João Pedro Brazil squad return headlines Carlo Ancelotti’s rebuild as the coach introduces younger players ahead of Brazil’s next major tournaments
Badejo LASU Vice-Chancellor appointment takes effect after Sanwo-Olu names Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi to lead the university
Torres hat-trick helps PSG crush Slovan Bratislava 6-1 as the champions begin their Champions League title defence in emphatic fashion
Ronaldo 979 goals brings the Portuguese star 21 away from 1,000 after Al Nassr beat Abha 2-1 in Riyadh
Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or hopes gain support as Barcelona president Joan Laporta calls the teenage star a genius and backs him for the 2026 award
Kylian Mbappé makes a bold Champions League choice, saying European glory with Real Madrid means more to him than winning his first Ballon d’Or
Michael Carrick sets a strong Champions League standard for Manchester United, saying the club must challenge Europe’s best and remain among the elite
Zidane names Messi as football’s greatest player ever, insisting there should be little doubt about the Argentine’s status in the GOAT debate
Thibaut Courtois puts his Belgium career on hold until September 2027, ruling himself out of the Nations League before a planned return.
Fulham Calvin Bassey contract talks are expected as the defender attracts Inter Milan interest, with the club holding an option until 2028