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What Arsenal's Title Rivals Still Need In Transfer Window

The Premier League’s elite are locked in an aggressive £1.36 billion (Sh239.23 billion) deadline-day arms race as they scramble to dismantle Arsenal's dominant championship monopoly before Tuesday's 1:00 a.m. Kenyan time cutoff. While Mikel Arteta has ruthlessly reinforced his winning machine, the chasing pack is plagued by critical personnel gaps and high-stakes squad dilemmas. From Manchester City’s desperate hunt for an Enzo Fernández midfield fix and Erling Haaland insurance, to Chelsea’s £120 million (Sh21.11 billion) transfer gamble and Tottenham’s ongoing post-Harry Kane goalscoring crisis, the upcoming final hours will decisively shape the entire trajectory of the English top-flight title race....

Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished5 mi......

When is Champions League league Phase Draw? Date, How it Works, More...

The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw takes place this Thursday, August 27, in Monaco, mapping out the road to Madrid for Europe’s elite 36 clubs. As back-to-back champions Paris Saint-Germain look to defend their crown, contenders like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich eagerly await their fate. Under the newly established format, teams from four pots will be randomly assigned eight unique opponents, ensuring massive matchups right from the start. Country protection remains active, and a single league table will dictate who advances, making this draw vital for survival....

Moroccan Teenage Sensation Bouaddi Joins Man City in Record-breaking Deal

Manchester City have completed the blockbuster signing of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a record-breaking £86 million (Sh15.16 billion) deal. The high-stakes transfer sets a new Premier League milestone as the most expensive teenage signing in history, surpassing Leny Yoro's previous record. Signed to a five-year contract extending until 2031, the defensive midfield prodigy is set to anchor Enzo Maresca's rebuilt midfield following high-profile summer departures. Bouaddi, who shone brilliantly for Morocco at the World Cup, joins the elite legacy of successful Moroccan stars in England's top flight as City chases further silverware....

Ethiopia Launches Bold Government Backed Bid to Host AFCON 2028 Despite Infrastructure Hurdles

Ethiopia has launched an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to return the tournament to the country for the first time since 1976. While showcasing ambition, the bid faces significant challenges due to security concerns, regional conflicts, and the need to upgrade infrastructure to meet CAF standards beyond the new Adey Abeba International Stadium. The proposal faces stiff competition from a joint Southern African bid, making compliance and security critical factors....

Sh440 Million Hand of God Ball Finally Scores New Owner After Auction Drama

Diego Maradona's legendary Hand of God match ball from the 1986 World Cup has officially sold for Sh440.8 million at a US auction. The iconic Adidas Azteca ball, famously kept for decades by referee Ali Bin Nasser, fell short of its initial Sh1.28 billion valuation but still secured a historic multi-million shilling payday. This lucrative sale follows the 2022 auction of Maradona's match jersey, which fetched a staggering Sh1.25 billion. The high-stakes transaction highlights the enduring global financial power of football history, even as the artifact struggled to meet its ultimate record-breaking estimates....

'Change is Necessary!' - Players unite against Fifa

A coalition of current and former football players, including Mikael Silvestre, Lucy Bronze, and Emmanuel Petit, has demanded structural change at FIFA, accusing President Gianni Infantino of prioritizing personal interests over the sport's values. Supported by UEFA and several national associations, the movement opposes plans to sell competition stakes and calls for greater player and fan involvement in governance....

Lion Returns From Shadows as Paul Biya Breaks Mysterious 74-day Absence to Shower Cameroon’s Football Queens with Houses, State Medals

Cameroon's President Paul Biya made a dramatic return to public life after a mysterious 74-day European absence, choosing the grand stage of the Unity Palace to honor the nation’s history-making women’s football team. The Indomitable Lionesses, who defied the odds to lift their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a stunning 3-0 thrashing of Malawi, were showered with state medals and brand-new houses. Biya’s highly anticipated appearance at the presidential banquet successfully squashed raging health rumors, handing football federation boss Samuel Eto’o a monumental victory while injecting deep national pride across the country....

Bald Pep Jealous as Newly-buzzed Haaland Draws Blank Against Bournemouth

Erling Haaland has shed his iconic blonde locks for a striking buzz cut, sending shockwaves through football and leaving former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola deeply envious. The striking makeover, which drew a mix of laughter from Oasis star Noel Gallagher and disbelief from an unimpressed Jack Grealish, marks the dawn of a new era for City’s top marksman. Embarking on his first Premier League campaign under new manager Enzo Maresca following Guardiola’s departure, a newly shorn Haaland drew a blank on Sunday as City relied on late goals to edge past Bournemouth following a bruising Community Shield defeat....

Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-day losses?

The consolation for United is that it is not the first, nor will it be the last, opening-day upset. A look at some of the most shocking opening-day defeats......

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to short list

Arsenal have turned their transfer attention to Juventus sensation Kenan Yildiz (above) in an effort to reinforce their left flank this summer.The 21-year-old Türkiye international, who netted 11 goals last season, is high on the Gunners' wishlist after they missed out on Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Juventus reportedly demand over €70 million for the forward. Meanwhile, the London club faces external pressure as Al Hilal targets winger Gabriel Martinelli. Looking ahead, Arsenal have also offered a pre-contract to 17-year-old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili, fighting off interest from rival clubs like Liverpool and Juventus for his signature...

Arsenal to retain title? Liverpool above Man Utd? Sky Sports predicted table revealed

The title race, the fight for the Champions League spots and the battle to avoid relegation are assessed as the Sky Sports supercomputer predicts the 2026/27 Premier League table. Where is your team tipped to finish in the campaign ahead? Analysis Sky Spo......