Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
Real Madrid have announced that Xabi Alonso has left his position as head coach after only 232 days in charge. The Spaniard joined Los Blancos in May 2025 after leaving German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, but spent just over seven months at the club before his departure. Alonso, 44, led the team to the 2026 […]
Rosenior to make late call on Chelsea trio ahead of Arsenal showdown
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has confirmed that a final decision on the availability of Malo Gusto, Reece James and Cole Palmer for Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal will be taken after the team’s final training session. Fresh from a convincing FA Cup third-round victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, the […]
Guardiola explains why progress not trophies defines success at Man City
Pep Guardiola has once again offered a revealing insight into his football philosophy, insisting that trophies alone do not define success and warning against allowing silverware to distract from genuine progress on the pitch. The Manchester City manager, widely regarded as one of the modern game’s greatest thinkers, stressed that development, consistency, and performance remain […]
Newcastle’s Howe relishes tough Carabao Cup semifinal against Man City
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has labeled Manchester City a tough opponent to face over two legs ahead of their Carabao Cup first leg clash on Tuesday night. The injury-hit Magpies welcome Pep Guardiola’s side to St James’ Park tomorrow night, hoping to hold on to an advantage ahead of the second leg scheduled for […]
Rosenior stays grounded after dream Chelsea start as focus shifts to Arsenal clash
Liam Rosenior has struck a calm and measured tone after beginning his tenure with a statement victory, making it clear that while the result was encouraging, the real work is only just beginning. Chelsea’s new head coach oversaw an emphatic 5–1 FA Cup third-round victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, a performance that provided […]
Courtois strikes defiant note after Super Cup final heartbreak
Thibaut Courtois cut a reflective yet defiant figure after Real Madrid’s narrow defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, insisting the performance showed a team still capable of fighting on multiple fronts this season. Although the loss to their bitter rivals stung deeply, the Belgian goalkeeper stressed that Madrid’s response in the second half underlined […]
West Brom sign ex-Man United coach Ramsay as new manager
West Bromwich Albion have moved swiftly to reshape their season by appointing former Manchester United first-team coach Eric Ramsay as their new head coach. The 34-year-old arrives from MLS side Minnesota United, where he has spent the last two seasons, and steps into the role following the dismissal of Ryan Mason earlier this week. Mason’s […]
McTominay lauds Napoli’s resilience after dramatic draw against Inter Milan
Scott McTominay has praised Napoli’s resolve after they fought back twice to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw at league leaders Inter Milan in Sunday’s Serie A clash. The league champions headed into the clash without several of their first team players with injuries, but were able to hold on and secure a valuable away point […]
Kaye Furo backs Brentford move to fuel striker ambitions
Kaye Furo has opened up on his decision to join Brentford, describing his permanent move from Club Brugge as a major milestone in his young career and a “dream come true”. The highly rated 18-year-old striker, a Belgium youth international, has committed his future to the Bees by signing a five-and-a-half-year contract, subject to international […]
Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez tips Nigeria for AFCON 2025 glory
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez believes Nigeria have enough quality to claim victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. The Super Eagles have now progressed to the semifinal of the tournament after they defeated Mahrez’s Desert Warriors 2-0 in their quarterfinal clash last Saturday. The former Manchester City winger had netted the […]
