Barcelona subdue Atletico but miss out on Copa del Rey final
FC Barcelona produced a stirring response at Camp Nou, defeating Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, yet the damage from the first leg ultimately proved too steep to overcome. Trailing 4-0 from the clash at Wanda Metropolitano, Barca entered the return fixture knowing only a near-perfect performance would […]
Andy Carroll to face trial over alleged non-work station order breach
Former England striker Andy Carroll is set to stand trial in 2027 after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order by allegedly repeatedly calling his ex-wife. The 37-year-old, who currently plays for Dagenham & Redbridge, did not attend his plea hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday. However, it was indicated at an earlier hearing […]
Flamengo sack Filipe Luis despite massive win over Madureira
Brazilian club Flamengo have dismissed manager Filipe Luis hours after their emphatic 8-0 win over Madureira in the second leg of their Campeonato Carioca semifinal. The Big Mengo also won the first leg 3-0 to claim an aggregate win of 11-0, reaching next Saturday’s final against Fluminense in their third consecutive final appearance. Filipe Luis […]
Former Newcastle and Watford defender Janmaat reveals cocaine addiction after football retirement
Former Newcastle United and Watford FC defender Daryl Janmaat has delivered a deeply personal admission, revealing his battle with cocaine addiction and the impact it has had on his family life following retirement from professional football. The 36-year-old, who earned 34 caps for the Netherlands and featured in the 2014 World Cup campaign that saw […]
Arsenal star Calafiori hints at potential return to AS Roma
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori still wants to play in the Serie A and has expressed desire to return to boyhood club AS Roma in the future. The Italian defender rose through the ranks at Roma, playing for the youth team between 2010 and 2020, signing his first professional contract in 2018. However, he struggled to […]
Parker questions VAR impact after Burnley’s controversial Brentford defeat
Burnley FC manager Scott Parker has voiced strong concerns over the influence of VAR following his side’s dramatic 4-3 defeat to Brentford FC, insisting the technology is stripping emotion from the game. In a rollercoaster contest at Turf Moor, Burnley produced a spirited comeback from 3-0 down to level at 3-3. However, momentum swung late […]
Leeds United’s Farke wary of tough Sunderland threat
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has warned his side of the threat posed by Sunderland ahead of their Premier League showdown on Tuesday night. The Whites welcome the Black Cats to Elland Road later tonight, hoping to bounce back from their last weekend disappointing defeat to Manchester City. However, Farke has now warned his side […]
Le Bris hails Granit Xhaka as Sunderland prepare for Leeds test
Sunderland AFC head coach Regis Le Bris has underlined the importance of captain Granit Xhaka, insisting the midfielder will remain central to the Black Cats’ push for consistency after his timely return from injury. Xhaka stepped back into the starting XI at the weekend as Sunderland halted their losing run with a resilient 1-1 draw […]
Bordalas ‘proud’ as Getafe stun Madrid to end 18-year Bernabeu drought
Head coach Jose Bordalas did not hold back his pride after Getafe CF delivered one of the shocks of the season with a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. In a result that ended an 18-year wait for a win on Madrid’s turf, Getafe combined tactical discipline with defensive resilience to frustrate […]
