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Fifteen and playing on Wembley turf: Jaylen’s Youth Cup night

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 22 Apr 2026

Letter to my younger self: Gilberto Silva, age 15, Lagoa da Prata

As told to Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 19 Apr 2026

The east London Saturday league that has sent three kids to Premier League academies this season

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 17 Apr 2026

Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 17 Mar 2026

Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 24 Feb 2026

La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 20 Feb 2026

Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 20 Feb 2026

Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 17 Feb 2026

Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 16 Feb 2026

Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 13 Feb 2026

London calling? Why Arsenal and Chelsea want midfield sensation Aleksandar Stankovic

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 11 Feb 2026

How Trent Alexander-Arnold could help solve Real Madrid’s post-Cristiano Ronaldo problem

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 9 Feb 2026

Roots in Brazil, made in Cobham: Thiago Silva’s son Iago called up by England U-15s

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 9 Feb 2026

Bruno Fernandes is on fire for Manchester United – but can he break the assist record?

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 5 Feb 2026

Lewis Miley could help ease Elliot Anderson pain for Newcastle United as rapid rise continues

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 5 Feb 2026

Liverpool, Manchester United or Man City: Where does Elliot Anderson end up?

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 4 Feb 2026

Why Liam Rosenior prioritised Mamadou Sarr over Aaron Anselmino at Chelsea

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 2 Feb 2026

Who is George Hemmings? Meet the 18-year-old making Aston Villa history under Unai Emery

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 30 Jan 2026

Who Jeremy Jacquet prefers to join between Chelsea and Liverpool as transfer battle heats up

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 28 Jan 2026

Kader Meite: Who is the towering 6’3 striker Manchester United want to sign before transfer deadline?

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 28 Jan 2026

Arne Slot confirms whether Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate are available for Liverpool vs Qarabag

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 27 Jan 2026

Saka looks dissapointed as Points shared

Patrick Vieira criticises three Arsenal players for being ‘too quiet’ during 3-2 Manchester United loss

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 27 Jan 2026

Chelsea’s decision to recall Aaron Anselmino infuriates Borussia Dortmund

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 26 Jan 2026

Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia star in huge away win

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 25 Jan 2026

Aston Villa eye Loftus Cheek as Kamara replacement

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 23 Jan 2026

Arsenal Face Defining Night as Arteta Looks to End Semi-Final Curse

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 13 Jan 2026

Aston Villa Closing in on Conor Gallagher Deal from Atletico Madrid

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 12 Jan 2026

Fabio Paratici set to leave Tottenham

Tottenham Director Fabio Paratici Set for Serie A Return to Join Relegation Battling Fiorentina

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 12 Jan 2026

Arsenal Secure Bukayo Saka’s Long-Term Future with Five-Year Deal Until 2031

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 9 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi faces interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea

Arsenal are ready to rival Manchester City to sign Marc Guehi this month

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 8 Jan 2026

Romero comments on Tottenham Hierarchy

Romero at War: Captain Slams Spurs Board for ‘Lies’ After Bournemouth Defeat

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 8 Jan 2026

Brentford sign new young starlet

Brentford Beat European Clubs to Sign 17-Year-Old Starlet Pondy

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 7 Jan 2026

Semenyo to Manchester City sealed

Semenyo to Man City: £65m Deal Agreed for Bournemouth Star

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 7 Jan 2026

Callum Wilson on the way out West Ham

Callum Wilson Set for Hammers Exit After Just Five Months

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 6 Jan 2026

Kobbie Mainoo back in the fold at Manchester United

Kobbie Mainoo Is Still the Key to Manchester United’s Future

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 6 Jan 2026

Gvardiol out for the season

Gvardiol Injury Blow: City Target £40m Replacement to Save Title Charge

By Tomi Igeleke · Senior Writer · 6 Jan 2026