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Africa Cup of Nations

  1. Odegaard stunner & Rutter own goal send fortuitous Arsenal top

    Martin Odegaard's first goal of the season helped a fortuitous Arsenal side secure a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton to stay top of the Premier League table. The Gunners captain lashed in a superb effort early on before a Georginio Rutter own goal looked to set them on their way. Diego Gomez's shot set up a nervy finish but Mikel Arteta's men held on for a crucial three points on Saturday.

  2. Maresca loses it as Villa stage Stamford Bridge comeback

    Chelsea threw away a commanding position as Aston Villa stretched their winning run to 11 games, thanks to an Ollie Watkins brace in a 2-1 comeback win. Joao Pedro put the Blues into a deserved first-half lead but a wretched second half from Enzo Maresca's side put paid to their faint Premier League title ambitions as Watkins stole the show on Saturday night.

  3. Wirtz scores first goal as Liverpool secure nervy win

    Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat. Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for the Reds, while Ryan Gravenberch found the back of the net for the first time since November, as Arne Slot's side earned all three points at Anfield.

  4. RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

    The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.

  5. Magical Cherki does it again to rescue City victory

    Rayan Cherki underlined his status as the Premier League's signing of the season by rescuing all three points for Manchester City after they were put to the test by a stubborn and dangerous Nottingham Forest but eventually left with a crucial 2-1 victory. Cherki set up the opening goal for Tijjani Reijnders to make it seven assists for the season, the joint-highest along with Bruno Fernandes.

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Videos

  1. Arsenal boss Arteta reveals his ideal Christmas present

    Mikel Arteta has revealed what would be his ideal Christmas present as the Arsenal boss prepares his side for the busy festive football period. The Spaniard also reflected on the "incredible journey" he's been on, with it having been six years since the Gunners appointed the former Manchester City assistant as their head coach. Click the play button above to watch the full clip ⬆️

  2. 🎥 | USMNT star Dike reveals secrets of rapid rise

    USMNT star Daryl Dike is the latest high-profile guest to join Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast. The West Bromwich Albion star opens up on his journey through college soccer, facing Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger, and naming the best opponent he's gone head-to-head with throughout a meteoric rise that has earned him 10 international caps ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

  3. 🎥| Is Rooney the PL GOAT? Man Utd fan vs five rivals

    Diehard Manchester United fan firastalksfootball has locked horns with supporters from five rival teams to discuss some burning football topics. From stating that the Red Devils are England's greatest club, to Wayne Rooney being the best player ever to grace the Premier League, and Sir Alex Ferguson topping the pile when it comes to all-time managers in the English top-flight. Will he win over the doubters? 🤔

Premier League

  1. Maya Jama supports boyfriend Dias from Man City away end

    Maya Jama got a taste of a Manchester City away day as she watched boyfriend Ruben Dias take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Love Island presenter cheered on the Portugal international from the away section of City Ground as Pep Guardiola's men secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the Premier League. The 31-year-old clearly enjoyed her day out, describing it as a "whole different experience".

  2. 'Want to kiss him!' - Pep's hilarious insight into Cherki's rise

    Pep Guardiola has offered a candid and comical glimpse into life with Rayan Cherki at Manchester City, admitting the Frenchman can leave him torn between frustration and affection. After a decisive display against Nottingham Forest, the City boss joked there are moments he wants to shout at Cherki and others where he wants to "kiss him" as the youngster continues to shine.

  3. 'Didn't help!' - Amorim slammed by Eriksen for Man Utd remarks

    Former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen believes some of Ruben Amorim's public comments about the club's dire state "didn't help at all". The Denmark international spent three years at Old Trafford before leaving for Wolfsburg over the summer, and now he is reflecting on his stint with the Red Devils. While the 33-year-old has many fond memories there, he wasn't all that complimentary about Amorim.

  4. Walker and Goodman reunited in chance encounter on night out

    Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman were unexpectedly in the same place on a rare public night out, crossing paths in a central London restaurant for the first time since their bitter court battle. With friends of the former Manchester City star's wife, Annie Kilner, watching on, the chance reunion added another surreal chapter to one of the Premier League’s most scrutinised off-field sagas.

  5. Villa match-winner Watkins hails 'tactical genius' Emery

    Ollie Watkins has hailed Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as a "tactical genius" following the forward's match-winning brace against Chelsea. The 29-year-old came off the bench shortly before the hour mark when the Blues were a goal to the good but two clinical finishes secured the visitors a 2-1 comeback win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. While he changed the game, Watkins admitted that Emery's tactical tweaks made it possible.

Transfers

  1. Why Ronaldo 'wants to end career playing with Messi' in Miami

    Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to put aside his long-running rivalry with Lionel Messi and play out his career with him at Inter Miami. The two sporting icons are among the greatest footballers to ever play the game but they have often been pitted against one another this century. But as the 40-year-old contemplates life after Al-Nassr, speculation is mounting that he may want to be Messi's team-mate in Major League Soccer in one last hurrah.

  2. Chelsea keeping tabs on Forest outcast McAtee

    Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on James McAtee ahead of the January transfer window, despite the midfielder having become an outcast at Nottingham Forest following his summer move from Manchester City. The former England Under-21 international is being monitored by Blues head coach Enzo Maresca, with the pair having worked together in the past.

  3. Spurs boss Frank faces January dilemma over unwanted loan ace

    Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces a dilemma over unwanted loan ace as the January transfer window approaches. Spurs signed Israel international Manor Solomon in 2023, who played at the north London club only for a season before heading out on loan to Leeds United last season. He was once again sent out on a second loan spell at Villarreal on deadline day of the last summer transfer window.

  4. Man Utd eye surprise January swoop for AFCON star

    Manchester United are eyeing a surprise January swoop for an AFCON star who scored against INEOS-owned Nice earlier this season. Auxerre's 26-year-old Mali international forward Lassine Sinayoko has caught the eye of the Red Devils' recruitment team and the Premier League giants are now seriously considering placing a bid for the player in the January transfer window.

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

  1. Spurs are no longer part of the Premier League's 'big six'

    Tottenham sat 14th in the Premier League on Christmas Day. They finished 17th at the end of 2024-25 and have placed inside the top four only once in the 2020s altogether. Yet they are still regarded as one of the Premier League's 'big six' clubs alongside Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.

La Liga

  1. Endrick breaks social media records with Lyon loan switch

    Endrick is already breaking records for Lyon without kicking a ball since leaving Real Madrid on loan. The 19-year-old will spend the second half of the season with the French giants as he bids to get his fledgling career back on track after struggling for game time at Los Blancos. While he won't be able to play for Lyon for a couple of weeks, he is producing record-breaking numbers on social media.

  2. Lewandowski casts doubt over Barcelona future

    Robert Lewandowski cast doubt on his Barcelona future after claiming he does not know "which direction to take" after a tough start to the season. The veteran striker, whose contract is nearing its expiry, acknowledged that no clear decision has yet been made over whether his journey in Catalonia will continue beyond this campaign after overcoming a few injury issues.

  3. Barcelona's 'future engine' set to open more of Camp Nou

    Barcelona have taken another major step in restoring their iconic home by applying to open more of the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou in time for their first home match of 2026. The move would significantly boost capacity, revenue and atmosphere, with the stadium increasingly viewed as the 'financial engine' underpinning the club’s long-term recovery.

UEFA Champions League

  1. Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Lionel Messi has entered the chat!

    With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly now disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players beginning the campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

Serie A

  1. Amorim issues update as Mainoo & Zirkzee plan Man Utd exits

    Manchester United will only allow players to leave in the January transfer window if replacements can be found, says head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese has delivered the update ahead of the winter market opening on New Year’s Day, with Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee believed to be keen on departing Old Trafford in search of more playing time.