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Super-sub Alejandro Garnacho saved Chelsea's blushes against Champions League surprise package Qarabag while Estevao enhanced his burgeoning reputation in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday. However, young defender Jorrel Hato had a night to forget in Azerbaijan as his calamitous display almost proved the undoing of Enzo Maresca's side, who survived a real scare.

Rising star Cavan Sullivan came off the bench for the U.S. in Wednesday's U17 World Cup opener, but the Philadelphia Union attacker made the difference in a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso. His late goal sealed three points for the U.S. as they began the tournament in Qatar. Sullivan was tossed into the fray with the game scoreless in the 62nd minute.

France legend Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Benfica boss Jose Mourinho should take up the challenge of trying to keep Wolves in the Premier League. The ex-Chelsea boss only joined the Portuguese team in September but Petit thinks an English top-flight return would be too good to refuse, particularly as he has not had the "best of starts" at Benfica.

How on-pitch talent and behind-the-scenes support helped Cape Verde become the second smallest nation to reach the World Cup

Lamine Yamal's father has announced his engagement to a woman just five years older than his 18-year-old Barcelona star son. Mounir Nasraoui, 35, has been dating a 23-year-old called Khristina but it appears they have taken their relationship to the next level with this engagement. That means the Spanish teenager could have a very young new stepmother.

Arsene Wenger has proclaimed that Florian Wirtz has "destroyed" Liverpool's title-winning midfield, with the Arsenal legend putting the blame on the £116 million ($154m) man for the Reds' struggles in this campaign. The former manager suggested that the club bent over backwards to accommodate his transfer demands and have paid the price for it ever since.

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. With a barrage of high-quality youth football set to be unleashed in the Aspire Zone in Doha, we could witness the next star of the game make their name in the Middle-East nation. Let's take a look at five players who could be the stars of the tournament.

Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain was overshadowed by drama as Luis Diaz was sent off for a reckless tackle that left Achraf Hakimi injured. While coach Vincent Kompany and others showed concern, defender Josip Stanisic later joked about the red card, claiming they 'thanked' the Colombian winger for the tackle.

A memorial service has taken place in Serbia to honour football manager Mladen Zizovic, who died aged 44 after collapsing on the touchline during a match. Radnicki 1923's coach was rushed to hospital as his side's match against Mladost was initially suspended and then restarted on Monday. But following news of his death, the game was abandoned, and now his team are mourning his passing.

Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has been suspended for Saturday's do-or-die playoff game against Nashville SC, robbing the Herons of their starting striker with their season on the line. The suspension comes following an Inter Miami appeal, but the decision was upheld, which means Miami will play Saturday's match without the Uruguayan star.

AC Milan and Inter have officially completed the €197 million purchase of the iconic San Siro stadium from the City of Milan, paving the way for a new joint stadium project. But as both clubs celebrate a historic milestone, prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged 'bid-rigging' around the sale, casting a shadow over the landmark deal.

From Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane to Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins, MLS has featured some high-octane duos

Borussia Dortmund star Jobe Bellingham has revealed his "weird" Bundesliga title dream and favourite movie, while he has also confirmed a surprising Joshua Kimmich owl theory. In a light-hearted session, Bellingham answered some of the strangest questions he has ever been asked. He handled the madness with grace and humour.

Canada are reportedly making a renewed push to recruit Tigres midfielder Marcelo Flores, who remains eligible to represent the country of his birth despite previously featuring for Mexico. According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old has been invited to join Canada’s November training camp to learn more about Jesse Marsch’s project before deciding his international future.

Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo has revealed the inspiration behind his new goal celebration that pays tribute to legendary cartoon character Homer Simpson. In the immediate aftermath of his goals against Brighton last month, the Cameroon international teamed up with team-mate Amad Diallo for a special celebration. Now, the winger has explained why they are channelling the character from The Simpsons.

Bayern Munich's dominance caught Paris Saint-Germain by surprise, winger Bradley Barcola admitted after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against the German giants on Tuesday. A Luis Diaz double in the first-half put Bayern fully in control of the Champions League tie before the Colombian was sent off. A late goal from Joao Neves pulled one back as PSG pushed for an equaliser, but Barcola says the damage had already been done by their tame start.

Manchester United have adopted a new transfer approach as they are now only looking for players who would "die for the badge". The club is determined to restore its former identity and bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, and have launched a bold new recruitment philosophy, one that rewards hunger, humility, and heart over hype.

Vincent Kompany admitted he “would have loved to have played” in the second-half as Bayern Munich battled to a 2-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain. The Bavarians extended their winning streak to 16 matches despite Luis Diaz’s red card, with the Belgian praising his side’s defensive resilience in one of their toughest tests of the season.

England legend Ellen White has suggested that Mary Earps broke an "unwritten oath" when she criticised Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman and fellow goalkeeper Hannah Hampton in her upcoming book. Earps has been under fire for saying Wiegman rewarded "bad behaviour" when Hampton was recalled to the national squad after previously getting dropped for allegedly being "disruptive and unreliable". Now, White has had her say.

England international and Aston Villa star Tyrone Mings suffered a devastating injury against Liverpool that will keep him out of action until 2026. The news comes as a huge blow for the centre-back ahead of the World Cup next summer, as his chances of returning to the England squad have been further diminished. Mings last played for the Three Lions in 2023.

Kylian Mbappe’s legal saga with Paris Saint-Germain is far from over. The Real Madrid forward and his former club have been summoned to the Paris labor court on November 17 over an ongoing dispute regarding unpaid wages and bonuses worth €55 million. Despite dropping a previous harassment complaint, the French superstar continues to fight for what he claims he is owed.

Wrexham star James McClean was reportedly involved in a bust-up with a Cardiff fan before the Carabao Cup loss to their Welsh rivals last week. The incident is believed to have taken place in the car park outside the Racecourse Ground, where the Irishman allegedly punched a fan in self-defence, before continuing on and turning out for his club later that evening.

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Manchester United have confirmed head coach Ruben Amorim is remarkably related to one of his players after Portuguese ancestral site Geneall claimed the pair share the same great-great-grandfather. The Red Devils boss's relative was born in France before moving to and settling in Portugal as a circus artist, where they continued to perform alongside raising a family.

Leroy Sane has praised Vincent Kompany’s leadership and vision amid Bayern Munich’s 16-game winning run this season. The German winger, who played under Kompany last season, believes the Belgian’s influence is already clear at Bayern and expects him to have a brilliant coaching career, while he focuses on his new start at Galatasaray.

Jude Bellingham has issued a thoughtful response to Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former Reds star was back at Anfield on Tuesday with Real Madrid in the Champions League and received a hostile reception from home supporters on Merseyside. The full-back's decision to leave his boyhood club this summer and head to the Santiago Bernabeu enraged many fans, who made their feelings known.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has come out in full support of teenage star Lamine Yamal, calling him an “admirable genius” and vowing to protect him amid growing scrutiny over his attitude and injury struggles. Speaking ahead of the Champions League clash against Club Brugge, Laporta’s words came as the youngster continues to battle fitness issues and off-field distractions.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso was not too critical of his team's display during the narrow defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday. Alonso says he set up his team to win the midfield battle against Arne Slot's men as he made tactical adjustments in the second half, but lamented their inability to create clear chances at Anfield.