BREAKING: Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is back in team training for FC Bayern for the first time since his injury. Musiala broke his leg after a collision with Gianluigi Donnaruma during the Quater finals of the Club World Cup in June which his team lost 2-0 to PSG. He started light training in September and has now been able to take part in team training.
EXCLUSIVE: Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform, is set to become Arsenal’s new shirt sleeve sponsor from next season. On Friday, Arsenal announced an agreement with Deel to become the club’s HR partner, and sources briefed on the deal have confirmed the company will replace the existing sleeve partner, Visit Rwanda — whose eight-year sponsorship will end at the end of the campaign
BREAKING: Marc Andre Ter Stegen returns after long injury as part of Barçelona squad. One to watch eventually in January with clubs keen as Barçelona starting GK will remain Joan García. Ter Stegen has been out since early this year which prompted the club to sign Woscjech Szesceny on a short term deal last season. He would be willing to fight for his starting job so as to make Germany's squad list for the 2026 World Cup in United State of America, Mexico and Canada. #OnsideFooty
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao revealed he was close to signing for his boyhood dream club Benfica, but the move fell through after the club failed to keep their promise of sending a van to pick him up for training. The setback left Leao in tears and ultimately led him to join Benfica’s arch-rivals Sporting CP, where he would go on to make his senior debut before eventually leaving Portugal. Leao’s failed move to Benfica and Sporting career Portugese winger Leao had agreed to join Benfica’s academy but a failed promise from the club made him leave for their Lisbon rivals after just a few days. Leao spent seven seasons in various levels of Sporting’s academy before he was given his senior debut by then-coach Jorge Jesus in February 2018. The crown of the Portuguese winger's brief spell in the first team was his goal against Porto, which made him the youngest Sporting player to score in that fixture. Later that year, Leao terminated his contract with Sporting following a violent attack on players and staff at the club’s training ground.
BREAKING: Mo Salah, back in Liverpool squad but on the bench again for the game at home vs Brighton. The Egyptian forward had a discussion with manager Arne Slot after the team came back from their champions league game in Milan after which he was brought back into the team.
BREAKING: Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba has been suffering with an ankle injury, but is unsure whether the centre-back will return to action this weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 24-year-old has missed Arsenal’s last four games, after completing 90 minutes against Bayern Munich in late November.
EXCLUSIVE: Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform, is set to become Arsenal’s new shirt sleeve sponsor from next season. On Friday, Arsenal announced an agreement with Deel to become the club’s HR partner, and sources briefed on the deal have confirmed the company will replace the existing sleeve partner, Visit Rwanda — whose eight-year sponsorship will end at the end of the campaign
BREAKING: Marc Andre Ter Stegen returns after long injury as part of Barçelona squad. One to watch eventually in January with clubs keen as Barçelona starting GK will remain Joan García. Ter Stegen has been out since early this year which prompted the club to sign Woscjech Szesceny on a short term deal last season. He would be willing to fight for his starting job so as to make Germany's squad list for the 2026 World Cup in United State of America, Mexico and Canada. #OnsideFooty
It is the year 2025, and the frontrunner to win the Ballon d'Or is Ousmane Dembele, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. The road to this point has been far from smooth, but this is the end point nonetheless. PSG are the undisputed and unquestionable kings of Europe, winning the European Cup in any format for the first time in their history - a significant feat not just for a team only founded in 1970, but one for the Qatari Sports Investment project which has been hell-bent on continental domination since their takeover in 2011. Luis Enrique's side will be remembered for years to come for their tiki taka-lite style based on fluidity and slick possession football, and at the forefront of their success has been Dembele. With the Ballon d'Or now judged on a seasonal basis - as should have always been the case, thank you, France Football - it is a campaign that should end with Dembele lifting the prestigious Golden Ball in his home country.
Arsenal and Manchester City played out a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday, with the two Premier League rivals unable to be separated through 98 or so minutes. Erling Haaland had given the visitors an early lead, before Pep Guardiola remarkably decided to park the bus to try and sneak the win. Those efforts went up in smoke in added time as Gabriel Martinelli scored to clinch a point for the Gunners. Having both slipped up domestically already this season, this wasn't quite a 'must win' affair for either side, but definitely more of a 'must not lose'. In the end, perhaps a draw in which neither team showed much attacking endeavour will please both parties. City seemed content to sit in and create chances on the break, while Arsenal didn't exactly throw the kitchen sink at their visitors in order to force the leveller. It was a pretty just outcome and neither can really have any complaints about how it ended.
Historic Exchange Under Istanbul Agreement In the largest prisoner swap since the full-scale war began, Russia and Ukraine have each released 390 prisoners—comprising 270 military personnel and 120 civilians—as part of an overall 1,000-for-1,000 agreement negotiated during direct talks in Istanbul earlier in May. BBC+4www.ndtv.com+4Deutsche Welle+4Anadolu Ajansı+15Reuters+ Departures and Arrivals Ukrainian returnees arrived in the Chernihiv region, many visibly frail with shaved heads and draped in national flags, greeted by emotional reunions with relatives amid cheers and tears. Reuters+4 The Washington +4 The Daily Star +4. Some had been held in captivity for nearly two years. Russian returnees, including soldiers and civilians captured during a Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region, were first transported to Belarus for medical and psychological evaluation before being repatriated ussia. BBC+3Reuters+3 The Guardian +3. Emotional Homecomings and Lingering Uncertainty Families crowded the exchange sites, clutching photographs of missing loved ones, hoping for a clue from those stepping off the buses. One Ukrainian newly freed veteran, held for more than 830 days, encouraged others not to lose hope: “In every prison there are many guys who had no contact with their relatives. I was the same,” he said The Guardian+10The Washington Post+10The Guardian+10. But for many, the reunion came with heavy uncertainty about family members still unaccounted for. Political Messages and Future Prospects President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the swap as the only tangible outcome of the Istanbul talks and emphasized continued efforts to bring all detainees home. Hromadske The Washington PostThe Guardian. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov promised that Moscow would submit a draft peace proposal following the exchange but reiterated refusal of a ceasefire unless certain conditions were met—terms Ukraine has rejected, according to Reuters The Guardian. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who helped push for the Istanbul negotiations, congratulated both parties via his social media platform, calling the swap a possible step toward broader peace, though no ceasefire has been agreed upon, according to Reuters and the New York Post. Humanitarian Milestone Amid Ongoing Conflict This first phase swap underscores a rare moment of cooperation in a conflict that has otherwise deepened across Ukraine’s eastern and southern regions. While a few hundred lives have been restored to families, thousands remain in captivity, and both sides show no signs of halting hostilities. Negotiations may continue in coming days as both governments prepare for the next instalment of releases under the "1,000-for-1,000" agreement. For now, the tranche of 390 each represents the largest exchange of its kind since the war began.
North Korea has begun an investigation into an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this week, state media said Friday, assessing the damage as "not serious". North Korea said Thursday that "a serious accident occurred" at the Wednesday launch ceremony for the newly built 5,000-ton naval destroyer, in which sections of the bottom of the vessel were crushed -- with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act". North Korea has begun an investigation into an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this week, state media said Friday, assessing the damage as "not serious". North Korea said Thursday that "a serious accident occurred" at the Wednesday launch ceremony for the newly built 5,000-ton naval destroyer, in which sections of the bottom of the vessel were crushed -- with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act". Technology stocks led the gains in the U.S., with Apple (AAPL) up 1.8% and Nvidia (NVDA) jumping 2.4%, as demand for AI and semiconductors remains strong. Tesla (TSLA) also rebounded, rising 3.1% after announcing better-than-expected Q2 vehicle deliveries. Global stock markets showed a mixed performance as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns against a wave of corporate earnings reports. While strong results from major tech companies helped lift some indexes, uncertainty surrounding central bank policies and the future path of interest rates kept others in check. In the U.S.,
Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant
Manchester United Vs AFC Bournemouth Preview By: Babatunde Ajibade (Manchester United correspondent) Facebook: Babatunde Olatunji Ajibade Twitter: ollyzjinx01 Instagram: sir_ajirowo01 After a convincing 4–1 second-half demolition of Wolves last week, Manchester United returns to Old Trafford to face Bournemouth. A ground that, sadly, hasn’t exactly been a fortress lately. In fact, Bournemouth have come here in the last two seasons and left with comfortable 3–0 wins. That alone tells you how big a test this is for the Red Devils if European qualification is still the target. Away from the pitch, there’s been noise again. This time involving club legends. Reports suggest some players are unhappy with the constant criticism from the Class of ’92, particularly Paul Scholes, whose blunt analysis on national TV hasn’t gone down well. The players feel this is a different era and that the criticism is hurting morale, especially at Old Trafford. But honestly, I don’t fully buy that excuse. Scholes hasn’t said anything outrageous. His main point is simple: this team lacks belief and a killer instinct. And he’s right. Teams come to Old Trafford now believing they can win something, which should never be the case. So, the real question is: Is Scholes being harsh, or do these players just lack a winning mentality? On the pitch, United once again followed a familiar script against Wolves. A flat, disappointing first half that ended 1–1, followed by a much stronger second-half response. Goals from Mbeumo, Mount, and a Fernandes penalty sealed a 4–1 win, but it shouldn’t take 45 minutes of suffering before this team wakes up. Now attention turns to this crucial fixture, the last one before United’s African players head off for AFCON. United have now lost just one of their last nine Premier League games (W5 D3), with that lone defeat coming at home to Everton under the Monday night lights. More importantly, they’ve taken 18 points from those nine games, more than they managed in the previous 17 combined. That run has lifted them to sixth place, just one point off the top four. Progress? Yes. Convincing? Not entirely. Bruno Fernandes has been central to that improvement. The captain has been involved in eight goals in his last eight league games, scoring twice and assisting six. Against Wolves, he both scored and assisted for the 16th time in a Premier League match — a stat only bettered at United by Rooney, Giggs, and Beckham. That said, the other end of the pitch remains a problem. United have kept just one clean sheet in 15 league games this season. Only Wolves have fewer, and they’re at the bottom. Under Amorim, United have managed just six clean sheets in 42 matches. That’s not a short-term issue; it’s a long-standing one. Amorim hopes this is the game to improve defensively, especially with Bournemouth failing to score in their last two league matches. The Cherries haven’t gone three games without a goal since the end of the 2022–23 season. Still, Bournemouth’s problems go beyond finishing. They’ve created very little lately, just 18 shots across their last two matches compared to 46 in the two before that. Unsurprisingly, they’re now six games without a league win. Antoine Semenyo could be key if they’re to turn things around. He started the season on fire with six goals in seven games, but he hasn’t scored in his last seven league appearances. That said, Bournemouth will come with confidence. They’ve beaten United 3–0 at Old Trafford in back-to-back seasons, something no one would have believed a few years ago. Last December, goals from Huijsen, Kluivert, and Semenyo sealed another embarrassing home defeat for United. United’s first-half performance against Wolves nearly proved my point from last week all over again. Fans were already joking that I’d “jinxed” them by predicting a draw. Which brings me back to the same question: Would you honestly take a 1–1 draw against this out-of-form Bournemouth side? Because I wouldn’t. And if that happens, my stance remains the same — this manager has to go. That’s my honest opinion. Drop your score predictions below! Manchester United record against Bournemouth: Games won: 14 Games drawn: 5 Games lost: 5 Team News: (As of today, 14/12/2025,) Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko, Harry Maguire and De Ligt are out for this game. Bournemouth: Milosavljevic, Ryan Christie and Ben Doak out. Prediction: Opta’s supercomputer gives United a 48.8% chance of winning, but Bournemouth could make unwanted history by winning three straight league games at Old Trafford by three or more goals. For me, this won’t be pretty. The pressure is heavy, the boos have been loud in recent home games, and United have to take points before losing Mbeumo to AFCON. I see a narrow win — nothing more. Manchester United 1-0 Bournemouth
Manchester United Vs Everton Preview By: Babatunde Ajibade (Manchester United correspondent) Facebook: Babatunde Olatunji Ajibade Twitter: ollyzjinx01 Instagram: sir_ajirowo01 The international break is over, and as Pep Guardiola famously said, “the season starts now.” For Manchester United, however, another distraction looms—the AFCON tournament in December, where they will lose three important players: Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui. Thankfully, all three are still available for Monday night’s clash with Everton, meaning United must gather as many points as possible before their departures. United’s last match against Tottenham felt like a defeat despite the 2–2 scoreline. The team once again surrendered control after taking the lead, and injuries to Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko made the night even more costly. Matthijs de Ligt’s late header extended the unbeaten run to five matches (three wins, two draws), but that run should have been five straight victories. Losing concentration in consecutive matches remains a worrying trend—one that has haunted United for nearly five years. The question now is: Can they start this brutal run of fixtures with a convincing win on Monday? Off the pitch, Manchester United made headlines this week after reports emerged about the club’s ambition to launch an official basketball team—a long-standing dream, considering their status as one of Europe’s richest football institutions. With the women’s team thriving, United believe the time has come to expand further and compete globally across multiple sports, similar to Real Madrid and other European giants. Back to football: Monday marks the one-year anniversary of Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge. United return to Old Trafford seeking more home comfort, having collected 12 of a possible 15 points at the Theatre of Dreams this season. They sit just three points off third place heading into a defining run of fixtures. United’s record against Everton has been strong, winning six of their last seven meetings and staying unbeaten in the process. The Toffees have dropped two of their last four games, and while David Moyes has made Everton more competitive this season, he has never hidden his desire for revenge against the club that sacked him. His teams always come prepared for a battle against United. Interestingly, United are only three points better off under Amorim than they were at this stage last season under Erik ten Hag. Yet the team looks more connected, especially in the first half, where they have scored more goals (11) than any other Premier League side. However, they have the league’s worst record for second-half goals conceded (14), displaying a frustrating duality: more resilient, yet still vulnerable. Opta’s supercomputer gives United a 50.9% chance of winning, compared to Everton’s 24.2%, but Moyes’ men cannot be underestimated. They’ve collected four points from their last two matches, including a solid 2-0 win over Fulham before the break. And while they haven’t beaten United at Old Trafford since 2013, they have shown clear improvement this season—earning 50% more points than at this stage last year and remaining in touching distance of the European spots. The only major worry for Everton is maintaining intensity. Their 1–1 draw with Sunderland highlighted their struggle to stay sharp for the full 90 minutes. They’ve also failed to win their last nine Monday night Premier League games—a run stretching back to December 2021. Jack Grealish could be Everton’s secret weapon. On loan from Manchester City, he recorded four assists from just five chances created across his first three league games, earning the Player of the Month award in August. His creativity has remained consistent—19 chances created in seven matches—but Everton’s finishing has let him down. So the question stands: Will Manchester United finally show 90 minutes of focus and take control of their season, or will they once again invite pressure and be forced into another comeback? Comment below with your score predictions! Manchester United record against Everton: Games won: 96 Games drawn: 48 Games lost: 71 Team News: (As of today 22/11/2025) Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are out for this game. Everton: Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined (hamstring), while Nathan Patterson is unavailable after he recently underwent groin surgery. Prediction: The Red Devils need to rack up points before the AFCON tournament starts which means a win is needed now more than ever, so I believe they should be able to come out with a win. Manchester United 2-1 Everton.
