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Raheem Sterling’s Family Safe After Home Break-In

Raheem Sterling’s Family Safe After Home Break-In

November 12, 2025 9:16 am

Chelsea and England forward Raheem Sterling and his family are safe after burglars attempted to break into their home in Berkshire over the weekend. The incident, confirmed by police reports and multiple credible news outlets, occurred while Sterling was at home with his partner and children.

According to Thames Valley Police, officers were called to Sterling’s residence after a group of intruders broke into the property. The suspects left the scene before police arrived, and it was later confirmed that nothing was stolen from the house. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident.

This marks the second time in …

Lionel Messi Opens Up About Plans For Future Retirement

Lionel Messi Opens Up About Plans For Future Retirement

November 11, 2025 9:05 am

Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has offered a candid insight into how he views the end of his playing career, admitting he will only retire when his body or passion for football begins to fade.

In an interview, the 37-year-old World Cup winner stressed that he has no immediate plans to stop playing, emphasizing his continued joy and physical readiness for the game.

“As long as I can play and I’m in good shape, I will continue,” Messi said. “But when I feel that my body is no longer working properly or that I’m no longer enjoying it, …

NPFL: Barau FC Player Injured As Fans Invade Pitch In Katsina

NPFL: Barau FC Player Injured As Fans Invade Pitch In Katsina

November 10, 2025 6:41 pm

Nigerian Premier Football League match in Katsina descended into chaos after Barau FC’s Nana Kwame Abraham was attacked by angry fans following a 69th-minute goal.

A Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Katsina United and Barau Football Club erupted into violence on Saturday November 9, 2025, when Barau midfielder Nana Abraham was attacked by enraged spectators who invaded the pitch shortly after his team’s equalizer.

The chaotic scenes unfolded at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina moments after Orji Kalu’s Barau struck in the 69th minute to level the score at 1–1. The goal, which appeared to frustrate sections

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Norris Wins Brazil GP And Stretches F1 Lead To 24 Points

Norris Wins Brazil GP And Stretches F1 Lead To 24 Points

November 10, 2025 6:30 am

Lando Norris clinched victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship to 24 points over his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. 

Norris dominated the race at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, converting pole position into his seventh win of the season. With three races and a sprint remaining, his 390-point tally puts him firmly in control of the title battle. Piastri, meanwhile, suffered a 10-second penalty for causing a collision and finished fifth — leaving him on 366 points.

Starting from the pit lane and recovering from a slow …

Ajax FC Sack Heitinga After Osimhen Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Loss

Ajax FC Sack Heitinga After Osimhen Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Loss

November 9, 2025 7:01 pm

Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick guides Galatasaray to Champions League win, leaving Ajax bottom of the group and prompting coach John Heitinga’s dismissal.

Ajax has dismissed coach John Heitinga following a crushing 3-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, a result defined by Victor Osimhen’s clinical hat-trick. The Nigerian striker’s commanding performance not only secured the win for the Turkish side but also intensified scrutiny on Ajax’s struggling season.

Osimhen scored a perfect hat-trick, including a header and two precise penalty conversions, showcasing his world-class finishing and composure under pressure. His goals left Ajax bottom of their group with zero points and …

Ronaldo Reveals His Private Jet Was His Priciest Purchase Yet

Ronaldo Reveals His Private Jet Was His Priciest Purchase Yet

November 7, 2025 9:11 am

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the custom private jet in his fleet stands as the most expensive single purchase he has ever made — underscoring how pivotal travelling privately has become for his lifestyle. In a recent interview, he said, “Of all the things I’ve bought in my life… my private jet remains the most expensive.”

The latest aircraft in question is reportedly a Bombardier Global Express XRS (or a similarly-valued model) that Ronaldo acquired to replace his previous jet, with estimates placing its value at around US$50–75 million. He explained the reasoning behind such an investment: “I changed it …

Ajax Sack Heitinga And Approach Ten Hag For Rapid Return

Ajax Sack Heitinga And Approach Ten Hag For Rapid Return

November 7, 2025 8:53 am

AFC Ajax have made a bold move in their search for stability, sacking head coach John Heitinga with immediate effect after a dismal run of form and reportedly approaching former boss Erik ten Hag to lead the team once more. The decision was announced on Thursday following Ajax’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray SK, leaving the Dutch giants bottom of their Champions League group and struggling domestically. 

Heitinga, a former Ajax defender and assistant coach in England, was appointed earlier this season but failed to impose the desired standards. His record stood at just five wins in eleven league matches …

Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

November 5, 2025 3:04 am

Brazilian influencer Lary Simões has publicly alleged that Dutch-forward Memphis Depay is the father of her unborn child — and that he has since refused to discuss the situation or communicate with her. 

According to Simões, the two first met at a birthday party in February 2025 and began a relationship soon afterwards. She claims she discovered she was pregnant just over a month ago, and sent Depay evidence of the positive test. She further alleges that upon learning the news, Depay “completely distanced himself” and has ignored all her messages.

Simões reportedly shared photos, which she says support her …

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

November 4, 2025 10:52 am

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with Declan Rice over a new long-term contract that would extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium well beyond 2028. The England midfielder’s current deal runs until June 2028, but club executives are eager to reward his impact since joining from West Ham United last year and secure his future through the next decade.

According to sources close to the club, Arsenal are planning to schedule a meeting with Rice and his representatives in the coming months to discuss an extension that could potentially run until June 2031. The move reflects the Gunners’ growing …

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

November 4, 2025 3:42 am

In a tragic scene that shocked the Serbian Super League, Bosnian coach Mladen Žižović has died aged 44 (some sources report 45) after collapsing during the match between FK Radnički 1923 and FK Mladost Lučani in Lučani. The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game when Žižović suddenly fell ill in the technical area and was treated on-site before being rushed to hospital. 

The match was momentarily halted as medical staff attended to Žižović. Shortly afterward, club officials and the footballing community received the devastating news that he had passed away. The game was subsequently abandoned as players, …

Pleat: Kane Move Collapsed After Grealish Deal, No Call Made

Pleat: Kane Move Collapsed After Grealish Deal, No Call Made

November 3, 2025 5:42 am

Former Tottenham manager and club advisor David Pleat says the £100 million signing of Jack Grealish by Manchester City effectively shut the door on a transfer for Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur — and that the club’s hierarchy never even made the call.

Speaking on the “No Tippy Tappy” podcast, Pleat recalled the summer of 2021, when Kane was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City. “When City signed Jack Grealish for £100 m, that was the end of Harry Kane going to them,” Pleat said. “According to Daniel [Levy] they never picked up the phone. It was all …

Maignan Ends Dybala’s Perfect Roma Penalty Record At 18

Maignan Ends Dybala’s Perfect Roma Penalty Record At 18

November 3, 2025 5:15 am

For the first time since joining AS Roma, Paulo Dybala has failed to score from the penalty spot. The Argentine forward’s spot-kick was brilliantly saved by AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Roma’s 1-0 defeat at San Siro on Saturday night — ending Dybala’s flawless streak of 18 consecutive penalties converted for the Giallorossi.

The miss came late in the match when Roma were pushing for an equaliser, trailing to an early goal from Rafael Leão. Dybala, usually one of the most reliable penalty takers in Europe, stepped up confidently — but Maignan guessed correctly, diving low to his left …

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