9 h. ago Bayern Munich’s Luis Díaz: ‘I want to enjoy it and create those chaotic moments’

The former Liverpool winger speaks about his hot start at Bayern, playing with Harry Kane, and hopes for the 2026 World CupAfter leaving Liverpool this past summer, Luis Díaz has had a strong start at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany, having accumulated 18 goal contributions (12 goals, six assists) in all competitions. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany gave Díaz a few days off to press the reset button after his sending off against PSG, but now the 28-year-old winger is back and ready to wrap up the year as Bayern play their final game of 2025 this Sunday when they travel to Heidenheim. I spoke to the Colombian star about his new club, life in Germany and next summer’s World Cup, which includes a headline matchup against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Liverpool news: Mo Salah may make early AFCON return as January transfer 'probably best'

Liverpool face Tottenham on Saturday seeking back-to-back Premier League wins, while transfer conundrums dominate off-field discussions at Anfield

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31 h. ago Women’s Champions League draw: Arsenal to face Chelsea if they win Leuven playoff

Manchester United or Atlético Madrid will take on BayernReal Madrid to play Barcelona if they beat Paris FCArsenal, the defending European champions, will face Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals if they progress past OH Leuven in February’s knockout phase playoffs.Manchester United, who will meet Atlético Madrid in their playoff tie, are in the opposite half of the draw and would take on Bayern Munich if they go through. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Mystery over Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide’s exit from first job in management as ‘escalating feud’ emerges

DAVIDE ANCELOTTI has left from his first job in management in mysterious circumstances. The son of the iconic football manager, Carlo Ancelotti, was appointed as manager of Brazilian side Botafogo in July. Davide, 36, has previously worked with his father as an assistant at Bayern Munich, Everton and Real Madrid. However, his managerial career has...

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49 h. ago Man Utd and Tottenham 'willing to pay £35m' for player Brighton failed to sign

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest in signing FC Koln star Said El Mala

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49 h. ago Bayern Munich hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks set off in stands

Bayern fans set off fireworks inside the Allianz Arena against Sporting CP in the Champions League

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51 h. ago UEFA dish out punishments after THREE rule breaches during Arsenal vs Bayern Munich

A number of rules were broken during the Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich and now a number of punishments have been dished out as a result.

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3 d. ago Tottenham set to poach Man City transfer executive in CFG repeat

Manchester City could lose one of their recruitment team with Tottenham closing in on another CFG appointment.

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4 d. ago Harry Kane’s penalty rescues Bayern as Mainz defy the odds with heroic point

Urs Fischer’s side are certain to begin 2026 bottom of the table but denied rampaging leaders victory at home Sometimes the numbers really don’t say it all. Mainz were on the wrong end of many of them as Sunday evening drew in, as you would expect for a visit of almost any team to the Allianz Arena, never mind a struggler. They had the lowest share of possession of any Bundesliga team in a game since the statistics were first recorded – 15%. When they did have the ball, fewer than 60% of their passes were actually completed. Are you sure you can face looking at the xG after that? Mainz logged a respectable 1.07, but Bayern Munich’s was a staggering 4.72.And yet, even if the most deflating statistical confirmation of all is that Mainz are certain to begin 2026 bottom of the table (even with a game still to play before Christmas), they have every right to feel good about themselves, even after conceding a late penalty equaliser to the inevitable Harry Kane. In Urs Fischer’s debut afte...

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4 d. ago European football: Real Madrid relieve pressure on Xabi Alonso with crucial win at Alavés

Rodrygo keeps Real within four points of Barça at topInter win 2-1 at Genoa, as Milan draw and Napoli loseRodrygo secured a crucial 2-1 victory for Real Madrid at Alavés in La Liga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of the leaders, Barcelona.Real, under pressure after two successive defeats in all competitions, broke the deadlock through Kylian Mbappé’s stunning first-half strike. However, a resilient Alavés levelled in the 68th minute through Carlos Vicente. The visitors restored their lead eight minutes later, courtesy of a counterattack led by Vinícius Júnior, whose assist was converted by Rodrygo. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago European football: Inter make no mistake and go top after rivals falter

2-1 win at Genoa lifts Inter as Milan draw and Napoli loseHarry Kane rescues a draw for Bayern against MainzInter moved to the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Genoa thanks to first-half goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez. The result put Inter on 33 points, one ahead of their city rivals Milan and two ahead of Napoli, both of whom failed to win earlier in the day. Genoa are 16th with 14 points.Inter’s match was preceded by unrest outside the stadium as supporters of both teams clashed, with several vehicles set on fire before police restored order. The incident did not delay kick-off. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tottenham 'told to pay £70m' for goal machine as club expect offers to arrive in just days

Tottenham are in need of attacking reinforcements and Brentford's Igor Thiago is one of the latest names to be linked with a move

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5 d. ago European football: Ekkelenkamp’s stunner for Udinese hits Napoli off course

Champions miss chance to go top as Milan drop pointsReal Sociedad sack Sergio Francisco after Girona defeatNapoli missed the opportunity to move top of Serie A after suffering a deserved 1-0 defeat at Udinese. The visitors had a chance to take first place after Milan earlier drew with Sassuolo but Napoli struggled against an aggressive Udinese, who had two goals disallowed.Napoli are second with 31 points, one point behind Milan and a point ahead of third-placed Inter, who play at Genoa later on Sunday. Bologna host Juventus in the night match. Udinese are 10th with 21 points. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago European football: Bartesaghi’s double not enough as Milan held by Sassuolo

Laurienté equalises for visitors after defender’s two goalsReal Sociedad sack Sergio Francisco after Girona defeatMilan had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo at San Siro after Armand Laurienté’s late strike for the visitors ensured the Serie A title race remains finely poised. Milan are top by one point with 32 points from 15 matches but can be overtaken by Napoli, the defending champions, who visit 12th-placed Udinese later on Sunday. Sassuolo sit ninth on 21 points.The visitors stunned Milan in the 13th minute when Andrea Pinamonti’s clever layoff set up the midfielder Ismaël Koné, who expertly chipped Mike Maignan to open the scoring.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Thomas Frank makes Tottenham transfer vow about January window

Thomas Frank makes Tottenham transfer vow about January window  Football London

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6 d. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank reveals Tottenham's January transfer plan

Injury crisis has hit new head coach hard

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7 d. ago Liverpool on back foot in Marc Guehi January transfer race as Bayern Munich push ahead

Liverpool came agonisingly close to signing Marc Guehi for £35million in the summer transfer window and now the Reds face competition from Bayern Munich as January rolls around

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8 d. ago Rangers boss reveals what he wants to bring in as injured Ibrox ace given Bayern Munich comparison

Ibrox boss knows experience is crucial to youthful team

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8 d. ago Harry Kane makes final decision on Barcelona transfer as Tottenham suffer £57m blow

Harry Kane recently emerged as target for Barcelona while the Bayern Munich star has also been linked with a return to Tottenham due to his £57million release clause

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8 d. ago Tottenham's one clear priority when it comes to Joao Palhinha

Midfielder has come under scrutiny but main focus for Spurs should not be what he can't do

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