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'Not an easy decision' - Ancelotti struggling with Neymar World Cup dilemma

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that deciding whether to include Neymar in his squad for the 2026 World Cup is weighing heavily on his mind. Despite the Santos forward’s legendary status, the Italian tactician is balancing the player's recent fitness struggles against his undeniable talent as the tournament approaches.

Santos in danger of losing stars after falling behind in payments

Santos are facing a catastrophic financial crisis that could see high-profile stars leave the club for absolutely nothing. A significant backlog in payments has reached a breaking point, leaving the Brazilian giants vulnerable to legal action from their biggest assets.

Messi insists 'very special' Neymar 'deserves' Brazil World Cup call-up

Lionel Messi has thrown his weight behind former team-mate Neymar, insisting the Santos superstar "deserves" to be part of Brazil's World Cup squad despite his recent struggles with injury. The Inter Miami captain described his close friend as a "very special" talent who remains one of the finest players on the planet.

📽️ | Neymar scores superb solo goal for Santos as he steps up World Cup bid

Neymar Jr. proved once again that Vila Belmiro is his backyard by leading Santos to a 2-0 victory over Red Bull Bragantino. In an inspired performance, the number 10 not only scored a goal but also took an important step towards potentially securing his place on the final list of players called up for the Brazil national team for the 2026 World Cup.

'I lost my temper' - Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr for training slap

Neymar has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his physical altercation with young team-mate Robinho Junior, offering a public apology following Santos' latest Copa Sudamericana outing. The Brazilian superstar admitted to losing his cool with the teenager during a heated training session over the weekend.

Robinho Jr demanding public Neymar apology after Santos training fight

Tensions have reached a boiling point at Santos after a physical altercation between Neymar and Robinho Jr during a training session on Sunday. The young forward’s representatives are now reportedly demanding a formal public apology from the Brazil legend, threatening to escalate the matter as the club struggles to manage the fallout.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	15	10	4	1	25	12	13	34	D D W W D
2	Flamengo	14	9	3	2	27	12	15	30	W D W W W
3	Fluminense	15	8	3	4	25	20	5	27	D L W W L
4	Sao Paulo	15	7	3	5	21	16	5	24	L D W L L
5	Athletico Paranaense	15	7	2	6	20	16	4	23	L D W L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

D
D
W
W
D

Flamengo

W
D
W
W
W

Fluminense

D
L
W
W
L

Sao Paulo

L
D
W
L
L

Athletico Paranaense

L
D
W
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Premier League titles?

Manchester United and Liverpool both have 20 top-flight league titles to their name, and are the most successful sides in English history for league wins. With Liverpool securing their second Premier League in the 2024-25 season, they've won two in the Premier League era and 18 prior to its creation. By contrast, Manchester United have won 13 Premier League titles and seven before the league's inception, last winning a Premier League title at the end of the 2012-13 campaign.

How many teams are in the Premier League?

The Premier League in its current format has 20 teams. The first-ever season of the Premier League era in 1992-93 featured 22 teams, which was then reduced to 20 teams ahead of the 1995-96 season.

Who has made the most Premier League appearances ever?

Garath Barry leads the way with 653 appearances for four different clubs: Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. James Milner is second with 637, winning PL titles with both Manchester City and Liverpool. He is still playing with Brighton, so could surpass Barry if he carries on. Third is Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, with 632 appearances.

Who is the all-time Premier League top goal scorer?

Jimmy Greaves, widely regarded as the most prolific English goalscorer ever, but Alan Shearer is the Premier League's top scorer of all time, with 260 goals across a famed career for both Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Premier League?

Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history. Giggs spent his entire career at Old Trafford, making 672 appearances and registering 162 assists between 1991 and 2014.

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Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player to ever play in the Premier League. Nwaneri was just 15 days and 181 days old when he made his debut for the Gunners against Brentford in the 2022-23 season.

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Stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, Steven Gerrard, Dennis Bergkamp, Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah (still playing) have all featured in the Premier League era.

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Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, and Arsene Wenger are among the most famous managers to have taken charge of a Premier League club.

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Manchester United's Old Trafford is the biggest stadium in the league with a capacity of 74,310.