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    Pogba Salutes Ronaldo After Globe Soccer Comeback Award

    Cristiano Ronaldo
    December 2025

    Paul Pogba received the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 Best Comeback Award after returning to football with Monaco following a reduced doping suspension. He used his speech to thank his family and specifically referenced Cristiano Ronaldo for support during the period. Pogba’s four-year ban for an adverse test was reduced to 18 months after an appeal, allowing a return to training in January 2025 and a summer move to Monaco following Juventus terminating his contract. He has since made three appearances and described the time away as personally testing.

    Dembele crowned world’s best to cap PSG’s historic Champions League year

    Ousmane Dembele
    December 2025

    Dembele was named Best Male Player at the Globe Soccer Awards, completing a clean sweep of 2025 honours after also winning the Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s Best men’s award. His 35-goal 2024-25 season powered PSG to their first ever Champions League title in dominant fashion. The winger finally delivered on long-hyped potential, driving PSG through a ruthless knockout run that included three Premier League scalps before a 5-0 demolition of Inter in the final. Although injuries have disrupted his current campaign, his peak level over the last year convinced voters he was the outstanding player in world football.

    Chelsea probe bottle thrown at Villa bench after fiery comeback win

    Chelsea
    December 2025

    Chelsea’s 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa ended in controversy when a water-filled bottle was hurled toward the visitors’ bench during post-match celebrations, landing near the away dugout, splashing players and staff and triggering immediate complaints from the Midlands club about fan behaviour. CCTV from Stamford Bridge is being reviewed as part of an internal investigation, with Chelsea pledging full cooperation with Premier League authorities to identify whoever threw the bottle and stressing that any supporter found responsible will face strong disciplinary measures, including potential bans from attending future home matches.

    Grealish illness keeps him out after £20k London party with Walker

    Jack Grealish
    December 2025

    Grealish skipped Everton’s 0-0 draw at Burnley after a London night out with Walker that reportedly included Winter Wonderland, a Mayfair dinner and a late visit to a Leicester Square strip club, with the pair said to have spent around £20,000 in total. Moyes said a “bug” left Grealish feeling sick despite training on Tuesday and stressed he would not expand on the illness, while also citing concurrent absences for Dewsbury-Hall, Branthwaite, Ndiaye and Gueye, and expressing hope his City loanee returns to training later this week.

    Maresca shrugs off Palmer fury after Chelsea collapse against Villa

    Cole Palmer
    December 2025

    Palmer started and helped Chelsea into a first-half lead through Joao Pedro, but was substituted on 72 minutes for Estevao Willian at 1-1, reacting angrily as Villa completed a 2-1 comeback win via an Ollie Watkins brace. Maresca played down Palmer’s visible frustration, praising his work on and off the ball and stressing rotation ahead of another game in 48 hours. Chelsea’s failure to protect their advantage allowed Villa to claim an 11th straight win, deepening scrutiny on the Blues’ late-game management.

    Grealish and Walker’s £20k Christmas blow-out ends in London strip club

    Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker
    December 2025

    After Everton’s 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, Grealish travelled to London to meet Walker at Winter Wonderland before a lavish night out that included dinner at Bagatelle and thousands of pounds spent on drinks, ending at Platinum Lace strip club. Grealish’s group reportedly ordered “hundreds” of Jagerbombs at £14 each and ran up a £3,500 club bill before leaving at 4am, then continued drinking back at their hotel. Both players had club-sanctioned time off, with sources insisting Grealish declined lap dances and focused only on late-night drinks.

    Gerrard turns down ‘perfect’ Rangers return as he waits for right job

    Steven Gerrard
    December 2025

    Steven Gerrard has admitted he rejected what he called the “perfect” chance to return as Rangers manager, choosing instead to step back from frontline coaching after difficult spells at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq while he reassesses which opportunity truly fits his family and career priorities. Explaining his decision, Gerrard said he is enjoying time with family, part-time TV work and commercial engagements, and has already spoken with several clubs without feeling the right connection. He insists he is under no pressure to rush back, stressing his next move must be carefully chosen.

    Kolo Muani insists Spurs squad still fully backs Thomas Frank

    Randal Kolo Muani
    December 2025

    With Tottenham languishing in 14th after an erratic start under Thomas Frank, Kolo Muani has publicly backed his manager, stressing that the squad remains united, communicates well with the staff and is fully committed to working through this demanding period together on and off the pitch. Speaking at a club Christmas event, Kolo Muani described a positive relationship with Frank and his coaches, spoke of strong fan support and emphasised enjoyment around the club. He framed Spurs’ struggles as a shared challenge, insisting belief in the project and dressing-room trust remain intact.

    Neville hails Heaven’s breakout display but slams Amorim’s “bizarre” subs

    Ayden Heaven
    December 2025

    Gary Neville praised 19-year-old defender Ayden Heaven for an outstanding Player of the Match performance against Newcastle, highlighting his aerial dominance and composure, but criticised Ruben Amorim’s second-half substitutions for destabilising United’s shape as they clung on to Patrick Dorgu’s volleyed winner. Neville lauded Heaven’s mentality after earlier struggles versus West Ham and Bournemouth, yet argued that withdrawing Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw for Tyler Fredricson and long-exiled Tyrell Malacia invited pressure, branding the late in-game configuration “bizarre” even though United ultimately ground out the result.

    Mount targets England World Cup return after resurgence under Amorim

    Mason Mount
    December 2025

    Mason Mount believes there is “an opportunity” to force his way into England’s 2026 World Cup squad as a run of consecutive starts for Manchester United finally gives him continuity after years disrupted by injuries, loss of form and a difficult Chelsea exit. Reflecting on childhood ambitions and learning from setbacks like lost finals, Mount says recent minutes under Amorim feel like genuine progress rather than false starts, and he is focused on sustaining performances through Boxing Day and beyond to re-establish himself for club and country.

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