Joao Mendes, who plays for Hull City’s academy, says he does not feel weighed down by being the son of Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho. The 20-year-old wide player joined the Championship side on a one-year contract in September, following a spell with Burnley’s youth ranks last season. Ronaldinho’s illustrious career included triumphs in the 2002…
Former Chelsea and Brazil playmaker Oscar is in a stable condition after suffering a medical emergency related to his heart during fitness assessments at Sao Paulo’s training center on Tuesday. The 34-year-old, who rejoined the Brazilian club in December 2024, was undergoing preseason evaluations ahead of the new campaign when he suddenly felt unwell. According…
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko will be unavailable for Slovenia’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, though club staff remain confident the setback is not a serious one. The striker was forced off after just half an hour during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, having hurt his knee in a challenge involving defender Micky van de…
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 1,024 players across its professional leagues as part of a wide-ranging investigation into illegal betting. Among those named, 27 footballers from the country’s top division have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) for further review. The federation confirmed that it identified players who placed wagers…
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford have received call-ups to the England squad after Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope withdrew through injury. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe confirmed that winger Gordon is struggling with a hip issue, while goalkeeper Pope suffered a concussion. The Football Association later verified their absence on…
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Mikel Arteta was left with mixed emotions after Arsenal’s thrilling 2-2 draw against Sunderland, expressing both pride in the Gooners’ fight and disappointment at leaving with only a point. Arsenal trailed at the break after Dan Ballard’s opener, but second-half strikes from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard sparked a spirited turnaround that brought the Gooners…
The defending Premier League champions lost another game in their title defense season, this time to fierce title rivals Manchester City, and Virgil Van Dijk has called on his team to be more consistent. Arne Slot’s team was outplayed in their visit to the Etihad by Pep Guardiola’s men and ended up leaving the game…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola managed his 1,000th football match since breaking onto the scene almost two decades ago as Barcelona’s B team manager on Sunday and sealed a monumental win while at it. The Catalan saw his team demolish Liverpool by three goals to nil in a contest that was largely one-sided, which was…
Barcelona’s search for a new forward ahead of the 2026 season continues, with the club eyeing possible replacements for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires at the end of the current campaign. Among the names attracting attention at Camp Nou is Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong, whose standout performances in La Liga have impressed the Catalan…