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How set pieces are quietly warping the Premier League and why Arsenal are cashing in

Serie A wrap: Rafael Leão rescues Milan as controversy overshadows victory

With 16 points from 7 matches played, Milan lead city rivals Inter by one point, with defending champions Napoli third with 15 points on board. It is an enterprising start for Milan, who had the impressive Leão...

Transfers: Kane exit talk fails to die down despite Bayern success

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to trigger a dramatic plot twist by meeting Harry Kane’s €60 million release clause and matching the wages needed to bring the striker back from Bayern Munich.

Tuchel soaks up cheeky chants and British banter

Thomas Tuchel embraced the ribbing from travelling England fans after their 5-0 victory in Riga that sealed World Cup qualification, admitting their pointed songs left him grinning. The German coach, who had sp...

Transfer gossip: Semenyo has a release clause?

Inter Milan have jumped into the sprint for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but Liverpool still appear to be leading the pack for the England international. At 25, Guehi’s blend of composure and pace has...

Did Man City let maestro De Bruyne go too soon?

Kevin De Bruyne is firing on all cylinders at Napoli, and the spectacle has reignited a question burning across Europe: did Manchester City cut loose one of their modern greats a year early?

Tuchel’s tough love: Rashford urged to unleash world-class potential

“He can be one of the best in the world,” Tuchel declared, praising Rashford’s explosive pace, aerial strength, and ambidextrous finishing. “But the numbers don’t match the potential. He knows that from me.”

Watkins ruled out as England head to Latvia

Thomas Tuchel will travel with a 22-man group for the trip, reshuffling his attacking options as he finalizes his starting XI. Captain Harry Kane is expected to return after recovering from an ankle problem sus...

Barcelona move on from Lewandowski as contract nears end

The club’s choice signals a clear shift in planning as Barcelona prepares to reshape its attacking options around younger players and different tactical requirements.

UEFA Champions league Wednesday Preview

The Allianz Arena sets the stage for one of the night’s standout fixtures as Bayern Munich host Chelsea. The German giants head into the clash in red-hot form after thrashing Hamburg 5-0 at the weekend and will...

Palmer the hero as Chelsea claim Club World Cup trophy and millions

PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals, they were favou...

Barcelona, Aston Villa, Chelsea among clubs fined by UEFA for breaching financial fair play rules

UEFA said the clubs had not complied with its football earnings rule, while Chelsea and Villa were also penalized for breaching the squad cost rule laid by the governing body