Football

  • Leipzig return was ‘best option for me’, insists Nkunku

    Christopher Nkunku believes returning to RB Leipzig this summer was “the best option for me.” Three years after leaving Leipzig for Chelsea in a £52m (€60m) move, Nkunku has rejoined the Bundesliga club on loan from AC Milan. The 28-year-old netted in their 5-0 win over Hamburg on Sunday, while also providing an assist earlier…

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  • De Zerbi maintains ‘big confidence’ in Spurs amid goal drought

    Roberto De Zerbi is buoyed by Tottenham’s recent form, despite their Premier League goal drought, insisting they are still on the right track. Spurs have played four matches without scoring in the top flight, going 407 minutes without a league goal. They started the season with back-to-back defeats but have since drawn their last two…

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  • Jesus ready to compete with Raphinha for starting role at Barcelona

    Gabriel Jesus insisted he wants a more prominent role at Barcelona and is ready to compete with Raphinha for a starting spot in the line-up. The 29-year-old joined Barca from Arsenal this summer after four seasons with the Gunners, helping them end their wait for a Premier League title last season. However, Jesus was seen…

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  • Ancelotti: Neymar cannot be replaced by Brazil

    Carlo Ancelotti believes Neymar is “an irreplaceable player”, confirming the forward would not be returning to the Brazil squad. Neymar called time on his international career after this summer’s World Cup, where Brazil were knocked out in the last 16 by Norway. The 34-year-old is Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, and…

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  • FIGC president targeting more than World Cup qualification for Italy

    FIGC president Giovanni Malago insists Italy must not limit themselves simply to World Cup qualification as they aim to get back to the top. It has been all change at Italy over the last six months after they failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup. That led to the resignations of Gennaro Gattuso…

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  • ‘I’ve never been the chosen one’, claims Dembele

    Ousmane Dembele claimed he has “never been the chosen one”, putting his success down to hard work as he targets a second straight Ballon d’Or. Dembele scooped the prize last year after a stellar 2024-25 campaign in which he contributed to 46 goals across all competitions. He scored 33 times and provided 13 assists as…

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  • Refereeing body Pro Ref admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner

    Pro Ref has admitted an “error of judgement” in awarding Erling Haaland’s winner during Man City’s 1-0 win over Man Utd. Haaland was onside, but City’s Enzo Fernández was offside and appeared to interfere with Lisandro Martínez. VAR should have recommended an on-field review. The goal stood, but the decision has now been officially acknowledged…

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