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Jude Bellingham has been named in the Real Madrid squad for tomorrow night’s Champions League group-stage opener against Marseille. The England midfielder underwent shoulder surgery on July 16 and was expected to be out of action for three months with Madrid not expecting him back until mid-October. However, just 61 days later he has trained fully and could be on the …

Andrew Robertson has made it clear he will not give up his spot as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back, even after admitting there was a chance he could have joined Atletico Madrid in the summer. The 31-year-old, who has been at Anfield since 2017, has lost his starting role this season to 20-year-old Milos Kerkez, a £40 million signing seen as the …

Thomas Frank allowed himself and his players 24 hours to celebrate their 3-0 win over West Ham on Saturday and the Tottenham manager expects his debut as a coach in the Champions League to be “very exciting”. “We go again,” Frank told Spurs Play after his side moved third in the Premier League with victory at the London Stadium. “You …

Nick Woltemade made an immediate impact on his Newcastle debut at the weekend, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Wolves at St. James’ Park – and earning the admiration of club legend Alan Shearer. The 22-year-old striker rose to meet Jacob Murphy’s pinpoint cross with a powerful header, sealing Newcastle’s first Premier League win of the season. …

Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni knows more than most of his teammates about Marseille because of his five encounters with them, losing three times and winning twice with former clubs Bordeaux and Monaco. “Many people have asked me for tickets to come and see the game,” said the France midfielder, who scored in Monaco’s 3-1 home win over OM in January …

Tensions have escalated between Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in the past two days, with the Catalan side angered after Lamine Yamal returned from international duty carrying a pelvis injury. The setback forced the teenager out of Sunday’s 6-0 win over Valencia and casts doubt on his availability for Thursday’s Champions League clash with Newcastle. Head coach Hansi …

The second-round winners in the EFL Cup 2025/26 did not have long to wait to discover their opponents in the next round of the competition. More Premier League clubs were involved in the draw, with teams involved in the Champions League and Europa League entering for the first time at this stage. Reigning top-flight champions Liverpool have won the EFL …

Ricky Hatton’s family have shared their “love and gratitude” for the public response after the two-weight world champion boxer was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester at the age of 46. Hatton established himself as one of the most popular boxers in history during a professional career lasting between 1997 and 2012, backed by a huge following from …

Gary Neville has admitted he is “worried” about Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United following their 3-0 loss to Manchester City, while Wayne Rooney believes the team has actually regressed. The defeat at the Etihad was United’s second in four league matches this season, leaving them 14th in the Premier League table with only four points. Speaking on his BBC …

Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde was a Champions League semi-finalist as Barcelona boss in 2018/19, but the former Lions forward did not sound like a coach expecting much from his side in this season’s competition when he spoke after their first defeat of the season on Saturday. “Our primary objective since the start of the season has been the league …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he is "not going to change" and defended his formation after his side lost 3-0 to Manchester City. The 40-year-old coach repeated his commitment to the 3-5-2 shape after the defeat at Etihad Stadium. Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he is "not going to change" and defended his formation after his side lost 3-0 to Manchester City. The 40-year-old coach repeated his commitment to the 3-5-2 shape after the defeat at Etihad Stadium. Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will …

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday was marred by a turf toe injury for Joe Burrow that could keep the quarterback out for three months. Burrow, 28, sustained the problem in the second quarter and left the Paycor Stadium in a walking boot while using a crutch. “Nothing right now, to be truthful,” Bengals coach …

Phil Foden dedicated Manchester City’s 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United to boxer and lifelong City fan Ricky Hatton following his death earlier on Sunday. Hatton, 46, was found dead at his Manchester home on Sunday, just hours before the game at the Etihad, with tributes pouring in for the ‘Hitman’ prior to kick-off. Fans, players and staff honoured the …

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Theo Walcott believe Mohamed Salah is showing "positive habits" despite what some are describing as a slow start to the season for the PFA player of the year. MATCH REPORT: Premier League – Burnley 0-1 Liverpool Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and …