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Chris Wood took his tally to seven goals in nine matches this season with a second-half double as Nottingham Forest won at Leicester to rise to fifth in the Premier League. New Zealand forward Wood swivelled to fire in a ruthless 47th-minute finish and headed his second after 60 minutes, putting himself two goals behind Bryan Roy’s record for Premier …

Arsenal and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle, but according to i Sport, the striker has no intention of leaving St. James’ Park and is keen to reaffirm his commitment by signing a new long-term contract with his current club. Newcastle have managed to tie down Anthony Gordon for the long term by agreeing terms …

As Barcelona returned to action after the international break, the emphasis was always on two particular games that highlighted their calendar this month – Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Now having passed the first big test, that too with flying colours, the Catalans stare the next big challenge in the eye whilst on a high. El Clasico is finally here, …

Tiago Djalo’s resurgence at FC Porto is a promising development for both the player and Juventus. After being loaned out by the Bianconeri at the start of the season, following a period where he struggled to find his footing under Thiago Motta, the young defender has gradually established himself as an important player for the Portuguese side. This uptick in …

Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league’s payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league’s major financial shift since the Argentine’s arrival. Messi’s signing in 2023 …

Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria go head to head at UFC 308 this weekend and we’ve got you covered, with fight times and all the details about the undercard in Abu Dhabi. Max Holloway vs Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway lead the way on the UFC 308 card this weekend with the UFC Featherweight Championship belt on the …

Al Nassr failed to win for the first time in eight matches on Friday as the Saudi Pro League title hopefuls needed a 95th-minute equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw in the absence of top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Newly-promoted Al Kholood, who had started the evening outside of the relegation zone on goal difference, took a surprise 12th-minute lead against …

October 25 – Premier League attendance figures took a dip on matchday eight, recording an average stadium capacity usage of 97.33%, the lowest of the season to date.  This marks a noticeable 1.3% decline from the previous week. Despite the lower overall average, Newcastle United upheld their impressive attendance streak, reaching 99.84% capacity. The magpies were joined by Manchester United …

Jules Kounde has been one of Hansi Flick’s most-used players this season and has made the right-back position his own against all odds. Slowly adapting to the new role asked of him, the French international is now no less than a seasoned option at right-back and appears set to continue in the new position in the future. So far this …

Journalist Fabio Ravezzani has voiced some scepticism about Juventus manager Thiago Motta, suggesting that the coach’s success at the club should not be overstated. While Motta’s managerial rise has been marked by an impressive stint at Bologna, where his achievements earned him the opportunity to manage Juventus, Ravezzani remains critical of the coach’s demeanour and the level of acclaim he’s …