Marcus Rashford was on target as Barcelona kicked off their Copa del Rey 2025-26 campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory against third-tier side Guadalajara. The La Liga leaders, who last season secured their 32nd Copa del Rey title by defeating rivals Real Madrid in a thrilling final, faced a stern test from the lower-league visitors.

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Manchester United have expressed frustration after the Moroccan Football Association (MFA) refused their request to allow Noussair Mazraoui to feature in Monday’s 4-4 Premier League draw with Bournemouth. The decision came just six days before Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 opener against Comoros on 21 December. Background on Mazraoui Situation Mazraoui, who started

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Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has made headlines after becoming the most expensive overseas signing in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured Green at the 2026 auction for a staggering 25.2 crore INR (£2.1m), surpassing the previous record held by Mitchell Starc. Record-Breaking IPL Auction Green’s acquisition came after a bidding

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Australia’s star batter Steve Smith will miss the crucial third Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval after developing symptoms of nausea and dizziness. The 36-year-old, who has scored 103 runs across the first two Tests, has been replaced in the lineup by Usman Khawaja. Illness Forces Smith Out Smith missed training on Monday

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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly in advanced discussions with MLS side Chicago Fire over a possible summer transfer, as the Polish legend considers his options beyond Europe. The 37-year-old forward, Poland’s all-time leading goalscorer, is out of contract at Spotify Camp Nou at the end of the 2025–26 season. Chicago Fire have expressed strong

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The January transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs and European teams target key players. Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo leads the headlines, with multiple top-flight sides reportedly ready to trigger his release clause. Meanwhile, Everton, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and AC Milan are also active in player moves and contract negotiations. Five Premier League

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Kylian Mbappé has won a significant legal battle against Paris St-Germain, with a French court ordering the European champions to pay the former striker €60 million (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and contractual bonuses. The ruling marks a major milestone in a protracted dispute between the forward and his former club. The 26-year-old Real Madrid forward

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Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been named FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year for the third year in a row, further cementing her status as one of the most influential players in women’s football. The 27-year-old Spaniard received the award at the FIFA Best Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, following a stellar 2024–25 campaign

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Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year, capping a remarkable 2024–25 campaign that firmly established him among football’s elite. The 28-year-old received the prestigious honour at the FIFA Best Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, just months after also lifting the Ballon d’Or. Dembélé’s individual recognition

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he felt “hurt” and “sad” after sensing the club would have been willing to let him leave during the summer, when Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal made a lucrative approach. The 31-year-old Portugal international ultimately rejected the move, despite the financial package on offer being one of

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