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Penalty shoot-outs turn football into a test of technique, nerve and preparation. From players’ routines to goalkeepers’ split-second decisions, the smallest details can decide a cup tie—and sometimes define a season.
FanPesa Editorial · 30 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Inter aim to extend their unbeaten league start, while AC Milan look to recover from a heavy defeat as the city rivals prepare for a derby shaped by tactical discipline, local pride and pressure.
FanPesa Editorial · 30 October 2026 · 3 min read
Barcelona host Alavés while Real Madrid travel to Racing Santander, as Spain’s title contenders face very different challenges and look to avoid costly dropped points in the weekend’s La Liga programme.
FanPesa Editorial · 30 October 2026 · 3 min read
Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Anfield in a major early-season test, where pressing, control in midfield and the battle out wide could shape a contest with implications for confidence and the title race.
FanPesa Editorial · 30 October 2026 · 3 min read
Chelsea are desperate for redemption, while Manchester United are looking to silence their critics. Both sides need a statement victory, but only one can walk away smiling. Who takes all three points, and what’s your predicted score? Drop your predictions below!
FanPesa Editorial · 30 October 2026 · 3 min read
Revisiting the Manchester United superstar’s landmark year—and why it remains central to arguments about the greatest of all time.
FanPesa Editorial · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
The Bayern Munich forward completes a personal double after a prolific season for club and country.
Salma Hassan · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
The Arsenal and England winger is honoured for humanitarian work, putting social impact at the centre of football’s biggest night.
Brian Mwangi · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
Spain’s national-team manager earns recognition as the ceremony celebrates coaching influence as well as on-field talent.
Brian Mwangi · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
The French giants receive a major team honour as their players feature prominently in the season’s conversation.
FanPesa Editorial · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
The Spanish midfield star adds another individual crown after a trophy-filled campaign with Barcelona
FanPesa Editorial · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
Bayern’s record-breaking striker beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to football’s greatest individual prize, and became the first Englishman to lift it since Michael Owen in 2001.
FanPesa Editorial · 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
Phil Foden's hat-trick against AEK Athens bookended a difficult week for Manchester City in the Champions League, sandwiched around a 4-2 defeat to PSG.
Achieng Otieno · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
From Como's historic win over Manchester United to Kvaratskhelia's ACL blow at PSG, matchday three reshaped the Champions League picture — here's how the contenders stack up.
Brian Mwangi · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Jose Mourinho explained his decision to withdraw Vinicius Jr. late against RB Leipzig as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 Champions League win, with the Clasico now looming.
FanPesa Editorial · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Harry Kane set up Alphonso Davies and scored a penalty in Bayern's draw with Arsenal, extending his scoring run in the Champions League to ten straight matches ahead of Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Salma Hassan · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Mikel Arteta admitted he fears the worst after Bukayo Saka was forced off with a sharp thigh injury just ten minutes into Arsenal's draw at Bayern Munich.
Achieng Otieno · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Arsenal came from behind to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, a result that leaves Mikel Arteta's side unbeaten in 90 minutes of continental football since May 2025.
Brian Mwangi · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Paris Saint-Germain inflicted Barcelona's first defeat of the season, but the 4-2 win was overshadowed by a ruptured ACL for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia that could end his campaign.
FanPesa Editorial · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Fabrizio Romano says the mood inside Manchester United's camp has changed following the Como defeat, with even some players said to be uneasy about the current setup.
Salma Hassan · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Michael Carrick's approach after the Como defeat, while his manager offered a pointed response of his own.
Achieng Otieno · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
Manchester United suffered one of the heaviest defeats in their European history as Champions League debutants Como ran riot in Italy, leaving manager Michael Carrick to apologise to the away end alone.
Brian Mwangi · 22 October 2026 · 2 min read
England head into their Nations League clash with Czechia missing Alex Scott and Ezri Konsa to injury, but arrive at Wembley fresh off a record 7-0 win over Croatia.
Brian Mwangi · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Spain travel to Split aiming to extend a 42-match unbeaten run against a Croatia side reeling from back-to-back heavy defeats, including a 7-0 loss to England.
Achieng Otieno · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
A potential Cypriot passport for 16-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel could open the door to an early move abroad, with Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly preparing major offers.
FanPesa Editorial · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller, teammates for eight trophy-laden seasons at Bayern Munich, are set to face off as Chicago Fire host Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS.
Salma Hassan · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Chelsea's Estêvão are among the confirmed finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award, organised by Tuttosport to recognise Europe's best Under-21 talent.
Brian Mwangi · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports claim Manchester United would consider Eddie Howe as a successor to Michael Carrick if results keep sliding, with his Premier League and Champions League experience cited as the deciding factors.
Achieng Otieno · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Fabrizio Romano says there are currently no active contract talks between Alisson Becker and Liverpool, turning attention to how the club plans to manage the long-term goalkeeping position.
FanPesa Editorial · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed terms in principle to extend Harry Kane to 2029, a deal that would end Barcelona's interest and keep the Ballon d'Or contender in Bavaria.
Salma Hassan · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Barcelona have reportedly completed a new contract with Raphinha that extends his stay to 2030, with Fabrizio Romano saying only the formal announcement remains.
Brian Mwangi · 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
A quiet start to his second season has revived transfer talk around Florian Wirtz, but Liverpool insist the £116m playmaker is not for sale.
Brian Mwangi · 21 September 2026 · 5 min read
Two contested red-card incidents and a second-half collapse left Jose Mourinho fuming after Atletico's derby win at the Metropolitano.
Achieng Otieno · 21 September 2026 · 5 min read
An eight-game unbeaten run ended in a heavy defeat to Brighton, but the underlying numbers still point to Arsenal's best start in over a century.
Brian Mwangi · 21 September 2026 · 6 min read
Bottom of the table and winless after five games, Spurs' big-money summer has yet to pay off — and the pressure on Roberto De Zerbi is rising.
Brian Mwangi · 21 September 2026 · 6 min read
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