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Enzo Maresca insists there is “no reason to be negative” at Chelsea as he continues to be backed by the board at Stamford Bridge.Blues supporters showed their dissatisfaction with Maresca and his team during the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton. It was a third loss in four for Chelsea in all competitions and the second in which they had collapsed after going down to 10 men, following Trevoh Chalobah’s 53rd-minute red card that precipitated a capitulation from a one-goal lead and command of the match.However, during his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s reunion with Jose Mourinho…

Another great soccer weekend is in the books and as always, it gave us plenty to talk about! In Spain’s huge El Derbi, it was Atletico Madrid who came out firmly on top of rivals Real Madrid with a 5-2 victory. In the Premier League, it was all about drama after the 90th minute: Arsenal enjoyed a little late magic to defeat Newcastle at St. James’ Park, while Crystal Palace also scored deep in second-half injury time to defeat league-leading Liverpool and stand alone as the only unbeaten team left in England’s top division.Elsewhere, we have talking points galore for…

Ruben Amorim is preparing as normal for Manchester United’s game against Sunderland, sources have told ESPN, and has been given no indication that he will not be on the touchline at Old Trafford next weekend.Amorim is facing mounting pressure following the Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Brentford on Saturday. His 17th defeat in 33 Premier League since his appointment in November has left United 14th in the table ahead of Sunderland’s visit.According to sources, it’s been business as usual for Amorim since the setback at the Gtech Community Stadium.- Arsenal’s attitude proves they belong in title race- Forget Amorim’s ‘system,’ Man…

Global footballers’ union FIFPRO is still waiting for talks with FIFA over match scheduling at the 2026 World Cup after voicing concerns over excessive heat during this summer’s Club World Cup in the United States.FIFPRO has published a 51-page report titled “Overworked and Under-Protected — The Player Health and Performance Impact” covering the 2024-25 season, focusing on the impact of workload, rest and the effects of playing the month-long Club World Cup in June and July.The study showed that Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City and eventual Club World Cup winners Chelsea all had less than the recommended 28-day summer…

On 17 September, during his closing remarks at the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha following Israel’s strike on the Qatari capital, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi struck an uncharacteristically harsh tone against Israel. It marked the first time since Anwar Sadat’s 1977 visit to Jerusalem that Egypt’s head of state referred to Israel as an “enemy”. He also warned that current Israeli actions not only endangered future peace treaties but threatened to destabilise existing ones, a clear reference to the Camp David Accords. Sisi’s unusual rhetorical shift followed reports of an Egyptian military build-up in Sinai. These new deployments add to those made in 2018…

Rangers finally win in the Premiership, are Hearts real title contenders, and can Jimmy Thelin save himself and Aberdeen?Step in right direction for Rangers?Rangers have their first Premiership win of the season, and they have moved up to eighth, but the cheers when Max Aarons’ ball hit the net in stoppage time quickly returned to jeers. There was relief for the fans after a struggling start but it’s clear they remain unconvinced, with chants directed at the head coach on the full-time whistle. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the SPFL game between Livingston…

Welcome to The Debrief, a Sky Sports column in which Adam Bate uses a blend of data and opinion to reflect on some of the key stories from the latest Premier League matches. This week: Xhaka’s key role at SunderlandO’Reilly’s impact at Man CityAmorim’s inflexibility highlightedWhy Xhaka is signing of season Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Nottingham Forest’s match against Sunderland Even before a ball had been kicked, Granit Xhaka to Sunderland looked like it might be the signing of the summer. The feeling was that the midfielder belonged at…

  NEW DELHI: Kuwait Ambassador to India Mishal Al-Shemali met on Monday with the Kuwaiti Paralympic team, which arrived in the Indian capital to participate in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, taking place from September 22 to October 5.The Kuwait delegation, led by Nasser Al-Ajmi, includes athletes Nasser Hamoud Faraj and Faisal Mubarak Surour, who will compete in track and field events. In a statement to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Shemali said that the participation of Kuwaiti athletes with disabilities in the World Para Athletics Championships is a prime example of the willpower and determination of the Kuwaiti people, and their…

 KUWAIT:  Kuwaiti photographer Dr. Mahdi Ghloum won two awards at the Siena International Photo Awards, held in the city of Siena, central Italy, with participation from elite global photographers.Dr. Ghloum stated on Monday that he competed in two main categories: Environmental Photography and Aerial Environmental Documentary Films, noting that his image of the Greater Spotted Eagle won second place in the latter category. He added that the second award was an Award of Excellence for an aerial documentary film on the migration of birds crossing Kuwait’s skies annually, highlighting their environmental role and the importance of preserving natural habitats. Kuwaiti…

Welcome to The Counter Press, a new Sky Sports column in which Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the latest Women’s Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories in the women’s game. This week: Agyemang makes Brighton breakthrough⚽️Le Tissier leading by example👊Ho’s early impact at Spurs🔥Persistence rewards AgyemangMichelle Agyemang’s name was everywhere this summer. England’s breakout star. Their super sub. And now a European champion at just the age of 19, before claiming the title of Young Player of the Tournament.The hype was and still is real. Before then, Agyemang played a pivotal role in…