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Starting against Olympiacos, Odegaard dictated play alongside Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino and, as well as providing chances, he was denied a goal by a superb Konstantinos Tzolakis save and follow-up block by defender Panagiotis Retsos. “He has all the licence in the world to go forward,” said Arteta. “And to play with that freedom…

Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner says lower-league clubs “should not take too much” from top Premier League sides, amid ongoing negotiations to redistribute a share of their wealth within the EFL. Talks over a deal to share Premier League income within the football pyramid are carrying on against a backdrop of pressure from the government…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Harry Kane reached 70 Bundesliga goals in just his 67th game in the competition ByCharlotte Coates BBC Sport journalist There is an air of inevitability around Harry Kane this season, as he breaks records and sees nets bulge for Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old has scored a remarkable 17 goals in…

Manchester City forward Mary Fowler has signed a new contract until the summer of 2027. The Australia international, whose previous deal expired next summer, has made 87 appearances for City since joining from Montpellier in 2022. The 22-year-old is currently recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate knee ligament that is expected to keep her out…

“I don’t see where Wirtz gets into the team,” ex-England captain Wayne Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show. “I think it was a lot of money. I think Wirtz actually damages the balance of Liverpool and how they play. “He’s a top player and I’m sure he will get better – but he’s had…

Will NFL players playing in the Super Bowl get the opportunity to watch Bad Bunny at this season’s half-time show? Our expert Phoebe Schecter has the answer. Source link

However, that form has never truly been rewarded with a run in Clarke’s side. For some, it is difficult to imagine an Old Firm striker with Shankland’s record being denied a place in the squad. Sure, there have been call-ups, caps – 16 of them – and three goals, but he has started just four…

World number one Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 at the Japan Open to win his eighth ATP title of the year in Tokyo. Alcaraz, who showed no signs of issue with his ankle after sustaining an injury in the opening round, broke for 5-4 and served out for the first set. Fritz twice…

Much attention will focus on 17-year-old striker Dastan Satpaev, who has five caps for Kazakhstan and is set to join Chelsea in a £4m move next summer. Chelsea scouts spotted Satpaev starring for Kairat’s Under-17 team as they won the Helvetia Cup in Switzerland against teams including Paris St-Germain and Marseille. Talks began soon after…

Sean Longstaff (Leeds) A last-gasp Bournemouth equaliser on Saturday may have been painful for the Elland Road faithful but the performance of Sean Longstaff gives Daniel Farke and co much hope for the rest of the season. In a standout display, the former Newcastle United man both scored and assisted in an English league game…