The 23-year-old, who has ‘Romano’ on the back of his jersey, struck in the 16th minute for Lazio’s third goal in their 6-2 rout of Sassuolo in Serie A

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From the outside, the club legend appeared the ‘king over the water’ who could have succeeded either Jurgen Klopp or Arne Slot. But in Andoni Iraola, Liverpool identified a head coach who they felt was a better fit for the style of play Anfield wants to see. By Richard Jolly

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ALKHOBAR: “Everyone will get their chance to participate and add value to the team,” said Simone Inzaghi in the pre-match press conference for Al-Hilal’s AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 3 clash against Al-Shamal on Monday. Indeed, Inzaghi brought in a host of players in a changed lineup after Al-Hilal’s hard-fought victory over Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League last Friday, but it resulted in their first-ever league stage defeat since the Elite edition launched in 2024/25. In goal, Gulf Cup

Julian Alvarez ended up staying at Atletico Madrid despite significant interest from Barcelona

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Referee Michael Salisbury called the players off the pitch during the eight-minute delay

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The midfielder suffered a suspected broken nose in the closing stages of Arsenal’s win over Everton on Saturday

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Fleetwood 1-1 Arsenal (Fleetwood win 5-3 on pens): The Premier League champions lost to the side currently in 18th in League Two in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup

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Liverpool are due to play Lens in the Champions League in January

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Chelsea were toothless without the injured Joao Pedro against Tottenham, leaving Alonso with the task of finding an adequate solution in his absence

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The United boss has survived a torrid run of form, including a humiliating loss to Bournemouth, but despite another game to prove himself, Richard Jolly outlines how the decision makers may have misinterpreted the scenes after Sunday’s match

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Michael Carrick has been given more time by the Manchester United board to turn the club’s season around

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Alessia Russo reveals how Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph has inspired her as Arsenal look to build momentum after ending their WSL winless run

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Xhaka sat out Switzerland’s Nations League matches earlier this month after admitting to acquiring a forged certificate

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On Monday, Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas won the 2026 Ballon d’Or at a ceremony held in London—the first time the event has taken place outside of France since the award’s inception in 1956.

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English forward Harry Kane received the award for the first time, finishing ahead of Frenchman Kylian Mbappé (second) and Spaniard Lamine Yamal (third) in the voting. The award recognizes the best footballer in the world for the season and cements Kane’s status as a leading figure in international football.

In the men’s rankings, Rodri placed fourth and Fabián Ruiz tenth, while Lionel Messi finished fifth.

Meanwhile, Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third Women’s Ballon d’Or, following her previous wins in 2021 and 2022. The midfielder was recognized as the best female player in the world, further building her legacy in one of the most significant awards in women’s football.

Golden nights for Alexia Putellas and Harry Kane as they win the 2026 Ballon d’Or Féminin and Ballon d’Or Awards.

Putellas, who led FC Barcelona Femení to the quadruple last season, wins the Award for a record-equalling third time.

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The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious individual honor in world football, recognizing the best player on the planet each season. Its list of winners includes the sport’s greatest legends, topped by Lionel Messi—who holds the all-time record with eight awards—ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won five.

From a Spanish perspective, only Luis Suárez Miramontes, Alfredo Di Stéfano, and Rodri have managed to win the trophy—an award that, every year, captures the attention of the football world and fuels the debate over who delivered the best performance of the season.

A packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires gathered to support the Argentine national team in its match against Benin and to share an emotional night as Lionel Messi bid farewell to the Argentine public. Thousands of fans gathered around the stadium and in the stands celebrated… pic.twitter.com/M5qEFV7IpY

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Wirtz is a doubt for the midweek Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea thanks to an ankle problem

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Mbappe has issued a public apology after commenting on a meme where his face was superimposed over a photograph of the late Chinese leader

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Joao Pedro is set for a “few weeks” on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury

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