Arsenal tie down Saliba with long-term deal

William Saliba has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, keeping the France defender at the club until 2030, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Yamal ready to make statement after Ballon d’Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d’Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday’s Champions League clash against PSG offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.

Dembele joins PSG injury list ahead of Barca clash

PSG face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique’s side come into the game in the midst of an injury crisis affecting several of their biggest stars.

Spurs striker struggles deepen after Solanke surgery

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their Champions League meeting at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt after undergoing surgery.

Bafana lose top spot after FIFA points deduction

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes have been dealt a major setback after FIFA confirmed sanctions for fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.

Maresca not worried despite Chelsea slump

Enzo Maresca says there is “no reason to panic” over Chelsea’s poor form, highlighting the impact of a series of red cards as he prepares to welcome Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge.

Rooney: I have no faith in Amorim

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says the club have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.

Three talking points from the Premier League

Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dramatic late fightback at Newcastle with a 2-1 win, Liverpool opened the door to the chasing pack in the title race and Man United endured another miserable weekend.

Mixed feelings for Mourinho on Chelsea return

It was upon Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Chelsea in 2004 that he proclaimed himself a “special one”, although that sheen has worn away two decades on as he returns to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with Benfica.

Groin injury sees Palmer sidelined for Liverpool clash

Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month’s international break to give the Chelsea midfielder time to shake off a groin problem, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed.