From Azerbaijan to Old Trafford: Sabah’s Unbelievable Journey
Just nine years ago, Sabah FK didn’t even exist.
Now, they’re about to play Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League. 🤯
2017 — Club founded.
🏆 2022/23 — Finished second in Azerbaijan and qualified for Europe for the first time.
🏆 2025 — Won their first major trophy, the Azerbaijan Cup.
🏆 2025/26 — Won their first-ever league title, retained the cup and completed a historic domestic double.
Sabah had to survive FOUR qualifying rounds, beating The New Saints, KuPS and Aarhus before facing Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
And behind it all is manager Valdas Dambrauskas, whose own journey is almost as unbelievable.
It’s the latest chapter in one of football’s most unbelievable rises!
READ: https://t.co/Cm5bUx6ghp
Could a new-look NRL Finals format be the future?
Wayne Bennett has thrown another major idea into the NRL's ongoing debate over the future of the competition, calling for a radical overhaul of the finals system.
The South Sydney coach has criticised the possibility of expanding the finals series to include 10 teams through a wildcard round, arguing that it could reward mediocrity and give teams with little realistic chance of winning the premiership a path into September.
Instead, Bennett has proposed a conference-style system similar to the structures used in American sport.
The idea comes as the NRL considers what the competition could look like as it expands, potentially to 20 teams.
Bennett's preferred model could involve two conferences of 10 teams, with the top four from each conference progressing to the finals. Another option he has floated would split the competition into four conferences of five teams, with the top two from each advancing.
The biggest question is whether a radical change would actually improve the NRL.
The Pro's and Con's of Bennett's Proposal Explained: https://t.co/YQdmxfSESN
Pochettino wants Spurs to be awarded the 2017 Premier League Title!
Mauricio Pochettino has made a stunning call for Tottenham to be retrospectively awarded the 2016/17 Premier League title after Chelsea were found to have breached financial and regulatory rules.
Pochettino, who managed Spurs that season, believes Tottenham should now be recognised as champions.
🗣️ “We should win one Premier League, we should have been awarded it.”
He went even further, warning:
🗣️ “What is being promoted and incentivised is to break the rules.”
👀 Should Chelsea's 2017 title stand, or should Tottenham be crowned champions?
DETAILS: https://t.co/Hu42EOsHaY
PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND 4 TIPS! ⚽️
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After another dramatic weekend of Premier League action, Matchday 4 brings another packed round of fixtures, including the first Manchester derby of the season.
🔴Liverpool 3-1 Fulham⚪️
Liverpool head into the weekend with plenty of attacking confidence after their midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid. Fulham, meanwhile, will need to be at their best to contain Liverpool at Anfield.
The visitors have issues behind the scenes, Liverpool should comfortably win this one.
🦅Crystal Palace 1-1 Ipswich🚜
This could be a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides still searching for consistency.
Palace have shown glimpses of quality but haven't yet found their rhythm, while Ipswich will be hoping to build momentum after their return to the Premier League.
Expect a competitive game with the points ultimately shared.
🍒Bournemouth 2-1 Brentford🐝
Bournemouth have been entertaining but frustrating in the opening weeks bottling leads, while Brentford remain a difficult side to break down finding themselves in 5th place.
With home advantage, Bournemouth should have enough attacking threat to edge what could be an open contest that could go either way.
🦁Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest🌳
Villa's slow start has been one of the early talking points of the season, with their attacking output yet to match expectations.
Forest, meanwhile, have shown they can be difficult to beat and should have enough to take something from Villa Park.
🔵Chelsea 2-0 Hull City🐯
Hull have made an impressive start to life back in the Premier League and remain unbeaten after three matches without conceding.
However, Chelsea represent a major step up in opposition.
Chelsea should have too much quality at Stamford Bridge and are tipped to finally breach Hull's defence.
⚪️Tottenham 1-1 Everton🔵
Tottenham are still searching for their first league win — and their first league goal of the season while Everton have made a solid start.
This could be another frustrating afternoon for Spurs, with Everton capable of taking advantage especially if they fail to find the back of the net again.
🐈⬛Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal🔴
Arsenal face a tricky trip to the Stadium of Light but should have enough quality to return to London with three points.
The Gunners' defence has looked strong early in the campaign, and Sunderland could struggle to break them down.
🩵Coventry 1-2 Brighton🐦
Coventry have shown they belong in the Premier League after impressing away at City, but Brighton's experience at this level could make the difference.
Expect the hosts to make life difficult, but Brighton should eventually find a way through.
🔴Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City🩵
The first Manchester derby of the season is the weekend's biggest game.
City have made the stronger start, but derbies have a habit of ignoring form. United should be capable of causing problems at Old Trafford, while City's attacking quality makes it difficult to see them leaving without scoring.
A high-scoring draw feels like the most likely outcome.
⚪️Leeds 2-1 Newcastle⚫️
Leeds will have plenty of energy behind them at Elland Road and could make life extremely difficult for Newcastle.
The visitors have plenty of attacking quality, but Leeds' home advantage could be decisive in what should be another entertaining contest.
FULL READ: https://t.co/wSkqpX9GDM
From Azerbaijan to Old Trafford: Sabah’s Unbelievable Journey
Just nine years ago, Sabah FK didn’t even exist.
Now, they’re about to play Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League. 🤯
2017 — Club founded.
🏆 2022/23 — Finished second in Azerbaijan and qualified for Europe for the first time.
🏆 2025 — Won their first major trophy, the Azerbaijan Cup.
🏆 2025/26 — Won their first-ever league title, retained the cup and completed a historic domestic double.
Sabah had to survive FOUR qualifying rounds, beating The New Saints, KuPS and Aarhus before facing Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
And behind it all is manager Valdas Dambrauskas, whose own journey is almost as unbelievable.
It’s the latest chapter in one of football’s most unbelievable rises!
READ: https://t.co/Cm5bUx6ghp
The final games of the Champions League Matchday 1
🇹🇷 Fenerbache v AS Roma 🇮🇹
🇳🇱 PSV v Shakhtar Donetsk 🇺🇦
🇩🇪 Bayern v Bodo/Glimt 🇳🇴
🇨🇿 Slavia Praha v RC Lens 🇫🇷
🇮🇹 Como v Leipzig 🇩🇪
🏴 Manchester United v Sabah 🇦🇿
Could a new-look NRL Finals format be the future?
Wayne Bennett has thrown another major idea into the NRL's ongoing debate over the future of the competition, calling for a radical overhaul of the finals system.
The South Sydney coach has criticised the possibility of expanding the finals series to include 10 teams through a wildcard round, arguing that it could reward mediocrity and give teams with little realistic chance of winning the premiership a path into September.
Instead, Bennett has proposed a conference-style system similar to the structures used in American sport.
The idea comes as the NRL considers what the competition could look like as it expands, potentially to 20 teams.
Bennett's preferred model could involve two conferences of 10 teams, with the top four from each conference progressing to the finals. Another option he has floated would split the competition into four conferences of five teams, with the top two from each advancing.
The biggest question is whether a radical change would actually improve the NRL.
The Pro's and Con's of Bennett's Proposal Explained: https://t.co/YQdmxfSESN
Pochettino wants Spurs to be awarded the 2017 Premier League Title!
Mauricio Pochettino has made a stunning call for Tottenham to be retrospectively awarded the 2016/17 Premier League title after Chelsea were found to have breached financial and regulatory rules.
Pochettino, who managed Spurs that season, believes Tottenham should now be recognised as champions.
🗣️ “We should win one Premier League, we should have been awarded it.”
He went even further, warning:
🗣️ “What is being promoted and incentivised is to break the rules.”
👀 Should Chelsea's 2017 title stand, or should Tottenham be crowned champions?
DETAILS: https://t.co/Hu42EOsHaY
Manchester United and Manchester City Combined XI ahead of this weekends Manchester Derby!
City dominate again in season 2026/27...
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🏉 NRL FINALS WEEK 1 TIPS!
The 2026 NRL finals are here! 👀
READ: https://t.co/BW3da4S7Bl
🐰 Rabbitohs vs Knights
👉 Rabbitohs 1-12
Souths to win a close one
🇳🇿 Warriors vs Dolphins
👉 Warriors 1-12
Wahs to G up at home
🦈 Sharks vs Cowboys
👉 Sharks 1-12
Braydon Trindall to be the difference
🐾 Panthers vs Roosters
👉 Panthers 13+
Panthers to flex their finals muscles 💪
Finals Week 2 Potential Games 👀
🏉 Roosters vs Rabbitohs
🏉 Dolphins vs Sharks
#NRL #NRLFINALS
Manchester United and Manchester City Combined XI ahead of this weekends Manchester Derby!
City dominate again in season 2026/27...
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PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND 4 TIPS! ⚽️
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After another dramatic weekend of Premier League action, Matchday 4 brings another packed round of fixtures, including the first Manchester derby of the season.
🔴Liverpool 3-1 Fulham⚪️
Liverpool head into the weekend with plenty of attacking confidence after their midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid. Fulham, meanwhile, will need to be at their best to contain Liverpool at Anfield.
The visitors have issues behind the scenes, Liverpool should comfortably win this one.
🦅Crystal Palace 1-1 Ipswich🚜
This could be a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides still searching for consistency.
Palace have shown glimpses of quality but haven't yet found their rhythm, while Ipswich will be hoping to build momentum after their return to the Premier League.
Expect a competitive game with the points ultimately shared.
🍒Bournemouth 2-1 Brentford🐝
Bournemouth have been entertaining but frustrating in the opening weeks bottling leads, while Brentford remain a difficult side to break down finding themselves in 5th place.
With home advantage, Bournemouth should have enough attacking threat to edge what could be an open contest that could go either way.
🦁Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest🌳
Villa's slow start has been one of the early talking points of the season, with their attacking output yet to match expectations.
Forest, meanwhile, have shown they can be difficult to beat and should have enough to take something from Villa Park.
🔵Chelsea 2-0 Hull City🐯
Hull have made an impressive start to life back in the Premier League and remain unbeaten after three matches without conceding.
However, Chelsea represent a major step up in opposition.
Chelsea should have too much quality at Stamford Bridge and are tipped to finally breach Hull's defence.
⚪️Tottenham 1-1 Everton🔵
Tottenham are still searching for their first league win — and their first league goal of the season while Everton have made a solid start.
This could be another frustrating afternoon for Spurs, with Everton capable of taking advantage especially if they fail to find the back of the net again.
🐈⬛Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal🔴
Arsenal face a tricky trip to the Stadium of Light but should have enough quality to return to London with three points.
The Gunners' defence has looked strong early in the campaign, and Sunderland could struggle to break them down.
🩵Coventry 1-2 Brighton🐦
Coventry have shown they belong in the Premier League after impressing away at City, but Brighton's experience at this level could make the difference.
Expect the hosts to make life difficult, but Brighton should eventually find a way through.
🔴Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City🩵
The first Manchester derby of the season is the weekend's biggest game.
City have made the stronger start, but derbies have a habit of ignoring form. United should be capable of causing problems at Old Trafford, while City's attacking quality makes it difficult to see them leaving without scoring.
A high-scoring draw feels like the most likely outcome.
⚪️Leeds 2-1 Newcastle⚫️
Leeds will have plenty of energy behind them at Elland Road and could make life extremely difficult for Newcastle.
The visitors have plenty of attacking quality, but Leeds' home advantage could be decisive in what should be another entertaining contest.
FULL READ: https://t.co/wSkqpX9GDM
PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND 4 TIPS! ⚽️
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After another dramatic weekend of Premier League action, Matchday 4 brings another packed round of fixtures, including the first Manchester derby of the season.
🔴Liverpool 3-1 Fulham⚪️
Liverpool head into the weekend with plenty of attacking confidence after their midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid. Fulham, meanwhile, will need to be at their best to contain Liverpool at Anfield.
The visitors have issues behind the scenes, Liverpool should comfortably win this one.
🦅Crystal Palace 1-1 Ipswich🚜
This could be a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides still searching for consistency.
Palace have shown glimpses of quality but haven't yet found their rhythm, while Ipswich will be hoping to build momentum after their return to the Premier League.
Expect a competitive game with the points ultimately shared.
🍒Bournemouth 2-1 Brentford🐝
Bournemouth have been entertaining but frustrating in the opening weeks bottling leads, while Brentford remain a difficult side to break down finding themselves in 5th place.
With home advantage, Bournemouth should have enough attacking threat to edge what could be an open contest that could go either way.
🦁Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest🌳
Villa's slow start has been one of the early talking points of the season, with their attacking output yet to match expectations.
Forest, meanwhile, have shown they can be difficult to beat and should have enough to take something from Villa Park.
🔵Chelsea 2-0 Hull City🐯
Hull have made an impressive start to life back in the Premier League and remain unbeaten after three matches without conceding.
However, Chelsea represent a major step up in opposition.
Chelsea should have too much quality at Stamford Bridge and are tipped to finally breach Hull's defence.
⚪️Tottenham 1-1 Everton🔵
Tottenham are still searching for their first league win — and their first league goal of the season while Everton have made a solid start.
This could be another frustrating afternoon for Spurs, with Everton capable of taking advantage especially if they fail to find the back of the net again.
🐈⬛Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal🔴
Arsenal face a tricky trip to the Stadium of Light but should have enough quality to return to London with three points.
The Gunners' defence has looked strong early in the campaign, and Sunderland could struggle to break them down.
🩵Coventry 1-2 Brighton🐦
Coventry have shown they belong in the Premier League after impressing away at City, but Brighton's experience at this level could make the difference.
Expect the hosts to make life difficult, but Brighton should eventually find a way through.
🔴Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City🩵
The first Manchester derby of the season is the weekend's biggest game.
City have made the stronger start, but derbies have a habit of ignoring form. United should be capable of causing problems at Old Trafford, while City's attacking quality makes it difficult to see them leaving without scoring.
A high-scoring draw feels like the most likely outcome.
⚪️Leeds 2-1 Newcastle⚫️
Leeds will have plenty of energy behind them at Elland Road and could make life extremely difficult for Newcastle.
The visitors have plenty of attacking quality, but Leeds' home advantage could be decisive in what should be another entertaining contest.
FULL READ: https://t.co/wSkqpX9GDM
🔥 PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND 3 TIPS! ⚽️
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Here are my predictions for EVERY game 👇
🔵 Ipswich 1-1 Liverpool 🔴
👀 Ipswich have started well, while Liverpool haven't looked at their best. Could the Tractor Boys cause an upset?
⚫ Newcastle 3-1 Bournemouth 🍒
🔥 Newcastle have started strongly and should have too much attacking quality at home.
🐝 Brentford 2-1 Sunderland 🔴⚪
🏠 A close game, but Brentford look the more settled side and home advantage could prove decisive.
🌳 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Tottenham ⚪
😬 Neither side has won yet, but Forest have looked decent while Spurs have struggled badly.
🔵 Manchester City 3-0 Coventry 🩵
⚡️ City should have far too much quality. Expect goals from the hosts!
⚪ Fulham 2-1 Crystal Palace 🦅
🏠 Fulham look strong going forward, while Palace are yet to convince.
🔵 Brighton 2-1 Leeds ⚪
🤔 A tough one to call! Brighton get the slight edge at home in what could be an entertaining game.
🟠 Hull 0-1 Aston Villa 🟣
💪 Hull have started brilliantly, but Villa should have enough quality to grind out a narrow win.
🔵 Everton 1-2 Manchester United 🔴
🔥 United scored five last time out and could edge Everton, with the Toffees facing plenty of fan frustration.
🔴 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea 🔵
🏆 THE BIG GAME! Arsenal's defensive strength and home advantage could be the difference in a huge London derby.
What are YOUR predictions? 👇⚽️
The final games of the Champions League Matchday 1
🇹🇷 Fenerbache v AS Roma 🇮🇹
🇳🇱 PSV v Shakhtar Donetsk 🇺🇦
🇩🇪 Bayern v Bodo/Glimt 🇳🇴
🇨🇿 Slavia Praha v RC Lens 🇫🇷
🇮🇹 Como v Leipzig 🇩🇪
🏴 Manchester United v Sabah 🇦🇿
Up next in the Champions League 👀
3/6 opening games ended in a 3-2 scoreline 🤯
🇪🇸 Barcelona v Feyenoord 🇳🇱
🇩🇪 Stuttgart v Viking 🇳🇴
🇮🇹 Napoli v Arsenal 🏴
🏴 Liverpool v Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
🇫🇷 PSG v Slovan Bratislava 🇸🇰
🇵🇹 Sporting v Galatasaray 🇹🇷
⚽ THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL🌍
From huge European clashes to a goalkeeper scoring twice, here's what happened around the football world this week 👇
FULL READ: https://t.co/ciFwF6BDZA
🏴 PREMIER LEAGUE
🔴 Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain their perfect start.
🔵 Everton and Manchester United played out a crazy 2-2 draw, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser on his Everton debut. 🤯
😬 Tottenham are still yet to score this season, while Hull are still yet to concede.
🇪🇸 LA LIGA
🔵🔴 Barcelona smashed Valencia 5-0 to go top, while Valencia remain bottom.
⚪ Real Madrid's perfect start ended as Real Betis pulled off a huge upset, with Troy Parrott scoring the winner.
🔥 Deportivo La Coruña continued their brilliant start, with 37-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring again.
🎩 Lucas Boyé scored a hat-trick as Alavés climbed to second.
🇮🇹 SERIE A
🔵⚫ Inter came back from 2-0 down to beat Napoli 3-2, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a dramatic late winner.
⚪ Juventus and AC Milan drew 1-1, while Roma went top after a dramatic late comeback against Atalanta.
🚨 Fabio Grosso has been sacked after Fiorentina's disastrous start to the season.
🇩🇪 BUNDESLIGA
🧤 Loris Karius starred as Schalke held Bayern Munich to a 0-0 draw, including a huge late save to deny Harry Kane.
🤯 Dortmund came from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-2, while Elversberg completed another incredible comeback to win 4-3.
👀 Augsburg are the surprise league leaders after smashing Frankfurt 4-1 away from home.
🇫🇷 LIGUE 1
🔴 Monaco beat PSG 2-1 to move top of the table!
😳 PSG are still without a win and sit below rivals Paris FC, who are second.
🌍 REST OF THE WORLD
🤯 Ronald Koeman Jr scored TWICE from keeper.
🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
😞 The Young Socceroos failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC Under-20 Asian Cup after losing 2-0 to Indonesia — the first time Australia have missed the tournament in 20 years.
18-year old Ayyoub Bouaddi dishing out instructions to Ruben Dias with the captains armband just a week after joining the club 🤯
And furthermore Dias was listening, Bouaddi must have a great footballing mind. One to watch this season!
Troy Parrott scored on his first Champions League game for Real Betis. West Ham will be kicking themselves over missing out on him this transfer window.
“Pecked by the Parrott” 😂
With reports that Alvaro Arbeloa is already under pressure to keep his job, here is every Premier League manager ranked by who is most likely to be sacked:
1. Alvaro Arebloa (Fulham)
2. Frank Lampard (Coventry)
3. Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham)
4. David Moyes (Everton)
5. Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
6. Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace)
7. Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)
8. Marco Rose (Bournemouth)
9. Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest)
10. Gary O'Neil (Ipswich)
11. Fabian Huzeler (Brighton)
12. Daniel Farke (Leeds)
13. Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
14. Matthais Jaissle (Newcastle)
15. Andoni Iraola (Liverpool)
16. Sergej Jakirovic (Hull)
17. Xabi Alonso (Chelsea)
18. Keith Andrews (Brentford)
19. Enzo Maresca (Manchester City)
20. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Thoughts?
Fulham look to be having some internal politicking early into the season 👀 😬
Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi have removed all their Fulham-related posts.
Kevin has posted an image eluding to a lacks of communication from new manager Alvaro Arbeloa. This comes off the back of Kenny Tete’s “ask the fucking coach” comment to a fan following their 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace.