Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Oil-rich Saudi Arabia’s success in luring the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on a two-year contract with the kingdom’s Al Nassr FC is the Gulf monarchy’s latest step in realizing its sporting ambitions – seemingly at any cost.
He’d won three World Cups, scored goals galore and become a global icon, but Pelé wasn’t quite done yet, so off he went to the US and helped transform the sport of soccer in North America.
Born into poverty – he used to kick a grapefruit around Brazil’s Minas Gerais state – Pelé finished his career as arguably soccer’s greatest ever player.
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Match of the Day's Joe Hart discusses Manchester City's Marc Guehi and his performance in midfield, with plenty of praise for the centre half in a different position against Bournemouth.
Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.
Arsenal's Olivia Smith wants to "keep setting standards high" as she receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts to a difficult opening day after a thrashing at the hands of Brighton, having conceding four goals in the first half.
Brighton start their season with an emphatic win at home against Europa League winners Aston Villa, with four first-half goals.
Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw reacts to winning her second PFA player of the year award in three seasons.
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and, Rory Smith.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reacts to his sides 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.
Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.
Following their huge win against Manchester United, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden joins Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart in the Match of the Day studio.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to winning the men's 2026 PFA player of the year award.
