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Barcelona Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead Of El Clasico

Barcelona Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead Of El Clasico

October 16, 2025 2:25 pm

Barcelona’s preparations for Saturday’s LaLiga fixture against Girona have been overshadowed by an escalating injury crisis, with eight first-team players unavailable and key figures likely to miss next weekend’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.

Striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out after tearing a thigh muscle while playing for Poland on international duty, according to manager Hansi Flick. He joins a growing list of injured players that also includes goalie Marc-André ter Stegen, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Joan Garcia. As Barcelona looks to bounce back from back-to-back losses to Paris Saint-Germain (2–1) in the …

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

October 15, 2025 8:44 am

President Donald Trump warned that several World Cup matches currently slated for suburban Boston could be relocated, alleging parts of the city have been “taken over” and questioning the leadership of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. 

Foxborough, Massachusetts, roughly 30 miles southwest of Boston, is scheduled to host multiple fixtures during the 2026 tournament, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. Trump, speaking during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, made clear his dissatisfaction with local governance. 

When asked about Mayor Michelle Wu, Trump acknowledged her intelligence but labelled her “radical left,” saying, “We could take them …

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

October 14, 2025 6:08 pm

South Africa booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping Group C, overcoming a points deduction, while Nigeria secured a path forward via the African play-offs. 

In Mbombela, South Africa defeated Rwanda 3–0 to clinch top spot in their group. Thalente Mbatha opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Oswin Appollis added a second before halftime, and Evidence Makgopa sealed the win with a 72nd-minute header.

That victory came even after South Africa had earlier been docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling, applied to their match against Lesotho, saw their 2–0 …

Millie Bright Retires From England After 88 Caps

Millie Bright Retires From England After 88 Caps

October 13, 2025 12:30 pm

Former England captain Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished nine-year career with the Lionesses. Bright, 32, confirmed her decision on Monday, saying she knew it was the right moment to “pass the baton on” after taking time to recover from injury and reflect on her journey.

Bright said no one could make such a decision for her, adding that although it might sound cliché, stepping away from international football “really is a feeling.” She explained that taking the summer off had given her time to reflect, clear her mind, and …

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

October 11, 2025 12:41 pm

In the hours before kick-off on Saturday, Oslo became the stage for a heated showdown. As Norway faced Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifier  match at Ullevaal Stadium, the city witnessed large pro-Palestinian protests. 

The protests centered outside Norway’s parliament and spilled toward the stadium, with demonstrators waving Palestinian flags, wearing the Palestine national team’s jerseys, and chanting calls to ban Israel from international sport. Many of them vowed to remain until the match began. Police had to seal off stadium entrances, screened bags, and limited spectator access.

“This match should not have been played. If Russia is expelled, …

Aces Overcome Mid-year Slump For Wnba Title

Aces Overcome Mid-year Slump For WNBA Title

October 11, 2025 7:32 am

The Las Vegas Aces capped a turbulent season by sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in four straight games to claim their third WNBA title in four years, completing one of the sport’s most remarkable turnarounds. It came Friday night in Phoenix.

Behind that dominant finish, A’ja Wilson captured Finals MVP honours after scoring 112 points across the series — part of a historic season in which she became the first player in league history to win the scoring title, regular-season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in a single year.

The Aces’ championship run carries extra weight because …

Galatasaray—Turkish Club Revive Ademola Lookman's January Move

Galatasaray Football Club Revive Bid For Ademola’s Transfer

October 10, 2025 3:53 pm

Galatasaray Football Club—Turkish champions has renewed interest in Super Eagles forward as Atalanta brace for potential winter bid amid ongoing transfer talks.

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reignited their pursuit of Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, as the January transfer window approaches, according to reports in local media.

The Istanbul giants had made a determined effort to sign the Nigerian international last summer but were unable to reach an agreement with his Italian club. Now, with the winter window looming, club officials are said to be in renewed discussions with Lookman’s representatives and are preparing

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Arnold Urges Iraq To Focus On Indonesia Ahead Of Saudi Test

Arnold Urges Iraq To Focus On Indonesia Ahead Of Saudi Test

October 10, 2025 11:09 am

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged his side to ignore Tuesday’s Saudi Arabia game and put all its concentration on Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Indonesia in Jeddah. The encounter is in Asia’s fourth stage of qualification, where the winner of the three-team group will book a direct ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Arnold’s comments follow earlier remarks from the Iraqi FA that the match against Saudi Arabia should not distract the team from the more immediate challenge of facing Indonesia. “Right now there is no second game, it’s just Indonesia and getting the result that we will …

Klaveness Meets Israeli FA Counterpart Before Qualifier

Klaveness Meets Israeli FA Counterpart Before Qualifier

October 10, 2025 10:39 am

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness said she will meet with her Israeli counterpart ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifying match in Oslo, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. According to Reuters, Klaveness sees such a meeting as especially important in strained times. 

This comes after tensions erupted earlier in August, when the Norwegian FA announced it would donate proceeds from ticket sales for the Norway–Israel match to Doctors Without Borders for Gaza — a decision that drew sharp criticism from the Israel FA.

Klaveness said “I always meet other football presidents before we play …

Frank Lampard Bets Arsenal, Liverpool For Premier League Title

Frank Lampard Bets Arsenal, Liverpool For Premier League Title

October 9, 2025 6:45 pm

Frank Lampard, the Chelsea FC legend, says Blues are still rebuilding, while Arsenal and Liverpool emerge as top contenders for the Premier League crown.

Former Chelsea manager and club legend Frank Lampard, believes this season’s Premier League title race will likely be a two-way battle between Arsenal and Liverpool, ruling out his former club from immediate contention.

Lampard praised the strength and stability of both Arsenal and Liverpool, describing them as the most balanced and competitive sides in the league so far.

Arsenal currently lead the Premier League table with 16 points, just one point ahead of reigning champions Liverpool. …

Casemiro Returns As Brazil Captain Under Ancelotti

Casemiro Returns As Brazil Captain Under Ancelotti

October 9, 2025 12:40 pm

Brazil midfielder Casemiro will captain the national team for the 17th time when they face South Korea in a friendly match on Friday in Seoul. The veteran’s return to the armband comes under the direction of head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is preparing the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Casemiro last captained Brazil in October 2023 against Uruguay. His reinstatement marks a new phase in Ancelotti’s tenure. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the 33-year-old Manchester United midfielder said he believes leadership comes in many forms.

”I am one of those players who think there are …

Rodrygo Brazil Return: Forward Eyes Selecão Comeback

Rodrygo Brazil Return: Eyes Selecão Comeback

October 8, 2025 6:21 am

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been recalled to the Brazil squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, hoping to restart his international career after being overlooked in recent selections. His return carries weight: Brazil’s new coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was formerly his manager at Real Madrid, and Rodrygo expressed eagerness to repay that faith. With his club minutes limited this season, this call-up could provide a crucial platform to resurrect his standing. 

 The recall marks the end of a difficult stretch for Rodrygo, who slipped down Real Madrid’s pecking order and was left out of Brazil’s squads in …

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