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Ballon d'Or 2006, Calciopoli, filmed IV drip: Cannavaro's controversies
Elected Ballon d'Or in November 2006 after Italy's World Cup triumph, Fabio Cannavaro, who turns 53 this Sunday, was greeted in his country not with praise but with a barrage of criticism over his statements on Calciopoli and a filmed IV drip incident before a European final.
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Genesio publicly targets McCourt after OM's three consecutive defeats
After Olympique de Marseille's third straight loss, at Rennes on Friday in Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio refused to shoulder alone the responsibility for the club's scaled-back ambitions, directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.
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Antonio Valencia backs Gary Neville to succeed as a Premier League manager
Former Manchester United team-mate Antonio Valencia believes Gary Neville has the leadership qualities to thrive as a Premier League manager, despite his difficult spell in charge of Valencia in 2015-16.
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Papin hails Lepaul and Torres as Ligue 1's best number 9s
1991 Ballon d'Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin has delivered his verdict on Ligue 1 strikers: he places Ferran Torres just ahead of Estéban Lepaul, the league's top scorer with 21 goals for Rennes, and compares the latter to Steve Savidan.
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Boyhood City fan Anderson reveals £116m move fulfilled a childhood dream
Elliot Anderson has disclosed he was a lifelong Manchester City supporter before his £116m summer move to the Etihad, crediting his grandfather for buying him his first City shirt at the age of seven or eight.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize 'second chance' as United prepare for derby against City
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to capitalise on his return to Manchester United ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford, the first meeting of the two clubs in the 2026/27 season.
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Ronald de Boer recalls referees allowing 'kicking everything' in ferocious Old Firm clashes
Former Rangers midfielder Ronald de Boer has described his shock at the physicality permitted by referees in Old Firm derbies, comparing the intensity to El Clasico ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.
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Olise silent in interview, Bayern and Kompany defend him
After Michael Olise gave a nearly silent interview following Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt, the controversy forced the German club to respond. The sporting director and head coach both defended the Franco-British winger's reserved personality.
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How Tapie's sidelining of Barthez launched a French football legend
In September 1992, Bernard Tapie chose young Fabien Barthez over Pascal Olmeta for Marseille's Champions League debut against Glentoran. The bold decision nearly backfired, but a broken fibula ultimately relaunched the future World Cup winner's career for good.
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Elliott's Valencia nightmare deepens as manager faces sack after five winless games
Harvey Elliott is just two games into his season-long loan at Valencia, yet the Spanish club sit bottom of La Liga without a win and manager Carlos Corberan is under serious pressure to keep his job. Meanwhile, Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has hinted at a future Liverpool move after his £47m Chelsea transfer collapsed on deadline day.
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Rennie admits All Blacks breakdown discipline 'not good enough' after 43-28 loss to Springboks
Head coach Dave Rennie conceded the All Blacks handed South Africa easy possession through sloppy breakdown penalties in Baltimore, despite praising an improved set-piece in the 43-28 defeat.
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Meulensteen backs Man City's midfield rebuild but warns United's defence could cost them in derby
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has assessed both clubs' summer midfield overhauls ahead of the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, praising City's replacements for Rodri while flagging United's six goals conceded in three games as a serious concern.
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Shaw a doubt as United and City count injury costs ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester United and Manchester City both carry injury concerns into Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw is uncertain for United after being rested midweek, while City will be without Jeremy Doku following his calf injury.
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Guardiola apologised for dressing-room brawl after 2017 derby win but refused to take blame
Pep Guardiola once said sorry after City's celebrations at Old Trafford sparked a post-match fracas involving up to 20 players and staff, including a milk-throwing incident and an injury to Mikel Arteta. The story resurfaces ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Maresca defends Chelsea's £326m midfield spend as 'crazy' market forces City's hand
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off scrutiny of the club's record-breaking summer outlay, arguing that a 'crazy' transfer market left City with no choice but to spend big to land their top midfield targets ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Antony's market value drops below £34m after £85.5m Man United flop and Betis revival
Antony, Manchester United's record £85.5m signing from Ajax, has seen his transfer value fall to £34m according to Transfermarkt — less than half what United paid. The Brazilian has since rebuilt his career at Real Betis, scoring 14 goals last season to help the club reach the Champions League.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize second chance ahead of Manchester derby
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to make the most of his unexpected return to Manchester United's first team, with the winger set to feature against City at Old Trafford on Sunday. Lisandro Martinez has also spoken about his personal rivalry with Erling Haaland.
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Guimaraes hamstring blow raises doubts as Odegaard opens up on injury-hit title season
Bruno Guimaraes has been sidelined by a hamstring injury since his £75m move from Newcastle, prompting former midfielder Nicky Butt to question whether he can replicate his impact at Arsenal. Captain Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, has spoken candidly about the physical struggles that limited him during last season's Premier League title win.
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Mo'unga hails 'complete' Springboks as better than 2023 World Cup winners after series defeat
Richie Mo'unga returned from a 1,050-day Test absence only to watch South Africa seal a 3-1 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series win with a 43-28 victory in Baltimore, prompting the All Blacks playmaker to declare the 2026 Springboks an even stronger side than the team that beat New Zealand in the World Cup final.
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Erasmus credits Arendse's second-half surge as pivotal in Springboks' 43-28 rout of All Blacks
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus singled out winger Kurt-Lee Arendse as the turning point in the Springboks' 43-28 victory over New Zealand at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, the fourth instalment of rugby's greatest rivalry.
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