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• Egwuekwe warns Nigeria against repeating World Cup qualifying mistakes in 2027 AFCON campaign

  Former Nigeria defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has urged the Super Eagles to treat every 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with...

• Neto open to Juventus return after Grabara injury

  Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto could return to European football after leaving Botafogo as a free agent, with Juventus considering an...

• Eberl addresses Bayern Munich’s decision to pass on Bradley Barcola

  Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has explained why the club chose not to sign Bradley Barcola during the summer...

• Renard’s Cote d’Ivoire return begins with Ghana test in Bouake

  Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with a major West African encounter...

• African football round-up: Chaouchi returns to JS Bordj Menaiel as Cisse joins Al Najma SC

  Fawzi Chaouchi has returned to JS Bordj Menaiel at the age of 41, while Senegalese forward Souleymane Cisse has completed...

• Raphinha backs Lamine Yamal to win 2026 Ballon d’Or

  Barcelona forward Raphinha believes Lamine Yamal has every quality required to win the Ballon d’Or as the teenager prepares to...

• Emmanuel Adebayor: Arsenal’s title success shows foundations were laid in his era

  Emmanuel Adebayor says Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph and Manchester City’s rise vindicate the work carried out during his time...

• Benfica place €50m valuation on teenage defender amid Chelsea and Liverpool interest

  Benfica defender Daniel Banjaki could be set to leave Portugal for England, according to a report from transfer insider Ekrem...

• Manchester United weigh defensive reshuffle with three players under consideration

  Manchester United are planning to strengthen their defence next year, with three players reportedly included on the club’s shortlist.Insider...

• Ballon d’Or 2026 race intensifies as Kane, Yamal and Mbappe gather support

  France Football’s 30-player shortlist has sparked a growing debate over who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with Harry Kane,...

• Real Madrid believe Mourinho can manage squad’s egos, says report

  Real Madrid’s hierarchy remains convinced Jose Mourinho is the right manager to lead the club, according to The Touchline.Club...

• Vladimir Smicer backs Dominik Szoboszlai as Premier League’s outstanding player

  Former Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer believes Dominik Szoboszlai is currently the best player in the Premier League following Mohamed Salah’s...

• Smicer says Liverpool must not let Florian Wirtz join Bayern Munich

  Former Liverpool player Vladimir Smicer says he would not sell Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich, amid discussion over the midfielder’s...

• Kevin Schade emerges as Premier League target for Arsenal and Liverpool

  Brentford winger Kevin Schade is being monitored by Arsenal and Liverpool, according to insider Ekrem Konur on social media.The...

• Why Everton do not need to sell Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United

  Manchester United’s interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite remains, but a deal for the 24-year-old England international could prove difficult,...

• Liverpool consider permanent Ronald Araujo deal after Iraola approval

  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is satisfied with Ronald Araujo’s performances and wants the club to make the defender’s move from...

• Mykhailo Mudryk return timeline emerges after Tottenham injury

  Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action for Tottenham at the end of next month, according to reports in The Standard....

• Cunha sees room for Manchester United to rise after slow Premier League start

  Manchester United attacking midfielder Matheus Cunha has urged the club’s supporters to consider how far the team can progress if...

• Arsenal teenager Max Dowman emerges as England option for Thomas Tuchel

  England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering a surprise call-up for 16-year-old Arsenal winger Max Dowman, according to The Sun.The...

• Neville identifies Arsenal’s weakness after Brighton defeat

  Former England footballer Gary Neville has suggested why Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat against Brighton in their recent Premier League...