A former Manchester City financial adviser has suggested that a long-awaited ruling on the club’s Premier League charges may finally be approaching, adding new pressure to a process that has stretched well beyond initial expectations.
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Real Madrid may lead LaLiga and sit comfortably in Europe, but tension around Xabi Alonso has grown ahead of the trip to Olympiacos, with recent performances stirring criticism and unease inside the club.
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Manchester City do not know when Pep Guardiola will leave, but one name keeps coming up in succession talks: Vincent Kompany. His work at Bayern Munich, along with insights shared by former teammate Nedum Onuoha in a recent ESPN interview, has pushed him into serious consideration.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for the opening phase of the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of speculation over whether his dismissal in Dublin would carry heavier consequences. The ruling brings relief to Portugal, where concerns had lingered about their captain potentially missing the tournament’s opening match.
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Chelsea’s 3–0 win over Barcelona turned into the kind of Champions League night that announces a new star. What was billed as a duel between two teenage prodigies quickly shifted in one direction, as 17-year-old Estevao lit up Stamford Bridge while Lamine Yamal struggled to escape Marc Cucurella’s grip.
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Opta’s Supercomputer has overhauled its Premier League predictions after 12 rounds, tipping Arsenal for the title while warning of a crowded scrap for survival. Big clubs, promoted sides and European hopefuls all face surprising new trajectories.
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Chelsea and Barcelona meet at Stamford Bridge in a key Champions League showdown, with both clubs just outside the top-eight cutoff. Chelsea hold a slight edge according to Opta, but Barcelona’s strong record in England keeps the matchup finely balanced. Another tense chapter in this long-running rivalry is on the horizon.
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We may only be midway through the league phase, but a pattern is already beginning to emerge in Europe. Two teams, in particular, look a level above the rest: Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Both sides have combined consistency, structure and individual quality in a way that makes them early frontrunners for the trophy.
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Real Madrid are bracing for an uncertain few months as concerns deepen over Vinicius Jr’s willingness to renew his contract. While the Brazilian remains tied to the club until 2027, recent reporting has raised doubts over whether the relationship between player and coach can be smoothed out in time for talks to restart.
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After a weekend loss that Berube called “inexcusable,” the Maple Leafs took a quieter approach on Monday, shelving a full practice in favour of recovery work. With key players nearing a return and a demanding five-game road trip looming, Toronto finds itself searching for stability — and answers — at a critical point in the season.
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