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Sombreros and positive vibes: Inside Pogba's emotional return

Paul Pogba claimed he was "touched" following his return to football more than two years after his last professional appearance. The Frenchman moved to Monaco over the summer after his worldwide ban following a failed drugs test in 2023 expired. Pogba was initially banned for four years for the offence, which was reduced to 18 months last October, meaning he has been eligible to play since March.

Pogback! Pogba officially returns to professional football

Paul Pogba completed one of football’s longest and most scrutinised journeys back to the pitch on Sunday, making his Monaco debut after 811 days away from competitive football. The former Manchester United midfielder stepped onto the grass at Roazhon Park in the 85th minute, greeted by a ripple of applause from travelling supporters who knew how much the moment meant to him.

Pogback! Pogba FINALLY set to make return with Monaco

Paul Pogba is finally on the brink of stepping back onto a football pitch after more than two years out, with Monaco reportedly preparing to welcome him into their matchday squad this weekend. The 32-year-old has not played a competitive minute since September 3, 2023, when he featured briefly in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Empoli, a cameo that would become his last act in Turin before his career spiralled into uncertainty.

Dembele's former team hail Ballon d'Or winner with full-page ad

Rennes went all out to honour Ousmane Dembele after his Ballon d'Or triumph, taking out a full-page advert in L'Equipe and running tributes across social media. The Paris Saint-Germain forward fired his side to a historic treble last season and became the club’s first Ballon d’Or winner, while his boyhood team proudly reminded the world of their role in shaping his journey.

Post international break betting trends across Europe’s top 5 leagues

After perfect starts, Liverpool and Lyon hope to kick on after the internationals. However, betting trends involving Girona and Levante may end soon.

Wrexham fall short in two deadline day pursuits

Wrexham target Jordan James is set to join a rival Championship club, while Bristol City are also standing firm over Zak Vyner.

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Wrexham in talks for 21-year-old Wales international

Wrexham are in talks with Ligue 1 side Rennes over the transfer of Welsh central midfielder Jordan James in the summer window. The Red Dragons have spent heavily in the summer transfer market to rebuild their squad but are winless in their first three Championship matches. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

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Wrexham to battle Parma for another Wales star

Wrexham are prepared to do battle with Parma for Rennes midfielder Jordan James as they aim to bring another Wales star to the Hollywood-backed club.

Birmingham continue to splash cash in bid for ex-Barca starlet

Tom Brady's Birmingham City have launched a bid to sign former Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye from Rennes.

Wrexham in negotiations to land Rennes ace

Wrexham are eyeing a move for Rennes star Jordan James after a disappointing start to their Championship 2025-26 campaign. The Red Dragons spent heavily in the transfer market in the summer to rebuild their squad, but lost their opening two matches against Southampton and West Brom. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

Ajax reach €25m Brobbey agreement as striker nears Ligue 1 transfer

Ajax look set to lose homegrown striker Brian Brobbey after on the verge of reaching a €25 million agreement with Ligue 1 side Rennes.

Trouble at Marseille! De Zerbi suspends two of Greenwood's team-mates

Roberto De Zerbi has suspended Jonathan Rowe and Adrien Rabiot for their dressing room bust-up following Marseille's loss against 10-man Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener last week. Following the defeat, chaos broke out in the dressing room, where several players turned on each other in frustration. English winger Rowe was accused of a lack of effort, sparking a clash with Rabiot.

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De Zerbi slams 'small balls' Marseille for loss to ten-man Rennes

Roberto De Zerbi launched a furious post-match tirade after Marseille collapsed to a stoppage-time defeat against Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener on Friday, despite playing with a one-man advantage. The Italian boss accused his players of having 'small balls' as tensions boiled over in the dressing room, with senior players caught up in in heated arguments.

Forest's £26m bid accepted by Rennes for French striker

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo after Rennes accepted a £26 million from the Premier League side.

'All I want is to win' - Weah content to be 'utility player'

Weah, at a crucial point in his career, must carve out a lane for himself at his new club ahead of a huge moment with his country

Arsenal rejected by Ligue 1 wonderkid

Arsenal have been rejected by Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet, according to a new report in France.

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Why Kerkez to Liverpool could be about to accelerate

Liverpool's bid to sign Milos Kerkez could now accelerate after Bournemouth agreed terms with his potential replacement, Adrien Truffert.

Newcastle poised to seal €30m transfer for Rennes' star striker

Arnaud Kalimuendo had a terrific individual season for Rennes in Ligue 1, scoring plenty of goals and catching the attention of a Premier League giant

Greenwood beats Drogba with another double for Marseille

Mason Greenwood scored twice to beat Didier Drogba as the Englishman also became the Ligue 1 joint-top scorer along with Ousmane Dembele.

5 Underdogs to Back Across Europe this Week

We look across Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A to see who could cause an upset this weekend. There’s value at both ends.

5 Underdogs to Back in Europe this Weekend

Bookmakers are offering generous odds for some of these teams and bettors can take advantage. Let’s take a look at the weekend underdogs.

Lens in Freefall After January Window - Time to Oppose and Look at Rivals?

As 2024 came to an end, Lens were seventh in Ligue 1, just outside the European spots. However, 2025 has made them difficult to support.

Greenwood inspires Marseille comeback win with goal and assist

Mason Greenwood's fine form for Marseille continued as he inspired the French side to a 2-1 win against Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Massive blow for Gerrard! Al-Ettifaq lose key player to Rennes

Steven Gerrard has received a massive blow as Al-Ettifaq lost a key player to Rennes after his loan spell was terminated by Saudi rivals Al-Nassr.

David & Hazard among stars on incredible Lille tifo

Lille star Jonathan David and former player Eden Hazard were among the club greats pictured in a stunning tifo to mark the team's 80th anniversary.

USMNT's Balogun scores, leaves Monaco game with late injury

The U.S. international bagged a lovely goal, but departed the match in the second half with an upper-body injury after a brief collision

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You can access Wembley Stadium using public transportation. You can travel to Wembley via London Underground services at either Wembley Park or Central stations.

No parking facilities are available to the public at Wembley Stadium, with fans strongly encouraged to travel to the ground via public transportation or on foot.

If neither option is viable, you can park at one of several Q-Park facilities across London or explore the additional parking options recommended by Wembley Stadium.

You should arrive well before kick-off to fully soak in a matchday experience at Wembley Stadium, with plenty to do around the ground ahead of the game.

Gates typically open to ticket holders two hours before kick-off for football fixtures, though timings will vary depending on the event. Ensure you are briefed before arrival, and give yourself plenty of time to get to Wembley Stadium.

You can book a guided tour of Wembley Stadium through the Stadium's official tours website.

Tours are offered all year round and come in multiple formats, allowing you to find the one that is right for you.

You are unlikely to be able to purchase Wembley Stadium tickets at the box office for most events on matchdays, given the high demand for fixtures, though some games may offer a select number of tickets.

While most ticket offices will typically sell a few tickets, most sales are traditionally handled online.

While most Premier League grounds have sections specifically reserved for family-friendly options, Wembley Stadium does not have a designated family-friendly area for events.

While some sporting events will offer specific areas, others - in particular concerts - will carry age restrictions, making the need for such areas redundant.

For football matches and England games, often there is a family enclosure with cheaper tickets, typically in the upper tier.

Yes, Wembley Stadium has a roof.

This roof is retractable, which means it can cover all the seats when it's used. Whilst some of the stadium will still be open, it provides cover for every seat.

As the biggest national stadium and home to the England football team, it holds 90,000 seats, and is the second largest stadium in Europe.

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