Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described himself as “lucky” to coach Estêvão after the Brazilian teenager became the club’s youngest-ever scorer in the UEFA Champions League during Wednesday’s emphatic 5–1 win over Ajax at Stamford Bridge. The 18-year-old winger, signed from Palmeiras in the summer for an initial fee of £29 million, impressed on…

Jude Bellingham ended his scoring drought with a decisive strike as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, securing their third consecutive group-stage victory. The England midfielder, who had not scored since undergoing shoulder surgery in July, converted from close range in the second half to lift Madrid two points…

A scheduled Serie A exhibition match in Western Australia will proceed as planned, local organizers confirmed on Thursday, despite earlier doubts over logistics and player availability. The event, which will bring top-flight Italian clubs to Perth’s Optus Stadium later this year, had faced uncertainty amid scheduling challenges and the European…

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has expressed concern over the fitness of forward Alexander Isak after the Sweden international suffered a fresh injury setback ahead of the club’s upcoming fixtures. The 25-year-old striker, who has been instrumental in Newcastle’s attack this season, was withdrawn during training earlier this week with a…

England captain Harry Kane has eclipsed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in reaching a remarkable career milestone, becoming the fastest player in history to score 400 senior goals across club and international football. The Bayern Munich striker achieved the feat in his side’s recent Bundesliga fixture, netting twice to reach the 400-goal mark…

Harley Pearce, the son of former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce, has died following a tractor crash in Gloucestershire, police confirmed on Tuesday. The 21-year-old from Marlborough, Wiltshire, was driving a tractor that crashed on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe at around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 16. Emergency services…

Manchester City midfielder Nico González has dismissed comparisons to teammate Rodri, saying he does not view himself as a direct replacement for the injured Spaniard ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League fixture against Villarreal. Rodri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained before the international…

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed José Mourinho as one of football’s all-time greats as he prepares to face the Portuguese coach’s Benfica side in the Champions League at St James’ Park on Tuesday night. The meeting brings together two managers at contrasting stages of their careers: Mourinho, 62, with 26 major trophies to his name,…

Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a significant boost with the return of forward Ousmane Dembélé to full fitness, giving head coach Luis Enrique greater tactical flexibility as the club enter a demanding phase of the season. Dembélé, 27, missed recent fixtures due to a minor muscular issue but has resumed full training and is expected to be…

Celtic’s Scottish Premiership match was temporarily halted on Sunday after sections of supporters threw several balls onto the pitch, prompting the referee to pause play until the situation was brought under control. The incident occurred early in the first half at Celtic Park, as home fans launched the objects onto the field in what appeared to…