October 16 – Injuries across Europe’s top five leagues have cost clubs a staggering £2 billion over the last four seasons, fuelling an increasingly hot topic over player welfare and an expanding international calendar. There were 14,292 injuries across the Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga from 2020-21 to 2023-24, according to the Howden Men’s European …

Ever since Barcelona partnered up with Spotify as their main kit sponsors, the Catalans have had logos of different musicians and bands on their shirts for special matches and occasions. Indeed, the collaboration has seen logos depicting the likes of Drake, Rosalia, The Rolling Stones, and more recently Karol G featured on the Blaugrana jerseys. As has already been reported, …

Arne Slot will have Alexis Mac Allister fit for Chelsea (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Liverpool and Arne Slot have received a big boost ahead of their clash with Chelsea on Sunday as Alexis Mac Allister is now expected to start against the Blues following an injury scare last week.  The Argentina international has started every Premier League game for …

Nicolo Fagioli has found it challenging to secure regular starting spots at Juventus this season, but whenever he has been allowed to play for both club and country, he has demonstrated his undeniable talent and worth. After facing a significant setback last season due to a lengthy ban, the young midfielder is now determined to establish himself as an integral …

Mark Bullingham says the FA “owed it to the players and the country” to appoint Thomas Tuchel instead of an English coach. Tuchel will become just the third foreign coach to manage England after the FA opted for the German tactician as Gareth Southgate’s successor, hailing him as the “best possible candidate” for the role. The likes of Eddie Howe, …

Could signings like Estevao Willian end up being an issue for Chelsea? (Shaun Botterill, Miguel Schincariol, Clive Mason/Getty Images) Former Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand has expressed concern at the Blues possibly ending up with a bloated squad again in the near future ahead of future signings like Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez arriving at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea ended up trimming …

Newcastle and Ireland U-17s talent Rory Finneran is one of the 20 names listed in The Guardian’s annual ‘Next Generation’ list, designed to highlight future stars in each Premier League team. The 16-year-old, who signed from Blackburn over the summer, has been named alongside the likes of Manchester City’s Stephen Mfuni and Chelsea Shumaira Mheuka as one of the best …

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images. Manchester United have been handed some rare positive injury news. The Red Devils could welcome Leny Yoro back sooner than first expected. The 18-year-old joined United from Lille in the summer in a deal worth a reported £58.9 million. The young defender has yet to make his competitive debut though. Injuring his metatarsal while on …

October 16 – FIFA have signed Chinese computer giant Lenovo as a global sponsor for the next two World Cups, the men’s 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, both of which will be played in the Americas. Lenovo will be designated FIFA’s Official Technology Partner. The sponsorship was unveiled on stage at Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation …

Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski returned to the Catalan capital earlier today after finishing his international assignment with Poland. The 36-year-old came back carrying a knock after being on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Croatia’s goalkeeper during their UEFA Nations League match last night. Naturally, there have been speculations about his fitness and physical condition, with reports even …