Manchester United have secured the future of 17-year-old winger Noah Ajayi, with the German-born youngster signing his first professional contract with the club. Ajayi has been with United since he was 10 and has progressed through the academy while attracting interest from clubs in England and Germany. The new deal keeps the teenager at Old…
Liverpool could have a clearer path to Lamine Camara after Chelsea reportedly ended their interest in the Monaco midfielder following the collapse of his proposed £47 million move to Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old Senegal international was close to joining Chelsea on deadline day before Monaco pulled out of the agreement. Camara had already completed his…
Vinicius Junior’s documentary “Baila, Vini” has been nominated for the 2026 International Emmy Awards in the Best Sports Documentary category, giving the Real Madrid star another international spotlight beyond football. The nomination was announced on September 23, 2026, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “Baila, Vini” is one of four nominees in…
Leny Yoro has received his first senior France call-up after Ibrahima Konaté was forced to withdraw from Zinedine Zidane’s squad with a right-knee injury. The Manchester United centre-back was called up on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and will join the France senior team ahead of Friday’s UEFA Nations League match against Türkiye. For Yoro, the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with 23 players now involved in training ahead of Friday’s opening match in Uyo. The team initially had 20 players in camp on Tuesday, September 22, before captain Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali joined the group….
José Mourinho has made it clear that his concerns about Vinicius Jr’s current form have not changed his backing of the Real Madrid forward. The manager has repeatedly defended the Brazilian since taking charge, including after Vinicius was booed by sections of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd during the Champions League win over Inter Milan on…
Barcelona have stepped up their scouting of Arthur Dias, the 19-year-old Athletico Paranaense centre-back who has emerged as one of Brazil’s promising young defenders. Barcelona head scout João Amaral reportedly travelled to Brazil to watch Dias during Athletico Paranaense’s 2-1 win over Bahia on September 20. The visit was significant because Amaral works closely with…
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Madrid Derby. The injury adds another concern for Real Madrid after a difficult night at the Metropolitano, but the latest reports suggest Valverde could return sooner than some of…
Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…
Talk of a potential Hussain Sajwani Manchester United takeover has returned during the international break, putting the club’s ownership structure back under the spotlight. Sajwani, the Dubai-based billionaire and founder of DAMAC Properties, has been linked in reports to possible investment in Manchester United as members of the Glazer family reportedly consider selling some or…
