Super-sub Kane smashes Stuttgart with rapid hat-trick

Kane struck three times in the second half to crush spirited resistance from Stuttgart, while St. Pauli and Heidenheim both grabbed injury-time goals.

Trump wants to rename American football

Spurred on by World Cup 2026 fever, US President Donald Trump said that American football should be renamed as the game played with a round ball, soccer, was the one true football.

Watch: Aston Villa v Arsenal | Preview

League leaders Arsenal face 3rd placed Villa in the most high stakes game of Matchday 15.

Madrid lose Trent with long-term injury

Real Madrid confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a thigh injury, with reports suggesting the defender could miss up to two months.

Maresca defends rotation after Chelsea’s Leeds setback

Enzo Maresca says workload and injuries demanded rotation, rejecting criticism after Chelsea’s midweek collapse at Elland Road.

Arteta backs Merino for shock attacking role

Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered as a striker option, even when Arsenal’s forwards return to full fitness.

League leaders Bayern face in-form Stuttgart

League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga’s two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and Deniz Undav.

Defensive doubts for Liverpool as Villa eye Arsenal upset

Liverpool travel to Leeds this weekend with mounting questions over whether Arne Slot can stop the rot, while in-form Aston Villa take aim at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Man United rue missed chance in West Ham stalemate

Manchester United’s issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League’s top five after lowly West Ham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday.

McTominay scoops Serie A’s Player of the Season Award

Scott McTominay’s emergence as one of Serie A’s most influential performers was formally acknowledged in Milan, where the Napoli midfielder was named the league’s Player of the Season.