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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Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has cast doubt on Marcus Rashford’s recent claim that his struggles at Old Trafford were due to an “inconsistent environment.” Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, the 39-year-old Manchester United legend suggested that Rashford’s issues stem more from personal performance than external factors. “I think…

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Spain’s all-time leading goal scorer Jenni Hermoso has been recalled to the Spain women’s national team for the first time in a year, as new head coach Sonia Bermudez named her in the squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-final against Sweden. The 35-year-old Tigres UANL striker, who has netted 57 goals in…

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