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Morgan Rogers Opens Up on Fan Abuse After Declan Rice Clash
Chelsea attacker Morgan Rogers has addressed the abuse he received after his heated clash with Declan Rice, confirming the two players have moved on from the incident.
Lionel Scaloni Backs Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Lionel Scaloni has backed Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, while the Argentina captain approaches a potential international farewell against Benin in October.
Frank Leboeuf Urges Reece James to Speak Up as Chelsea Face Defensive Struggles
Frank Leboeuf believes Chelsea captain Reece James must become more vocal with teammates as defensive problems and a difficult fixture schedule increase pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side.
Jerome Rothen Questions Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or Campaign
Jerome Rothen has questioned Kylian Mbappe’s public Ballon d’Or campaign, while the Real Madrid star’s reported goalscoring numbers keep him among the major names in the 2026 race.
Kylian Mbappe Jokes About Playing for France Until 41 Like Cristiano Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappe joked about whether France would let him play until 41 like Cristiano Ronaldo while praising the Portuguese star’s remarkable international longevity.
Claude Makelele Urges Real Madrid to Focus Beyond Referee Controversy
Claude Makelele has urged Real Madrid to address tactical and communication issues after their Atletico Madrid defeat instead of focusing primarily on refereeing decisions.
Cole Palmer Set to Withdraw From England Squad Ahead of Nations League
Cole Palmer is reportedly set to withdraw from England duty due to workload management after featuring in every Chelsea match at the start of the 2026-27 season.
David Raya Errors Highlighted After Arsenal’s 3-0 Brighton Defeat
David Raya faced criticism for unusual distribution errors as Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the 2026-27 season against Brighton.
Harry Kane Targets Third European Golden Boot to Chase Messi and Ronaldo
Harry Kane is targeting a third European Golden Boot with Bayern Munich after winning the award twice, putting him closer to the historic totals of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bruno Guimaraes Scores First Arsenal Goal and Visits Joelinton
Bruno Guimaraes reportedly spent time with former Newcastle teammate Joelinton after scoring his first Arsenal goal in a 2-0 win over Sunderland.
Jurrien Timber Injury Update: Arteta Explains Arsenal Star’s Absence
Jurrien Timber missed Arsenal’s EFL Cup victory over Ipswich Town, but Mikel Arteta confirmed there is no new injury concern after the defender’s recent return.
Jan Åge Fjørtoft Gives 3 Reasons Haaland Should Win 2026 Ballon d’Or
Former Norway international Jan Åge Fjørtoft has highlighted Haaland’s trophies, goal record and 2026 World Cup impact while explaining his case for the Ballon d’Or.
Michael Owen Defends Benjamin Sesko’s Manchester Derby Omission
Michael Owen believes Manchester United were right to leave Benjamin Sesko out of the starting XI against Manchester City and says the striker still has plenty to prove.
Gabriel Jesus Backs Lamine Yamal to Win 2026 Ballon d’Or
Gabriel Jesus believes Lamine Yamal deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or after another outstanding year, praising the Barcelona star for making difficult moments look effortless.
Eric Garcia Picks Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Pedri for 2026 Ballon d’Or Podium
Eric Garcia believes Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Pedri should dominate the 2026 Ballon d’Or podium, despite two of them missing the official shortlist.
John Terry Predicts Estevao Willian Could Become Undroppable at Chelsea
John Terry believes Estevao Willian has the talent and physical development to become a regular Chelsea starter, despite playing only 20 Premier League minutes so far this season.
Wayne Rooney Criticizes Bryan Mbeumo After Manchester Derby Miss
Wayne Rooney believes Bryan Mbeumo missed a huge opportunity late in Manchester United’s derby defeat, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making a crucial save.
Arsenal to Contact Pro Ref Over Controversial Sunderland Penalty
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to raise concerns with Pro Ref and Howard Webb over the penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa during their win at Sunderland.