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 .
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.
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
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
Can you name the 27 players to win the Champions League with more than one club?
An elite group. The post Can you name the 27 players to win the Champions League with more than one club? appeared first on Planet Football .
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 .
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
Can you name a Man Utd player from these nations?
We recently put Oli, our in-house Manchester United fan, to the test with this Red Devils nations quiz. The post Can you name a Man Utd player from these nations? appeared first on Planet Football .
Champions League Dark Horse Power Ranking: Roma, Betis, Fenerbahce
The Champions League is back, but who will this year's underdogs be? The post Champions League Dark Horse Power Ranking: Roma, Betis, Fenerbahce appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking the 10 best strikers in world football right now: Mbappe, Kane or Haaland top?
There's an obvious top three... But in what order? The post Ranking the 10 best strikers in world football right now: Mbappe, Kane or Haaland top? appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking the 10 best wingers in world football: Vini Jr 7th, Messi 3rd
There's only one winner. The post Ranking the 10 best wingers in world football: Vini Jr 7th, Messi 3rd appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in world football: Bellingham, Fernandes, Cherki
Featuring stars from Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City. The post Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in world football: Bellingham, Fernandes, Cherki appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking the 10 best midfielders in world football: Rodri, Rice, Vitinha
The competition is ridiculously fierce. The post Ranking the 10 best midfielders in world football: Rodri, Rice, Vitinha appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking the 10 best centre-backs in world football: Saliba, Cubarsi, Van Dijk
Who comes out on top? The post Ranking the 10 best centre-backs in world football: Saliba, Cubarsi, Van Dijk appeared first on Planet Football .
The 15 highest-paid players in world football: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe
Ronaldo gets around 3million a week. The post The 15 highest-paid players in world football: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking every Premier League club by their wage bill in 2026-27: Arsenal 2nd, Leeds 16th
Who comes out on top? The post Ranking every Premier League club by their wage bill in 2026-27: Arsenal 2nd, Leeds 16th appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the 25 players with the most Premier League substitute appearances?
Can you get all 20? The post Can you name the 25 players with the most Premier League substitute appearances? appeared first on Planet Football .
Elliot Anderson forced forgetful Frank Lampard to remember him in record-breaking performance
A quietly excellent performance. The post Elliot Anderson forced forgetful Frank Lampard to remember him in record-breaking performance appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every goalkeeper with 50+ Premier League clean sheets?
You've got 47 names to get in 20 minutes. The post Can you name every goalkeeper with 50+ Premier League clean sheets? appeared first on Planet Football .
No prizes for guessing number one. The post Can you name Barcelonas top 25 goalscorers in La Liga since 2000? appeared first on Planet Football .
Anthony Gordon equals Lionel Messi record in incredible start to Barcelona career
Antonio Gordo is having an absolutely fantastic time in Spain. The post Anthony Gordon equals Lionel Messi record in incredible start to Barcelona career appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every German to have ever played for Arsenal?
There have only been 12, but this is still tough. The post Can you name every German to have ever played for Arsenal? appeared first on Planet Football .
Most incredible moment of the weekend sees GOALKEEPER Ronald Koeman Jr score brace
It's impressive when this happens once, let alone twice. The post Most incredible moment of the weekend sees GOALKEEPER Ronald Koeman Jr score brace appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Arsenal club captain of the Premier League era?
You should be getting full marks here. The post Can you name every Arsenal club captain of the Premier League era? appeared first on Planet Football .
Some incredible efforts here. The post 27 of footballs most memorable own goals: Traore, Brass, Dixon & more appeared first on Planet Football .
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
Concerning Man Utd streak only seen once in past 50 years continues
A late equaliser by Everton ensured United came away from Merseyside with an unwanted stat being preserved. The post Concerning Man Utd streak only seen once in past 50 years continues appeared first on Planet Football .
Next Leicester manager candidates predicted as Russell Martin sack calls grow
A 4-0 thumping by Oxford United has put Martin under pressure just months after his appointment. The post Next Leicester manager candidates predicted as Russell Martin sack calls grow appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to play for Arsenal and Chelsea in the PL?
Eighteen players to get here. The post Can you name every player to play for Arsenal and Chelsea in the PL? appeared first on Planet Football .
Just when you thought football was running out of storylines. The post Loris Karius wonder save against Harry Kane has us questioning everything appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name everybody to play for Everton
Seventeen names to get. The post Can you name everybody to play for Everton & Man Utd in the Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Premier League player to wear the No. 7 shirt?
Trickier than you might expect. The post Can you name every Premier League player to wear the No. 7 shirt? appeared first on Planet Football .
An amazing XI of free agents with Champions League experience still available
How good would this team have been back in the day? The post An amazing XI of free agents with Champions League experience still available appeared first on Planet Football .
Diego Forlan names strong Uruguay provisional squad for India friendly
Can you name every male Scottish player to play in Serie A?
The Scots love Italy. The post Can you name every male Scottish player to play in Serie A? appeared first on Planet Football .
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 .
Indian Super League 2026-27 season to kick off on October 10
The league leaders will be crowned the Shield Winners, the official champions of ISL; while the top six teams will compete in the playoffs for the ISL Cup Champions title
Planet Football Weekend Quiz: Enzo Fernandez, Mike Dean, Lionel Messi
It's the weekend. You know the drill. Time for your latest quiz. The post Planet Football Weekend Quiz: Enzo Fernandez, Mike Dean, Lionel Messi appeared first on Planet Football .
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
Reverse bucket list: Arteta channels Wenger in defence of Arsenal window
Worth rejecting West Ham for. The post Troy Parrott is the privileged one as he downs Mourinho & Real Madrid appeared first on Planet Football .
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
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.
VIS-The Hindu u-15 inter-school tournament inaugurated
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
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
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
Lalrindikas hat-trick powers East Bengal to Durand Cup glory
FC Jurong announces signing of Japanese Keisuke Honda
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
Arumainayagamelated withArjunaAward (Lifetime) honour
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
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
Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi Hernandez as first foreign-born coach since 1978
Spain great Xavi Hernandez has been hired as Netherlands coach to become the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years
PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
PSG put in an impressive defensive display and join AC Milan and Real Madrid as the only teams to retain the trophy, as Luis Enrique won his 13th trophy since joining PSG in 2023
Chelsea Signs Spanish Player Pep Chavarria on a Five-Year Deal Until 2031
London, August 12: Premier League club Chelsea has announced the signing of Spanish player Pep Chavarria from La Liga team Rayo Vallecano. The 28-year-old has signed a five-year contract. Chavarria has committed to Chelsea until 2031 and will begin working with his new teammates at Cobham. In an official statement, he expressed his excitement, saying, ... Read more Chelsea Signs Spanish Player Pep Chavarria on a Five-Year Deal Until 2031
Highlights Chelsea have agreed a 16.3 million deal, plus 1.7 million in add-ons, to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old replaces Marc Cucurella, who left Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid this summer after winning the World Cup with Spain. Chavarria didn't make his La Liga debut until he was 24, and was sent off on his European debut three years later. Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for an initial 16.3 million, with a further 1.7 million available in add-ons, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old will undergo a medical before completing his move to Stamford Bridge, where he's expected to compete with Jorrel Hato for the left-back spot vacated by Marc Cucurella's move to Real Madrid. It's not the kind of signing Chelsea have built a reputation on in recent years. There's no wonderkid hype, no long-term sell-on value being banked on. Chavarria is 28, has four seasons of top-flight experience, and only started playing regularly in Spain's Segunda Divisin in his mid-twenties. Who is Pep Chavarria? Chavarria is a Spanish left-back who spent years working his way up from outside Spain's top two divisions. He joined Real Zaragoza on a free transfer in 2020 after arriving from third-tier side UE Olot, and didn't make his La Liga debut until he was 24 years old. Two years later, Rayo Vallecano signed him from Zaragoza for a reported 1.8 million. His rise since then has been steady rather than explosive. Andoni Iraola, Rayo's manager at the time, brought him in for his overlapping runs down the left; his more recent coach, Inigo Perez, has helped him add range to his game, including operating in midfield rather than purely as an out-and-out wing-back. Chavarria has called Perez the best coach he's worked with. Why are Chelsea paying 16.3m for him now? Because Xabi Alonso needed a direct, ready-made replacement for Marc Cucurella, and because this summer's transfer strategy at Stamford Bridge has leaned toward experience over potential. Chavarria's arrival follows the signings of 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton and 36-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford both moves aimed at adding senior figures to a squad that's previously been criticised for lacking them. He's also Chelsea's third defensive signing of the summer, following right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta and centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, as Alonso rebuilds the back line around fewer long-term projects and more players who can contribute immediately. What does Chavarria actually offer on the pitch? More than his goal return suggests. He scored only once last season a long-range strike against Atletico Madrid and picked up more red cards than goals across the campaign, including one late on against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. But the underlying numbers tell a fuller story: across 44 appearances in all competitions, Chavarria racked up over 2,000 touches in La Liga and ranked among the division's most productive players for both crosses supplied and crosses blocked, a dual profile that points to a full-back doing defensive and attacking work in roughly equal measure. He started for Rayo in last season's Conference League final, a rare European final for a club of Rayo's size, where they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace. Chavarria's path to Chelsea 2018 Joins Olot (Spain's third tier) as a free agent 2020 Joins Real Zaragoza as a free agent 2022 Signed by Rayo Vallecano from Zaragoza for 1.8m Age 24 Makes his La Liga debut Age 27 Sent off on his European debut, against Sweden's Hacken 2025-26 season Starts in the Conference League final; Rayo lose 1-0 to Crystal Palace 2026 Signed by Chelsea for 16.3m plus 1.7m in add-ons What's the case for the signing, beyond the numbers? Mentality, according to the people who've worked with him. Jose Ramon Rodriguez, who coached Chavarria at Zaragoza, has pointed to his attitude as the real reason clubs kept believing he'd go further than his age or route through the leagues suggested. There are players who develop later than others, Rodriguez has said of him. Team-mates and coaches who've worked with Chavarria describe someone who trains at full intensity regardless of results and never uses form or circumstance as an excuse qualities that are harder to put a transfer value on than crosses or clean sheets, but ones Alonso will be counting on all the same. Whether that's enough to make the step up to the Premier League remains the open question. Chavarria has never played outside Spain, and English football's physical demands, particularly around set pieces, are untested territory for him. His old coach's answer to that is simple: at every level he's been asked to play at, he's found a way to meet it.
