Crystal Palace have initiated early discussions with manager Oliver Glasner regarding a contract extension, co-owner and chairman Steve Parish confirmed. Glasner, who guided the club to their first major trophy with last year’s FA Cup victory, currently holds a contract set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. Parish outlined the club’s…

Kylian Mbappé acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo as “still number one” at Real Madrid and described the club’s all-time leading scorer as a pivotal role model in an exclusive interview broadcast on Sunday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who joined Real Madrid ahead of the 2024-25 season, said Ronaldo has provided valuable advice as Mbappé aims to…

Lionel Messi has resumed training with the Argentina national team following his participation in Inter Miami's Major League Soccer (MLS) match against Atalanta on Saturday, marking a rare instance of club and country coordination ahead of Argentina’s upcoming friendlies. The 38-year-old forward was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for…

The Nigerian national team have returned home safely after their aircraft suffered a serious incident during a flight from South Africa, forcing a emergency landing and delaying their arrival ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifier. The squad was travelling back from Polokwane, where they had secured a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a qualifying…

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has spoken candidly about the mental health challenges faced by professional athletes in recognition of World Mental Health Day. The 22-year-old, who signed with Real Madrid in 2023 and quickly established himself as a key midfield presence, emphasized the importance of vulnerability and open…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has acknowledged his need to improve his penalty-taking after missing two penalties this Premier League season but remains confident and motivated by the pressure of playing for the club. The Portuguese midfielder missed crucial spot-kicks in recent matches against Fulham and Brentford, contributing to a…

The Argentina national team secured a 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly match held on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Lionel Messi absent from the lineup as per head coach Lionel Scaloni’s decision. The win featured a solitary goal from Giovani Lo Celso and showcased Argentina’s dominance despite the absence of their star forward.…

Kylian Mbappé extended his remarkable scoring run by netting a decisive goal as France secured a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their World Cup qualifying match at Parc des Princes, maintaining their perfect start to Group D. Mbappé, playing for Real Madrid, opened the scoring in the second minute of first-half stoppage time with a composed…

 The National League has announced that all its fixtures scheduled for November 15 will start three minutes late, at 3:03 p.m., as part of an ongoing campaign to secure a third promotion place from the fifth tier to League Two. The symbolic delay aims to draw attention to the push for structural change in the English football pyramid, which…

Manchester United are set to enter transfer discussions regarding midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and forward Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the January window, with both players reportedly seeking more regular playing time under manager Ruben Amorim. Sources indicate that while both remain integral to matchday squads, their limited starts this season have…