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'He's a lot like Lionel Messi' – Arsenal legend heaps praise on 'scary talent' Max Dowman as Mikel Arteta urged to treat 15-year-old sensation like Jude Bellingham

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.

Cristiano Ronaldo bullishly insists 'the hunger never fades' after bagging crucial Al-Nassr goal in friendly win over Ligue 1's Toulouse

Cristiano Ronaldo once again demonstrated his relentless drive on the pitch, helping Al-Nassr overturn a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over French side Toulouse in a friendly held ahead of the new season. The match, played at Untersberg-Arena, saw the Saudi Pro League side show character and resolve, with Ronaldo leading from the front.

VIDEO: New season, same Cristiano Ronaldo! Al-Nassr superstar blasts home customary goal in friendly against Toulouse

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy time and expectations as he marked his latest appearance for Al Nassr with a crucial goal, proving yet again that age is just a number. In a pre-season encounter against French side Toulouse FC at the Untersberg-Arena, the Portuguese icon demonstrated his enduring quality by notching the equalizer during the first half of the match.

Champions of Europe & Asia to collide at Wembley! Lionesses book in friendly clash with China after Euro 2025 success as Sarina Wiegman looks forward to 'new challenge'

England will face Women's Asian Cup winners China in a meeting of continental champions at Wembley in November. The friendly match will serve as a perfect rehearsal for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in February. The Lionesses won the 2025 European Championship by beating Spain on penalties in the final.