Gerrard issues verdict on potentially replacing Arne Slot as Liverpool boss
Steven Gerrard has played down talk of a dramatic return to Anfield, insisting he has no interest in taking Arne Slot’s job despite admitting he would welcome the chance to manage Liverpool one day. Liverpool’s heavy investment in the transfer market, including the record-breaking arrivals of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, has yet to translate […]
Flick singles out Barcelona star for praise after comfortable Villarreal win
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had huge words of praise for goalkeeper Joan Garcia following the Spaniard’s impressive performance in the Blaugrana’s comfortable 2-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal on Sunday. The win saw Barcelona re-establish a four-point cushion at the summit of the table, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal on target against a Villarreal side […]
Kylian Mbappe dedicates Real Madrid milestone to Cristiano Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappe dedicated his latest Real Madrid milestone to Cristiano Ronaldo after equalling the club legend’s long-standing calendar-year goalscoring record. The France captain struck late in Madrid’s 2–0 LaLiga win over 10-man Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, converting an 86th-minute penalty on his 27th birthday. It was a moment of history for Mbappe, […]
Kompany confident Bayern Munich are building toward sustained success
Vincent Kompany is confident Bayern Munich’s work in 2025 has laid the groundwork for sustained success, as the German champions close out the calendar year with an opportunity to make further history. Bayern travel to Heidenheim on Sunday for their final league fixture of 2025, knowing victory would open up a nine-point gap over their […]
Flick confirms massive injury blow for Barcelona ahead of Villarreal clash
Barcelona manager Hansi Dieter Flick has confirmed that Spanish midfield gem Pedri Gonzalez will not be available for the Blaugrana’s La Liga trip to face high-flying Villarreal at La Ceramica. Pedri’s ongoing battle with fitness has once again come to the fore. After featuring in almost every possible fixture during his breakout season at Barcelona, […]
Arteta backs Viktor Gyokeres to come good for Arsenal despite slow start
Mikel Arteta has thrown his support behind Viktor Gyokeres, insisting the striker will yet prove his worth for Arsenal despite a relatively subdued start to life in north London. The Gunners invested £63.5 million to prise the Swede away from Sporting CP after an extraordinary spell in Portugal that yielded 97 goals in just 102 […]
Man United to rival Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham for Premier League star
Manchester United are preparing to muscle their way into one of the Premier League’s most competitive transfer races, with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo emerging as a prime January target. Semenyo’s stock has soared this season and his performance against United on Monday only added fuel to the fire. The Ghana international scored a superb goal […]
Allegri calls for calm after AC Milan’s Supercoppa defeat to Napoli
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has urged calm among supporters of the club, stressing that the Rossoneri must not lose sight of their main objective despite their Supercoppa Italiana setback to Napoli. Milan’s Supercoppa campaign ended at the semi-final stage on Thursday following a 2-0 defeat to Antonio Conte’s side at Al-Awwal Park. David Neres […]
Alonso satisfied after Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey win over third-tier Talavera
Xabi Alonso admitted Real Madrid were pushed harder than expected despite edging past third-tier Talavera in a dramatic 3-2 victory in the Copa del Rey last 32 on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappe proved decisive for Los Blancos, scoring twice to help Madrid avoid an upset. The France international opened the scoring from the penalty spot before […]
Slot eager to build on Liverpool’s upturn in form ahead of Tottenham clash
Arne Slot believes Liverpool’s recent improvement has given his side a solid platform to build on as they gear up for Saturday’s Premier League showdown away at Tottenham. The Reds head into the fixture on a five-game unbeaten run, capped by a confidence-boosting 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield, where a Hugo Ekitike brace delivered […]
