Russo excited as Arsenal set for “unreal” Chelsea Champions League last-eight

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has made no secret of her excitement as the Gunners prepare for a heavyweight Women’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Chelsea. With momentum firmly on Arsenal’s side, Russo believes the upcoming all-English tie is a thrilling marker of just how far the team has come in Europe. Speaking ahead of the […]

Inter’s Chivu stays defiant after defeat to Bodo/Glimt in UCL play-off

Inter Milan face an uphill task in the playoffs after slipping to a 3-1 first-leg defeat away to Bodo/Glimt, but head coach Cristian Chivu remains convinced the tie is far from over. On a difficult night at the Aspmyra Stadion, the Nerazzurri were tested from the opening exchanges. The hosts struck first through Brunstad Fet, […]

Arteta admits second-half lapse cost Arsenal after sharing spoils with Wolves

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta cut a frustrated figure after seeing his side surrender a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, admitting a below-par second-half showing proved decisive. The Gunners looked firmly in control at Molineux after first-half goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put them 2-0 up against the Old […]

Sevilla’s Almeyda hit with seven-game ban as Rojiblancos prepare appeal

Sevilla head coach Matias Almeyda has been sidelined for the next two months after receiving a seven-game touchline ban from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee. The sanction was confirmed on Wednesday and stems from Almeyda’s dismissal during Sevilla’s 1-1 draw with Alaves. In a heated moment late in the contest, the Argentine […]

Celtic’s O’Neill reaches historic milestone to earn Hall of Fame honour

Martin O’Neill has reached a landmark few in football ever touch, with the Celtic manager set to be inducted into the League Managers Association Hall of Fame 1,000 Club after surpassing 1,000 professional matches in management. Fittingly, the recognition comes as Celtic prepare to welcome VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, February […]

Guirassy shrugs off chaos as Dortmund claim victor against Atalanta

Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy reflected on an eventful night as the Bundesliga side claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off. Before a ball was even kicked, Dortmund’s preparations were thrown off course by heavy delays, forcing a frantic pre-match routine. Yet, once the whistle […]

Juve’s Spalletti sounds alarm after Bianconeri’s defeat to Galatasaray

Luciano Spalletti admitted his side took a step in the wrong direction after Juventus were left searching for answers following their UEFA Champions League clash with Galatasaray. Speaking to the press after the final whistle, the Juventus head coach did not shy away from a blunt assessment of his team’s showing, conceding that the performance […]

Luis Enrique salutes PSG grit after dramatic Monaco comeback

Luis Enrique was quick to underline the resilience and belief shown by Paris Saint-Germain after their hard-earned 3-2 victory over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday night. Reflecting on a pulsating encounter, the PSG boss admitted the contest tested his side in every department, […]

Real Madrid’s Arbeloa demands zero tolerance after racism halts Benfica clash

Alvaro Arbeloa delivered a powerful message after Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica was overshadowed by a racist incident involving Vinícius Junior, an episode that led to a temporary suspension of play at the Estadio da Luz. Speaking to the media post-match, the Real Madrid coach made it clear that there must […]

Doue double sees PSG cruise past Monaco in Champions League thriller

Paris Saint-Germain young star Desire Doue put up a stellar performance as his brace ensure the team’s victory over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League Play-off first leg encounter at Stade Louis-II. The hosts struck early on, as Folarin Balogun punished PSG’s slow start, firing Monaco into a dream lead inside the opening minute […]