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Forest Owner Vows Support For Fans After Train Stabbing

Forest Owner Vows Support For Fans After Train Stabbing

November 3, 2025 4:31 am

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has publicly vowed to provide full financial support to any club supporters who were caught up in the mass-stabbing incident aboard a train near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. 

The attack took place on a Saturday evening aboard an London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service bound for London, shortly after Nottingham Forest had drawn 2-2 at home against Manchester United. Many travelling supporters of Forest were returning home on that train.

A total of eleven people were injured in the incident, some of them seriously, and among them are said to be Forest fans. The club said it …

Wolves Sack Pereira Following 10-Game Drought

Wolves Sack Pereira Following 10-Game Drought

November 2, 2025 7:31 am

Wolverhampton Wanderers has relieved manager Vítor Pereira of his duties with immediate effect following a disastrous start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. The Portuguese coach leaves the club after the team managed just two points from their opening ten matches, including eight defeats, leaving Wolves firmly anchored at the bottom of the table. 

The final straw came after a 3-0 defeat away to Fulham F.C., which extended Wolves’ winless league run and increased the gap to safety to eight points. The club had entered the campaign with hope after Pereira secured top-flight survival in the previous season, but the …

Endrick Eyes Lyon Loan Move For More Game Time

Real Madrid Eye Haaland — But Vinícius Stay Complicates Move

November 2, 2025 2:23 am

Speculation is mounting around Erling Haaland’s future as Real Madrid quietly positions him as a long-term strategic target. According to recent reports, the club is already mapping out plans that hinge heavily on the future of Vinícius Júnior, whose continued presence at the club could significantly complicate any move for the Norwegian striker. 

Haaland, who currently plays for Manchester City, signed a landmark deal reportedly keeping him at the club until 2034. Nevertheless, Real Madrid’s attacking planning appears ambitious: they see Haaland as the ideal addition — but only under specific conditions. One of the key prerequisites appears to be …

Lyon And Paris Bid To Host Europa League Finals In 2028-29

Lyon And Paris Bid To Host Europa League Finals In 2028-29

November 2, 2025 2:08 am

The race to host the finals of Europe’s club football competitions is heating up, with two of France’s premier cities submitting bids for the flagship event. The UEFA Europa League Final in both 2028 and 2029 has drawn strong interest, as the French football authorities put forward the cities of Décines‑Charpieu (home of Olympique Lyonnais) and Paris (via Parc des Princes) as candidates, alongside rivals from Italy, Romania, Serbia and Turkey. 

According to figures released by the governing body UEFA, the bidding procedure for the 2028 and 2029 finals began on 11 July 2025, with an initial expression of interest …

Endrick Considering Lyon Loan In Search Of Game Time

November 1, 2025 7:08 am

In a move that could reshape his breakout trajectory, 19-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick appears poised to depart Real Madrid on loan in the January transfer window, with French club Olympique Lyonnais emerging as the front-runner. Sources close to the matter have confirmed that Lyon have made an official approach to Real Madrid and that Endrick’s representatives have engaged with the French side’s project for the second half of the season. 

The young striker has yet to log a minute of league action under manager Xabi Alonso this season — despite being fully fit for weeks — prompting growing concerns about …

Liverpool Lead Europe’s Major Leagues In Losses Since 27 Sept

Liverpool Lead Europe’s Major Leagues In Losses Since 27 Sept

October 31, 2025 4:29 am

Liverpool find themselves in the unwanted position of having lost more matches than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues since 27 September. According to statistics reported following their 0-3 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Reds have suffered six defeats in that span across all competitions. 

The poor run spans Premier League and European action and has raised concern among fans, analysts and within the club itself. After entering the season with high hopes under manager Arne Slot, the frequency of defeats has highlighted a notable dip in consistency compared with the opening months of the campaign.

In particular, …

Barcelona Target Osimhen In 2026 Summer Transfer

Barcelona Target Osimhen In 2026 Summer Transfer

October 31, 2025 4:17 am

Barcelona have reportedly added Victor Osimhen to their shortlist of strikers for the summer 2026 transfer window, according to Africa Digital News. 

The Nigerian forward who is no longer a Napoli player; he completed a high-profile permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2025 after an extremely productive loan spell the previous season. That transfer was a record investment for the Turkish club and underlines why any consideration of Osimhen would be financially complicated for Barca.

Sources say Barcelona’s sporting department have placed Osimhen on a long-list as part of forward planning rather than mounting an immediate, concrete bid. Club officials …

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

October 31, 2025 3:53 am

Arsenal have made history in English football, becoming the first top-flight club to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal. The Gunners’ remarkable defensive record highlights a blend of tactical discipline, individual brilliance, and team cohesion under manager Mikel Arteta.

The feat, achieved across Premier League fixtures in October, underscores Arsenal’s resurgence as a dominant force in English football. Each of the six victories saw the Gunners keep clean sheets, demonstrating both their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Opponents were repeatedly thwarted by the combination of an organised backline and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s crucial saves.

Arteta, …

Lamine Yamal Takes Over Piqué And Shakira’s Iconic Mansion

Lamine Yamal Takes Over Piqué And Shakira’s Iconic Mansion

October 29, 2025 10:02 am

Rising Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has officially secured a new luxury residence — and it’s no ordinary property. According to Diario Sport, the 17-year-old prodigy has purchased the former home of ex-Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué and pop icon Shakira.

The high-profile deal reportedly took between three to four months to finalize and is located in one of Barcelona’s most exclusive neighborhoods — Ciutat Diagonal. This area is known for hosting some of the city’s most elite figures, including Yamal’s current and former teammates Ronald Araújo, Alejandro Balde, and Andrés Iniesta.

The property itself is breathtaking. The mansion covers a combined …

Ronaldo Still Trophyless At Al-Nassr After 13 Tournament Runs

Ronaldo Still Trophyless At Al-Nassr After 13 Tournament Runs

October 29, 2025 9:00 am

Since joining Al‑Nassr FC in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to lift a recognised major trophy with the Saudi Pro League side — despite participating in at least 13 official competitions. 

Ronaldo’s arrival in Riyadh brought global fanfare and huge expectations. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner instantly became the club’s marquee figure, along with a new era for the Saudi league. But the silverware has continued to elude both him and the club.

In the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, Al-Nassr finished as runners-up in the Saudi Pro League, while in 2024-25 they slipped to third. In each of those …

Saudi Arabia Plans World’s First 46,000-Seat NEOM Sky Stadium

Saudi Arabia: Unveils The First 46,000-Seat NEOM Sky Stadium

October 28, 2025 11:40 am

Suspended 1,150 feet above ground, the 46,000-seat NEOM Sky Stadium aims to redefine sports architecture as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia has on Tuesday October 28, 2025, unveiled plans to build the world’s first-ever “Sky Stadium,” an architectural marvel set to hover 1,150 feet (350 meters) above the desert landscape within its futuristic city project, NEOM.

The 46,000-seat arena, officially named the NEOM Stadium, will be suspended high in the air, offering spectators an experience that blends cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and luxury. Designed as part of NEOM’s flagship development, The Line, the project marks another bold step …

Highest-Paid English Premier League Managers: Top Ten In 2025

Highest-Paid English Premier League Managers Top Ten In 2025

October 26, 2025 4:38 am

Pep Guardiola leads with £20m a year as six London-based managers dominate the list of the Premier League’s best-paid tacticians in the 2025/26 season.

The Premier League continues to live up to its reputation as the richest football competition in the world — not just for players, but for managers too. In the 2025/26 season, the league’s elite coaches are commanding staggering salaries, reflecting their growing influence in the global game.

According to data from the Premier League, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola remains at the top of the earnings chart with an annual salary of £20 million ($26.6 million). The …

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