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Real Madrid will have representation at the Ballon d’Or award again, with Kylian Mbappé leading the team’s delegation at the event on Monday in London, sources have told ESPN. Madrid boycotted the last two editions of the event after being angry that then-Manchester City midfielder Rodri picked up the 2024 men’s award ahead of Vinícius Júnior. However, the club did allow last year for Caroline Weir to attend the event…

Xabi Alonso and Maxence Lacroix have thrown their support behind Mike Penders after the 21-year-old’s own goal led to Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The Belgian goalkeeper made his first Premier League start at Stamford Bridge, where he punched the ball into his own net from a corner in the 77th minute. Cole Palmer was then sent off for a second yellow card, and Mathys Tel wrapped up the win…

Gary Neville has launched a scathing tirade at Manchester United’s players following their latest heavy defeat. The former United captain and Sky Sports pundit, who watched Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford from the commentary box, said “some of them walk around like they’re King William… they’re not, they’re nothing.” United boss Michael Carrick’s job has been left hanging by a thread after his side followed up Wednesday’s…

Daniel Farke praised James Trafford’s potential following a solid display in Leeds’ 0-0 draw against Sunderland. The 24-year-old goalkeeper twice denied Black Cats striker Brian Brobbey in the first half and was called into action again after the break to stop Nilson Angulo. Trafford joined Leeds from Manchester City over the summer for a reported fee of £40 million ($53m) plus bonuses and Farke was impressed with his display as…

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage insisted there was “no noise inside” the club after their frustrating 2-0 loss to Newcastle raised more questions about his job security. Goals by William Osula and Harvey Barnes inside 11 early second-half minutes were enough for the visiting Magpies to secure all three points at Selhurst Park. It was a second consecutive Premier League defeat for Palace, who were dealt a humiliating 5-0 loss…

Jermaine Pennant says he needed more than 50 stitches to his leg after he was the victim of a dog attack. The former Liverpool and Arsenal winger was walking his American Akita, named King, off its lead in a north London park. He described what happened via social media: “So I was attacked by a German shepherd. I tried to protect King but the dog got my leg, I was…

José Mourinho said he’s setting his sights even higher after Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in Sunday’s Clásico, saying “Real Madrid play to win the league, not to win at Camp Nou.” Kylian Mbappé scored twice — including a dramatic 87th-minute winner — to give Madrid the victory in LaLiga, closing the gap between the two sides at the top of the table to just three points. Mourinho’s team have…

Midfielder Pedri lamented stupid makes and slowness on the ball as Barcelona‘s perfect start to the LaLiga season was ended by Real Madrid in the Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday. Kylian Mbappé scored twice either side of Raphinha‘s equaliser in the 2-1 win for Jose Mourinho’s side, including an 87th-minute goal, as Madrid halted Barça’s winning streak in the league at nine games to move within three points…

Manchester United are weighing up replacements with Michael Carrick’s future as head coach in serious doubt, sources told ESPN. United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday to pile the pressure on Carrick. It was the second damaging result in five days following a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday. United have now gone eight games without a win in all competitions and sit…

Kylian Mbappé scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid to give his side a dramatic 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday. The record goal from Mbappé came in the 87th minute of the game to give Madrid a priceless lead after Eduardo Camavinga laid off to him in the box for the Frenchman to tuck home into an empty net. It came after his first of the game, which…