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Hidden Gems FC: The rise of N'Golo Kante

On September 15, 2018, N'Golo Kante walked off the Stamford Bridge pitch, satisfied. As was often the case, the Frenchman had just covered every blade of grass over the course of the 90 minutes. And, as was so often the case, he was not one of the major speaking points at full-time. Not right away, at least.

Antonio training with Championship club as comeback nears

Michail Antonio is reportedly training with Championship side Leicester as he seeks to make a sensational return to professional football. The 35-year-old forward has been without a club since being released by West Ham in the summer of 2025. No fresh terms were offered there on the back of Antonio suffering a near-fatal car crash in December 2024. He is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.

Vardy makes history! First English player to win Serie A award

Premier League title winner Jamie Vardy has made history in Italy by becoming the first English player to win the Serie A Player of the Month award. The evergreen striker, who is now 38 years of age, is currently on the books of Cremonese. He linked up with them over the summer and has enjoyed a productive start to life outside of his comfort zone.

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Vardy scores brace as Cremonese snap Bologna's 12-game unbeaten run

Jamie Vardy scored his first Serie A brace as Cremonese snapped Bologna's 12-game unbeaten run in a rain-soaked encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. The 38-year-old forward, who left Leicester City in the summer after more than a decade of folklore-defining moments, including a Premier League title win, stole the show and then joked that the UK weather is now following him to Italian shores.

The sex-tape scandal that preceded Leicester's miracle title

The incredible story of Leicester City's 2015-16 Premier League title triumph is perhaps the most well-known of the past decade. Claudio Ranieri guided a team of 5000-1 outsiders, which had been assembled on a shoestring budget, to glory in his first season at the King Power Stadium. No one could argue that Leicester were not the best side in the country either; they finished 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, losing only three of their 38 games.

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Arne Slot is not only facing an uphill battle to save Liverpool's season, but also his job. That is a sentence no Liverpool supporter would have imagined reading barely six months on from seeing the Dutchman deliver the club's second Premier League title, and yet it is no exaggeration. The Reds have plummeted to 11th in the table after losing six of their first 12 games in the 2025-26 campaign, which leaves them a whopping 11 points behind early pace-setters Arsenal already.

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Leicester Premier League title winner takes over League Two strugglers

League Two side Newport have confirmed the appointment of Premier League winner Christian Fuchs as their new manager. The Exiles relieved David Hughes of his duties over the weekend after a 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury left the club four points from safety at the foot of England's fourth tier. The appointment marks Leicester City legend Fuchs' first managerial job since calling time on his playing career in January 2023.

'It was a done deal' - Ex-striker regrets rejecting Leicester for Inter

Former Inter striker Eder has revealed that Leicester City were interested in signing him in January 2016, but he chose to reject their offer and join Inter instead. He now admits he regrets the decision, as he struggled during his spell in Inter while Leicester went on to win the Premier League

📽️ | Vardy pulls off acrobatic celebration after first Serie A goal

Jamie Vardy stunned fans inside the Stadio Giovanni Zini with an insane backflip celebration as the Premier League legend scored his first Serie A goal for Cremonese against Atalanta. It was Vardy’s fourth league outing since his free transfer to Italian shores in September, and he made it one to remember by smashing home a rebound in the 78th minute before celebrating like a man 10 years younger than 38.

‘Taking the mickey’ - Vardy makes Italian lessons admission

Jamie Vardy is being set a challenge by his children, with the Leicester legend making an Italian lessons admission on the back of registering his first Serie A goal for Cremonese. The former England international striker stepped out of his comfort zone in the summer of 2025 and is still working - alongside wife Rebekah and their kids - on clearing obvious language barriers.

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Former Leicester ace takes savage dig at van Nistelrooy

Odsonne Edouard has launched a scathing attack on Ruud van Nistelrooy, claiming the Manchester United legend’s managerial ability fell well short of his playing career after a miserable spell together at Leicester City. The French striker, who barely featured during the Foxes’ relegation season, says he “didn’t get along” with the Dutchman and was frozen out for seven months.

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John Terry reveals bitterness at lack of managerial offers

John Terry has revealed his confusion at the fact he does not receive more job offers, while seemingly giving up on his ambition to manage Chelsea. The former England captain has not held a first-team coaching position since working as an assistant at Leicester City in 2023, as offers do not appear to have materialised.

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'Out of there in one round!' - Rooney fight turned down

Premier League title winner Danny Simpson has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, explained why he will be avoiding a boxing match with ex-Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney. Simpson has stepped into the ring, while Rooney is a big fight fan, but no clash will be organised there due to close friends occupying very different weight classes.

Vardy doc confirmed as cameras join ‘great character’ in Italy

Jamie Vardy will star in a new TV documentary, Danny Simpson has confirmed to GOAL during an exclusive interview, with the Leicester City legend embracing a new professional challenge in Italy. After linking up with Cremonese, a “great character” is being backed to entertain audiences alongside wife Rebekah - with Vardy’s remarkable career following a Hollywood script.

Hidden Gems FC: The humble Stuttgart star who caught Pep's eye

Bilal El Khannouss is talking to Belgian reporters in the press area of the Cegeka Arena, home of KRC Genk. While the attacking midfielder is discussing the details of a 0-0 draw with Ferencvaros, a journalist from Sporza can no longer contain himself.

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Wrexham star Windass reveals gruesome injury

Josh Windass revealed a gruesome injury to his social media followers after coming off early in Wrexham's Championship draw with Leicester City. The Foxes went ahead in the first half through Jordan James’ and held onto their lead until the 77th minute. However, nerves and wastefulness opened the door for Wrexham, with Nathan Broadhead grabbing a late equaliser at the King Power Stadium.

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Broadhead scores again as Wrexham earn draw at Leicester

Wrexham extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to four games as Phil Parkinson's side came back from behind to hold Leicester City to a 1-1 draw in a Championship clash at King Power Stadium on Tuesday. Record Red Dragons signing Nathan Broadhead scored the equaliser in the 77th minute as the Welsh side snatched away a point from the Foxes.

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Italian swear words & living on Lake Garda! Vardy’s new life

Jamie Vardy is embracing a new challenge in Serie A, with it revealed that the ex-England international is living in a £2 million villa on Lake Garda while Italian lessons are teaching him “colourful swear words”. The veteran frontman has stepped out of his comfort zone after reaching the end of his contract at Leicester City and becoming a free agent.

Vardy admits 'language is a problem' after Serie A transfer

Jamie Vardy admits he faces language barriers at Cremonese but believes he can communicate through the common language of football.

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Lineker wins NTA presenter prize despite acrimonious MOTD exit

Gary Lineker has won the top presenter prize at the National Television Awards, just months after his 26-year spell as host of Match of the Day ended.

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Vardy reveals advice from Maresca before Cremonese transfer

Jamie Vardy has revealed that he received special advice from Chelsea's ex-Leicester boss Enzo Maresca before completing a sensational free transfer to Cremonese. After 13 unforgettable years at the King Power Stadium, the 38-year-old striker has swapped the East Midlands for northern Italy, penning a one-year deal with the Serie A outfit.

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