Lionel Messi record broken as Real Madrid loanee scores hat-trick
One of Messi's many record has been broken... The post Lionel Messi record broken as Real Madrid loanee scores hat-trick appeared first on Planet Football .
Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
How do they compare in their twilight years? The post Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldos stats over their last 100 matches appeared first on Planet Football .
An eclectic range of questions. The post Planet Football Weekend Quiz: First English club to win a UEFA trophy, PL fixture with the most red cards appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name a Man City player from these nations?
We recently visited the Etihad stadium and put this Manchester City fan to the test with our nations quiz. The post Can you name a Man City player from these nations? appeared first on Planet Football .
Arteta outdoes himself with latest revelation of Arsenal brain games
The weird and wonderful ways of Arteta. Or just weird. The post Arteta outdoes himself with latest revelation of Arsenal brain games appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every EFL Championship manager in 2026-27?
Can you get full marks? The post Can you name every EFL Championship manager in 2026-27? appeared first on Planet Football .
Manchester United and Manchester City predicted XIs for the Manchester derby
Old Trafford will play host to the 199th Manchester derby this weekend. The post Manchester United and Manchester City predicted XIs for the Manchester derby appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Man City player to score vs. Man Utd in PL since 2000?
Thirty-four to get. The post Can you name every Man City player to score vs. Man Utd in PL since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Man Utd player to score vs. Man City in PL since 2000?
Can you name these heroes for the red half of Manchester? The post Can you name every Man Utd player to score vs. Man City in PL since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .
Liverpool predicted XI vs. Fulham: Barcola fit for first Premier League start?
The focus switches back to the Premier League after the win over Atletico. The post Liverpool predicted XI vs. Fulham: Barcola fit for first Premier League start? appeared first on Planet Football .
Man Utd vs Man City quiz: The ultimate test of your Manchester derby knowledge
How many of the 30 questions can you get right? The post Man Utd vs Man City quiz: The ultimate test of your Manchester derby knowledge appeared first on Planet Football .
The Carrick-rivalling stat that shows why Kobbie Mainoo must be starting for Man Utd
A misleading stat or further proof that Mainoo is the midfielder United have been missing? The post The Carrick-rivalling stat that shows why Kobbie Mainoo must be starting for Man Utd appeared first on Planet Football .
The 2026-27 European Golden Shoe rankings ft. Scottish talent in 2nd
Mbappe, Haaland and Kane are nowhere to be seen. For now. The post The 2026-27 European Golden Shoe rankings ft. Scottish talent in 2nd appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every 2000s Golden Boot winner from Europe
Featuring a mix of obscure and household names. The post Can you name every 2000s Golden Boot winner from Europes top five leagues? appeared first on Planet Football .
Man Utd have had some wonderful goalscorers. The post Can you name Man Utds top 15 Champions League goalscorers? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every team Man Utd have played in Europe since 2000?
From Europe's biggest clubs to some of the most obscure. The post Can you name every team Man Utd have played in Europe since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .
Guess The Wikipedia Footballer: Can you name these 1990s Champions League stars?
Know your 90s football? Prove it. The post Guess The Wikipedia Footballer: Can you name these 1990s Champions League stars? appeared first on Planet Football .
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 .
Can you name the 26 goalkeepers with 20+ Champions League clean sheets?
Full marks are well within your grasp. The post Can you name the 26 goalkeepers with 20+ Champions League clean sheets? appeared first on Planet Football .
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
Mbappe and Haaland took their time. The post The top goalscorers for club & country in 2026 so far: Kane miles clear but Raphinha rising appeared first on Planet Football .
Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
There's a growing chasm... The post Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messis stats in 2026 so far: Goals, assists, penalties appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to score 5+ Champions League goals for Arsenal?
There's 23 to get. Good luck. The post Can you name every player to score 5+ Champions League goals for Arsenal? appeared first on Planet Football .
Everyone who has backed the Kylian Mbappe Ballon d
Real Madrid are putting all their weight behind Mbappe - but there are some outside shouts too. The post Everyone who has backed the Kylian Mbappe Ballon dOr PR campaign: Mourinho, Henry appeared first on Planet Football .
Next Fulham boss candidates ranked as Alvaro Arbeloa faces first Premier League sack of the season
Winless Arbeloa could be the first Premier League manager for the chop this season. The post Next Fulham boss candidates ranked as Alvaro Arbeloa faces first Premier League sack of the season appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name everybody to play for Chelsea
The two clubs share a historic rivalry. The post Can you name everybody to play for Chelsea & Leeds since 1992? appeared first on Planet Football .
Most Ronaldo records in the Champions League are untouchable, but this one might not be so far out of reach. The post 5 candidates to break Ronaldos record for most goals in a Champions League season appeared first on Planet Football .
A memorable Champions League night. The post Can you name Atletico Madrids XI that beat Liverpool 3-2 in 2020? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Arsenal player to have scored in the Champions League?
A mammoth challenge. Good luck. The post Can you name every Arsenal player to have scored in the Champions League? appeared first on Planet Football .
Erling Haaland now one goal away from two of Lionel Messi
Both will be broken in no time. The post Erling Haaland now one goal away from two of Lionel Messis Champions League records appeared first on Planet Football .
No prizes for guessing which clubs are the top two... The post 8 of the Premier Leagues most lucrative shirt sponsors as Liverpool announce huge deal appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every male footballer to win the Ballon d
Gulp. Good luck. The post Can you name every male footballer to win the Ballon dOr? appeared first on Planet Football .
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 .
Real Madrid and Manchester City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
Madrid and City are expected to be among the main challengers to back-to-back defending champion Paris Saint-Germain this season, and each club will be relying on its star strikers
Who has been the standout individual over the past 12 months? The post The definitive 2026 Ballon dOr Power Rankings after 30-man shortlist announced appeared first on Planet Football .
Who actually deserves the 2026 Ballon d
Some clever clogs has devised a system to statistically work out who deserves the Ballon d'Or. The post Who actually deserves the 2026 Ballon dOr? Based entirely objectively on 2025-26 stats appeared first on Planet Football .
'Makes Me Sad': Liverpool Star Alexis Mac Allister Admits He Considered Summer Exit
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said Tuesday he could have left during the summer transfer window given how sad he felt at not being offered a new contract when other players were having their...
Arsenal predicted XI vs. Napoli: Will Bruno Guimaraes make his first start?
Arsenal begin their Champions League campaign in Italy. The post Arsenal predicted XI vs. Napoli: Will Bruno Guimaraes make his first start? appeared first on Planet Football .
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
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.
ISL | Chennaiyin FC home matches likely to begin by the end of October
Chennaiyin FC will apply heavy fertiliser in three days to give the grass a dark-green appearance while the club is also sorting out the barricading work inside the Nehru Stadium
Can you name every team Man City have played in Europe since 2000?
It's more than Leipzig and Shakhtar. The post Can you name every team Man City have played in Europe since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every English player to score 5+ Champions League goals?
You've got 15 minutes to get them all. The post Can you name every English player to score 5+ Champions League goals? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the top scorer from every Champions League season?
How good is your Champions League knowledge? The post Can you name the top scorer from every Champions League season? appeared first on Planet Football .
Some unlikely comebacks. The post 10 forgotten ballers we cant believe will play Champions League football in 2026-27 appeared first on Planet Football .
Summer shake-up, early verdicts: assessing the Premier Leagues Big Six start to the new season
Defending champions Arsenal and a new-look Manchester City have started strongly, while the others are playing catch-up again
Comparing how long it took Erling Haaland to reach 300 club career goals with Messi, Ronaldo
How does Haaland compare to three greats? The post Comparing how long it took Erling Haaland to reach 300 club career goals with Messi, Ronaldo & Mbappe appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Champions League team in 2026-27?
Teams from 16 countries will play in the League Phase. The post Can you name every Champions League team in 2026-27? appeared first on Planet Football .
The top 10 Champions League fixtures you cannot miss in 2026-27
Here are 10 of the best fixtures to get in front of the TV for. The post The top 10 Champions League fixtures you cannot miss in 2026-27 appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every club to win the Champions League/European Cup?
It's not as easy as you might think. The post Can you name every club to win the Champions League/European Cup? appeared first on Planet Football .
Champions League debutant XI: Man Utd quartet
Some big names will feature in UEFA's new gimmick... The post Champions League debutant XI: Man Utd quartet & Real Madrid new boys appeared first on Planet Football .
Federico Chiesa's future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League, Real Madrid's Endrick is attracting interest from ... Chiesa might leave Liverpool Tuesday's gossip
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
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
Diego Forlan names strong Uruguay provisional squad for India friendly
Isak nets double and Barcola debuts in Liverpools first win of season under new coach
He has to contribute towards the collective, and knowing when everyone helps, after the goals and assists will come, said Andoni Iraola on Alexander Isak
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 FIFA World Cup deserved Lionel Messi
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.
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
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
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.
Gangulywelcomesinternational friendlies, calls for regular exposure for Indian footballers
Chennaiyin defenderEmmanuels noble work for a Bright football future in Rwanda
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
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
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
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
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 []
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
Lalrindikas hat-trick powers East Bengal to Durand Cup glory
FC Jurong announces signing of Japanese Keisuke Honda
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
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.
FOOTBALL | New bosses, new order the Premier League landscape is unpredictable
A new era begins is the operative phrase ahead of the 2026-27 season as five of the Big Six clubs come in with a different manager compared to day one of the previous campaign
Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union
Messi paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know how to continue without him
Durand Cup: East Bengal sneaks into the final
East Bengal drawn in tough group in ACL Two
Rodri joins Barcelona, says its a dream to play for the club
I'm excited about being with my teammates, many of them I already know; now it's time to get to work and give my best, said Rodri
A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantinos World Cup sell-off plan
FIFAs chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan
Durand Cup: Bagan edges Jamshedpur on penalties, books semifinal spot
Barcelona land Ballon dOr winner Rodri from Manchester City
Barcelona has agreed to sign Manchester City's Rodri in a significant deal. The club's third offer secured the player's move after previous attempts failed. Rodri is expected to arrive soon and could be presented before Wednesday's match. Fullback Joao Cancelo is also set to return to Barcelona. The team is also seeking a striker after recent player departures.
Arsenal humbles Man City 3-0 to win Community Shield
New City boss Enzo Maresca suffers defeat in his first game in charge; Calafiori, Havertz and Odegaard score for Arsenal
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry into the failed bid to bring Messi to Kerala during the previous LDF governments tenure revealed very serious allegations
Atletico Madrid sign Spurs captain Cristian Romero
British media reported Atletico paid around 34.2 million ($46.27 million) for the 28-year-old.
Jimmy Rimmer, European Cup winner with Man United and Aston Villa, dies at age 78
Two-time European Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at age 78; he was at United from 1965-74 and then had three years at Arsenal before playing for Villa from 1977-83
Xavi Named Netherlands Head Coach, First Foreign Boss Since 1978
Xavi has signed a four-year deal, which means he will lead the Oranje's Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns
Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi as first foreign-born coach since 1978
Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years. Xavi was a member of the Spain team that beat the Dutch in the World Cup final in 2010, marking their third defeat in the title match. The 46-year-old Xavi, who has been out of work since leaving his job as Barcelona coach in May 2024, takes over from Ronald Koeman after his departure following the World Cup. The former midfielder said he felt a special connection to Dutch football after coming through a Barcelona academy influenced by Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels. You could say that I am a bit of a son of Dutch football, said Xavi, who has signed a deal through to the 2030 World Cup. Other great coaches, especially Louis van Gaal, under whom I made my debut at Barcelona, ??and Frank Rijkaard, also played an important role in shaping me as a player and coach. The last foreign-born coach of the Netherlands was Ernst Happel f
Netherlands Football Team Appoints First Foreign Coach in 48 Years: Xavi Hernandez Takes Charge
New Delhi, August 13: Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands mens football team. The Spanish coach is the first foreign manager for the team in 48 years. His contract extends until the FIFA World Cup 2030. Xavi succeeds Ronald Koeman in this prestigious role. Upon his appointment, Xavi ... Read more Netherlands Football Team Appoints First Foreign Coach in 48 Years: Xavi Hernandez Takes Charge
