Bournemouth extended their unbeaten streak to a record 13 games with a 2-1 win over Newcastle, thanks to a late goal by Adrien Truffert that deepened the crisis for Magpies’ boss Eddie Howe.
Phil Foden’s decisive late goal secured a vital victory for Manchester City, pushing them closer to the Premier League summit after a spirited Leeds comeback.
Russia is considering hosting an “alternative World Cup” in summer 2026 for countries that “missed the finals but have competitiveness,” stirring global debate amid its FIFA and UEFA bans.
Premier League clubs will be restricted from selling assets like hotels or women’s teams to themselves to bypass financial regulations under new Financial Fair Play rules, with squad costs capped at 85% of revenue.
Arsenal is reportedly considering sending Ethan Nwaneri on loan in January to secure regular senior minutes amid limited playing time this season.
Arsenal are reportedly open to January offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White as the club evaluates squad depth and finances.
Bruno Fernandes scored a sensational hat-trick as Portugal demolished Armenia 9–1 to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
A supercomputer has predicted the 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup, including some surprising picks and notable omissions under fictional manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Brazil claimed a 2–0 victory over Senegal in an international friendly at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, with teenager Estevão and veteran Casemiro scoring first-half goals.
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