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Paris Saint-Germain are readying a loan move to sign Chelsea winger Estevao Willian, following Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s injury. Kvaratskhelia is set to miss the remainder of the campaign after sustaining an ACL injury during the club’s 4-2 win over Barcelona in the Champions League. The Georgian winger has undergone surgery and is set for an extended […]
2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which takes place in London this evening. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe or a real left-field choice? Who will leave with the iconic trophy? Stick with us for all the build-up, best of action from the red carpet and […]
Atletico Madrid host Deportivo A Coruña at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday as they aim to reduce the distance to La Liga leaders Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s men have been excellent in the league, occupying second place on the back of five straight wins. That run featured a significant 2-1 derby success against Real Madrid, […]
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Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday, with Andoni Iraola facing Iñigo Pérez, the former Rayo Vallecano assistant who took over that job when Iraola left for Bournemouth. Pérez was unable to move to England with Iraola because of work-permit issues and instead became Rayo’s head coach in 2024, before joining Villarreal in June. Liverpool […]
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Brighton begin their Conference League league phase at the Amex Stadium on Thursday against Kauno Žalgiris, who are making their first appearance at this stage of any UEFA competition. The Lithuanian champions reached the league phase the long way round, losing 7-1 on aggregate to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League third qualifying round and […]
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in The British and Irish Lions will face France rugby in Cardiff in their first fixture ahead of the inaugural women’s tour to New Zealand. The Principality Stadium will host a […]
Newcastle United travel to Coventry City on Monday night with some of their injured players closing in on a return. Matthias Jaissle’s side have eight points from five league games and have scored in every one of their away matches this season. They have won each of the last seven meetings with Coventry. Newcastle United […]
