Micky van de Ven, Tottenham's dynamic defender, is hailed as "one of the best centre-backs in the world" after a stellar season. The versatile Dutch star, blending power, pace, and skill, is emerging as a complete player and future Premier League captain
Arsenal icon Ian Wright passionately argues England isn't ready for a black superstar like Jude Bellingham amid unfair criticism. The Real Madrid sensation has faced limited play and backlash for his Albania substitution, but Wright fiercely defends the 22-year-old star
Howard Webb vehemently denies claims that elite referee Lisa Benn lost her international status after alleging a coach "manhandled" her, amid accusations of unfair reprisal
Sadio Mane thrillingly snubbed Manchester United a year before Liverpool, doubting Louis van Gaal's promise of regular starts amid his Southampton stardom
Chelsea redeemed last season's Champions League humiliation against Barcelona with an exhilarating 1-1 draw. After their 8-2 aggregate setback, the Blues dazzled via Ellie Carpenter's powerhouse strike, but Ewa Pajor equalized to share the points
Millie Bright etched her name in WSL history with her record-breaking 211th appearance during Chelsea's thrilling 1-1 draw at Liverpool, turning a milestone celebration into an edge-of-the-seat battle as Thompson's opener was matched by Olsson's stunning solo strike
Without Ronaldo, Fernandes and Neves dazzled with hat-tricks, propelling Portugal to a 9-1 rout of Armenia and clinching their 2026 World Cup berth!
Lamine Yamal teases "special nights" as Barcelona's epic Camp Nou return looms. The teenage sensation, a Blaugrana superstar, buzzes with excitement for this iconic homecoming
France, without Mbappe, mounted a thrilling 3-1 comeback against resilient Azerbaijan, wrapping up qualifiers strongly. Deschamps' 11 changes from the Ukraine thrashing revealed early struggles without stars
Carlo Ancelotti warns England as a 'dangerous' World Cup threat, praising Jude Bellingham's stellar skills and remarkable humanity
