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Cole Palmer Wears Chelsea Armband in 7-0 FA Cup Win

Rosenior framed the armband as a clear vote of trust.

Mbappé Says Racist Abuse After Euro Miss Nearly Drove Him to Quit France

Ronaldo Cleared To Return For Al-Nassr Ahead Of Possible 100th League Game

Ireland Lose on Penalties as Coleman Defers Decision on Future

Dortmund Extend Injured Captain Emre Can Through 2027

Wolfsburg Extends Svenja Huth to 2027 as Coach Eyes Signal for Popp

Marco Reus Extends LA Galaxy Contract Through 2027

LA Galaxy Extend Marco Reus Through 2027

Scholes Questions Rice’s Temperament as Arsenal Figures Defend Midfielder

Raphinha Backs Barcelona to Overturn 4–0 Copa Deficit Against Atlético

Spurs Pause Van de Ven Contract Talks as Viral Touchline Snub Draws Liverpool, Real Madrid and Man United Interest

Barcos’ 15-Minute Hat-Trick Puts Him Atop Liga 1, Fuels Scrutiny of Alianza Lima Decision

Bayern Cool Interest as Man United Weigh £87m Decision on Bruno Fernandes

Inter Confirm Lautaro Martínez Soleus Strain as Reports Forecast Near-Month Absence

Ceará Secures Two Luiz Otávios Through 2026 as Mirassol Confirms Victor Luís

Slot Confirms Ongoing Konaté Contract Talks as Van Dijk Urges Stay

Ronald Araújo Details Depression Battle and Comeback at Barcelona

AC Milan Extends Mike Maignan Through 2031

Gueye Calls AFCON Walk-Off a Mistake as CAF and FIFA Review Chaotic Final

Lazio Blocks January Exit for Alessio Romagnoli