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Friday, 1 May 2026

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Fifteen and playing on Wembley turf: Jaylen’s Youth Cup night

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Letter to my younger self: Gilberto Silva, age 15, Lagoa da Prata

As told to Tomi IgelekeSenior writer19 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

The east London Saturday league that has sent three kids to Premier League academies this season

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer17 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer17 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer24 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer20 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer20 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer17 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer16 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer13 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

London calling? Why Arsenal and Chelsea want midfield sensation Aleksandar Stankovic

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer11 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

How Trent Alexander-Arnold could help solve Real Madrid’s post-Cristiano Ronaldo problem

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer9 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Roots in Brazil, made in Cobham: Thiago Silva’s son Iago called up by England U-15s

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer9 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Bruno Fernandes is on fire for Manchester United – but can he break the assist record?

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer5 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Lewis Miley could help ease Elliot Anderson pain for Newcastle United as rapid rise continues

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer5 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Liverpool, Manchester United or Man City: Where does Elliot Anderson end up?

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer4 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Why Liam Rosenior prioritised Mamadou Sarr over Aaron Anselmino at Chelsea

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer2 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Who is George Hemmings? Meet the 18-year-old making Aston Villa history under Unai Emery

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Who Jeremy Jacquet prefers to join between Chelsea and Liverpool as transfer battle heats up

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Kader Meite: Who is the towering 6’3 striker Manchester United want to sign before transfer deadline?

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Arne Slot confirms whether Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate are available for Liverpool vs Qarabag

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Saka looks dissapointed as Points shared

Patrick Vieira criticises three Arsenal players for being ‘too quiet’ during 3-2 Manchester United loss

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Chelsea’s decision to recall Aaron Anselmino infuriates Borussia Dortmund

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer26 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia star in huge away win

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer25 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Aston Villa eye Loftus Cheek as Kamara replacement

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer23 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Arsenal Face Defining Night as Arteta Looks to End Semi-Final Curse

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer13 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Aston Villa Closing in on Conor Gallagher Deal from Atletico Madrid

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer12 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Fabio Paratici set to leave Tottenham

Tottenham Director Fabio Paratici Set for Serie A Return to Join Relegation Battling Fiorentina

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer12 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Arsenal Secure Bukayo Saka’s Long-Term Future with Five-Year Deal Until 2031

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer9 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Marc Guehi faces interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea

Arsenal are ready to rival Manchester City to sign Marc Guehi this month

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer8 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Romero comments on Tottenham Hierarchy

Romero at War: Captain Slams Spurs Board for ‘Lies’ After Bournemouth Defeat

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer8 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Brentford sign new young starlet

Brentford Beat European Clubs to Sign 17-Year-Old Starlet Pondy

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer7 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Semenyo to Manchester City sealed

Semenyo to Man City: £65m Deal Agreed for Bournemouth Star

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer7 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Callum Wilson on the way out West Ham

Callum Wilson Set for Hammers Exit After Just Five Months

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer6 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Kobbie Mainoo back in the fold at Manchester United

Kobbie Mainoo Is Still the Key to Manchester United’s Future

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer6 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Gvardiol out for the season

Gvardiol Injury Blow: City Target £40m Replacement to Save Title Charge

By Tomi IgelekeSenior writer6 Jan 2026 · 1 min read