Analysis

The nominees are Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt and Flamengo.

Michael Carrick admits Manchester United’s 2–2 draw against Everton felt like a defeat after Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser.

Cole's criticism was particularly strong because Havertz did not merely score against Chelsea.

The 2-1 victory gave Arsenal their third consecutive Premier League win of the 2026/27 season and kept their perfect start intact.

Pitso Mosimane is back as South Africa coach. Can the experienced tactician lead Bafana Bafana through AFCON 2027 qualifying and challenge for continental glory?

The Premier League has confirmed the fixture for 4:30 PM BST on Sunday, September 6, with the match taking place at Emirates Stadium.

Every season, the Premier League produces players who move from promising prospects to genuine first-team stars. Some emerge from academy systems, while others arrive from overseas with relatively little Premier League experience.

Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City: Haaland and Cherki Shine as City Secure Big Away Win

The club is also dealing with uncertainty surrounding several players, while new manager Pierre Sage is beginning his tenure during a period of transition.

The next major opportunity will come at AFCON 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The tournament will be historic as the first Africa Cup of Nations to be staged across three countries.

Some academies have produced generations of international stars, while others are becoming increasingly important because of their modern facilities, international partnerships and ability to move young players into professional football.

The 2026/27 campaign will be the 72nd season of Europe's premier club competition and the 35th since it was renamed the UEFA Champions League. The competition began in July with qualifying and will conclude with the final at Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano on 5 June 2027.