Football

Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle may have looked like another hard-fought Premier League clash, but a closer look revealed something striking: every goal came from a corner routine. It’s a reminder of how heavily top-flight football is leaning on structured plays, with strategies that bear a resemblance to those used in the NFL. Fans often […]

Wales boss praises England’s rise under Tuchel but insists his side are ready to test themselves at Wembley Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes it is “only a matter of time” before England win another major international trophy, as his team prepare for a high-profile friendly at Wembley on Thursday, 9 October. England, ranked fourth

Former Chelsea boss brings Benfica to London but insists sentiment will not affect his job Jose Mourinho says he “will always be a Blue” as he prepares to return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night with Benfica in the Champions League. The 62-year-old Portuguese coach, who led Chelsea to seven trophies across two spells, acknowledged

New boss stresses importance of reconnecting with supporters after Everton draw West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has made it clear that his immediate focus is rebuilding the bond between the club and its supporters. The Portuguese coach, who took charge earlier this week following Graham Potter’s dismissal, oversaw his first game on Monday night—a

Historic debut for Kazakhstan’s champions as European giants arrive in Almaty No team in this season’s Champions League faces a tougher travel schedule—or greater odds—than Kairat Almaty. The Kazakh champions, making their debut in the competition, are set for a historic home fixture on Tuesday against 15-time winners Real Madrid at the 24,000-seater Ortalyq Stadion.

Everton Midfielder Left Frustrated by Yellow Card Accumulation Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has voiced his frustration after receiving a one-match suspension just six games into his Premier League career with Everton. The midfielder, booked for a challenge on Kyle Walker-Peters during Monday’s 1-1 draw against West Ham, will now miss Sunday’s crucial clash with Crystal Palace. Taking

Ramsey Returns to Boost Wales’ World Cup Bid Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been recalled to the national squad for October’s fixtures against Belgium and England, marking an important return as Rob Page’s side look to keep their World Cup hopes alive. The 34-year-old midfielder, who was left out of September’s games against Kazakhstan and

Barcelona produced a strong second-half comeback to defeat newly promoted Real Oviedo 3-1 on Thursday night, bouncing back from a costly mistake by goalkeeper Joan García. The win, their fifth in six league outings, leaves the defending champions just two points behind leaders Real Madrid after six rounds of La Liga. A Costly Blunder Gifts

FC Barcelona travel to Asturias on Thursday night to face Real Oviedo in La Liga Matchday 6. The clash at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium kicks off at 9:30 PM CEST and marks the first meeting between the two sides in over 24 years. Flick Names Strong Squad for Oviedo Trip Head coach Hansi Flick has

Paris witnessed a night of footballing history on Monday as Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati etched their names deeper into the sport’s legacy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Paris Saint-Germain forward Dembele capped off the finest season of his career by lifting the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona and Spain’s Aitana Bonmati became the