BREAKING NEWS
PREMIER LEAGUE: TITLE RACE HEATS UP AT THE SUMMIT • CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: KNOCKOUT DRAW CONFIRMED • LA LIGA: CLASICO DATE SET FOR BERNABEU • TRANSFER: BELLINGHAM TO REAL MADRID CONFIRMED • SERIE A: DERBY DELLA MADONNINA ENDS IN THRILLER • PREMIER LEAGUE: TITLE RACE HEATS UP AT THE SUMMIT • CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: KNOCKOUT DRAW CONFIRMED • LA LIGA: CLASICO DATE SET FOR BERNABEU • TRANSFER: BELLINGHAM TO REAL MADRID CONFIRMED • SERIE A: DERBY DELLA MADONNINA ENDS IN THRILLER •
Off The Bench
HOMEFOOTBALLSCORESCOMPETITIONSLEAGUESTRANSFERSMORE
SEARCH
OFF THE BENCH
HOMEFOOTBALLSCORESCOMPETITIONSLEAGUESTRANSFERSMORE
SEARCH

SEARCH

3,487 results for “SEC”

F
Football
FOOTBALL

Bafana Bafana’s AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: The Road Ahead After a Rocky Start

South Africa’s national team faces a critical stretch in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with tactical dilemmas, injury concerns, and a need to build on recent form against tougher opposition. Their next matches will test whether Pitso Mosimane’s squad can finally break through in continental competition.

1 Oct 2026
AFCON 2027 QualifiersBafana BafanaPitso Mosimane
Watford secure Senegalese international Krépin Diatta on one‑year deal
FOOTBALL

Watford secure Senegalese international Krépin Diatta on one‑year deal

Watford have completed the signing of former Monaco winger Krépin Diatta, adding a versatile Senegal international to their squad on a free transfer. The one‑year contract marks a fresh chapter for the 27‑year‑old after five and a half seasons in Ligue 1.

1 Oct 2026
Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana tenure collapses after AFCON qualifying disaster
FOOTBALL

Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana tenure collapses after AFCON qualifying disaster

After two humiliating defeats in Group C, Ghana’s head coach Carlos Queiroz faces inevitable departure following a campaign that has already written itself into the annals of AFCON qualifying failure. The Black Stars’ 4-2 collapse to The Gambia—coming just five days after a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast—has left their 2027 tournament hopes in tatters, with Queiroz now publicly refusing to resign despite mounting pressure.

1 Oct 2026
Liverpool’s Michael Olise Bid: A Staggering Counter Demands Attention as Bayern Munich’s Future Unfolds
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool’s Michael Olise Bid: A Staggering Counter Demands Attention as Bayern Munich’s Future Unfolds

Liverpool are reportedly plotting a high-stakes move for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, but the French winger’s demands have introduced a new layer of complexity. With Real Madrid also in the frame and contract talks looming, the stakes have never been higher for both club and player.

1 Oct 2026
Bayern MunichEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Leicester City complete signing of Will Smallbone as Russell Martin’s 15th player in a bold League One push
FOOTBALL

Leicester City complete signing of Will Smallbone as Russell Martin’s 15th player in a bold League One push

After months of speculation, Leicester City have finalised the transfer of Will Smallbone—a Premier League-experienced midfielder who fits Russell Martin’s tactical blueprint. The 31-year-old’s arrival signals a new phase in the Foxes’ ambitions as Martin prepares to build a side capable of challenging at the top of League One.

1 Oct 2026
Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was…
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was…

Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was legendary, but what if he had signed the players who slipped through his fingers? A closer look at the game-changers he pursued—and why they changed football history instead.

1 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Coventry City’s Premier League Break: International Call-Ups Test Lampard’s Squad Depth
FOOTBALL

Coventry City’s Premier League Break: International Call-Ups Test Lampard’s Squad Depth

With Frank Lampard’s return to the Premier League secured, Coventry City’s international players face fresh challenges as Ghana’s struggles and Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers expose tactical dilemmas. From late call-ups to suspended stars, the Sky Blues’ summer signings are already under scrutiny.

1 Oct 2026
Brandon Thomas-AsanteCaleb YirenkyiCoventry City
Wales seek their first Nations League points…
FOOTBALL

Wales seek their first Nations League points…

Wales seek their first Nations League points against Norway, who arrive with World Cup momentum—but injuries and tactical fragility could decide this high-stakes encounter.

1 Oct 2026
Craig Bellamy’s Wales face a desperate Nations…
FOOTBALL

Craig Bellamy’s Wales face a desperate Nations…

Craig Bellamy’s Wales face a desperate Nations League battle against Norway, with key absences and a reshuffled attack line-up after back-to-back defeats. Meanwhile, Norway’s front three—including Erling Haaland—will target a second win in three attempts to close the gap on Portugal.

1 Oct 2026
Klopp’s Unwavering Respect: How Jurgen Guardiola’s Legacy Stands Beyond the Verdict
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Klopp’s Unwavering Respect: How Jurgen Guardiola’s Legacy Stands Beyond the Verdict

Jurgen Klopp has spoken for the first time since Manchester City’s damning Premier League ruling, reaffirming his admiration for Pep Guardiola while distancing Liverpool from the fallout. His words offer a rare glimpse into the emotional weight of this landmark case—and what it means for the future of English football.

1 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Rio Ferdinand has laid bare the ‘biggest…
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Rio Ferdinand has laid bare the ‘biggest…

Rio Ferdinand has laid bare the ‘biggest question’ he wants Manchester United’s Glazer family to answer—one that cuts to the heart of the club’s recent transfer strategy. With Casemiro’s future hanging in the balance and Bruno Fernandes’ contract year looming, the former Red Devil reveals why the club’s logic is failing its fans—and what it means for the summer market.

1 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester United
Liverpool have entered the race for Brentford’s…
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool have entered the race for Brentford’s…

Liverpool have entered the race for Brentford’s rising German winger Kevin Schade, with the 24-year-old’s form sparking serious interest ahead of the January transfer window. As the Reds seek to bolster their attacking options, Schade’s potential move to Anfield could redefine their options in the coming months.

1 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueFIFA World CupGermany
Liverpool’s Yankuba Minteh: A Second Chance at Anfield After £60m Miss?
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool’s Yankuba Minteh: A Second Chance at Anfield After £60m Miss?

Yankuba Minteh’s failed £60m transfer to Liverpool has not dampened his ambition—sources reveal the 22-year-old winger remains determined to join the Reds, despite the window’s closure. Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola’s pursuit of the attacker underscores the club’s persistent interest in a player who could redefine their left flank.

1 Oct 2026
Andoni IraolaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
F
Football
FOOTBALL

AC Milan’s Owen Emeka Bid Faces Real Madrid Heat as Granada’s Dylan Rodriguez Sparks European Interest

AC Milan’s scouts have already taken notice of Granada’s 19-year-old midfield prodigy Dylan Rodriguez, but the Rossoneri’s ambitions now extend to another young talent—Owen Emeka—who is also in the crosshairs of Real Madrid. The race for Spain’s next generation is heating up.

1 Oct 2026
AC MilanItalian Serie AReal Madrid
BN
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS

Juventus Unlocks €100 Million Transfer Window: Sesko, Hojbjerg and a Midfield Prospect in Focus

With a €250 million capital increase set to yield around €100 million for the transfer market, Juventus is poised to make strategic moves—targeting Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Benjamin Sesko, and a young Sassuolo prodigy to address pressing needs in attack and midfield. The club’s urgency is compounded by an ongoing goalkeeper crisis, forcing a winter window push unlike any other in recent seasons.

1 Oct 2026
Benjamin SeskoBreaking NewsItalian Serie A
←PREVIOUS
1…124125126127128…233
NEXT→
Page 126 of 233

OFF THE BENCH

Your destination for breaking sports news, match analysis, live scores, and tactical coverage from major leagues across the globe.

Xfin

SPORTS

FootballTransfersMatch CentreCompetitionsLeagues

FOOTBALL

Premier LeagueChampions LeagueLa LigaSerie A

COMPANY & INFO

About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service

© 2026 Off The Bench. All rights reserved.

Live scores and statistical data supplied for editorial coverage.