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Wayne and Coleen Rooney reveal eight-year-old Cass was released by Everton's academy

Wayne and Coleen Rooney have opened up about the moment their eight-year-old son Cass was released by Everton's academy, describing the conversation as the hardest thing they faced as football parents.

Football Oct 1

Gabriel trains in Barcelona as 16th birthday triggers race between Barca and Real Madrid

Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel is sharpening his fitness in Castelldefels with a private coach as his exit from the club edges closer. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both pursuing the teenager, who turns 16 on Tuesday.

Football Oct 1

A Printer Problem Nearly Derailed Da Cunha's Transfer to Lorient in 2022

Lucas Da Cunha now plays in the Champions League with Como and has made his France debut under Zinédine Zidane. Yet the 25-year-old midfielder's career could have taken a completely different path had an OGC Nice printer not run out of ink one transfer deadline evening. On September 1, 2022, Da Cunha was on the verge of leaving Nice for FC Lorient, but the deal collapsed because transfer documents were submitted 32 seconds after the summer window officially closed — with a Nice official later suggesting the delay was caused by a lack of printer cartridges.

Football Oct 1

Ronaldo's sister declares Portugal 'don't deserve' him as his international future hangs in doubt

Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal camp early after being unused in the win over Norway, posting a statement confirming his departure. His sister Elma Aveiro has since launched a fierce social media attack on the national team and the Portuguese public.

Football Oct 1

Gyokeres refuses to rule out Arsenal exit as Arteta benches him in Premier League

Viktor Gyokeres has admitted he wants more playing time after failing to start a Premier League match this season, stopping short of ruling out a departure from Arsenal in the January window.

Football Oct 1

Real Madrid's academy sales hit €215m record to bankroll first-team rebuild

Real Madrid generated a club-record €215m from the summer sales of more than a dozen La Fábrica graduates, with deals for Nico Paz, Gonzalo Garcia and others helping fund arrivals such as Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.

Football Oct 1

Benzema and Mahrez on Getafe's radar, but their salaries block any progress

Struggling in La Liga, Getafe is scouting the free-agent market for the January transfer window. Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez are on the Madrid club's list, but their salary demands make these options highly unlikely.

Football Oct 1

Henry urges patience with £123m Barcola as Real Madrid eye former Liverpool defender Quansah

Thierry Henry has cautioned Liverpool fans to give Bradley Barcola time after his slow start following a £123m move from PSG, while Real Madrid have reportedly declared interest in ex-Red Jarell Quansah.

Football Oct 1

Guimaraes hands Vinicius penalty to lift spirits as Arsenal chase £40m Brazilian

Bruno Guimaraes stepped aside to let Vinicius Junior score Brazil's late penalty in a 4-2 win over Australia, with the Arsenal midfielder citing his teammate's need for confidence. Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly pursuing a £40m Brazilian transfer.

Football Oct 1

Six-time Super Rugby champion Bryn Hall joins Hurricanes on one-year deal

The Hurricanes have signed veteran halfback Bryn Hall on a one-year deal to provide cover for Cameron Roigard in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Hall won six consecutive titles with the Crusaders between 2017 and 2022 and brings 123 Super Rugby appearances to Wellington.

Rugby Sep 30

Laporta and Gil Marín embrace in Copenhagen as Julián Álvarez dispute fades

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his rift with Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín is over after the pair embraced at the EFC General Assembly in Copenhagen, drawing a line under their clubs' acrimonious summer dispute over Julián Álvarez.

Football Sep 30

Baxter concedes French money beat Exeter as Iosefa-Scott heads to Pro D2

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has admitted he could not prevent tight-head Josh Iosefa-Scott from leaving Sandy Park for French Pro D2 side Provence, saying England squad status would have been the one factor that changed the outcome.

Rugby Sep 30

Olympic Sevens flyer Ellie Boatman returns to Saracens eight years after debut season

GB Sevens wing Ellie Boatman has signed with Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens for the 2026/27 season, reuniting with the club where she began her top-flight career in 2018/19.

Rugby Sep 30

World Champion and Extended at PSG, Fabian Ruiz Dreams of Finishing Career at Betis

Author of a double Champions League – 2026 World Cup with PSG and Spain, Fabian Ruiz revealed in a press conference his desire to end his career at Betis, his academy club, while acknowledging that the time has not yet come.

Football Sep 30

From €120M to Under €10M: Ronaldo's Dramatic Fall in Market Value

At 41 years old and under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, Cristiano Ronaldo is now valued at between €8 and €10 million by Transfermarkt — twelve times less than his peak in 2014 and 2018.

Football Sep 30

Tonali's £4m Newcastle mansion rented for £13k a month after failing to sell

Sandro Tonali's six-bedroom Jesmond home, listed for sale a fortnight after his £100m move to Tottenham, has been taken off the market and is now available to rent for £13,000 a month following a lack of buyers.

Football Sep 30

Bordeaux sold for symbolic one euro to American firm Park Bench

Gérard Lopez and American investment firm Park Bench have finalized an agreement to sell FC Girondins de Bordeaux for one symbolic euro, with Park Bench assuming approximately 13 million euros in club debt.

Football Sep 30

Toko-Ekambi signs with Qatar club, closing door on OM winter reinforcement

Karl Toko-Ekambi, once considered as a potential offensive option for Olympique de Marseille, has instead joined Qatari second-division club Umm Salal until the end of the season, ending Bruno Genesio's hopes of strengthening his attack this winter.

Football Sep 30

Haaland 'said yes' to Barcelona as Manchester City face relegation threat after guilty verdict

Erling Haaland could leave Manchester City following the club's guilty verdict on all Premier League financial charges, with reports claiming the Norwegian striker previously agreed to join Barcelona and would prioritise a move to the Catalan club.

Football Sep 30

Real Madrid eye free transfer for Van Dijk as Liverpool contract talks stall

Real Madrid are monitoring Virgil van Dijk's contract situation at Liverpool, with the Dutchman potentially available on a free transfer in 2027. Formal discussions could begin as early as January if no renewal is agreed at Anfield.

Football Sep 30