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69th Ballon D'Or Photocall At Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris

Botafogo sue Lyon for €126m

Botafogo have launched a sensational legal battle against Lyon, demanding the repayment of a debt exceeding €125 million. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, highlights a massive internal fracture within the Eagle Football multi-club network led by American tycoon John Textor.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Corinthians v Bragantino - Brasileirao 2025

Depay ruled out again for Corinthians with knee injury

Memphis Depay’s season has taken another difficult turn as the Netherlands forward is ruled out for Corinthians with a knee sprain, suffering his sixth injury of the year. With many days already lost to physical setbacks in 2025, Depay’s availability once again becomes a concern at a crucial moment in the Brasileirao run-in and ahead of the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

Botafogo v Corinthians - Brasileirao 2025

Ex-Palace owner Textor labelled 'clown and swindler'

Botafogo owner John Textor faces intense fan backlash amid a woeful 2025 season that has seen the club eliminated from two major cups and fall short in the Brasileirao. Supporters protested at Nilton Santos Stadium, labelling the ex-Crystal Palace stakeholder a 'clown and swindler' and citing the instability seen across his multi-club empire. The mounting crisis forced the club to reinforce security ahead of their fixture against Bahia.

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Rangers shortlist Ancelotti as Martin replacement

Scottish side Rangers have earmarked Davide Ancelotti as a potential replacement if current manager Russell Martin is dismissed. Ancelotti, however, is also under pressure at his current club Botafogo after failing to protect a three-goal lead in his side's latest slip up in the Brazilian top-flight.

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Man Utd outcast Antony rejects TWO transfer offers

Manchester United outcast Antony has rejected transfer offers from Botafogo and his boyhood club, Sao Paulo. The winger has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim. Antony spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Real Betis, where he impressed by scoring nine goals.

Davide Ancelotti Real Madrid 2024

Ancelotti's son Davide finally set to take first job in management

Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide is set to accept his first senior managerial role by joining Brazilian side Botafogo. The 35-year-old has been working as an assistant under his father since 2012 and was part of the veteran manager's coaching team at Bayern Munich, Everton and Real Madrid. After Ancelotti became the Brazil national team head coach, Davide had initially joined his staff.

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Man Utd eyeing move for CWC goalkeeper in bargain transfer

Manchester United are considering a move for Botafogo’s standout goalkeeper John Victor as they prepare for changes between the posts at Old Trafford. Football Insider have revealed that the Premier League giants have been monitoring the 29-year-old for an extended period, with his performances at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup reigniting their interest.

Frequently asked questions

The best way to travel to the City Ground is by public transportation or on foot, with parking limited around the stadium and surrounding residential areas. Nottingham railway station, served by the National Rail network, is within walking distance of the stadium.

In addition, the City Ground is served by buses and trams on matchdays, with Meadows Embankment the nearest stop for the latter service. To find out more information, check the club’s website.

With all season tickets for Nottingham Forest being sold out, you can expect getting matchday tickets to be fairly difficult, with home match tickets being allocated to members and season ticket holders first. 

Midweek and cup games are likely to be a little easier to get hold of tickets, with tickets going on sale for members when they're available. 

Only in occasional circumstances do Nottingham Forest tickets become available to those without a membership. 

You'll find most games sell out in advance of the match, but if you're lucky, they might become available on the official Nottingham Forest website. 

If you can't get your hands on non-member tickets, you can also head to secondary resale sites like StubHub and Ticombo with tickets starting from £70.