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Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for around two months after sustaining a left quad injury.
The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
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The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for around two months after sustaining a left quad injury.
The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
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The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
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In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, the 52-year-old head coach opens up about his aims for the World Cup and his managerial philosophies.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, the 52-year-old head coach opens up about his aims for the World Cup and his managerial philosophies.
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Jesse Marsch has one unwavering goal in mind for Canada at next summer’s World Cup.
“We want to win our group,” says the men’s national team head coach.
How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Friday’s draw.
“We want to win our group,” says the men’s national team head coach.
How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Friday’s draw.
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jesse Marsch has one unwavering goal in mind for Canada at next summer’s World Cup.
“We want to win our group,” says the men’s national team head coach.
How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Friday’s draw.
“We want to win our group,” says the men’s national team head coach.
How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Friday’s draw.
Spain are regarded as the best national team in the world by FIFA — but are they the country most likely to win the 2026 World Cup?
Not according to our ranking of all 64 sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament.
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Not according to our ranking of all 64 sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Spain are regarded as the best national team in the world by FIFA — but are they the country most likely to win the 2026 World Cup?
Not according to our ranking of all 64 sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament.
📝 @nickmiller79.bsky.social, Tim Spiers
bit.ly/4pNNbrJ
Not according to our ranking of all 64 sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament.
📝 @nickmiller79.bsky.social, Tim Spiers
bit.ly/4pNNbrJ
Anfield was a fortress last season.
That fear factor has been well and truly lost and Liverpool's home has become far too welcoming.
The anxiety and frustration from the stands is transmitting to the players.
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That fear factor has been well and truly lost and Liverpool's home has become far too welcoming.
The anxiety and frustration from the stands is transmitting to the players.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
December 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Anfield was a fortress last season.
That fear factor has been well and truly lost and Liverpool's home has become far too welcoming.
The anxiety and frustration from the stands is transmitting to the players.
📝 @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
That fear factor has been well and truly lost and Liverpool's home has become far too welcoming.
The anxiety and frustration from the stands is transmitting to the players.
📝 @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Liverpool are held at home against Sunderland, as Nordi Mukiele's own goal rescued a late point for Arne Slot's side.
Sunderland remain winless in their last 19 away league games at Anfield, with their last victory at Anfield coming in October 1983.
Sunderland remain winless in their last 19 away league games at Anfield, with their last victory at Anfield coming in October 1983.
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Liverpool are held at home against Sunderland, as Nordi Mukiele's own goal rescued a late point for Arne Slot's side.
Sunderland remain winless in their last 19 away league games at Anfield, with their last victory at Anfield coming in October 1983.
Sunderland remain winless in their last 19 away league games at Anfield, with their last victory at Anfield coming in October 1983.
Having lost their last four games, Leeds United get a valuable three points and move out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 win over Chelsea.
Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them.
Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them.
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Having lost their last four games, Leeds United get a valuable three points and move out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 win over Chelsea.
Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them.
Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them.
At the 13th time of asking, Florian Wirtz thought he had scored his first Premier League goal.
But the wait goes on for the German midfielder as it has been confirmed as an Nordi Mukiele own goal.
Arne Slot doesn't look too bothered...
But the wait goes on for the German midfielder as it has been confirmed as an Nordi Mukiele own goal.
Arne Slot doesn't look too bothered...
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
At the 13th time of asking, Florian Wirtz thought he had scored his first Premier League goal.
But the wait goes on for the German midfielder as it has been confirmed as an Nordi Mukiele own goal.
Arne Slot doesn't look too bothered...
But the wait goes on for the German midfielder as it has been confirmed as an Nordi Mukiele own goal.
Arne Slot doesn't look too bothered...
Sunderland have stunned Liverpool at Anfield.
Chemsdine Talbi punishes a Virgil van Dijk error and the newly-promoted side are ahead against the champions.
Chemsdine Talbi punishes a Virgil van Dijk error and the newly-promoted side are ahead against the champions.
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Sunderland have stunned Liverpool at Anfield.
Chemsdine Talbi punishes a Virgil van Dijk error and the newly-promoted side are ahead against the champions.
Chemsdine Talbi punishes a Virgil van Dijk error and the newly-promoted side are ahead against the champions.
Aston Villa win again — this time against Brighton, who lose their 10-game unbeaten home Premier League run.
After three points from their first five games, Unai Emery has guided his side to eight wins in their last nine league games.
After three points from their first five games, Unai Emery has guided his side to eight wins in their last nine league games.
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Aston Villa win again — this time against Brighton, who lose their 10-game unbeaten home Premier League run.
After three points from their first five games, Unai Emery has guided his side to eight wins in their last nine league games.
After three points from their first five games, Unai Emery has guided his side to eight wins in their last nine league games.
Goals from Mikel Merino & Bukayo Saka put Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
But both Cristhian Mosquera & Declan Rice went off injured.
But both Cristhian Mosquera & Declan Rice went off injured.
December 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Goals from Mikel Merino & Bukayo Saka put Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
But both Cristhian Mosquera & Declan Rice went off injured.
But both Cristhian Mosquera & Declan Rice went off injured.
It's half-time at Elland Road — and the place is rocking.
Jaka Bijol & Ao Tanaka have given Daniel Farke's side a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.
A win would lift the home side out of the relegation places.
Jaka Bijol & Ao Tanaka have given Daniel Farke's side a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.
A win would lift the home side out of the relegation places.
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's half-time at Elland Road — and the place is rocking.
Jaka Bijol & Ao Tanaka have given Daniel Farke's side a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.
A win would lift the home side out of the relegation places.
Jaka Bijol & Ao Tanaka have given Daniel Farke's side a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.
A win would lift the home side out of the relegation places.
It took the match officials, including VAR, over five minutes to decide Dan Ndoye was blocking the view of Sam Johnstone at Molineux.
Referee Tim Robinson was sent over to the monitor and eventually ruled out Igor Jesus' goal for Nottingham Forest against Wolves.
Referee Tim Robinson was sent over to the monitor and eventually ruled out Igor Jesus' goal for Nottingham Forest against Wolves.
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It took the match officials, including VAR, over five minutes to decide Dan Ndoye was blocking the view of Sam Johnstone at Molineux.
Referee Tim Robinson was sent over to the monitor and eventually ruled out Igor Jesus' goal for Nottingham Forest against Wolves.
Referee Tim Robinson was sent over to the monitor and eventually ruled out Igor Jesus' goal for Nottingham Forest against Wolves.
Cristhian Mosquera has been taken off in Arsenal's game against Brentford.
Mikel Arteta is already without William Saliba & Gabriel in his backline.
Mikel Arteta is already without William Saliba & Gabriel in his backline.
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Cristhian Mosquera has been taken off in Arsenal's game against Brentford.
Mikel Arteta is already without William Saliba & Gabriel in his backline.
Mikel Arteta is already without William Saliba & Gabriel in his backline.
A Kylian Mbappe double helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win against Athletic Club — 33 days since their last victory in La Liga.
But a worry for Xabi Alonso, with Eduardo Camavinga & Trent Alexander-Arnold both taken off injured.
But a worry for Xabi Alonso, with Eduardo Camavinga & Trent Alexander-Arnold both taken off injured.
December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A Kylian Mbappe double helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win against Athletic Club — 33 days since their last victory in La Liga.
But a worry for Xabi Alonso, with Eduardo Camavinga & Trent Alexander-Arnold both taken off injured.
But a worry for Xabi Alonso, with Eduardo Camavinga & Trent Alexander-Arnold both taken off injured.
More than 1,200 players will travel to the World Cup finals next June, ranging from the biggest and richest superstars in the game to those who are barely professional.
We have attempted to rank the best 100 players who are set to star in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026.
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We have attempted to rank the best 100 players who are set to star in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
More than 1,200 players will travel to the World Cup finals next June, ranging from the biggest and richest superstars in the game to those who are barely professional.
We have attempted to rank the best 100 players who are set to star in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026.
bit.ly/3MB9CSI
We have attempted to rank the best 100 players who are set to star in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026.
bit.ly/3MB9CSI
Tottenham needed a saviour today at St James’ Park.
Step forward Cristian Romero.
Tottenham’s talismanic captain delivered a remarkable performance, scoring two late goals to help Spurs rescue a point.
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Step forward Cristian Romero.
Tottenham’s talismanic captain delivered a remarkable performance, scoring two late goals to help Spurs rescue a point.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Tottenham needed a saviour today at St James’ Park.
Step forward Cristian Romero.
Tottenham’s talismanic captain delivered a remarkable performance, scoring two late goals to help Spurs rescue a point.
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Step forward Cristian Romero.
Tottenham’s talismanic captain delivered a remarkable performance, scoring two late goals to help Spurs rescue a point.
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Anthony Gordon restores Newcastle United’s lead over Tottenham from the spot.
A penalty was awarded after a VAR review for Rodrigo Bentancur’s challenge on Dan Burn.
Bruno Guimaraes had given Eddie Howe’s side a second-half lead before Cristian Romero equalised.
A penalty was awarded after a VAR review for Rodrigo Bentancur’s challenge on Dan Burn.
Bruno Guimaraes had given Eddie Howe’s side a second-half lead before Cristian Romero equalised.
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Anthony Gordon restores Newcastle United’s lead over Tottenham from the spot.
A penalty was awarded after a VAR review for Rodrigo Bentancur’s challenge on Dan Burn.
Bruno Guimaraes had given Eddie Howe’s side a second-half lead before Cristian Romero equalised.
A penalty was awarded after a VAR review for Rodrigo Bentancur’s challenge on Dan Burn.
Bruno Guimaraes had given Eddie Howe’s side a second-half lead before Cristian Romero equalised.
After one defeat in their first nine Premier League matches, Bournemouth have now lost four of their last five.
Jack Grealish’s deflected effort earns Everton their first-ever league win at the Vitality Stadium.
David Moyes’ side move above Bournemouth in the table.
Jack Grealish’s deflected effort earns Everton their first-ever league win at the Vitality Stadium.
David Moyes’ side move above Bournemouth in the table.
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
After one defeat in their first nine Premier League matches, Bournemouth have now lost four of their last five.
Jack Grealish’s deflected effort earns Everton their first-ever league win at the Vitality Stadium.
David Moyes’ side move above Bournemouth in the table.
Jack Grealish’s deflected effort earns Everton their first-ever league win at the Vitality Stadium.
David Moyes’ side move above Bournemouth in the table.
A game that was to be remembered for Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach the Premier League 100 club will now be looked back upon for much more.
From 5-1 down against Manchester City, Fulham recovered to fall one goal short of a comeback for the ages.
From 5-1 down against Manchester City, Fulham recovered to fall one goal short of a comeback for the ages.
December 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A game that was to be remembered for Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach the Premier League 100 club will now be looked back upon for much more.
From 5-1 down against Manchester City, Fulham recovered to fall one goal short of a comeback for the ages.
From 5-1 down against Manchester City, Fulham recovered to fall one goal short of a comeback for the ages.
Before this evening, the most goals scored in a Premier League game this season was six.
At Craven Cottage, there are now nine, with Manchester City leading 5-4.
Samuel Chukwueze’s double has reduced the deficit, with one more home goal needed for a historic comeback.
At Craven Cottage, there are now nine, with Manchester City leading 5-4.
Samuel Chukwueze’s double has reduced the deficit, with one more home goal needed for a historic comeback.
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Before this evening, the most goals scored in a Premier League game this season was six.
At Craven Cottage, there are now nine, with Manchester City leading 5-4.
Samuel Chukwueze’s double has reduced the deficit, with one more home goal needed for a historic comeback.
At Craven Cottage, there are now nine, with Manchester City leading 5-4.
Samuel Chukwueze’s double has reduced the deficit, with one more home goal needed for a historic comeback.
Manchester City lead Fulham 5-2 at Craven Cottage, with Phil Foden scoring a brace for the second match running.
It is the first time this season that seven goals have been scored in a Premier League match.
Alex Iwobi’s strike to make it 5-2 came in the 57th minute.
It is the first time this season that seven goals have been scored in a Premier League match.
Alex Iwobi’s strike to make it 5-2 came in the 57th minute.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Manchester City lead Fulham 5-2 at Craven Cottage, with Phil Foden scoring a brace for the second match running.
It is the first time this season that seven goals have been scored in a Premier League match.
Alex Iwobi’s strike to make it 5-2 came in the 57th minute.
It is the first time this season that seven goals have been scored in a Premier League match.
Alex Iwobi’s strike to make it 5-2 came in the 57th minute.
Erling Haaland reaches 100 Premier League goals faster than anyone else.
His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in 111 games, 13 quicker than Alan Shearer.
His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in 111 games, 13 quicker than Alan Shearer.
December 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Erling Haaland reaches 100 Premier League goals faster than anyone else.
His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in 111 games, 13 quicker than Alan Shearer.
His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in 111 games, 13 quicker than Alan Shearer.
Spain retain their Nations League crown with a dominant victory over Germany.
It was no Aitana Bonmati, no problem for the world champions, with a brace from Claudia Pina alongside Vicky Lopez’s effort securing the win, and the Nations League trophy.
It was no Aitana Bonmati, no problem for the world champions, with a brace from Claudia Pina alongside Vicky Lopez’s effort securing the win, and the Nations League trophy.
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Spain retain their Nations League crown with a dominant victory over Germany.
It was no Aitana Bonmati, no problem for the world champions, with a brace from Claudia Pina alongside Vicky Lopez’s effort securing the win, and the Nations League trophy.
It was no Aitana Bonmati, no problem for the world champions, with a brace from Claudia Pina alongside Vicky Lopez’s effort securing the win, and the Nations League trophy.
Barcelona Femeni’s Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati is set to be sidelined for five months after undergoing surgery on a leg fracture.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Barcelona Femeni’s Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati is set to be sidelined for five months after undergoing surgery on a leg fracture.
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