Groin injury sees Palmer sidelined for Liverpool clash
Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month’s international break to give the Chelsea midfielder time to shake off a groin problem, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed.
Lepasa exits Pirates, secures move to Siwelele FC
Zakhele Lepasa has joined Siwelele FC following his release from Orlando Pirates at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.
Liverpool’s Leoni out for 12 months after injury on debut
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that teenage Italian defender Giovanni Leoni would be sidelined for up to a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Southampton.
Leipzig lost DNA before Klopp-inspired reboot
After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of football Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace
Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Busquets to retire after MLS season
Inter Miami’s former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo
Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga.
Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid
Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin’s job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday.
Ronaldo calls on Ancelotti to pick Neymar for World Cup
Brazilian great Ronaldo has called on the Selecao’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti to restore Neymar to the squad for the World Cup in North America next year.
Harry Kane edges closer to record-breaking century
Just over two years since moving to Bayern Munich, in-form striker Harry Kane can set yet another record in Friday’s home clash with Werder Bremen.