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Latest story update on this page: . 3 of these 30 stories are labelled rumours. Repeated coverage is not independent confirmation.

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Chelsea ‘interested’ in rescuing Florian Wirtz after Liverpool teammates give up

Chelsea are among four gigantic clubs interested in signing Florian Wirtz amid growing evidence the German’s Liverpool teammates have had enough.Wirtz cost a package totalling £116m when bought from Bayer...

Wayne Rooney conjures Man Utd theory for why Michael Carrick’s side are being outrun in almost every match
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Wayne Rooney conjures Man Utd theory for why Michael Carrick’s side are being outrun in almost every match

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has offered his verdict on a systemic issue that Michael Carrick is facing at the Premier League club ...

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The perfect Champions League record Arsenal will put on the line against Lille

Arsenal welcome LOSC Lille to North London in the Champions League on Tuesday 13 October, putting an imperious home European record on the line.

PODCAST | Matchday 5 review – Augsburg hold Bayern Munich, Cologne earn Rhine derby bragging rights, plus more
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PODCAST | Matchday 5 review – Augsburg hold Bayern Munich, Cologne earn Rhine derby bragging rights, plus more

Well, Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season didn’t disappoint, right? Augsburg held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw after Robin Fellhauer gave Manuel Baum’s charges the lead after eight…

‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team
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‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team

The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development Japan have constantly pushed the boundaries in women’s football, whether it be with regular success in Asia or their ability to beat the biggest

Hamburger SV unlikely to acquire cover for injured skipper Remberg
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Hamburger SV unlikely to acquire cover for injured skipper Remberg

HSV intend to make do with the resources they have and hope other players in Polzin's squad can fill the void left by their captain who suffered an ACL tear.

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Preview | Atlético-Manchester United: Game by game on the final stage

On June 5, 2027, the Metropolitano will put on its finest to host the UEFA Champions League final. Perhaps because they are hosting it, or because of the unfinished business...

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Man Utd: Shock Carrick admission on being manager revealed as ‘explosion’ with ‘fed up’ star imminent

It has been claimed that Michael Carrick admitted that management is “not” for him before he returned to Manchester United last season.After having a spell as Middlesbrough manager, Carrick returned...

Awful 3/10s and one 5 - Newcastle player ratings from Coventry
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Awful 3/10s and one 5 - Newcastle player ratings from Coventry

Another Monday night horror show from Newcastle United, who fell to a 4-1 defeat to newly promoted Coventry last night.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta
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Laporta insists Barcelona ‘play the best football in the world’, backs Lamine for Ballon d’Or

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the media earlier today ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Galatasaray in Istanbul. The Blaugrana have been in unstoppable form so far this season, having won each of their nine matches

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Why Florian Wirtz is Liverpool’s biggest problem

After Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Man City, and their generally poor start to the season, a lot of the blame is being pointed in the direction of Florian Wirtz.Adam Clery...

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Manchester United forgotten man set for return after Michael Carrick update

Michael Carrick has said he is comfortable with handing the defender some minutes in the Spanish capitalThe Red Devils visit the La Liga outfit in the Champions League on Tuesday...

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Liverpool likely to part ways with player who got 'exposed' against Man City

Liverpool could be heading towards a major decision over Jeremie Frimpong, with the club reportedly open to letting him leave as they step up plans to strengthen at right-back. The 25-year-old...

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8 massive superstar signings who made their team worse: Mbappe, Ronaldo, Wirtz…

Manchester United, Barcelona, Juventus, PSG, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all spent fortunes bringing in some of the greatest footballers of their generations. And sometimes, they’ve ended up worse off.It...

Opinion: Does Olivier Giroud Deserve a Hero’s Welcome at Arsenal?
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Opinion: Does Olivier Giroud Deserve a Hero’s Welcome at Arsenal?

Perhaps the most romantic story Arsenal’s Champions League draw has thrown up is Olivier Giroud making his return to the Emirates this week. It’s unlikely the 40-year-old will start on Tuesday, but if he comes off the bench, what reception

What Chelsea have told Cole Palmer to do after leaving ground following fan incident
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What Chelsea have told Cole Palmer to do after leaving ground following fan incident

No one could criticise Cole Palmer for his performance in Chelsea’s 5-1 win against Bournemouth over the weekend. Palmer was unable to get his name ...

Liverpool legend issues emphatic rotation verdict as Iraola left with threadbare squad v LASK
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Liverpool legend issues emphatic rotation verdict as Iraola left with threadbare squad v LASK

Andoni Iraola doesn’t have the scope to rotate his Liverpool starting XI heavily for the Champions League fixture against LASK on Wednesday. That’s according to John Aldridge, who feels that the Reds’ head coach can’t afford to make drastic changes

Ruben Dias looks on
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Were any current Man City players signed during charges period?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether any Manchester City players were signed during the time the club have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.

Liverpool likely to part ways with player who got ‘exposed’ against Man City
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Rumour

Liverpool likely to part ways with player who got ‘exposed’ against Man City

Liverpool could be heading towards a major decision over Jeremie Frimpong, with the club reportedly open to letting him leave as they step up plans to strengthen at right-back. The 25-year-old only arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5million last summer,

Official | Niko Kovač extends Borussia Dortmund contract until 2029
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Official | Niko Kovač extends Borussia Dortmund contract until 2029

Borussia Dortmund have extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovač until 2029, in addition to his two assistant coaches: Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalovic. Lars Ricken, Managing Director of…

When could Ian Maatsen return for Aston Villa after injury update?
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When could Ian Maatsen return for Aston Villa after injury update?

Arsenal vs Lille LIVE!
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Arsenal 3-0 Lille commentary

Trent Alexander-Arnold Reece James England 2026
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Alexander-Arnold vs James: Ex-England right-back makes his pick

Former England right-back Danny Mills has told GOAL who his preferred option to fill that position would be, with Trent Alexander-Arnold back in the fold and competing with the likes of Reece James and Tino Livramento for a regular starting

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Kovac signs new Dortmund deal until 2029

Borussia Dortmund have secured the long-term future of head coach Niko Kovac after the Croatian tactician signed a fresh contract until June 2029. The 54-year-old committed his future alongside assistants Robert Kovac and Filip Tapalovic on Tuesday, rewarding an impressive

FC Augsburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga 2026/27
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Kompany refuses pitch excuses for Bayern

Bayern Munich are taking unprecedented steps to prepare for their upcoming Champions League clash against Viking Stavanger, with the German giants facing the rare challenge of an artificial surface. Manager Vincent Kompany has adjusted the club's typical travel schedule to

Real Madrid v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League
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Roma vs Real Madrid: The night Giallorossi conquered the Bernabeu

Relive the historic night in 2008 when AS Roma stunned Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu to secure a famous Champions League victory. A tactical masterclass led to a 2-1 win, etching this encounter into the annals of European football

Lewis Koumas “played like a man” – Steven Gerrard convinced “he can be part of this”
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Lewis Koumas “played like a man” – Steven Gerrard convinced “he can be part of this”

The post Lewis Koumas “played like a man” – Steven Gerrard convinced “he can be part of this” appeared first on This Is Anfield .

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Surprise return possible! BVB secure option on Brunner

Paris Brunner is increasingly making positive headlines at AS Monaco. After a difficult few months, the former Borussia Dortmund youth player has turned things around on the pitch and is...

Injured Arsenal star has been back in training for a week
William Saliba of Arsenal kisses the Premier League trophy, as Arsenal are crowned the Champions of the Premier League for the 2025/26 Season, after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images F

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Injured Arsenal star has been back in training for a week

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba has been back training individually for over a week, but he wouldn't put a specific timeline on the defender's return.

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Will Paris Saint-Germain Break Manchester City’s Rhythm? Guilty Verdict Has Only Made the Club Stronger

For years, the Premier League's most breathtaking theatre comforted itself with a collective delusion: that Manchester City were a house built on sand, a juggernaut whose inevitable legal reckoning would finally halt their relentless march.