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The stage is set in Paris as the world prepares to discover who will be crowned the best player on the planet. On Monday, the Theatre du Chatelet will welcome the sport’s biggest stars for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony. This year’s race has been one of the most hotly contested in recent memory. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer …

Leipzig have responded positively to losing 6-0 to Bayern Munich on the opening day of the season. Ole Werner oversaw his first win as Leipzig boss in a home clash against Heidenheim, before his side picked up three more points in last Saturday’s away meeting with Mainz. Johan Bakayoko’s first goal for the club proved enough to seal a second …

The bottom three clubs will be in action on Saturday in 2. Bundesliga as bottom-placed 1. FC Nürnberg host fellow strugglers VfL Bochum. The capital city club finally registered their first win of the season last week in Hannover. Three second-half goals saw Hertha prevail at the home of the league leaders. Meanwhile, Lucas Copado’s late goal added three points …

Wolves have secured the future of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who has signed a new contract keeping him at Molineux until 2030, with the option of a further year. The extension comes just months after the Norway international made his move permanent from Celta Vigo, following a productive loan spell in which he scored 14 goals. His form was enough …

Inter Miami are currently focused entirely on the final stretch of the Major League Soccer regular season. However, part of the spotlight has shifted to Lionel Messi and his ongoing contract negotiations. Javier Mascherano was asked about the matter. “Hopefully it happens soon,” Mascherano said during Friday’s press conference ahead of the Herons’ match against DC United. “If it does …

Bukayo Saka’s first goal in the 2025/26 Premier League was tempered by an issue the England international suffered during Arsenal’s 5-0 home win over Leeds United on August 23. Forward Saka was replaced by Leandro Trossard after 53 minutes, with manager Mikel Arteta voicing concerns over the potential diagnosis for his key creative player. Arteta also said Martin Odegaard had …

Is Ruben Amorim already regretting his harsh decision? That is the question on many fans’ lips as Marcus Rashford lit up St. James’ Park with a sensational performance in Barcelona’s Champions League opener. His display not only secured three points for the Catalan side but also revealed a remarkable statistic that casts Manchester United’s struggles in an even harsher light. The Englishman, now …

Christian Pulisic has been a substitute for Milan in their last two games, but will he be named to the starting lineup this time? That is the burning question heading into Milan’s Serie A clash with Udinese — and Massimiliano Allegri finally shed some light on the situation. The American has been at the heart of Milan’s resurgence since joining …

Torsten Lieberknecht and Lautern remain unchanged following last week’s 3-0 victory away in Fürth as they eye another crucial three points to fire them further up the table.  Two changes made by Alexander Ende who has been forced into replacing forward Joshua Mees as he suffered a torn thigh tendon last time out, Etienne Amenyido replaces him. Jannis Heuer returns …

The live broadcast selections for the November Premier League fixtures in the 2025/26 season have been announced. Title holders Liverpool’s trip to 2023/24 champions Manchester City and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham are among the games moved. There are no matches between November 10-21 because of the international break, which includes England’s home game against Serbia and …

After the highs of European football, Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller sat down and gave an insight into his preparations for their clash with 1.FC Union Berlin this weekend. “It will be a completely different match on Sunday with a different dynamic. Union will give us more of the ball, so we need to develop a good structure with the …

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank believes his captain Cristian Romero is one of the best defenders in the world. The Argentine World Cup winner signed a new contract after the Dane arrived, quashing rumours of a potential departure following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou. And he has since been named captain in the absence of Heung-Min Son, also leading Spurs …

Building up to their meeting with Mainz this Saturday, FC Augsburg coach Sandro Wagner addressed the media in his press conference on how he plans to approach the game.  “Every weekend is a new benchmark for us; we want to show what we’re capable of. In our second home game, we now have the chance to secure our first win …

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are keen on landing the signature of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window, according to TBR Football. Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye …

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are keen on landing the signature of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window, according to TBR Football. Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye …