Barcelona Eye Osimhen as Potential Lewandowski Successor

Barcelona are exploring options to replace veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen emerging as a leading candidate, according to Spanish reports. The Catalan club are preparing for a major squad overhaul next summer, with Lewandowski’s future increasingly uncertain due to his age, recurring muscle injuries and one…
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O’Neill wins first Celtic game post Rodgers exit

Martin O’Neill began his second spell in charge of Celtic with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Falkirk at Parkhead on Wednesday, restoring some optimism to the club following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden resignation earlier in the week. The 73-year-old, appointed interim manager alongside former Celtic midfielder Shaun Maloney, was greeted with a rousing…
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Vini Jr. apologises to Madrid fans for sub reaction

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has issued a public apology to supporters following his angry reaction to being substituted during Sunday’s 2-1 LaLiga victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Brazil international was withdrawn in the 72nd minute by head coach Xabi Alonso and replaced by Rodrygo. As he left the field, Vinícius…
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Sources: Lyon lead chase for Madrid teen Endrick

Olympique Lyonnais are leading the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan in January, with the French club prepared to pay a loan fee and cover the player’s full salary, sources close to the negotiations told Reuters. The 19-year-old Brazilian has yet to feature for Madrid in LaLiga this season after recovering from an injury that…
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Woltemade scores as Newcastle sink Spurs in cup

Nick Woltemade’s second-half header sealed Newcastle United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, sending the holders into a fourth consecutive Carabao Cup quarterfinal. The German forward’s sixth goal of the season added to Fabian Schär’s early strike before a crowd of 51,216 at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side, heavily rotated with…
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Bayern Munich set European record with 14th straight win

Bayern Munich set a new European football record on Wednesday after defeating FC Cologne 4–1 in the German Cup, marking their 14th consecutive win to open the 2025–26 season across all competitions. The result surpasses the previous benchmark of 13 straight victories at the start of a campaign, established by AC Milan in the 1992–93 season. Under…
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Chelsea’s Maresca slams Delap for ‘stupid’ red card

WOLVERHAMPTON, England – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca condemned forward Liam Delap’s dismissal as “stupid” and “embarrassing” after the striker was sent off in the club’s 4-3 Carabao Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. Delap, making his first appearance since August, was shown two yellow cards in the space of seven minutes after…
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Dowman makes Arsenal history in EFL Cup win

LONDON – Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest player ever to start a competitive match for the club after being named in the lineup for Wednesday’s 2–0 EFL Cup victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. The 15-year-old, aged 15 years and 302 days, surpassed the previous record set by goalkeeper Jack…
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