Category: Football
Dick Advocaat Faces Sudden Setback a Decade After Sunderland’s Survival Battle
Dick Advocaat, famed for his no-regrets tenure at Sunderland AFC, faces a sudden, unexplained setback in November 2025 — a jarring contrast to his 2015 defiance. The Dutch legend’s silence speaks volumes.
MoreLions vs. Chiefs Week 6: Safety Duo Active, Chiefs Hit by Key Injuries
The Lions travel to Arrowhead Stadium with safety duo Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch active, while the Chiefs face key injuries to Smith‑Schuster, Taylor and others, shaping a pivotal Week 6 showdown.
MoreJack Grealish's 93rd‑Minute Goal Earns Everton Dramatic 2‑1 Win Over Palace
Jack Grealish's 93rd‑minute strike gave Everton a 2‑1 comeback win over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, lifting them out of the relegation zone.
MoreCamp Nou reopening delay: Why Barcelona vs Valencia moved to Johan Cruyff Stadium
Barcelona smashed Valencia 6-0—but did it in front of just 6,000 fans at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. The club is still waiting on permits to reopen the renovated Camp Nou, forcing a temporary move. With a Champions League home date looming against PSG on October 1, pressure is building behind the scenes. The holdup is bureaucratic, not football-related.
MoreRayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona: VAR outage and Pérez volley halt champions’ perfect start
Rayo Vallecano held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in Madrid, stopping the champions’ perfect start. Lamine Yamal scored from a disputed penalty with VAR offline, before Fran Pérez smashed in a far-post volley to level it. Rayo’s pace and pressing repeatedly exposed Barcelona’s high line, with Joan García making five saves. Barça head into the international break fourth; Rayo sit 10th.
MoreRangers sign Oliver Antman from Go Ahead Eagles on four-year deal
Rangers have signed 23-year-old Finland international Oliver Antman from Go Ahead Eagles on a four-year contract. The attacker cited Champions League football and the club’s stature as key reasons for the move. Manager Russell Martin played a central role in the deal. Antman arrives during Rangers’ Champions League qualifying campaign and adds depth across the forward line.
MoreEngland squad: Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence earn first call-ups for Andorra and Serbia qualifiers
Thomas Tuchel has named a 24-man England squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers, handing first senior call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence. Marcus Rashford and John Stones return, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden, and Ivan Toney are left out. Injuries sideline Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and Levi Colwill. England face Andorra and Serbia.
MoreTrent Alexander-Arnold left out as Tuchel trims England squad for World Cup qualifiers
England boss Thomas Tuchel has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Tuchel says he wants a tighter, more competitive group, preferring Reece James and Tino Livramento at right-back. Jack Grealish also misses out. Injuries to Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka open doors for Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson.
MoreJobe Bellingham seals £27.8m Borussia Dortmund move as teenager follows brother Jude
Jobe Bellingham has completed a £27.8m move from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal with a 15% sell-on clause. The 19-year-old withdrew from England U21 duty to join Dortmund for the Club World Cup, where he made four appearances and scored. He will wear the No 7 in the Bundesliga and earn up to €5m per year with bonuses. The fee is a record sale for Sunderland.
MoreShilo Sanders waived by Buccaneers within 24 hours of preseason punch
The Buccaneers cut safety Shilo Sanders a day after he was ejected for punching Bills tight end Zach Davidson in a preseason game. Coach Todd Bowles called the act inexcusable. Sanders, an undrafted free agent from Colorado, was on the bubble for a roster spot. He now goes on waivers and could land on a practice squad if unclaimed. The move stirred online debate but drew no comment from the NFL.
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