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Flick confirms Barcelona captain order: Raphinha first, Yamal fifth
Hansi Flick confirmed Barcelona's captaincy order: Raphinha first, then Pedri, Eric García, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Yamal. La Liga squad news. Photo: Unsplash.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Kane and Olise on the bench as Saibari starts for Bayern at Schalke
Bayern Munich named Harry Kane and Michael Olise on the bench for the first Bundesliga away game of the season at Schalke, giving Ismael Saibari a starting debut.
5 Sept 20261 min read
Mudryk back in professional football after two-year ban as Spurs draw
Mykhaylo Mudryk returned to professional football after a two-year ban as Tottenham drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, their first Premier League point of the season.
5 Sept 20261 min read
De Zerbi: Richarlison said no to a Tottenham contract extension
Roberto De Zerbi says he asked Richarlison to extend at Tottenham in pre-season and the forward said no. The manager has now drawn a line under the situation.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Flick confirms Barcelona captaincy order: Raphinha first, Yamal in the group
Hansi Flick has confirmed Barcelona’s captaincy order: Raphinha, Pedri, Eric García, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Yamal. Squad news for La Liga. Photo: AXP Photography / Pexels.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Arteta says Arsenal must prove they are stronger despite fewer attackers
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have to prove they are stronger than last season even with fewer attackers, insisting the squad has more quality and leadership. Key reading before you search Arsenal live.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Luis Enrique leaves Digne out and warns PSG: three players will sit every week
Luis Enrique confirmed Lucas Digne was left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad and told supporters to expect three players omitted every week. Essential squad news for anyone searching.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Iraola: Isak will produce the numbers as Gakpo earns full backing at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola called Alexander Isak a massive player who will produce the numbers and said he has no doubt about Cody Gakpo, who has already finished a game as Liverpool's number 9.
5 Sept 20262 min read
Tottenham Stay Goalless After Newcastle Home Loss
Roberto De Zerbi's rebuilt Tottenham have no points and no league goals after two matches. Newcastle won 2-0 at the Hotspur Stadium. Next: Forest away, Saturday 15:00 BST.
2 Sept 20262 min read
UEFA Moves to Prosecute Gianni Infantino: The Real Question Is Who Owns Football
UEFA has filed in a Florida court seeking discovery for planned Swiss criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. These are allegations, not findings, and the harder question is what would replace him.
30 Aug 20266 min read
The Premier League's New Stopwatch Laws Are Here, and Week One Already Tested Them
The Premier League has given referees five new stopwatch judgements and promised weekly verdicts on the big calls. Week one produced an apparent non-enforcement and a technical clarification. Transparency has arrived without any power to change an outcome.
30 Aug 20266 min read
Nine New Managers and a Sacked Champion: Has the Premier League Abolished the Project?
Nine Premier League clubs started 2026/27 with a new manager, and a title-winning coach was sacked twelve months after lifting the trophy. Tottenham sit bottom having spent heavily. What is a Premier League manager actually for now?
30 Aug 20266 min read