Best football academies in the world: Benfica leads the 2025 rankings
The CIES Football Observatory has released its annual list of the top football academies worldwide, analysing data from 49 professional
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Lampard on the moment he knew it was time to retire
Frank Lampard says a light-hearted chat with Manchester United’s Luke Shaw made him realise it was time to retire. When Shaw didn’t recognise Tony Adams’ name, the Chelsea legend knew the game — and generations — had moved on.
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The most valuable teenage footballers in the world, ranked from 15 to 1
The latest CIES Football Observatory report reveals the top teenage footballers with the highest estimated transfer values as of November
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Zinedine Zidane confirms imminent return to football management
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed his long-awaited return to football management, hinting that he’ll be back “very soon” amid reports linking him to the France job after the 2026 World Cup.
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15 footballers you didn’t know were secretly related
Football is no stranger to famous family connections—think of the Maldinis or the Bellingham brothers. But beyond the obvious ties,
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Lamine Yamal dispute deepens tensions between Barcelona and Spain’s football federation
Tensions between FC Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have flared once again — this time over teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who has been unexpectedly withdrawn from Spain’s national team squad ahead of this week’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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NFL’s biggest contracts of 2025: Who tops the earnings list?
As NFL salaries soar to historic highs, star quarterbacks continue to dominate the top of the earnings chart. Here’s a
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Fabrizio Romano reveals Liverpool’s stance on Arne Slot after Manchester City defeat
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City has deepened the pressure on manager Arne Slot, but the club’s hierarchy is standing firmly by their head coach despite a concerning run of results.
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The 10 greatest Barcelona players of all time — ranked from Laudrup to Messi
Few clubs can match Barcelona’s legacy of footballing greatness. These ten legends, ranked from 10 to 1, didn’t just wear
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Michael Oliver is banned from officiating two clubs amid Liverpool VAR controversy
A new wave of criticism has surrounded referee Michael Oliver after another controversial VAR decision during Liverpool’s 3–0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The experienced official, acting as video assistant referee (VAR) on Sunday, once again found himself in the spotlight over a disallowed goal that many fans believe could have changed the game.
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