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Lyon’s decision to bring in teenage forward Endrick has been met with both excitement and caution following the Brazilian’s loan move from Real Madrid this week. The 19 year old completed his switch to Ligue 1 on Tuesday after struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso at the Bernabeu, making just a single brief league appearance in the first half…

Vinicius Junior has sent a message of support to Endrick after the teenage forward completed a loan move to Lyon, a switch designed to reignite his season through regular football away from Real Madrid. The 19 year old leaves the pressure of the Santiago Bernabeu after struggling for minutes under new head coach Xabi Alonso, with Lyon offering a…

Eddie Howe has cautioned his Newcastle United side that their recent superiority over Manchester United will offer no advantage when the two meet at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. Newcastle arrive in Manchester having won five of their last six meetings with United in all competitions, including four of the last five Premier League clashes, but…

Chelsea have received a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa after Enzo Maresca confirmed Liam Delap and Estêvão are both fit and available for selection at Stamford Bridge. Delap returns after missing nearly a month with a shoulder injury picked up during the goalless draw at Bournemouth on December 6, while…

Arne Slot has delivered a blunt assessment of Liverpool’s weaknesses, admitting it should be impossible for his side to remain in the top-four conversation with their alarming record from set pieces. Liverpool head into Christmas level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but trailing on goal difference, a position built almost entirely on their…

Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tanzania at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Super Eagles, chasing a first continental crown since 2013, provisionally top Group C ahead of Tunisia’s clash with Uganda later in the day. Nigeria dominate early Eric Sekou Chelle’s side…

Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal’s hero as his decisive penalty save sealed an 8-7 shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium. The Spanish goalkeeper denied Maxence Lacroix after the Palace defender had endured a miserable evening, scoring an own goal to give Arsenal the lead before Marc Guehi’s…

Vicente del Bosque has never been one for drama. As he turns 75, the former Real Madrid and Spain coach remains understated about a career that delivered two Champions League titles, a World Cup and a European Championship. Speaking after receiving the Maria de Villota Award 2025, Del Bosque offered a glimpse into the philosophy that defined his…

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has told investigators he knew Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira and even saw him working at Camp Nou, providing refereeing advice to the club. Rosell’s testimony, given last September and published this week by journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, comes as the long-running ‘Negreira affair’ continues to dominate…

Theo Bongonda’s first-half goal gave the Democratic Republic of Congo a narrow 1-0 victory over Benin in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. The Spartak Moscow forward struck after 16 minutes at the Al Medina Stadium, capitalising on hesitant defending to steer home a long ball. Cedric Bakambu thought he had doubled the Leopards’…