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Mesut Özil’s Assist Record Shows How Good He Was

Mesut Özil topped or shared the assist charts across the Bundesliga, La Liga, Europe, the World Cup and EUROs during his career.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Real Madrid Make Huge Endrick Decision

Real Madrid have decided to keep Endrick for the 2026/27 season, with José Mourinho backing the Brazilian striker and the club giving him No. 9.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Alexis Sánchez Set to Join CF Montréal in MLS

Alexis Sánchez is set to join CF Montréal on a two-year deal after leaving Sevilla

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

World Cup 2026

Messi Was Targeted by Serious World Cup Threats

Lionel Messi was targeted by multiple serious threats during the 2026 World Cup, according to internal police reports

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Argentina Backs Infantino Despite Growing FIFA Revolt

Argentina's Football Association has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts on his leadership over the abandoned FIFA rights proposal

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

FIFA to Cover Most of Manuel Ugarte Salary After ACL Injury

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to receive salary protection from FIFA after suffering an ACL injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain.

By Michael Evalls · 6 Aug 2026

Uruguay Appoints Diego Forlán As National Team Head Coach

Uruguay has ushered in a new chapter by appointing legendary former striker Diego Forlán as the national team’s new head coach, entrusting one of the country’s greatest football icons with the responsibility of restoring La Celeste to the summit of international football.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Aug 2026

Transfers

Hull City Unleash €20m Transfer Move For Highly-Rated Nobel Mendy

Hull City have moved decisively in the transfer market with the club closing in on the signing of Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Aug 2026

PSG Settles €35m Suzuki Agreement As Goalkeeper Battle Reached Climax

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly reached an agreement with Parma to sign highly rated Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in a deal worth around €35 million.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Aug 2026

Arsenal Put £78m Price Tag on Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal are reportedly demanding £78m for Martin Zubimendi amid interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea after just one season in north London

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Alexis Sánchez Set to Join CF Montréal in MLS

Alexis Sánchez is set to join CF Montréal on a two-year deal after leaving Sevilla

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

African Football

Malawi Make History by Qualifying for First World Cup

Malawi have qualified for their first-ever Women’s World Cup after beating Ghana 2-1 in the WAFCON quarter-finals

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Nigeria Face South Africa in Crucial WAFCON Play-Off

Nigeria face South Africa on August 13 for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament after their WAFCON quarter-final exits

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Cameroon Shock Nigeria At Half-Time Through Nyadjou Myriam’s Stunning Strike

Cameroon have stunned defending champions Nigeria by taking a 1–0 lead into half-time of their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash in Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Aug 2026

Kun Khalifat FC Sale Saga Takes Dramatic Turn Before NPFL27

Kun Khalifat FC's ownership has become a major talking point after the NPFL announced a prospective takeover, before the club denied it was for sale

By Michael Evalls · 8 Aug 2026

Champions League

O'Neill hopes Engels and Johnston stay for Celtic's Champions League qualifiers

Celtic will face LASK in the Champions League play-off round later this month, and Martin O'Neill wants to keep two key players until then.

By Collins Godfrey · 6 Aug 2026

Fabregas: Como squad will be limited for Champions League campaign

Como are set to embark on their first-ever season in the Champions League, though head coach Cesc Fabregas has his concerns.

By Collins Godfrey · 3 Aug 2026

Joan Garcia dreaming of Champions League glory with Barcelona this season

Joan Garcia enjoyed a strong debut campaign with Barcelona last season, and now has his sights set on European glory at Camp Nou.

By Collins Godfrey · 3 Aug 2026

Champions League Confirms Date for 2026/27 League Phase Draw

UEFA has confirmed that the 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw will be held on Thursday, 27 August, with Europe's top clubs set to discover their opponents for the new campaign.

By David Ale · 27 Jul 2026

Premier League

JJ Gabriel Impresses With Mature Response to Fan

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been praised for his mature response after an Arsenal fan compared him unfavourably with Max Dowman.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Jeff Bezos Closing In on Major Liverpool Stake

Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium nearing a deal for roughly one-third of Liverpool, while FSG would remain the club's controlling owner

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Pep Left Man City With Two Huge Premier League Signings

Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi for around £82.5m in January 2026, giving Pep Guardiola two major Premier League additions before his exit.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Xabi Alonso Reveals His Chelsea Tactical Plan

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will be flexible in their tactics and game plans as he looks to build a more unpredictable team.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

La Liga

Mourinho Brings Strict New Rules to Real Madrid

José Mourinho has introduced stricter rules at Real Madrid covering nutrition, punctuality, injury recovery and team meals at Valdebebas

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Real Madrid Make Huge Endrick Decision

Real Madrid have decided to keep Endrick for the 2026/27 season, with José Mourinho backing the Brazilian striker and the club giving him No. 9.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Endrick Transfer Twist As Real Madrid Make Firm Decision On Brazilian Star

Real Madrid are preparing to keep Endrick at the club as they continue to view the Brazilian forward as a major part of their long term plans.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Aug 2026

Courtois Welcomes Mourinho Reunion at Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois has welcomed his reunion with José Mourinho at Real Madrid after the pair previously worked together at Chelsea.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Analysis

Mesut Özil’s Assist Record Shows How Good He Was

Mesut Özil topped or shared the assist charts across the Bundesliga, La Liga, Europe, the World Cup and EUROs during his career.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Rodri’s Premier League Numbers Explain His Huge Value

Rodri’s outstanding Premier League passing numbers show his value as Barcelona reportedly push to sign the Manchester City midfielder.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Luis Díaz Shines as Bayern Beat Aston Villa in Pre-Season

Bayern Munich defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong as Luis Díaz impressed off the bench and Vincent Kompany's side ended their Asia tour with victory

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

Kompany Explains Why Bundesliga Is Better Than Every League Except the Premier League

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says the Bundesliga is Europe's second-best league, claiming only the Premier League ranks higher because of its financial power

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

Biography

Franco Baresi Dies at 66: Football Mourns the Loss Of An Italian And AC Milan Icon

The football world is in mourning following the death of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi at the age of 66, bringing to an end the life of one of the greatest defenders to ever Grace the sport.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 31 Jul 2026

From the Concrete Floors of Colombes to the World Biggest Stage: France Manu Koné is the Truth and Solution to Many Europe’s Club Midfield Crisis

An average kid from the Parisian banlieues doesn't just make it out by accident; they bleed, sweat, and survive.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 9 Jul 2026

Profiling Karim Adeyemi: The German Speedster Target for FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona is making concrete moves in the summer transfer window, placing Borussia Dortmund’s electric forward Karim Adeyemi at the top of their wishlist

By Akubueze Ebube Joshua · 9 Jul 2026