Chelsea Injury Surge Threatens Club World Cup Campaign
Chelsea faces a mounting injury crisis ahead of the Club World Cup, with key players sidelined and concerns over fixture congestion. Can the Blues cope?
Chelsea faces a mounting injury crisis ahead of the Club World Cup, with key players sidelined and concerns over fixture congestion. Can the Blues cope?
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Martin Zubimendi trained separately from the Arsenal squad as Mikel Arteta implements a load management strategy. With Ben White injured, the Gunners face Everton next. Read the latest team news.
England and Chelsea star Hannah Hampton wins The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper for 2025 after a year of triumph and controversy. Read her full story and reaction.
Liverpool academy winger Kai Morrall, 15, has left the club to join Leeds United in search of a clearer first-team pathway. The Republic of Ireland youth international leaves after eight years. Read the full story.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland swapped scoring goals for delivering festive cheer, dressing as Santa for young fans. The 25-year-old striker also netted a brace against Crystal Palace.
Jamie Carragher has urged Mohamed Salah to set aside his differences with Arne Slot and stay at Liverpool until the season's end to get the farewell he deserves. Read the full story.
A supercomputer has forecast Arsenal winning the Premier League by four points, with Manchester United missing out on Champions League qualification. Get the full predicted table and analysis.
After Cameron Menzies' bloody table punch, we look back at darts' maddest moments: James Wade's threats, 'fart-gate', and Gerwyn Price's £21.5k fine. Read the full history of oche outrage.
Don't miss the 2025 FIFA Best Awards in Doha. Stream live for free on FIFA+. Full guide to nominees, predictions for Dembele, Bonmati, and winners.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has challenged his squad's mentality and responded to captain Bruno Guimarães's post-match comments following the painful 1-0 derby defeat to Sunderland.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will host Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The draw sets up a rematch after City's recent league win. Read the full fixture analysis.
Pep Guardiola confirms he will make changes to his Manchester City line-up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford. With a tight schedule and AFCON departures, young players are set to feature. Read the latest team news.
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku is set to miss key festive matches with injury, while Pep Guardiola confirms major changes for the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Full details on squad updates.
Darts star Gerwyn Price opens up about his fish and chip shop venture, a 20kg weight loss, and his quest to reclaim the World Championship title. Read his exclusive interview ahead of Ally Pally.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has sensationally claimed the club were open to selling him to Saudi Arabia. Read the full story on the Red Devils' summer transfer saga.
A Paris labour court has ruled in favour of Kylian Mbappé, ordering Paris Saint-Germain to pay the star £52.5m in unpaid wages and bonuses. Discover the details of the high-stakes legal battle.
Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey reveals Mexican club Pumas terminated his contract amid the disappearance of his dog Halo. The Welsh midfielder speaks out on the surprise decision and his future plans. Read the full story.
England and Chelsea star Hannah Hampton has been named The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper for 2025. Discover her journey and the key stats behind her award-winning year.
A Paris labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé nearly €100m in unpaid wages and bonuses. The landmark decision follows a bitter contractual dispute.
The family of former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar, who died after a collision with a wall, have been warned the inquest will be a long process. Investigations into non-league pitch safety continue.
Bournemouth captain Adam Smith reveals what Manchester United players told him after a controversial handball decision in their 4-4 draw. Read the full story here.
Shocking footage reveals Cameron Menzies put out a pyrotechnic with his bare hand before punching a table in a dramatic World Darts Championship exit. The Scottish player faces a fine and possible hand injury.
Quarterback Arch Manning, nephew of NFL legends, spurns the 2026 NFL draft to return to the University of Texas. Read about his tough season and future plans.
Peter Wright offers emotional support to Dimitri Van den Bergh after his shock first-round exit from the PDC World Darts Championship. Read the full story and reaction here.
Get expert betting tips for Cardiff vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. We predict a Blues win to nil and Estevao to score. Always gamble responsibly.
Sunderland will be the Premier League's worst-hit club, losing six key players to the Africa Cup of Nations. Discover the full impact across Europe's top leagues.
The Guardian's Jonathan Liew visits Alexandra Palace to explore darts' evolution from working men's clubs to a global phenomenon and its future cultural impact. Discover the story.
Arsenal's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace has been rescheduled to December 23 due to European fixture congestion. Discover the full details behind the disrupted schedule and its impact on both teams.
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