Newcastle United’s record-breaking summer signing of Nick Woltemade has caused a stir across Europe, with Bayern Munich legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge taking aim at both Stuttgart and the Premier League club. The former Bayern chairman labelled Newcastle “idiots” for splashing out nearly £74 mi...

Lamine Yamal: The Eve of a New Football Era At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal stood one step away from football immortality. A Ballon d’Or win would have made him the youngest ever to claim the golden prize. He didn’t win — Ousmane Dembélé’s PSG campaign proved too powerful in the eyes of...

Tearful Dembele Crowned World’s Best at 2025 Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembele has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping off a spectacular season in which he led Paris Saint-Germain to an historic treble – including their first-ever Champions League title. Dembele, 28, was emotional on stage in Paris ...

The Anti-Football Accusations – And Why They Miss the Point Critics have called his football “ugly,” “anti-football,” even “violent” in tone. Barcelona legends Xavi and Setien openly criticised his Getafe side’s aggressive style. Inaki Williams slammed the “dark arts.” Referees p...

‘Who Says No to Benfica?’ – Mourinho Confirms Talks Over Manager Role Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is in Lisbon for talks to become the new Benfica manager, stating bluntly: “What coach says no to Benfica? Not me.” The 62-year-old has been out of work for less than a month after parting ...

Alvarez Gets 10-Month Ban for Failed Drugs Test Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance linked to hair loss treatment stemming from his cancer recovery. The 30-year-old tested positive for canrenone, a diureti...

Leverkusen Appoint Hjulmand to Succeed Ten Hag Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the appointment of Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach, just days after the club sacked Erik ten Hag following only two Bundesliga matches. The 53-year-old Dane has signed a deal until summer 2027, marking a new chapt...

Antony Set for Real Betis Return After Man Utd Accept Transfer Deal Manchester United have agreed to sell winger Antony to Real Betis, with the 25-year-old Brazilian given permission to travel to Spain for a medical, according to club sources at Old Trafford. While Betis are still finalizing certain...

Marseille Duo’s Dressing Room Row Like “Bar Fight” – De Zerbi Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi says Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe were placed on the transfer list following a shocking altercation that he compared to a “bar fight.” The clash occurred after Marseille’s 1-0 Ligue 1 de...

Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra has restarted legal proceedings seeking £56m in compensation from Fifa and the Royal Belgian Football Association. Diarra has had a long-running legal battle with world football’s governing body Fifa, with his legal team having challenged some of Fifa&#...