Abiodun Adewale Adeniyi

Nigeria will face Russia without captain Wilfred Ndidi and six other stars after injuries, club refusals and a travel issue forced late withdrawals from the Super Eagles squad.

Kylian Mbappé has posted an Instagram video of himself cycling while recovering from a knee injury — weeks after José Mourinho warned his players that bike riding puts their careers at risk. His Villarreal return is now in serious doubt.

JJ Gabriel has snubbed Chelsea's interest and told Manchester United he wants to leave, with Real Madrid reportedly leading a European scramble for the 15-year-old wonderkid who turns 16 today.

Barcelona and Juventus are circling Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of the summer 2027 transfer window, but United value the Slovenia international at around £64 million and have no intention of selling.

Lionel Messi wears the Argentina shirt for the final time on Tuesday night as the world champions host Benin at a sold-out Monumental in an emotional farewell after 207 caps and 125 goals.

Leny Yoro played the full 90 minutes and won all his duels on his senior France debut against Belgium as Zinedine Zidane praised the Manchester United defender's “great game” — a performance that could force Michael Carrick's hand at Old Trafford.

Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad with a thigh injury that could sideline him for up to two months, delivering a cruel blow to Thomas Tuchel and Bournemouth boss Marco Rose.

Anthony Gordon has scored in four consecutive England appearances after moving from Newcastle to Barcelona. We analyse how La Liga is transforming his game and why Thomas Tuchel may now have his first-choice left winger.

Alex Scott has announced himself on the England stage after starring in the 7–0 win over Croatia. With Chelsea reportedly leading Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for the Bournemouth midfielder, we examine why England’s biggest clubs want him.

Luka Modrić says he is ashamed after Croatia’s record 7–0 defeat to England. Is the historic loss a warning that Croatia’s golden era is finally approaching its end?

Liverpool invested £60 million in Jérémy Jacquet after only 33 senior Rennes appearances. Now the 21-year-old is starring alongside Virgil van Dijk and earning praise from Zinedine Zidane. Did Liverpool already find their defensive future?

Just three points separate Serie A’s top eight after five matches. From Inter and Roma to Lazio, Milan, Juventus and surprise challengers, is Italy developing Europe’s most unpredictable title race?