Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas has an unusual curriculum vitae. Manchester United’s first opponents after securing a return to the Champions League are one of four teams playing in the competition for the first time, and Dambrauskas will go head-to-head with United boss Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Thursday. Sabah are first-time champions of Azerbaijan … Read more
A dramatic last-gasp strike from substitute Bojan Miovski gave Rangers a 1-0 Premiership win over St Mirren at Ibrox. Back in the technical area after a two-game touchline suspension, Derek McInnes watched St Mirren’s Australian goalkeeper Jacob Chapman keep the home side at bay in the first half with a string of saves, albeit helped … Read more
The Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, is awarded annually by France Football magazine to the player perceived to be the best in the world. The winner is chosen through a dual system of voting. Firstly, journalists from France Football and fellow French publication L’Equipe work together to produce a combined list … Read more
Roberto De Zerbi wants Richarlison to stay at Tottenham, but says the striker, who has been linked with a move away, is still unsure about his future. The Brazilian scored a last-gasp winner as 10-man Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday, with Kevin Danso sent off only minutes after … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain’s World Cup triumph. The club have also stated that Rodri is only facing a “short” recovery process, allaying any fears he could be sidelined for a significant period. City Confirm Rodri Surgery The Etihad Stadium … Read more
Spain’s players will kick off the 2026-27 season as world champions for the second time in 16 years and the opportunity to sign them could be too tempting for the biggest clubs to refuse. Real Madrid suffered the ignominy of a Spain squad being named for the World Cup without a single one of their … Read more
Arsenal have revived their pursuit of Nico Williams after suffering setbacks in their attempts to land two other major transfer targets, according to reports. The Gunners have a longstanding interest in the World Cup 2026 winner but this appeared to cool as they chased other forwards. However, after missing out on Chelsea-bound Morgan Rogers and … Read more
National news As the first matches prepared to begin, the administration continued to find itself under global scrutiny for its visa decisions, such as denying entry to a referee from Somalia who had been decorated for his management. President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a reception at Trump Tower in … Read more
Paul Merson predicts the winner of the UEFA champions league between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid Former Arsenal and England player Paul Merson is tipping Liverpool FC to come out victorious over Real Madrid in the Champions League final on 28 May The stage is now set for a repeat of the 2018 Champions League … Read more
The 1998 World Cup winner did not hold back in his assessment of Mbappe in that semi-final tussle with La Roja, and believes the 27-year-old failed to step up to the plate. Speaking exclusively to Freebets.com, Leboeuf said: “I’m not a big fan of the Ballon d’Or – I don’t like individual awards in a … Read more