Pep Guardiola showered praise on former Manchester City star ahead of their Premier League clash against Burnley.
Atrayo Bhattacharya
Unai Emery has backed fans as Aston Villa star received jeers in Europa League opener.
R Chakraborty
Hansi Flick has shared his thoughts on a Barcelona star’s costly error in their latest La Liga win.
Jamie Carragher’s comments highlight Chelsea’s ongoing struggle to match huge spending with silverware.
Vishal Bhawani
Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Serie A star who is also being targeted by Manchester United and Chelsea.
Liverpool are keeping their options open as they aim to sign a new defender to replace Ibrahima Konate.
Newcastle United are interested in making a move for Real Madrid star who has received limited gametime.
Barcelona sporting director Deco met Dinamo Zagreb’s Rafael Belinho and monitored Cardoso Varela in a quiet but telling trip.
Lothar Matthaus believes Bayern Munich star has all the potential to replicate Ousmane Dembele's Ballon d'Or triumph.
Bruno Fernandes boosted Sam Mather with praise after a standout training strike. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is reportedly ready to part ways with three senior players.
Manchester United have set their sight on Premier League winger ahead of 2026 window.
Ajay Gandhar
Liverpool are planning Virgil Van Dijk succession with €50m star from La Liga.
Harry Maguire's Man United future could hinge on one 'key condition'.
Wayne Rooney has given another stab at the age-old debate of Ronaldo versus Messi.
Dorothy Howard
Mikel Arteta has expressed his excitement for one of Arsenal's new additions.
With Lionel Messi back to full health and firing, Inter Miami have returned to the thick of the MLS playoff hunt, where they face a pivotal match against fellow playoff hopeful NYCFC on the road in New York City on Wednesday.
Kyle Bonn
Tottenham welcome League One side Doncaster Rovers to North London on Wednesday for an EFL Cup third-round clash.
Arsenal will travel to Vale Park to lock horns with League One outfit Port Vale in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Huddersfield Town will look to cause another upset when they welcome Manchester City in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich legend has claimed that Florian Wirtz would be 'better off' at Bundesliga club than at Liverpool.
Inter Miami's Luis Suarez is expected to return to MLS action after a three-match ban.
Here are the predicted lineups for Aston Villa vs. Bologna in their opening match of the 2025/26 Europa League.
Liverpool star has suffered an injury which will unfortunate keep him out for the majority of the current season.
Barcelona hit the road to face Real Oviedo as they aim to maintain their unbeaten run in La Liga.
Lamine Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or race.
Feargal Brennan
The Premier League side are aiming to stay up in their first season back in the English top flight.
Ziyad Jamal
Former France teammate admitted that he never believed Ousmane Dembele could bag the Ballon d'Or honour.
Al Nassar's manager Jorge Jesus cleared the air on why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play in win against Jeddah in the King Cup of Champions round of 32.
Liverpool plan to reward star midfielder with a new contract after Merseyside derby performance.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has opened the door for Harry Kane's return to North London.
Pep Guardiola has provided an injury update on Erling Haaland after a 'demanding week.'
Carragher received a loyalty award but couldn’t resist a transfer tease for Liverpool fans.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed key reasons behind why Lamine Yamal lost the Ballon d’Or to Ousmane Dembele.
Enzo Maresca has delivered his verdict on Alejandro Garnacho's performance for Chelsea against Lincoln City.
Rohit George
Mikel Arteta is aiming to land another Real Sociedad star in 2026.
Florian Wirtz has sent a defiant message after a slow beginning to his journey at Liverpool.
Bayern Munich are keen to hold onto their best players for as long as possible despite interest from other European giants.
TV channels and live streams to watch the Europa League in Australia. Here’s the must-see fixtures and key information you need.
Himanshu Singh
Barcelona star Gavi is set for a sustained spell on the sidelines due to injury.
All the important information regarding the fourth-round draw of the Carabao Cup.
Joe Wright
Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike endured a mixed night in their Carabao Cup win over Southampton.
Enzo Maresca has hailed the performance of a new signing against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup as 'very good'.
Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on one Chelsea squad player and hailed his contributions to the club.
Thomas Frank could be welcoming back a member of his squad early.
Real Madrid continue to look for a new center back.
Yellow cards in football are meant to keep players within the boundaries of the game's laws, but the removal of a shirt being a bookable offence can often confuse fans for its seemingly harsh nature.
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Chelsea head to third-tier side Lincoln City in Carabao Cup action on September 23.
Liverpool kick off their Carabao Cup campaign against Southampton at Anfield on September 23.
Real Madrid head off to Levante in La Liga action on September 23.
The Gunners are set to be without the former Chelsea winger for several weeks.
Chris Wheatley
A former MLS star has claimed that he does not recommend players to join Inter Miami, saying Leo Messi's father 'basically runs' the club.
Ousmane Dembele mother shared tear-jerking message after Ballon d’Or victory.
Here are the predicted lineups for Real Betis vs. Nottingham Forest in their first game of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League.
Open to all 92 clubs across the Football League, the Carabao Cup is one of the two major annual club knockout competitions in England. But does it use VAR?
Barcelona star is expected to remain at the club after he has agreed a new deal after changing his agent.
How Lamine Yamal reacted after the announcement of 2025 Ballon d’Or winner as Ousmane Dembele wins the trophy.
Paul Merson has dismissed Chelsea's title ambitions for this season after they failed to replace one key player in the transfer market.
Newcastle United non-negotiable summer stance for Man City target has been revealed.
Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Bundesliga star, who could be available on a free transfer next summer.
Paul Scholes has raised major questions over Marcus Rashford's attitude following his recent Barcelona debacle.
Sunderland are set to be without one of their newest midfielders until December.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca sends warning as Liverpool register five wins out of five after spending nearly £446 million.
Real Madrid are plotting to replicate successful France formula with 23-year-old star signing.
Donnarumma has revealed why he "wanted to stay" at PSG despite his move to Man City.
Marcus Rashford wants Barcelona. Manchester United want more money. The next move is anyone’s guess.
TV channels and live streams to watch EFL Cup in Australia. Here’s the latest fixtures and the upcoming schedule.
Neeraj Sharma
Aston Villa's president of football operation, Monchi is set to leave the club after overseeing five transfer windows.
Owing to the injury crisis at Chelsea, Enzo Maresca could be forced to start two first-team regulars against Lincoln City.
The Carabao Cup, otherwise known as the EFL Cup, has been around for decades now and never failed to deliver its fair share of drama. But does the competition use extra time or penalties if a game ends in a draw?
Joshua Thomas
Neymar has exploded over Barcelona ace's Ballon d'Or placement in furious rant.
Tottenham are weighing fresh attempt to land highly-rated Premier League attacker.
A German legend has delivered his verdict on Chelsea's handling of one of their former star forwards.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca faces selection conundrum as Marc Guiu is ineligible to feature in Carabao Cup clash.
A record-breaking 1,054% rise has put NEOM SC at the centre of Saudi Arabia's football revolution.
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has vowed to pick a Chelsea player in his World Cup squad on one condition.
Real Madrid are hoping to keep one of their key players.
Manchester United are aiming to beat Arsenal to a key midfield target.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or gala highlighted the opposite ends of the spectrum upon which the famous trophy can effect a player's career.
Gary Neville has issued a warning to Arsenal after their latest display.
Manchester City let in a late equalizer against Arsenal at the weekend.
Ruben Amorim has revealed his 'only club' following rumours about a possible exit from Man United.
While the name of the Ballon d'Or translates to "Golden Ball," the actual raw materials used to craft the famous trophy itself are much more varied for a number of reasons.
Lionel Messi's last Ballon d'Or trophy came in the 2023 — but how many previous wins does the Argentina star have?
The 2025 Yashin Trophy was hotly contested as part of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Gianluigi Donnarumma winning his second title.
The greatest football players and coaches in the world currently have two opportunities every year to scoop global individual honours thanks to the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's The Best awards. The Sporting News explains how they're different.
Hugo Ekitike has explained choosing Liverpool over Newcastle and other interested clubs.
Ousmane Dembele inspired Paris Saint-Germain to long-awaited Ballon d'Or glory and became the club's first Ballon d'Or winner.
Dom Farrell
The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in soccer. No one has lifted the prize more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
David Suggs
The winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be crowned on Monday. Follow the latest from the ceremony in Paris on our live blog.
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele, who enjoyed one of the most exceptional seasons across the 2024/25 campaign of any player in Europe or the world, won the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or saw PSG welcome a second player to the all-time list of winners. Here are the teams to have provided the most.
The list of Ballon d'Or winners features the names of superstars past and present. However, to win the trophy multiple times is the stuff of legends.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was honoured at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony with the Gerd Muller Trophy.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was substituted out of a mid-December Ligue 1 match against Monaco after the goalkeeper suffered a gruesome facial injury when his face was stepped on by an opponent's cleat.
The Johan Cruyff Trophy is presented at the Ballon d'Or gala to the best coaches in the men's and women's game from the past season.
At the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on September 22, the players voted the outstanding young male and female footballers in the world walked away with the Kopa Trophy.
Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy in 2024 and the Barcelona winger became the first player to retain the prize. It was a double success for the Catalan club as Vicky Lopez won the inaugural women's prize.
As the most prestigious individual award in global football, the Ballon d'Or dominates the annual conversation throughout each season.
Ahead of the 2025 ceremony in Paris, The Sporting News looks at the youngest winners of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
The Egypt national team boss has made a passionate case in a surprise Ballon d’Or appeal for Mo Salah.
World Cup winner has revealed he would have Lamine Yamal as Ballon d'Or choice.
Erling Haaland has proven himself to be one of the best football players in the entire world, having been nominated for each of the past four Ballon d'Or awards. In 2025, though, his final ranking was low.
The Ballon d'Or gala takes place in Paris on September 22. Here are the key times for viewers in Australia.
Here’s how to watch the Ballon d'Or on TV and live stream as well as the latest news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the ceremony.
Abhinav Nair
With US-based Champions League coverage, Kate Scott has blossomed into one of television's most beloved sports presenters as she prepares to host the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Former Manchester United player has called out club legends for constant chatter around the club and the players.
Rodri won the 2024 Ballon D'Or ahead of a furious and absent Real Madrid contingent.
Simon Borg
The Ballon d'Or takes place on September 22. One of 30 nominees will lift the coveted men's trophy.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony has an even greater level of anticipation than most years as France Football gears up to declare the world's best footballers from the past season.
Lamine Yamal took home the Kopa Trophy from the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Can he scoop the big prize this time around?
Liverpool are targeting Bundesliga star with Real Madrid monitoring contract situation closely.
Lothar Matthaus believes Bayern Munich stalwart should end his career in Germany following his exceptional returns.
The Ballon d'Or is one of the most coveted awards not just in global football, but in all of world sports, and unsurprisingly, it comes with significant fanfare and pedigree. But what is it worth financially to the winner?
The best five men's and women's football clubs in 2024/25 earned a place on the nominations list at this year's Ballon d'Or gala.
Harry Kane says an NFL move is “in the back of my mind” but insists his focus remains on Bayern Munich and England.
Barcelona star Raphinha was not considered a top contender for the award coming into the 2024/25 campaign, but he might just emerge with the trophy after one of the most complete seasons of any player around the world.
Brazilians have plenty of history when it comes to chasing soccer's most prestigious individual prize.
Harvey Elliot has had a slot start at Aston Villa as Unai Emery's men drop into relegation zone.
In the buildup to this year's Ballon d'Or presentation, there is an anticipation not felt in quite some time, as the list of 2025 contenders is loaded with players many will feel deserve to be handed the famous golden ball.
Scott McTominay was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Would the Napoli star be Scotland's first winner if he goes all the way?
Vinícius Jr’s contract talks with Real Madrid have stalled, sparking transfer rumors across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Vinicius Junior faces a key call on his future at Real Madrid.
Enzo Maresca addresses Cole Palmer's injury situation following his controversial substitution against Man United.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate is to make a future decision amid the upcoming contract expiry.
Ousmane Dembele is one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or, but Paris Saint-Germain have an unexpected scheduling clash.
The Ballon d'Or is perhaps the most prestigious individual award in world football, but there will be more prizes on offer than just the best men's player. The Sporting News explains the other awards available to players.
Brad Cox
Tottenham are plotting January move to secure Thomas Frank's key player future.
The Ballon d'Or remains the elite player prize in football, but why does the France Football trophy reign supreme over other awards?
Gary Neville has delivered a damning verdict on a Chelsea star after comparing him to some of his Premier League counterparts.
With the excitement of being nominated comes the concurrent disappointment of exclusion, as some players will be bitterly disappointed not to make the 30-player shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, announced in early August.
Among the awards on offer at the Ballon d'Or gala is the prize given to the best male and female goalkeepers of the past season.
Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing to sign a winger from La Liga in January after their failed attempt to secure Savinho.
France Football instructs Ballon d'Or voters to consider only achievements from the specified time period, hoping to avoid the award becoming a glorified popularity contest.
The Ballon d'Or, given out on an annual basis by France Football, is considered the most prestigious individual award in global football.
Newcastle United could target a Serie A star as Eddie Howe's key player faces an uncertain future.
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez faces scans to determine the severity of his groin injury.
Pep Guardiola has admitted that 'Arsenal were better' in their Premier League draw against Man City.
Wayne Rooney credits one thing for boosting team communication during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign.
A Chelsea legend has slammed Enzo Maresca for his treatment of Cole Palmer in the 2-1 loss to Man United on Saturday.
Manchester City opted for a more defensive approach in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
Barcelona have been confronted with nine-figure reality in Erling Haaland pursuit.
A former Premier League star has slammed Chelsea for missing out on a key transfer target during the summer transfer window.
The Gunners could be without another key attacking player following the 1-1 draw against Manchester City.
The midfielder helped secure their first Bundesliga win of the campaign.
The England striker was dropped from Barcelona's starting XI after arriving late for a team meeting.
The Spaniard has quickly impressed since joining from Real Sociedad and already settled into life in London.
The Gunners boss was forced to defend his midfield choices after Arsenal's dramatic 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Arsenal have a young star in the making.
Gabriel Martinelli equalised in stoppage time after Erling Haaland put Manchester City on the cusp of victory at Arsenal.
Enzo Maresca made several early substitutions against Manchester United.
Man City star is linked with surprise free transfer move to Barcelona.
Tottenham could be preparing for a big exit in the January transfer window.
Real Madrid are eyeing transfer for Liverpool player who have made his intentions clear.
Manchester United are looking for more reinforcements.
Liverpool finally got their man as Alexander Isak completed a Premier League transfer record move on deadline day.
Liverpool have brought out the best in one player.
Spanish pundit has turned tables on Lamine Yamal critics with an important revelation.
Lionel Messi has smashed six-year MLS record to over former MVP winner.
Premier League pundit has revealed why Newcastle boss unwanted record against Bournemouth could continue.
Arsenal vs. Man City kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
Aditya Gokhale
Two Premier League title contenders clash in a Sunday spotlight from London as Arsenal host Manchester City just five matches into the new domestic campaign.
Chelsea failed to overcome an early Robert Sanchez red card despite a late goal.
Tottenham earned a draw against Brighton in a hard-fought match.
Arsenal have a host of new players for the current campaign.
Chelsea turned in one of the most chaotic performances in recent Premier League memory to gift under-fire Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win, although the Red Devils almost blew it.
Real Madrid could be looking at a big summer signing.
A wet and wacky 90 minutes at Old Trafford has provided Manchester United a springboard away from their tough start to the Premier League season as they defeat Chelsea 2-1 behind goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has provided a clarification for benching star player against Everton.
Arsenal and Manchester City are two of the biggest title challengers this season.
Real Madrid star could leave the Los Blancos in January move with Mourinho's Benfica showing interest.
Marc Guehi will have the option of negotiating with clubs from January as his current contract with Crystal Palace is expiring in 2026.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is right in the thick of Ballon d'Or contention, having enjoyed one of the best individual seasons in Premier League history en route to the second English top-flight title of his career.
Two Premier League giants meet hoping to keep a poor result from becoming a poor run of form as Chelsea travel north to visit Manchester United on Sunday.
Hansi Flick shares an important update on Barcelona star's injury ahead of the Getafe showdown
Liverpool versus Everton is one of the fiercest rivalries in English football with the Merseyside derby throwing up some superb clashes down the years.
Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike had Liverpool 2-0 up inside half an hour against neighbours Everton. Idrissa Gueye pulled a goal back for the Toffees.
West Ham have made surprise contact with former Premier League manager as pressure mounts on Graham Potter.
Barcelona are interested in a couple of Bayern Munich stalwarts to solve their issues in attack and defense.
Football pundits have delivered brutal Man United prediction ahead of Chelsea clash.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is confident that his star player will deal with Erling Haaland when they host Manchester City.
Javier Mascherano has revealed his true feelings on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract renewal situation.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed why £69m striker needs special treatment in New League.
Luis Enrique has been successful at PSG, but he is linked with a move away from France once his contract ends in 2027.
Everton boss David Moyes has claimed that Liverpool have 'shown some vulnerability' ahead of the Merseyside derby.
Bayern Munich chief has shared a recent update on star player's contract renewal following his impressive performances this season.
Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly met Ruben Amorim amid potential rumors about the head coach's dismissal.
Vinicius Jr. has stepped into club ownership, backing Alverca’s bid to survive in Portugal’s top flight.
Instead of the usual awards ceremony in 2020, France Football decided to have journalists vote for an all-time all-star team. They ended up producing three.
Vincent Kompany praises Bayern Munich star for his outstanding performances in recent games and feels he is under no pressure.
Napoli boss has apologised for Kevin De Bruyne's 'cruel twist of fate' substitution in Napoli's Champions League match against Manchester City.
Manchester United players are concerned by a sudden drop in morale after a poor start. With tough games ahead, Ruben Amorim’s future looks more fragile than ever.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed whether Alejandro Garnacho will start for the Blues against Man United on Saturday.
Erling Haaland has smashed yet another Champions League record in blistering time.
Newcastle United star shared unique experience of playing against Barcelona in their Champions League opener.
Glenn Hoddle claims that a Chelsea star should be appreciated a lot more than he currently is, given what he brings to the team.
Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant brace to hand Barcelona a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in their Champions League opener.
A former Chelsea star has revealed his verdict on the fitness of a key Blues player and claimed that he is not 100% fit yet.
Real Madrid are back in La Liga action on September 20 as Xabi Alonso's side host Espanyol.
Real Madrid are racing to secure the signature of a young talent.
