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LeBron edges toward season debut after sciatica layoff in record 23rd year

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

LeBron James has rejoined full practice with the Lakers after weeks sidelined by sciatica and lingering knee issues, assessing how his body responds before deciding whether to make his season debut in what would be a record 23rd NBA campaign. The 40-year-old admits his lungs and legs still need work after missing training camp and the opener, but he has ramped up through G League sessions and full five-on-five. He says pain management and conditioning will dictate his return as JJ Redick finally gets his full roster together.

Real Madrid walk away from Ibrahima Konate deal amid form slump

Ibrahima Konate
November 2025

Real Madrid have informed Liverpool they no longer intend to move for Ibrahima Konate, ending the defender’s hopes of a dream Santiago Bernabeu switch at the same time as his Anfield future remains unresolved with contract talks still stuck and his deal running down. Liverpool first tried to extend Konate’s contract in 2023, but recent errors and a poor display in the 4-1 defeat to PSV have dragged focus from negotiations. With Madrid out of the race he can still speak to foreign clubs in January while Slot keeps picking him amid a thin defensive group.

Salah benched as Slot swings the axe at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah
November 2025

Mohamed Salah was dropped to the bench for Liverpool’s trip to West Ham as Arne Slot reacted to a brutal 4-1 home defeat to PSV and a run of six league losses in seven games, choosing a reshuffled forward line after four matches in ten days. Slot told Sky Sports he is simply rotating in a packed schedule, pointing out he has “many good players” and that big names like Alexander Isak or Florian Wirtz have also sat out, insisting the focus is on the eleven selected rather than framing it as a permanent demotion for Salah.

Jeff Shi steps back from Wolves frontline as fans rage over “managed decline”

Jeff Shi
December 2025

Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi has stepped down from his operational role after nearly a decade in charge, with the club bottom of the league on two points and facing relegation fears. He remains chairman and CEO of Fosun Sports but leaves day-to-day control at Molineux. Operational duties move to Nathan Shi on an interim basis following months of fan unrest over squad sales and perceived lack of planning. Protests, including a 15-minute boycott against Manchester United, highlighted anger at what many supporters branded a “managed decline” under the existing hierarchy.

Neville backs Arsenal to hold their nerve in title race

Arsenal
December 2025

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League at Christmas with City close behind after three consecutive runner-up finishes, and Neville has weighed in on their title prospects during another campaign dominated by debate over whether they can finally turn promise into trophies. Neville accepts City and Guardiola remain the main danger but insists this version of Arsenal has the maturity to avoid “bottling” the run-in, predicting they could reopen a five or six point gap if key figures like Declan Rice stay fit through the spring pressure.

Welbeck Panenka Miss Goes Viral as Brighton Draw 2-2 at West Ham

Danny Welbeck
December 2025

Danny Welbeck was criticised online after missing a Panenka penalty that hit the crossbar in Brighton’s 2-2 draw at West Ham. He scored Brighton’s first penalty, then failed to convert a second moments later, swinging momentum. West Ham led through Jarrod Bowen before Welbeck equalised from the spot. Welbeck’s missed Panenka was punished when Lucas Paqueta scored a penalty before halftime, but Joel Veltman’s second-half goal rescued a point for Brighton.

Casemiro Confirms Manchester United Exit at Season End as Contract Runs Out

Casemiro
January 2026

Manchester United and Casemiro confirmed he will leave in the summer when his contract expires, ending a four-season spell at Old Trafford. United’s statement highlighted 146 games, 21 goals, plus Carabao Cup 2023 and FA Cup 2024 success, with a final home tribute planned versus Nottingham Forest. Reporting notes a one-year extension clause tied to a starts threshold that became unrealistic after cup eliminations.

Cristiano Ronaldo Dropped vs Al-Ittihad as Saudi League Issues Statement on “Independence

Cristiano Ronaldo
January 2026

Ronaldo was omitted from Al-Nassr’s squad amid reports he has threatened to leave, linked to anger at PIF-facilitated moves benefiting rivals. The Saudi Pro League issued a statement asserting clubs act independently within the same financial framework, saying no individual determines decisions beyond their own club. The dispute is framed around perceived imbalance after Benzema moved from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal while Al-Nassr did not strengthen similarly, with Ronaldo still chasing a league title since joining.

Sweden collapse to Kosovo as Tomasson faces revolt

Sweden National Team
October 2025

Sweden suffered a humiliating 1-0 home defeat to Kosovo, leaving them bottom of their World Cup qualifying group with one point from four games. A Fisnik Asllani strike sealed Kosovo’s double over Sweden, sparking fury from fans and pressure on coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Star forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres failed to convert chances as Sweden’s attack misfired again. Reports claim senior players have lost confidence in Tomasson, whose late lineup reveal unsettled the squad. Anthony Elanga publicly criticised the system after being left out.

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