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Crystal Palace claimed the 2025 FA Community Shield after overcoming Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties, following a thrilling 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson once again proved to be Palace’s hero between the posts, repeating his penalty-saving heroics from the FA Cup final earlier this year. Mohamed Salah blasted Liverpool’s opening spot kick over the bar, while Henderson denied both Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. Substitute Justin Devenny sealed the win with a powerful final penalty, securing Palace’s third straight victory at Wembley. Liverpool made a dream start, with new signing Hugo Ekitike finishing…

Nigeria’s Remo Stars and Rivers United Face Tough Challenges in CAF Champions League Group Stage The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Remo Stars, along with runners-up Rivers United, are set to face demanding paths in the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. Rivers United will begin their campaign by taking on RDC 1 from DR Congo in the opening round. Should they succeed, they are likely to meet either AC Leopards of Congo or Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the next phase. The Port Harcourt-based club, known for their consistent participation in CAF tournaments, are eager to secure…

With the shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or now announced, we take a look at the standout statistics for each of the 30 players competing for the men’s award this September. Jude BellinghamBellingham found the net 15 times and set up 14 more for Real Madrid from August 2024 to July 2025. He is one of just six La Liga players to achieve double-digit figures in both goals and assists across all competitions during that period. He also ranks third in the league for chances created in open play, trailing only Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior. Ousmane DembéléDembélé was directly involved…

The new football season begins this Sunday when Crystal Palace take on Liverpool at Wembley Stadium for the Community Shield. Both teams will be eager to claim the first trophy of the 2025-26 campaign and gain an early boost. According to simulations by the Opta supercomputer, Liverpool have a 54.9 percent chance of winning within regular time. This will be Crystal Palace’s first appearance in the Community Shield following their historic FA Cup victory in May. In recent years, when the Shield features the Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners, the FA Cup holders have been very successful,…

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious knee injury during a routine training session at the club’s Cobham headquarters. The 22-year-old centre-back has undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that is expected to keep him out for several months and likely rules him out for most of the 2025–26 season. Colwill had only just returned to the squad for pre-season preparations when the unfortunate incident occurred. According to the club, the injury was picked up earlier this week while the players were going through fitness drills…

Galatasaray’s decision to launch a premium collector’s item celebrating Victor Osimhen’s signing is already proving to be a financial masterstroke, with over €4.2 million in revenue pouring in from pre-orders alone. In less than a week since its release, more than 20,000 fans have placed orders for the exclusive Solo Il Gala box, each one priced at 9,999 Turkish Lira. This strategic merchandise rollout was handled completely in-house by the Turkish champions. No third parties were involved. Just Galatasaray’s marketing strength and the unstoppable buzz around the 26-year-old Nigerian striker, who signed permanently from Napoli for €75 million. In local…

Nigerian football is celebrating a double honour as Chiamaka Nnadozie and Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, have both been named among the nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, organized by French Football. Madugu, who guided the Super Falcons to their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco just last month, has earned a nomination in the category for Women’s Team Coach of the Year. His tactical brilliance and leadership throughout the tournament drew widespread praise. On the other hand, Nnadozie’s consistent brilliance in goal has been rewarded with a place on the shortlist for…

The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist for the men’s category has been officially released, drawing global attention as it features thirty of the finest footballers whose performances over the past year have been nothing short of extraordinary. The announcement came on Thursday, stirring excitement among fans, analysts, and players alike, as the road to football’s most prestigious individual honour gets underway. This year’s list is a powerful blend of proven superstars, consistent performers, and a new generation of breakout talents. Standing tall among the frontrunners are Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, and Harry Kane. Each of…

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has finally addressed the ongoing comparisons between rising star Lamine Yamal and club icon Lionel Messi. While both players have earned praise for their talent and creativity on the ball, Laporta believes there is no need to mount pressure on Yamal by drawing direct lines between him and the club’s greatest-ever player. Speaking during an interview on CNN, Laporta made it clear that although comparisons are normal in football, the truth remains that Messi and Yamal are two completely different players with their own journeys, personalities and playing styles. According to Laporta, Lionel Messi has already…

Arsenal may have finally landed the striker they’ve long been chasing, but Paul Scholes isn’t entirely sold on the decision to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the Emirates. After weeks of speculation, the Gunners wrapped up a reported £64million deal for the Swedish forward from Sporting CP. Despite beating out Manchester United in the race for the 27-year-old, Red Devils legend Scholes has openly questioned whether Mikel Arteta truly had Gyökeres at the top of his wishlist. Speaking on *The Overlap Fan Debate*, Scholes suggested that Arsenal’s manager may have hesitated on the move, pointing to a lack of conviction during…