty Images]Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, who has been an unused substitute on four occasions for the Gunners this season, will get his chance in the team, but it must be earned, says boss Mikel Arteta.The 16-year-old attacker made 13 appearances in all competitions last season and scored against Everton to become the youngest scorer in Premier League history.Arteta did not name Dowman on the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland and could not guarantee he would start at Portman Road in t
  • 🚨 Champions League: 2028 and 2029 final venues confirmed

    🚨 Champions League: 2028 and 2029 final venues confirmed
    🚨 Champions League: 2028 and 2029 final venues confirmedOn Tuesday morning, UEFA officially announced the stadiums that will have the immense honor of hosting the Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029.The lucky venues are the Allianz Arena (Munich) in 2028 and Camp Nou (Barcelona) in 2029.The Catalan ground will host the top clash in Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 1999. As for the Munich stadium, it will be the third time after 2012 and 2025.As a remi
  • Should Emery be using Villa's new signings more?

    Should Emery be using Villa's new signings more?
    [BBC]Unai Emery can be trusted to solve Aston Villa's problems this season, despite not fully utilising his new signings, believes former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. Villa made 10 signings in a summer of upheaval but Emery has only handed starts to three of them - goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and striker Nicolas Jackson. "It's a difficult one because it's sticking to what he knows and he trusts and he clearly doesn't have the trust with enough of the new signings
  • Today’s Papers: Inter and Roma table for two, Como party on the lake

    Today’s Papers: Inter and Roma table for two, Como party on the lake
    Today’s Papers: Inter and Roma table for two, Como party on the lakeLa Gazzetta dello SportThe great duel Inter and Roma have only won, Saturday they go head to headAnother crazy Chivu comeback: 5-3 against Udinese with Barella the driving force. Malen decisive again, Toro beaten. Gasp also has four wins from four and matches the championsComo not stopping now, flying with the defenders’ goals Parma beaten by Ramon and KaikiSpalletti and Juve, bonuses finished Carneval
  • The 'Brampton bagsman' taking Championship by storm

    The 'Brampton bagsman' taking Championship by storm
    Cyle Larin has scored 17 goals for Southampton in 31 appearances [Shutterstock]Not many forwards in world football have had a better start to their season than Southampton's Cyle Larin.The Canada striker is the outright leading goalscorer in the Championship and has netted more than anyone in Europe's top five leagues.He may have played more games than the stars from the Premier League and La Liga, but his seven goals in seven league matches have caught the eye.His average of 73 minutes per goal
  • Confirmed: Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final

    Confirmed: Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final
    Confirmed: Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2029 UEFA Champions League finalFC Barcelona have received major news, with UEFA officially confirming that the 2029 Champions League final will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou.UEFA’s Executive Committee, meeting in Thessaloniki, selected Barcelona’s stadium ahead of Wembley in Lodnon, which had also submitted a bid to host the final.The match will take place on 2 June 2029, giving Spotify Camp Nou the opportunity to stage
  • Barcelona president backs Camp Nou for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Hopefully UEFA gives us this match’

    Barcelona president backs Camp Nou for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Hopefully UEFA gives us this match’
    Barcelona president backs Camp Nou for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Hopefully UEFA gives us this match’Joan Laporta has made Barcelona’s ambitions clear as UEFA prepares to choose the venue for the 2029 Champions League final.The Barça president wants European football’s biggest club match back at the Camp Nou and believes the renovated stadium will eventually provide a stage worthy of the occasion.UEFA is deciding between Barcelona’s Camp Nou and Wembley in
  • Arsenal’s Bruno Guimaraes gives new injury update

    Arsenal’s Bruno Guimaraes gives new injury update
    Arsenal’s Bruno Guimaraes gives new injury updateBruno Guimaraes has insisted he’s feeling better now after his early Arsenal injury issues and a ‘stop-start’ pre-season following the summer World Cup and his transfer move.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes hasn’t had the ideal start to life with Arsenal on the fitness front, but he’s put in some impressive individual displays in his limited minutes so far.If you told the midfielder he would have
  • 'Heroic' Liverpool star given last chance to save his career by Andoni Iraola

    'Heroic' Liverpool star given last chance to save his career by Andoni Iraola
    'Heroic' Liverpool star given last chance to save his career by Andoni IraolaAndoni Iraola may have only been in charge of Liverpool for a few months now but, he's already made a lot of changes to their ranks. After their fifth-place finish last season, it was clear that Arne Slot was not the right manager to take the Reds forward.The Dutchman may have won the Premier League during his first campaign in charge but, after he spent over £450 million and re-jigged his team completely, things

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