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• Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal exit followed two broken promises by Jorge Jesus

  Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he was wrong to leave Portugal’s camp but says he will not retire from international football...

• Liverpool lead race to re-sign Bayer defender Jarrell Quansah in 2027

  Bayer defender Jarrell Quansah could return to the Premier League in the summer of 2027, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal...

• Manuel Akanji fears Manchester City titles could be taken away

  Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has admitted he is worried about losing the trophies he won during his time...

• Former Premier League midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate retires at 36 after revealing heart problem

  Former West Ham, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has announced his retirement from football at the age...

• Emiliano Martinez says Chelsea move was ‘the best decision’ after Juventus links

  Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has described his summer move to Chelsea as “the best decision”.Martinez had previously been linked...

• Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega announces bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

  Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he plans to stand for election as FIFA president next year, becoming the first...

• Andrei Kanchelskis ready to advise Manchester United manager Michael Carrick

  Former Manchester United and Russia player Andrei Kanchelskis says he could undertake an internship at the English club and is...

• Jadon Sancho leads Transfermarkt’s ranking of most valuable free agents

  Transfermarkt has updated its valuations of footballers who are currently free agents, with Jadon Sancho at the top of the...

• Kirk Broadfoot praises Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez as ‘all-round athlete’

  Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has described Emmanuel Fernandez as an “all-round athlete” and says keeping the Super...

• Barcelona v Real Madrid: Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez reportedly in line to referee October Clasico

  Barcelona are due to host Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the 2026/2027 season on 25 October, with reports...

• Bachir Belloumi’s market value soars to €18m after Hull City and Algeria impact

  Bachir Belloumi’s rapid rise with Hull City and Algeria has seen his estimated market value increase from €6.5m to €18m,...

• Flamingos arrive in Casablanca ahead of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which begins in Morocco on...

• Pedro announces retirement at 39 after trophy-filled 20-year career

  Former Spain forward Pedro has announced his retirement at the age of 39, ending a 20-year career in which he...

• Enyimba target positive result at Katsina United, says Ukaegbu

  Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu says defeat is not an option when his side travel north to face Katsina United...

• Luka Modric says he still misses Real Madrid and their fans

  Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says he continues to miss Real Madrid and the supporters of the Spanish club.Modric played...

• Pogrebnyak backs Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or ahead of Lamine Yamal

  Pavel Pogrebnyak, the former Zenit striker, has named Harry Kane as his choice to win the Ballon d’Or.The award...

• Monaco backed to maintain unbeaten start against Toulouse in French championship

  Monaco will look to protect their position at the top of the French championship when they host Toulouse at Stade...

• PSG tipped to extend dominance over Le Mans in French championship meeting

  PSG will host Le Mans at Parc des Princes on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in the sixth round of the...

• The African players who shaped key moments in Aston Villa’s history

  Aston Villa have rarely had a sustained African core, but several players from the continent have made important contributions during...

• World Cup 2026: the underdogs ready to challenge football’s biggest nations

  The expanded 48-team World Cup will give several less-fancied nations the chance to make a lasting impact when the tournament...