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A definitive list of 2026

There's been some special goals in 2026. The post A definitive list of 2026s Puskas Award contenders ft. Arda Guler, Szoboszlai, Cancelo appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 5:33 pm

Comparing Lionel Messi

Two GOATs. But who's won more shiny pots? The post Comparing Lionel Messis & Cristiano Ronaldos incredible trophy cabinets appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 4:45 pm

The 10 most successful footballers in history by trophies won as Messi extends record

Messi's career has been astonishing. The post The 10 most successful footballers in history by trophies won as Messi extends record. appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 4:41 pm

Can you name Newcastle

A legendary night for Newcastle fans. The post Can you name Newcastles Xl from their 3-2 win over Barcelona, 1997? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 4:16 pm

Can you name every English club to have played European football?

Thirty-seven to get. The post Can you name every English club to have played European football? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 4:15 pm

The shocking Premier League table since over the course of Todd Boehly

Look away now, Todd Boehly. The post The shocking Premier League table since over the course of Todd Boehlys reign as Chelsea chairman appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 4:09 pm

Can you name every player to score a La Liga hat-trick for Barcelona since 2000?

Full marks are seriously tricky. The post Can you name every player to score a La Liga hat-trick for Barcelona since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 3:21 pm

Carricks woes continue as Man United stunned by Brighton in Carabao Cup

We had the game exactly where we wanted it and let it get away from us in a big way, said Manchester United coach Michael Carrick

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

7 of the wildest Lionel Messi records that Raphinha can (try) break in 2026-27

These should be a breeze. The post 7 of the wildest Lionel Messi records that Raphinha can (try) break in 2026-27 appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 2:36 pm

Comparing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe

The numbers are wild. The post Comparing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappes stats as teenagers: Goals, assists appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 2:24 pm

The 10 youngest players to play for Barcelona

You can see why JJ Gabriel and his dad fancy Barca... The post The 10 youngest players to play for Barcelona & Real Madrid as JJ Gabriel eyes Spain move appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

Can you name every trophy that Lionel Messi has won in his career?

What a ridiculous career he's had. The post Can you name every trophy that Lionel Messi has won in his career? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

The clear edge Lionel Messi has over Cristiano Ronaldo in trophy debate

There's one clear winner. The post The clear edge Lionel Messi has over Cristiano Ronaldo in trophy debate appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 17 Sep 2026 1:25 pm

Saudi club Al-Taawon fined and ordered to play behind closed doors after Diogo Jota fan taunts

Al-Taawon was fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (around $26,700) and ordered to play its next two home games without fans

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 3:51 am

Can you name Carlo Ancelotti

Ancelotti has coached some of the world's best players. The post Can you name Carlo Ancelottis 25 most-used players in his career? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 4:38 pm

The 10 current longest-serving managers in Europe

Managerial reigns in Europe's top five leagues are shorter than ever before. The post The 10 current longest-serving managers in Europes top five leagues appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 4:25 pm

Comparing Harry Kane

Mbappe and Kane are among the two favourites for this year's Ballon d'Or. The post Comparing Harry Kanes incredible stats since the start of 2025-26 with Kylian Mbappes appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 4:12 pm

Can you name the top 30 appearance-makers in English league football history?

You need to be a proper history buff for this one. The post Can you name the top 30 appearance-makers in English league football history? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 3:00 pm

The 2026-27 European Golden Shoe rankings ft. Scottish talent in 3rd

Mbappe, Haaland and Kane are nowhere to be seen. For now. The post The 2026-27 European Golden Shoe rankings ft. Scottish talent in 3rd appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 2:27 pm

Seven reasons why Patrick Vieira will always be an Arsenal legend

On the 30th anniversary of Vieira's Arsenal debut... The post Seven reasons why Patrick Vieira will always be an Arsenal legend appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 2:05 pm

Can you name Arsenal

A challenge to relish for all Gunners fans. The post Can you name Arsenals 25 youngest goalscorers since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

The 10 players with the most goals

La Liga superstars dominate. The post The 10 players with the most goals & assists in Europe in 2026-27: Raphinha & Mbappe neck and neck appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 1:02 pm

Can you name every sponsor of the League Cup?

Harder than you think. The post Can you name every sponsor of the League Cup? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 12:24 pm

Teenager Dowman scores twice as Arsenal progress in League Cup

Premier League champions Arsenal have now won all six of their games this season in all competitions.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:59 am

The 25 footballers with 1000+ goals including Messi, Ronaldo, Pele

Number one on this list has scored 1917 goals. The post The 25 footballers with 1000+ goals including Messi, Ronaldo, Pele & Romario appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 16 Sep 2026 1:36 am

Man Utd youngster XI that walked away from Old Trafford as JJ Gabriel seeks shock exit

Manchester United wanted them to stay, but they chose to leave. The post Man Utd youngster XI that walked away from Old Trafford as JJ Gabriel seeks shock exit appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 11:41 pm

Can you name everybody to play for Liverpool

Fifteen names to get. The post Can you name everybody to play for Liverpool & Tottenham in the Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

FOOTBALL | VAR stealing the spotlight but not for the right reasons

A glaring mistake by the VAR chief, who oversaw the proceedings from Londons Stockley Park, altered the outcome of the ill-tempered derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 6:07 pm

2026-27 Premier League xG tables: Man Utd 3rd, Chelsea 12th, Newcastle BOTTOM

Concerning numbers for Matthias Jaissle. The post 2026-27 Premier League xG tables: Man Utd 3rd, Chelsea 12th, Newcastle BOTTOM appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

Can you name every player to win the Golden Boy award since 2003?

There are 23 to get. It's not as easy as you think The post Can you name every player to win the Golden Boy award since 2003? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Can you name every Icelandic player to play in the Premier League?

Spoiler: No. No, you can't. The post Can you name every Icelandic player to play in the Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 3:57 pm

10 stats that show just how brilliant Leeds United are right now under Daniel Farke

Daniel Farke is doing a superb job. The post 10 stats that show just how brilliant Leeds United are right now under Daniel Farke appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals for Leeds?

A pretty tough challenge, even for Leeds fans. The post Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals for Leeds? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 12:42 pm

WhoScored

No Premier League players in the top 10 as things stand. The post WhoScoreds 10 best players in Europe in 2026-27: Surprise name beats Yamal, Mbappe appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 12:30 pm

The unbelievable Premier League table since Daniel Farke changed Leeds formation

What a run Leeds United have been on. The post The unbelievable Premier League table since Daniel Farke changed Leeds formation appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 15 Sep 2026 11:53 am

Leeds crushes Newcastle; Roma and Inter stay tied atop Serie A

Betis fairy tale start to the Spanish season continued with victory over Villarreal.

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 3:57 am

The top 10 dribblers in Europe

Good luck getting the ball off this lot... The post The top 10 dribblers in Europes five major leagues in 2026-27: Mbappe & Yamal battle for No 1 appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 9:26 pm

The wild Premier League table of 2026: Man Utd 3rd, Leeds 8th, Spurs 18th

Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford continue punching above their weight. The post The wild Premier League table of 2026: Man Utd 3rd, Leeds 8th, Spurs 18th appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Alvaro Arbeloa made Liverpool history while summing up Rafa Benitez

Taking important life lessons from his former boss. The post Alvaro Arbeloa made Liverpool history while summing up Rafa Benitezs best line appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 7:58 pm

Can you name a player who has played for both clubs?

We recently put Ben to the test with our football club link quiz. Think you know the missing answers? Get in the comments down below! The post Can you name a player who has played for both clubs? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 7:57 pm

The impressive Premier League table since Michael Carrick took charge of Man Utd

How does the big picture look? The post The impressive Premier League table since Michael Carrick took charge of Man Utd appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 7:32 pm

Can you name everybody to play for both Newcastle

We'll be amazed if you can. The post Can you name everybody to play for both Newcastle & Leeds since 1992? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

Can you name Leeds United

You might have to cast your minds back. The post Can you name Leeds Uniteds top 20 Premier League appearance makers? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

Can you name every club that Ronaldinho played for in his career?

One of the greatest players of his generation. The post Can you name every club that Ronaldinho played for in his career? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 5:12 pm

Can you name the top 50 appearance makers in Premier League history?

You'll be kicking yourself with one or two. The post Can you name the top 50 appearance makers in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 5:06 pm

Can you name Cristiano Ronaldo

Only CR7 superfans are getting full marks on this one. The post Can you name Cristiano Ronaldos 25 most common team-mates? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 5:03 pm

Can you name Man City

City have come a long way in the time since. The post Can you name Man Citys XI from their first ever Champions League game? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Lamine Yamal is approaching the Lionel Messi zone: The comparisons are impossible to ignore

Something is happening with Lamine Yamal. The post Lamine Yamal is approaching the Lionel Messi zone: The comparisons are impossible to ignore appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 4:20 pm

The top 10 goalscorers in Europe in the 2020s: Top four split by one, Salah 5th

Not a Messi or Ronaldo in sight. The post The top 10 goalscorers in Europe in the 2020s: Top four split by one, Salah 5th appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 3:47 pm

The top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the 2020s: When will Haaland catch Salah?

Who'll be top of the list by the end of the decade? The post The top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the 2020s: When will Haaland catch Salah? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 3:40 pm

Comparing every Premier League club

Not great for Liverpool, Spurs or Man Utd... The post Comparing every Premier League clubs wage bill to its 2026-27 league position appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

Can you name every player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby?

Not quite as many to get as other derbies, but full marks will still be tough. The post Can you name every player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 1:02 pm

Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport

Play Planet Football's answer to Wordle. The post Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 14 Sep 2026 11:58 am

How close are Hull and Ipswich to setting a points record for promoted sides?

Letting down the side here Coventry... The post How close are Hull and Ipswich to setting a points record for promoted sides? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 4:40 pm

Can you name the 19 goalkeepers with 100+ Premier League clean sheets?

There should be some big scores here. The post Can you name the 19 goalkeepers with 100+ Premier League clean sheets? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 4:15 pm

Gabriel Martinelli scores Saudi Pro League hat-trick on just third appearance after Arsenal exit

Something he was never able to do in seven years in the Premier League. The post Gabriel Martinelli scores Saudi Pro League hat-trick on just third appearance after Arsenal exit appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 3:55 pm

Kylian Mbappe scores two as Golden Boot race with Raphinha continues

Kylian Mbappe is on for another season of scoring plenty of goals. The post Kylian Mbappe scores two as Golden Boot race with Raphinha continues appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Can you name Real Madrid

Only experts are getting anywhere near full marks. The post Can you name Real Madrids top 25 goalscorers of all time? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 2:25 pm

Arsenal on course for Premier League record after Sunderland win

Arsenal have started the season in ominous form. The post Arsenal on course for Premier League record after Sunderland win appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Can you name the top 18 scorers in Premier League Manchester derbies?

Some brilliant players have graced this fixture. The post Can you name the top 18 scorers in Premier League Manchester derbies? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 12:55 pm

Top scorers in Manchester derby history: Erling Haaland to break the record?

Erling Haaland could put himself top of this list very soon. The post Top scorers in Manchester derby history: Erling Haaland to break the record? appeared first on Planet Football .

Planet Football 13 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins

All four English clubs won their opening games; Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick for PSG; Raphinha scores two for Barcelona

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 2:53 pm

Liverpool Sign Record $406 Million Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool's new front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027/28 season, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.

NDTV 8 Sep 2026 6:59 pm

Alexis Mac Allister 'Very, Very Sad' Liverpool Hasn't Offered Him A New Contract

Mac Allister, a Premier League winner with Liverpool in 2024-25, said he had options to leave Liverpool in the offseason

Deccan Chronicle 8 Sep 2026 6:45 pm

Liverpool right-back signing offered for free, but a squad rule could block it

Highlights: Liverpool have been offered free agent Dani Carvajal, the former Real Madrid right-back, according to TEAMtalk, with Manchester City and Fulham also given the chance to sign him. Carvajal, 34, left Real Madrid this summer after 13 years and 29 trophies, including six Champions League titles, but Liverpool haven't made any firm commitment to a deal. Liverpool's non-homegrown squad quota is already full for this season, meaning even if they wanted him, registering Carvajal before January might not be possible. Liverpool 's right-back position has been unsettled for over a year, ever since Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid. Now, in an odd twist, a route back to stability may be sitting with one of the players Alexander-Arnold used to line up against for club and country. Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's captain until this summer, has been offered to Liverpool on a free transfer. Whether they can actually take him is a separate question entirely. Why does Liverpool even need this? Because nothing at right-back has settled since Alexander-Arnold's exit. Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as his direct replacement, but Frimpong has struggled to adapt to the Premier League. Conor Bradley, the other recognised option, has been out injured for months. Last season, Arne Slot leaned on Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones as makeshift right-backs, but Jones has since completed a 30m move to Inter Milan, closing off that option entirely. Into that gap stepped Ronald Araujo, a natural centre-back signed on loan from Barcelona, who played right-back against Ipswich Town and helped Liverpool to a comfortable 2-0 win alongside fellow summer arrival Jeremy Jacquet. It wasn't a spectacular performance. It was a solid one, and solid is exactly what the position has been missing. So why is Carvajal even being discussed? Because his resume makes it impossible not to. Across 13 years at Real Madrid, Carvajal won 29 trophies, six Champions Leagues and four LaLiga titles among them, plus Euro 2024 with Spain. Very few available free agents anywhere in Europe carry that level of pedigree. Transfermarkt lists his market value at just 7 million, reflecting his age rather than what he's actually won, and intermediaries have been sounding out Liverpool, Manchester City and Fulham on his behalf since his Real Madrid contract expired in July. The situation, as it stands Carvajal's status Free agent since July Clubs offered the deal Liverpool, Manchester City, Fulham Carvajal's age 34 Trophies won at Real Madrid 29, including 6 Champions Leagues Liverpool's stated position No firm commitment made Registration obstacle Non-homegrown quota already full What's actually stopping Liverpool from just signing him? Premier League squad rules. Clubs can register a maximum of 25 senior players, with no more than 17 of those non-homegrown, and Liverpool have already reached that non-homegrown limit for the current season. Even if Liverpool decided today that they wanted Carvajal, there's a real chance they couldn't officially register him until the January transfer window opens, turning what looks like a simple free transfer into a logistical puzzle before it's even a footballing decision. What's happening elsewhere in this window? Arsenal are keeping tabs on Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney as a potential backup option behind Kai Havertz, should Viktor Gykeres leave the club. Toney, 30, has started the Saudi Pro League season strongly, with six goals in five matches, but Arsenal's interest is described as monitoring rather than active pursuit for now, a much earlier stage than Liverpool's Carvajal situation.

easterneye 8 Sep 2026 6:28 pm

Arsenal rally past Chelsea in comeback win

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the winner as Mikel Artetas side made an early statement in the Premier League title race

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:22 am

Arsenal rally past Chelsea in comeback win

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the winner as Mikel Artetas side made an early statement in the Premier League title race

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:22 am

Gianni Infantino to run for re-election despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will seek re-election in 2027 for a final term through 2031, despite mounting pressure over his now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profit

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:01 am

Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record

Man City leads spending spree with 458 million as Fernandez joins in record-equalling 125 million deal

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

The FIFA World Cup deserved Lionel Messi

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

Watch: Looking back at Lionel Messis international career

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to one of the greatest chapters in the history of the beautiful game.

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 6:17 pm

USA's Folarin Balogun set for Premier League move with Everton: Report

United States striker Folarin Balogun is set to head to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco, British media reported on Monday. The transfer fee offered by Everton is reported to be in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) on a four-year deal, the British Press Association said. It said personal terms had yet to be worked out before the deal could be completed prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline. The 25-year-old Balogun, who had two years remaining on a contract at Monaco, gained attention this summer scoring three goals for the United States as it reached the knockout stage of the World Cup. He was the top scorer for the U.S. team. He also made headlines after drawing a red card and a one-game suspension in a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round-of-32 match. The one-game suspension was deferred by FIFA after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened, allowing Balogun to play in the round of 16. Balogun eventually played in the 4-1 loss to Belgiu

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 1:42 pm

South Korea hire former Spain boss Moreno as interim coach

The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Robert Moreno could lead the team at the Asian Cup, subject to an evaluation of his performance

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:39 am

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time, Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:02 pm

Tottenham Hotspur Signs Iliman Ndiaye as Richarlison Prepares to Return to Everton

New Delhi, August 30: Tottenham Hotspur has finalized a deal to sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton. Meanwhile, forward Richarlison is set to return to Everton. These transfers are separate and not interconnected. Ndiayes arrival will strengthen Roberto De Zerbis squad as he joins new players Omar Marmoush and Savinho. According to a report from ... Read more Tottenham Hotspur Signs Iliman Ndiaye as Richarlison Prepares to Return to Everton

Daily Kiran 30 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

Liverpool finalise agreement to sign PSGs Barcola in deal worth up to 123 million, reports say

Barcola will look to bolster Liverpools attack as the Merseyside club adjusts to life after talisman Mohamed Salah's departure

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 3:03 pm

Rodri debuts with Barcelona in win over Athletic; Chelsea defeats Luton in League Cup

Barcelona's match was supposed to feature a tribute to Spain's World Cup champions but instead it became an act of support for the estelada flag, Catalonia's pro-independence symbol

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 4:32 pm

UEFA Champions League: Holders PSG to meet Barcelona, Man City; Real Madrid to play Inter, Arsenal

Premier League, La Liga dominate Champions League with five teams each; final to be played at Atletico's Metropolitano

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 3:51 pm

Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr

Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS) Chelseas 20-year-old Senegal international central defender Mamadou Sarr says he is very happy to be joining Real Sociedad on loan. Sarr was asked about the move to San Sebastian on Thursday ahead of his medical tests with the La Liga side, and he was accompanied by Real Sociedads sporting director Erik []

bhaskarlive 27 Aug 2026 11:35 pm

Anthony Andrews appointed India U17 women's assistant coach

Anthony Andrews also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC and will continue to hold that position too

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 4:57 am

Morgan Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham; Roma hammers Fiorentina in Serie A

Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 with the aid of a strike from club record signing Morgan Rogers

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 11:36 am

Christos Tzolis shines as Arsenal start title defence with a bang

After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal showed why it's favoured to repeat as champion by completely dominating Coventry

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:56 am

FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:39 am