Liverpool FC reportedly held internal discussions about a potential move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the 2025 summer transfer window, according to a report from The Daily Mail and Anfield Index. While talks never advanced beyond preliminary stages, the revelation underscores Liverpool’s active pursuit of a new centre-back before the season began. Liverpool’s Quiet…

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FC Barcelona have officially announced an extended partnership with Spotify, ensuring the global music streaming giant remains the club’s main shirt sponsor through 2030, and retains naming rights to the Spotify Camp Nou until 2034. This long-term deal continues one of football’s most influential brand collaborations, first signed in 2022, and is set to significantly…

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Chelsea travel to the City Ground this weekend to face Nottingham Forest in a crucial Premier League fixture, but manager Enzo Maresca faces significant selection headaches ahead of kick-off. The Blues enter the contest seeking consistency after a dramatic win over Liverpool before the international break. However, a growing injury list and uncertainty over key…

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Promising Brazilian forward Endrick could be set for a January transfer move to Olympique de Marseille, according to a report by L’Équipe. The Real Madrid teenager has yet to make a single appearance under manager Xabi Alonso this season, and both player and club may be open to a short-term solution to aid his development.…

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The UK government has pledged to do “everything in our power” to overturn the controversial ban preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham on 6 November 2025. The decision, made by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), followed West Midlands Police classifying the fixture as high risk…

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In a city known more for country music than football, Sam Surridge is composing his own Nashville anthem. The English striker’s prolific form for Nashville SC has not only fired his club to their first US Open Cup title but also propelled him into an elite battle with Lionel Messi and Denis Bouanga for the…

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Sam Curran produced a battling unbeaten 49 from 35 balls to rescue England’s innings before rain brought an abrupt end to the first T20 International between England and New Zealand in Christchurch. The match, held at the Hagley Oval, was abandoned without New Zealand facing a single ball after heavy showers soaked the ground just…

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Josh Wander, co-founder of 777 Partners, the Miami-based investment firm that attempted to buy Premier League club Everton, has been charged with defrauding lenders and investors of more than $500 million (£372 million), according to Manhattan federal prosecutors. The 44-year-old financier allegedly lied about 777’s financial position, using fake documents and falsified bank statements to…

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Former NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Russell Westbrook has officially signed with the Sacramento Kings, marking the start of his 18th season in the league. The 36-year-old guard, who spent last season with the Denver Nuggets, averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds across 75 games during the 2024–25 campaign. After becoming a free…

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