Liverpool’s Slot urges calm after English clubs’ Champions League struggles
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has urged critics not to rush to conclusions about English clubs in Europe after a difficult week for Premier League sides in the UEFA Champions League. The gaffer watched his team fall to Galatasaray in Istanbul, while other English representatives also struggled on the continental stage. Arsenal managed only a […]
Roma’s Gasperini reflects on hard-fought draw with Bologna
Gian Piero Gasperini shared his thoughts after AS Roma battled to a 1–1 draw with Bologna in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round-of-16 encounter. In a fiercely contested match, Bologna struck through Federico Bernardeschi, while Roma fought back to keep the tie evenly poised ahead of the return leg in the Italian […]
Reece James signs new long-term contract at Chelsea
Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new six-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2032, putting an end to any uncertainty surrounding his future. The England right-back joined the club at the age of six and has now committed his long-term future to the club with a significant increase in his […]
Michael Owen backs Carrick for long-term role at Manchester United
Michael Owen believes Michael Carrick is well qualified to be appointed as permanent manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. Carrick rejoined the club in January on an interim basis until the end of the season following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim and has put himself in contention for the permanent role […]
Erling Haaland to leave Man City? Striker’s agent gives update
Rafaela Pimenta, agent of Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, has dismissed speculations linking the striker to a move away from the club this summer. The big Norwegian was back in the transfer headlines this week with speculations linking him with a move to Spanish champions Barcelona. One of the Catalan club’s presidential candidates Victor Font […]
Unai Emery hails Aston Villa’s crucial Europa League win at Lille
Unai Emery expressed satisfaction with Aston Villa’s performance after his side sealed a 1-0 win at Lille in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 on Thursday. The Premier League side moved one step closer the quarterfinals with a crucial away win which puts them in firm control of the tie heading […]
Brennan Johnson frustrated after Crystal Palace’s stalemate against Larnaca
Brennan Johnson admitted his frustration after Crystal Palace were held to a goalless draw by AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League clash at Selhurst Park. Despite enjoying spells of attacking momentum, Palace were unable to find the breakthrough against a disciplined Larnaca defence that has now conceded just once […]
Konsa hails Aston Villa’s defensive grit after Europa League win over Lille
Ezri Konsa praised Aston Villa’s defensive resilience after they edged Lille 1–0 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round-of-16 clash on Thursday night. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Ollie Watkins rose to head home his ninth goal of the season, giving Villa a crucial advantage at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. […]
Chelsea’s Neto faces UEFA sanctions after ball boy incident in PSG defeat
Pedro Neto could face disciplinary action from UEFA following an incident involving a ball boy during Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The episode occurred late in the game during Chelsea’s 5–2 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie at Parc des Princes. As stoppage time ticked away, Neto […]
Europa League: Pereira frustrated by Forest chances wasted in Midtjylland loss
Vitor Pereira expressed deep frustration after Nottingham Forest suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Midtjylland in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round-of-16 clash, insisting that everything, even the weather, seemed to work against his side. Forest dominated large stretches of the contest and repeatedly threatened the Danish visitors, firing 22 shots during […]
