Enzo Maresca moved quickly to shut down transfer speculation linking Chelsea with Antoine Semenyo, insisting his full attention remains on Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa. With the January window approaching and interest growing around the Bournemouth forward, the Chelsea head coach made it clear that recruitment talk is not on…

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to close in on 1,000 professional goals, but Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez insists the landmark is not driving the captain’s career as he enters another defining chapter. Ronaldo, now 39, recently committed his future to Al Nassr with a contract extension that runs until at least 2027, keeping alive the…

Roberto Martinez has made it clear that Cristiano Ronaldo remains a guaranteed starter for Portugal, underlining the veteran forward’s importance as the national team looks toward the 2026 World Cup in North America. Despite approaching his 41st birthday in February, Ronaldo continues to lead the Selecao as captain and played a decisive role in…

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…