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McKennie Juventus

'In my agent’s hands’ - McKennie hopes to stay at Juventus

U.S. men's national team star Weston McKennie says he'd like to stay at Juventus, but his future is in the hands of his agent and the club. The American midfielder's contract expires in June, but having carved out a big role once again in Turin, McKennie is open to staying. Without an extension in place, rumors have been swirling since the summer about McKennie's future.

Thomas Louis Buffon

Buffon's son scores TWO hat-tricks on international duty - but not for Italy

He’s following in his father’s illustrious footballing footsteps, and making a big splash on the international football scene, but not in the position, or for the country, many would imagine. Louis Thomas Buffon, son of the legendary former Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi, scored two hat-tricks during the November break in Under-19 European Championship qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland.

Pisa SC v SS Lazio - Serie A

'Can't play my football like this!' - Sarri furious after Pisa draw

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri went off on a furious rant after his side drew against newly-promoted Pisa on Thursday, lamenting the absence of several first-team players. The former Chelsea and Juventus boss criticised Serie A for not handing the two teams equal rest ahead of the game, but claimed that he remains determined to navigate through the ongoing injury crisis.

Mexico v Honduras - CONCACAF Nations League

Giménez: Huescas is hopeful about playing in 2026 World Cup

Mexico’s right back position remains unsettled ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but there’s a new glimmer of hope. El Tri striker Santiago Giménez shared an encouraging update on Copenhagen defender Rodrigo Huescas, who’s recovering from a torn ACL. The two came up together in Cruz Azul’s youth academy, where they formed a close bond.

Gianluigi Buffon Louis Buffon

Buffon's son Louis makes Serie A debut for Pisa

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon's son Louis, a winger, has made his Serie A debut for Pisa - 30 years after his father made his bow in the league. The 17-year-old, part of Pisa’s squad since 2023, made his first Serie A appearance on Sunday, albeit in a difficult 4-0 defeat against Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.

Manchester City v SSC Napoli - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

Napoli not 'well-oiled' to fight for Serie A & UCL, says Conte

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has claimed that his side are not a well-oiled machine after they registered a slender 3-2 win over Pisa in Serie A last night. Although Gli Azzuri sit comfortably at the top of the league table having won all four of their games, such a statement from the Serie A winner comes as a shock after their latest win.

Frequently asked questions

Blackburn Rovers were founded in 1875, following a meeting that took place between two men of the Shrewsbury School. Blackburn Rovers are among the founding members of the Football League, the oldest football league in the world.

Blackburn Rovers are owned by Venky's, an Indian poultry company which is part of the V H Group.

Blackburn Rovers played their games at four grounds – Oozehead Ground, Pleasington Cricket Ground, Alexandra Meadows, Leamington Road – before making a permanent shift to Ewood Park in 1890.

Ewood Park has a capacity of 31,367. In 1913, a double-tiered Riverside Stand saw the capacity exceed the 70,000-mark.

Blackburn Rovers have won 10 trophies in total - three first division titles, six FA Cups, and one League Cup.

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Blackburn Rovers have won three English top-flight titles, with only one league triumph in the Premier League era (1994-95).

Derek Fazackerley is Blackburn Rovers' all-time leading appearance maker in club history, featuring in 671 games in an 18-year span for the club.

Blackburn Rovers' leading goalscorer of all-time is former English striker Simon Garner, who netted 194 goals in a 14-year stint at the club.

David Raya, Bob Crompton, Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Simon Garner, Brad Freidel, Roque Santa Cruz, and David Dunn are some of the most famous players to have represented Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers are nicknamed The Riversiders, a reference to one of the stands at Ewood Park, the Riverside Stand, being adjacent to a river.