Brazilian legend Ronaldinho handed the 2025 Ballon d'Or to PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé in Paris. Dembélé’s win caps a season that saw PSG lift their first Champions League trophy. He beat teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and a list of world‑class rivals. The ceremony also highlighted women’s football with a special award for Ewa Pajor.
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Alejandro Garnacho must tighten his defensive positioning before facing Manchester United at Old Trafford. He highlighted repeated lapses from the Brentford game and warned United will be hungry at home. Garnacho is expected to start in an emotional reunion against his former club, with focus on how he balances attacking threat and off-ball work.
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England beat Andorra 2-0 at Villa Park to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying, but the performance lacked tempo and imagination. An own goal and a Declan Rice strike did the job, yet the attack looked blunt. Marcus Rashford struggled, Harry Kane was isolated, and debutants had mixed nights. Thomas Tuchel said there were more positives than negatives, while knowing standards must rise.
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Manchester City’s £50m January arrival Nico Gonzalez returned to training just days after a rib scare cut short his debut at Leyton Orient. The quick comeback eases fears of a lengthy absence and boosts Pep Guardiola’s plans amid a packed schedule and a tight title defense. Guardiola was unhappy with the officiating in a VAR-free tie, but City now expect Gonzalez to push for minutes again.
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VfB Stuttgart says there’s been no official approach from Bayern Munich over executive staff, despite talk that marketing director Rouven Kasper wants to join Bayern. The club wouldn’t find such a move surprising given Bayern’s history, but nothing formal has happened yet, Stuttgart insists.
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Liverpool and Crystal Palace square off in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley, marking Palace's first time in the fixture after their historic FA Cup win. Liverpool, aiming for a record-equalling 17th Shield triumph, have a dominant record over Palace but a mixed recent history in this competition.
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Pakistan leads the 3-match T20I series 1-0 after a solid batting effort and disciplined bowling saw them edge West Indies by 14 runs. With the second match in Florida, all eyes are on whether West Indies can bounce back or if Pakistan will seal the series.
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Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira has refreshed his starting XI for the vital league clash with Fluminense, bringing Micael and Vanderlan into the defense due to suspensions and injuries. Fluminense respond by recalling Ganso and German Cano after their absence. Both teams make strategic changes for this Maracanã Stadium faceoff.
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Mehdi Taremi’s disappointing run at Inter Milan has opened the door to a possible return to FC Porto, where talks are intensifying. Inter hopes to cash in with a €10 million sale as Porto, Besiktas, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham all monitor the situation. The move could help Inter fund a new signing, while offering Taremi a second chance in familiar territory.
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has taken bold steps in football innovation. Referee cams, in-stadium VAR footage, and a new goalkeeper time limit promise better transparency and fan engagement, while player walk-outs create a more electric atmosphere. The changes reflect FIFA’s drive to blend technology and tradition.
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Liverpool have snapped up 21-year-old Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40 million, lining him up as Andy Robertson’s long-term successor. His attacking style and energy fit Arne Slot’s plans after big changes in defense, as Liverpool look ahead to a new era.
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be the biggest yet, bringing 32 teams to 12 top U.S. stadiums in 11 cities from June 14 to July 13. The revamped format packs 63 matches into a month, with MetLife Stadium hosting the final. Player schedules and welfare have become a hot topic as fans await the global showdown.
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