Germany Legend Michael Ballack believes Barcelona will win the Champions League, while dismissing Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
The Football Association has confirmed in a statement that Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges for alleged rule breaches.
Manchester United’s new signing Benjamin Sesko has been compared to Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, with one of his former coaches, Rene Aufhauser, insisting the Slovenian is already close to that elite level. Sesko, who joined from RB Leipzig after interest from Newcastle and Arsenal, has been tipped to reach the very top thanks to his mix of physical presence, speed and technical ability.
Gio Reyna is confident he will be at the 2026 World Cup after joining Borussia Monchengladbach, insisting he’s ready to reach a higher level.
Cristiano Ronaldo told a fan to “f*ck off”, claims a lip-reading expert, after shoving the selfie-hunting supporter out of his personal space.
Former Arsenal prodigy Charlie Patino is back on track after a tough debut season in Spain, with La Liga promotion now firmly in his sights.
Dynamo Kyiv's new signing Vladislav Blenuce says he doesn't support Russia as he admitted to his mistake amid war 'propaganda' accusations.
Former AC Milan doctor Rudy Tavana reveals Antonio Cassano nearly died of cardiac arrest in a car park but was saved by Thiago Silva’s quick action.
Dietmar Hamann says Chelsea “exploited” Bayern Munich’s desperation with a €16m Nicolas Jackson loan fee as the club “weren’t keen to buy him”.
Dele Alli’s hopes of securing a lifeline move to Wrexham appear over, with manager Phil Parkinson hinting that his final squad spot will instead go to returning star Ollie Rathbone. The former Tottenham and England midfielder, recently released by Como, had been linked with the Hollywood-owned club but now looks set to continue his uncertain search for a new home.
