Barcelona reveal potential Lamine Yamal return date
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has offered hope over Lamine Yamal’s recovery, hinting that the teenager could be back in action as early as Sunday, September 28 for the Blaugrana’s La Liga game against Real Sociedad. The 18-year-old has missed Barca’s last three fixtures with a groin problem, sitting out wins over Valencia, Newcastle United, and […]
Alonso tempers expectations despite Real Madrid’s perfect LaLiga start
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has tried to downplay his side’s perfect start to the season, insisting that Los Blancos are currently in a “building” phase. Alonso’s men have been faultless so far this season after recording six consecutive victories in La Liga, dispatching the likes of Osasuna, Real Oviedo, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Espanyol and […]
Unai Emery unfazed by Monchi’s departure at Aston Villa
Unai Emery has made it clear that the departure of Monchi as Aston Villa’s president of football operations will not disrupt the club’s progress. Monchi was seen as one of Emery’s closest allies and played a vital role in Villa’s Champions League push last season. The Spaniard helped shape a squad that reached the quarter-finals […]
Tottenham’s Thomas Frank leaves door open for potential Harry Kane return
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has refused to rule out a return for Harry Kane to the club. Kane, 32, left the North London club in 2023 to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth about £86.4 million, but could be set for a swift return to the club after just two years. The England […]
Chiesa calls for improvement after inspiring Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph
Federico Chiesa admitted he enjoyed his role in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton but stressed that the team must improve if they are to go deep in the competition. The Italian winger set up both goals in a 2-1 victory at Anfield on Tuesday night. His clever pass allowed Alexander Isak to net his […]
Guardiola feels ‘bad’ over Kalvin Phillips’ lack of game time
Pep Guardiola has admitted he feels guilty for not giving Kalvin Phillips more minutes at Manchester City. Phillips joined from Leeds United in 2022 but has struggled to break into Guardiola’s side. Since then, he has made just two Premier League starts for City, with loan spells at West Ham and Ipswich also proving difficult. […]
Liverpool’s Slot blasts Ekitike for ‘needless’ red card in League Cup win over Saints
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious with Hugo Ekitike and describe the striker’s sending off against Southampton on Tuesday night as unnecessary. Ekitike, 23, received his marching orders following a second yellow card, moments after netting his side’s second of the game. The summer signing had come on at halftime for another new recruit Alexander […]
