The favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d'Or ceremony has only recently taken place, but attention has already turned towards the contenders for next year's prize.
Ousmane Dembele was crowned football's finest in 2025, with the Paris Saint-Germain star recognised for his role in the club's quadruple success, which included...
Five Premier League players struggling to find last season’s form
The opening weeks of the Premier League season have seen several stars struggle to repeat previous exploits.
Out of form, we've looked at five Premier League players who have failed to find last season's form across the opening weeks of the 2025/26 campaign.
Five Premier League...
Manchester City youngster earns first England call-up
Manchester City youngster Nico O'Reilly has been called up to the England squad for October's internationals against Wales and Latvia.
O'Reilly moves up to the senior squad from the u-21 side, following the withdrawal of Chelsea captain Reece James through injury.
The 20-year-old has been a...
Mikel Arteta matches Jurgen Klopp feat with Arsenal win
Mikel Arteta reached a milestone on Saturday after taking charge of his 300th game as Arsenal manager.
The Spaniard has overseen an impressive transformation of the North London side, returning Arsenal to a status as challengers at home and in Europe.
The biggest trophies have...
Chelsea defender withdraws from England squad with injury
Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad for October's internationals.
James picked up an injury during the club's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday evening and has now pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's squad.
As a result, the 25-year-old will miss...
Premier League long throws increase hugely in numbers
Long throws are back in fashion in the Premier League.
Launches into a packed penalty box had become a forgotten trend in recent seasons, but the long throw has returned in numbers during the 2025/26 season.
Opta have revealed that there have already been 262 throw-ins...
How to Bet in Italy: The Definitive Guide to Legal and Strategic Football Betting
Italy, the home of meticulous tactics, granite defences, and one of the world's most fascinating and complex leagues, Serie A, offers a unique and highly regulated sports betting landscape.
For the strategic football fan approaching betting with an analytical mindset, the Italian market represents...
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend, featuring a momentum swing in the title race and the Aston Villa forward out to make a statement.
Kluivert sends Iraola a reminder
Justin Kluivert has been oddly out of favour at Bournemouth this season, despite a...
Haaland hailed as the greatest goalscorer in English football history
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the greatest goalscorer English football has ever seen.
Haaland scored the winner as City claimed a 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday, his ninth goal in just seven Premier League games this season. The Norwegian has...
Premier League Awards: Liverpool crisis, Kluivert’s cracker
Our Premier League Weekly Awards honour the best - and worst - of the weekend action, featuring Estevao Willian, Erling Haaland and Justin Kluivert.
Moment of the Week
Estevao Willian has arrived at Chelsea. The talented teenager has caught the eye since his summer switch from...