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Kobbie Mainoo Leads Premier League for Possession Won

Kobbie Mainoo has won possession 40 times this Premier League season, the most of any player, while posting a 93.92% pass accuracy.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

European Football

Zidane Names Mbappé, Dembélé, Rabiot and Koundé as His Four France Captains

Zinédine Zidane has elected Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé as his four captains for France.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

Kobbie Mainoo Leads Premier League Passing Stat

Kobbie Mainoo has completed 278 of 296 Premier League passes this season, giving him a 93.92% accuracy rate according to Squawka.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Édouard Mendy: Winning AFCON With Senegal Was “10 Times Better” Than Chelsea’s Champions League Triumph

Édouard Mendy has revealed that winning AFCON with Senegal meant more to him than lifting the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

World Cup 2026

Tuchel Admits England Went Defensive Too Early

Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina and admits his defensive changes came too early.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 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

Transfers

Tijjani Reijnders Explains Why He Chose Saudi Arabia Move

Tijjani Reijnders says his Saudi Arabia move will secure the financial future of his family, including his grandchildren.

By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026

Barcelona and Liverpool Monitoring Chelsea’s Estêvão Amid Uncertainty

Barcelona and Liverpool are monitoring Chelsea winger Estêvão Willian, with the Brazilian’s limited playing time under Xabi Alonso attracting attention.

By Michael Evalls · 21 Sept 2026

Real Madrid Among Clubs Tracking JJ Gabriel

Real Madrid are reportedly among the clubs pursuing Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, with several European giants interested in the 15-year-old forward.

By Michael Evalls · 18 Sept 2026

JJ Gabriel Stuns Manchester United With Shock Request to Leave Club

Manchester United have been stunned by 15-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel’s formal request to leave the club, just days after his spectacular UEFA Youth League hat-trick.

By David Ale · 15 Sept 2026

African Football

Édouard Mendy: Winning AFCON With Senegal Was “10 Times Better” Than Chelsea’s Champions League Triumph

Édouard Mendy has revealed that winning AFCON with Senegal meant more to him than lifting the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

Heartbreak At Katsina United As Chinedu Ozor Collapses And Dies In Training

Nigerian football has been plunged into mourning following the reported death of Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor, who reportedly collapsed during training on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Aug 2026

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

Champions League

Kane Backs Bayern To Conquer Europe After Champions League Opening Statement

Harry Kane has warned Bayern Munich’s Champions League rivals that the German giants have the quality to go all the way and lift Europe’s biggest club trophy.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Sept 2026

Como Make Champions League History With Stunning Leipzig Rout

Como 1907 have made a dream start to life in the Champions League, crushing RB Leipzig 4-1 on a historic European night.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Bayern Munich Overcome Bodø/Glimt’s Early Defiance to Storm to 5-0 Victory

Bodø/Glimt frustrated Bayern for 45 minutes, but the German giants exploded after the break to claim a commanding 5-0 Champions League victory.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Sabah FC Make Champions League History With 11 Nationalities

Sabah FC created Champions League history on their debut, fielding a starting XI featuring 11 different nationalities against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026

Premier League

Brobbey Makes Premier League History Despite Hat-Trick

Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick in Sunderland's 5-3 defeat to Manchester City, becoming the first player since 2007 to do so in a Premier League loss.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Manchester United’s 100,000-Seater Stadium Plans Take Major Step Forward

Manchester United’s plans for a new 100,000-capacity stadium have taken another major step forward after the club secured land for the proposed development.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

Manchester United Record £677.6m Revenue Despite £43m Loss in 2025/26

Manchester United have reported record revenue of £677.6m despite suffering a £43m loss during the 2025/26 financial year.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

Mikel Arteta Agrees New Arsenal Contract With Significant Pay Rise

Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Arsenal that will keep him at the club into at least his 10th year, with the Spaniard also set to receive a significant pay rise.

By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026

La Liga

Raphinha and Yamal Combine for 31 G/A

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have combined for 31 goal contributions in Barcelona’s first eight competitive games of 2026/27.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Real Madrid Face Brutal Run Before El Clásico

Real Madrid face Villarreal, Roma, Sevilla, Leipzig and Barcelona in a demanding 15-day run after the international break.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Tebas Fires Back at Real Madrid: ‘Respect for All. Subordination to None’

Javier Tebas has hit back at Real Madrid, defending his independence as LaLiga president and rejecting claims that referees are targeting the club.

By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026

Real Madrid Hit Back at Javier Tebas as LaLiga Feud Escalates

Real Madrid have launched a fierce response to Javier Tebas after the LaLiga president criticised the club’s refereeing complaints following the Madrid derby.

By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026

Analysis

Paris Brunner Emerges as Monaco’s Star to Watch

Paris Brunner has made a flying start at Monaco, scoring six goals in seven appearances across all competitions this season.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Ronaldo Still Beats Kane to 100 League Goals

Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in 98 games, but Cristiano Ronaldo's 92-game La Liga mark remains the modern benchmark.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Kobbie Mainoo Leads Premier League for Possession Won

Kobbie Mainoo has won possession 40 times this Premier League season, the most of any player, while posting a 93.92% pass accuracy.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Kobbie Mainoo Leads Premier League Passing Stat

Kobbie Mainoo has completed 278 of 296 Premier League passes this season, giving him a 93.92% accuracy rate according to Squawka.

By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026

Biography

Raphinha’s Incredible Rise From Leeds to Barcelona Captain

Raphinha’s journey from helping Leeds avoid relegation to becoming a Barcelona captain is one of football’s most remarkable rises.

By Michael Evalls · 18 Sept 2026

N'Golo Kanté's Humble Lifestyle Stands Out

N'Golo Kanté has remained remarkably humble despite winning Premier League titles, the World Cup and the Champions League.

By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026

Zion Suzuki: This is a story worth knowing

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United wanted Zion Suzuki, but he boldly turned them down, refusing to spend his early career on the bench as a backup to André Onana.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 19 Aug 2026