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Memphis Depay etched his name into Dutch football history last week, overtaking Robin van Persie to become the Netherlands’ all-time leading scorer with his 51st and 52nd goals.

To mark the milestone, PUMA have teamed up with the forward to create the MD51 ULTRA – a limited-edition design that tells the story of his journey both on and off the pitch.

Built on a white base, the boots feature contrasting colourways: one in blue and black to reflect family, faith, and culture, the other in orange and black to capture his footballing triumphs. Details include his famous lion tattoo, the number 10, tributes to his Ghanaian roots, and a nod to his mother, Cora.

But fans won’t be able to cop them. Only 51 pairs exist, each going directly to the people who shaped his life – from family to mentors and close friends.

“I was a young boy with big dreams; a cub became a lion on the biggest stage,” Depay said. “To become the Netherlands’ top male goal scorer is a true honour… I wanted to celebrate by giving a special token of my appreciation to the people that helped me along the way.”

For Depay, it’s less about hype drops and more about a personal thank you. And for everyone else? Another reminder that the man with the lion on his chest now roars the loudest in Dutch football history.

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Fresh images of the official 2026 FIFA World Cup ball have surfaced, giving fans an early look at what the world’s best players will be striking next summer.

Dubbed the adidas ‘Trionda’, the design nods to the three host nations – USA, Canada, and Mexico – with a crisp white base accented by red, green, and blue panels.

Each colour is filled with dynamic patterns inspired by the host countries, while a red panel carries the adidas logo and a blue section displays the FIFA World Cup trophy emblem. The name itself blends “Tri” (for the three nations) and “Onda” (Spanish and Portuguese for “wave”).

In terms of build, the Trionda uses just four panels, evoking memories of the beloved 2014 ‘Brazuca’ while pushing forward with modern construction techniques to ensure consistency, accuracy, and durability throughout the tournament.

???? ?????? ?????, ????? ????? ????: Adidas ‘Trionda’ 2026 World Cup Ball Leaked: https://t.co/aXxgOQhQza

— Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) September 8, 2025

The leaked images, shared by @RodrigoIgnacioHerreraRoa, per Footy Headlines, show the ball outside of its box in full detail – suggesting this could be the final version set to be used on football’s biggest stage.

Expected to drop in October, it’s a design that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking – now all that’s left is for the tournament itself to live up to the ball’s billing.

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Manchester United fans can now quite literally wear some of the club’s greatest memories, thanks to a striking collaboration between designer Hattie Crowther and fan platform UtdCultur.

The capsule, titled ‘Culture, Not Clout’, takes three unforgettable moments from United’s history and embeds them into hand-crafted shirts.

The most recent memory chosen is Amad Diallo’s dramatic FA Cup winner against Liverpool in 2024, his celebration stitched across a replica of the 2022/23 away shirt.

Wayne Rooney’s famous overhead kick against Manchester City in 2011 – one of the most replayed goals in Premier League history – is immortalised on the 2015/16 home shirt. And finally, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s treble-clinching strike in 1999, complete with his knee-slide celebration, has been worked into a 2012/13 home kit.

Each shirt has been carefully reconstructed from authentic United jerseys, with small details added to capture the spirit of the moment. One features the tongue-in-cheek phrase “A toe poke? Treble.” inside the collar, a nod to Solskjær’s legacy.

Crowther, already known for transforming football shirts into unique fashion pieces, and UtdCultur, a platform dedicated to the heart of United fandom, describe the shirts as a way to “wear the memories that made us.”

That they certainly do.

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Erling Haaland was left needing stitches in his face after a freak accident while away on international duty with Norway.

The Manchester City striker, 24, scored the only goal in Norway’s 1-0 win over Finland on Thursday and is now preparing to face Moldova in their latest World Cup qualifier. But he’ll be doing so with a fresh battle scar after clashing with a bus door.

Haaland revealed the incident on Snapchat, sharing a photo of a cut under his lip alongside the caption: “Just got banged out by a bus door. Three stitches.”

Norwegian outlet VG reported he was struck by a luggage door while exiting the team bus, though the injury is not considered serious.

? @ErlingHaaland showing off his battle scar on Snapchat… and jokingly blaming Martin Ødegaard for it ? pic.twitter.com/LgbcQai8QT

— City Chief (@City_Chief) September 7, 2025

Never one to miss a joke, Haaland asked fans for “wrong answers only” on how it happened. When one suggested teammate Martin Ødegaard was responsible, the striker replied: “Correct.” He later quipped that the cut “looked good.”

Norway are pushing to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998, and with four wins from four games – plus four goals in four from Haaland – they look well on course.

And if the team’s star striker can survive a bus door, chances are he can handle whatever defenders try next.

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Peter Crouch made an unlikely return to the pitch at the weekend – this time not as a player, but as mascot for non-league side Farnham Town FC.

The former England striker towered over players, mascots, and even the match officials as he walked out ahead of Farnham’s Southern League Premier Division South clash with Sholing.

The stunt was a forfeit after Crouch finished bottom of his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) mini-league – but for the record crowd at the Memorial Ground, it was anything but punishment.

Cheered on by fellow That Peter Crouch Podcast co-hosts Chris Stark and Steve Sidwell, the 6ft 7in ex-Liverpool and Spurs forward got fully stuck in. He took part in a half-time challenge, slotted home a goal, and broke out his famous robot celebration to the delight of fans.

Crouch also posed for endless selfies, signed autographs, and even joined the other mascots for dinner.

Farnham later hailed him as a class act, writing on Instagram: “What a man @crouchy is! Threw himself into the experience and went above and beyond to make everyone’s day!”

On the pitch, Farnham played out a 2-2 draw to extend their unbeaten start to life in the division – though it’s safe to say the biggest win of the day was Crouchy’s dance moves.

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