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For months, Robert Lewandowski’s future has been the subject of speculation, as his contract with Barcelona is set to expire at the end of the current season. That situation—along with other key squad decisions—has now been postponed by head coach Hansi Flick, who has set a timeline for making those calls. “Deco already has the

Barcelona has reportedly initiated contact with Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth as Hansi Flick seeks a long-term successor for Robert Lewandowski.  With the veteran Polish forward currently reconsidering his future ahead of his 38th birthday, the Spanish league leaders have identified the Norwegian international as a physically imposing and financially viable alternative. Search for a

Juventus have officially announced that captain Manuel Locatelli has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract extension, which will tie him to the club until the summer of 2030. Locatelli’s previous deal had been due to expire in the summer of 2028, and recent reports indicate that his new deal comes with an

Saturday Football 8am-12pm (all times BST)Matchday live Tom Bassam sets the weekend’s football coverage in motion by previewing a day of unrelenting action. As well as five Premier League games, there’s plenty of interest in the Championship, with Millwall v QPR and Portsmouth v Leicester among the key early fixtures. There’s also buildup to the latest

Arsenal travel to Manchester City knowing their Premier League could be eradicated by next Wednesday. Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026 Mikel Arteta has urged spluttering Arsenal to embrace the “huge privilege” of facing Manchester City in a potentially decisive showdown in the Premier League title race. Arteta’s side are six points clear of

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have both pulled out of the Mutua Madrid Open due to injury. World No 2 Alcaraz continues to recover from a wrist injury, while Djokovic has been dealing with a lingering shoulder problem and is not yet ready to make his comeback. The Spaniard received medical attention during his first-round

Ancelotti believes the issue goes beyond defensive mistakes and reflects a broader decline in the rhythm and intensity of Serie A compared with Europe’s top competitions. He also pointed to the changing global market, suggesting the league no longer attracts the world’s best players. “The fundamental difference is in pace, not just the competitive pace

Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi was headline news across Barcelona again on Thursday following the surprise announcement that he had bought Spanish fifth-tier team UE Cornellà. The effect has been immediate. Messi’s acquisition has been celebrated as a “great day” by the mayor of Cornellà de Llobregat, Antonio Balmón, while the club’s following on

The Premier League season has just weeks to go, and it continues to be tantalising at both ends of the table. But how do events and the upcoming fixtures affect Fantasy Premier League? Here are the best players for FPL Gameweek 33 using Fantasy Football Hub’s AI predicted points. If you’re struggling to decide on

Michele Uva, the UEFA Executive Director for the 2032 Euros, is confident that Italy will not lose its role as co-host of the 2032 Euros, but warns Milan and Naples: If they don’t ‘meet the requirements’, they won’t be among the host cities. UEFA Executive Director for the 2032 Euros Michele Uva spoke about the

Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔴 Arsenal’s big issue in attack?🆚 Emery reunion for Xhaka🔍 A player to watch this weekend Arsenal’s technical issue Arsenal’s first-leg

Arsenal winning at Manchester City on Sunday would mean more than just taking a huge step towards the Premier League title – it would finally be proof that Mikel Arteta can deliver when it matters most. The seismic top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium, live on Sky Sports, isn’t a must-win for Arsenal in the

When David Moyes returned to Everton 11-and-a-half years after leaving the club, plenty scoffed. On the surface, it appeared to be a move from a desperate club, turning to nostalgia to generate some short-term positivity as they looked to stay in the Premier League. The Toffees were in financial despair, suffering a points deduction less

The future of Robert Lewandowski is fast becoming one of the most delicate issues for Barcelona as the season enters its decisive phase. With his contract set to expire in June, the lack of concrete progress in renewal talks has only intensified speculation. Advertisement For a player of Lewandowski’s stature, it is no surprise that

Alycia Baumgardner insists Caroline Dubois still needs to prove herself before the American will agree to fight the unified lightweight world champion. Baumgardner puts her unified WBA, WBO and IBF super-featherweight world titles on the line against Bo Mi Re Shin, live on Sky Sports from 3am on Saturday. Dubois triumphed over Terri Harper in

The project that Regis Le Bris is forming in order to seek a competitive and united team with Sunderland, goes hand in hand also with the time that he requires to consolidate a squad that understands each other both on and off the pitch. Knowing the great potential of the players, it is expected that

England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half, to assure first place in its

Ludvig Åberg took the lead after the opening round of the RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre made a strong start following his controversial showing at The Masters. With the PGA Tour resuming just days on from Rory McIlroy’s triumph at Augusta National, Sweden’s Åberg produced a superb eight-under 63 to establish a one-shot lead over

Our football betting expert Jones Knows offers his insight across the weekend action and tips up a 78/1 best bet treble. Brentford vs Fulham, Saturday 12.30pm Head-to-head data is usually the first thing to chuck in the bin when analysing football from a betting perspective, but derby matches are the exception to that rule. This