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Xavi: Lamine Yamal’s 2026 Ballon d’Or is ‘inevitable’—but this year could be his time
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Xavi: Lamine Yamal’s 2026 Ballon d’Or is ‘inevitable’—but this year could be his time

Xavi Hernandez has declared Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal the next Ballon d’Or winner, calling the 19-year-old ‘different’ and ‘special’—but insists Spain’s World Cup triumph demands recognition now. The former Barça legend also weighed in on Messi’s legacy and his own role in the club’s revival.

24 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Maresca’s Premier League Dominance: How City’s Italian Maestro Secures Manager of the Month Nomination
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Maresca’s Premier League Dominance: How City’s Italian Maestro Secures Manager of the Month Nomination

Enzo Maresca has been nominated for September’s Premier League Manager of the Month award after steering Manchester City to a flawless start to the season—becoming only the sixth manager in top-flight history to win all five of his opening league games. With a perfect record, tactical brilliance, and a squad firing on all cylinders, Maresca’s leadership is under the spotlight as voting begins.

24 Sept 2026
Enzo MarescaFootballManchester City
Premier League Player of the Month: Eight Contenders Battle for September Honour
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Premier League Player of the Month: Eight Contenders Battle for September Honour

The Premier League’s September Player of the Month nominees have been revealed, featuring standout performances from Chelsea’s Joao Pedro to Leeds’ Mohamed Belloumi. The shortlist includes eight players whose recent form will determine the winner, announced on Friday.

24 Sept 2026
Football
International Men’s Football Returns: A New Era Begins as 24 Nations Compete in FIFA’s Extended September-October Window
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International Men’s Football Returns: A New Era Begins as 24 Nations Compete in FIFA’s Extended September-October Window

For the first time since the 2026 World Cup, international football is back in full force. Teams from across the globe are set to clash in a condensed yet historic 16-day window, blending Nations League showdowns with AFCON qualifiers—marking a pivotal moment in the calendar before the 2024-25 season resumes.

24 Sept 2026
AFCON QualifiersBreaking NewsCONCACAF
Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years
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Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years

Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years, ending a prolonged absence that had left African officials largely sidelin

24 Sept 2026
Football
Chelsea’s Midfield Ambitions Shift Focus to Feyenoord’s Rising Talent: Gjivai Zechiel
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Chelsea’s Midfield Ambitions Shift Focus to Feyenoord’s Rising Talent: Gjivai Zechiel

Chelsea’s summer transfer strategy is intensifying with a new name emerging in their midfield hunt—Feyenoord’s 19-year-old prodigy Gjivai Zechiel. The Dutch midfielder, whose performances have drawn comparisons to Barcelona’s Pedri, is now a focal point for the Blues as they navigate a crowded market for creative playmakers.

24 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaChelsea FC
Mumbai Indians finished in fourth place in WPL 2026
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Mumbai Indians finished in fourth place in WPL 2026

The Women’s Premier League is entering a new era, and Mumbai Indians have made a calculated leadership move to secure their future dominance. On Thursday, September 24, the franchise officially anno

24 Sept 2026
Football
Klopp’s Return to Germany: How Liverpool’s Tactics Could Rewrite the National Team’s Future
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Klopp’s Return to Germany: How Liverpool’s Tactics Could Rewrite the National Team’s Future

The return of Jürgen Klopp to German football is not merely a managerial appointment—it is a tactical rebellion. After years away from club management, Klopp has arrived with a mission: to dismantl

24 Sept 2026
English Premier LeagueFootballliverpool
Ademola Lookman’s Next Chapter: Arsenal, United, and Juventus Battle for Atalanta’s Rising Star
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Ademola Lookman’s Next Chapter: Arsenal, United, and Juventus Battle for Atalanta’s Rising Star

Ademola Lookman’s explosive career trajectory from RB Leipzig to Atalanta’s European champions has caught the attention of England’s top clubs. With Arsenal now in the race, the 27-year-old’s next move could redefine his legacy—or his market value.

24 Sept 2026
Ademola LookmanArsenalEnglish Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses To Set Retirement Date Ahead Of Wales Clash
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Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses To Set Retirement Date Ahead Of Wales Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to set a date for his international retirement ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League opener against Wales at the Estádio José Alvalade on Thursday. The 41-year-o

24 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCristiano RonaldoFootball
David Alaba Embarks on New Chapter with Udinese After Real Madrid Exit
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David Alaba Embarks on New Chapter with Udinese After Real Madrid Exit

After five seasons at Real Madrid marked by injury struggles and fluctuating impact, David Alaba has completed his move to Serie A side Udinese on a free transfer. The 34-year-old captain brings a wealth of European experience and a clear ambition to compete at the highest level once more.

24 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Brazil and Australia kickstart rebuilds with high-stakes double-header in Australia
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Brazil and Australia kickstart rebuilds with high-stakes double-header in Australia

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Tony Popovic’s Australia will use their first post-World Cup friendlies as a platform to introduce fresh talent and reset their national teams. With both sides reshuffling squads and targeting future tournaments, the double-header in Townsville and Brisbane marks a pivotal moment in their respective rebuilding phases.

24 Sept 2026
ArsenalAustralia National TeamBrazil
Martinelli Turns Down Premier League Bid to Join Al‑Hilal in £60m Switch
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Martinelli Turns Down Premier League Bid to Join Al‑Hilal in £60m Switch

Gabriel Martinelli’s departure from Arsenal has taken on a new dimension. Agent Marcos Casseb has revealed that the Brazil international turned down offers from Premier League clubs before committin

24 Sept 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
‘My agent received calls’ – Cucurella reveals the secret Rodri mission that could reshape LaLiga’s midfield battle
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‘My agent received calls’ – Cucurella reveals the secret Rodri mission that could reshape LaLiga’s midfield battle

Marc Cucurella has dropped a bombshell on the transfer saga that dominated LaLiga’s summer, revealing he acted as an unofficial intermediary in Barcelona’s successful bid for Rodri. In an exclusiv

24 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsFootball
Ronaldo’s Double Ambition: 1,000 Goals and Nations League Glory on the Horizon
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Ronaldo’s Double Ambition: 1,000 Goals and Nations League Glory on the Horizon

Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on two historic milestones—reaching 1,000 career goals and lifting the UEFA Nations League—while dismissing years of criticism as futile. With Portugal’s title defense looming, the 41-year-old’s confidence and tactical pragmatism could redefine his legacy.

24 Sept 2026
FIFA World CupFootballPortugal
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