“It was like watching an ice-skater play football — the way he used to glide around the pitch. It was effortless, everything taken in his stride.” Michael Richards is reminiscing with The Athletic about coaching a young Michael Olise when he was starting out at his local club, Hayes ^ Yeading. “He was an unbelievable little

U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who started and went 88 minutes for Atletico Madrid in its 1-1 semifinal first-leg tie with Arsenal, came off the bench in the 57th minute of Atleti’s 1-0 first-leg loss on Tuesday in London. SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING Daily TV listings for U.S. and global soccer. Inside access to USA’s 2026

An English football fan was arrested for alleged racial abuse toward Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Everton on Monday.  Merseyside Police arrested a 71-year-old man “on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order [offense],” according to the BBC. Authorities made the arrest after “supporters and stewards reported that racist abuse was

MADRID — After yet another Champions League elimination, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone rallied with his players in front of the team’s fans. He yelled, pumped his fists and applauded as the Atletico fans chanted support despite a 1-0 semifinal loss to Arsenal that ended the team’s hopes of winning the European competition for the

In the space of 24 hours, Arsenal’s bid for a Premier League and Champions League double was given liftoff. Without even playing on Monday, Mikel Arteta’s team seized control of the title race as Manchester City was held to a surprise 3-3 draw with Everton. And on Tuesday, Arsenal booked its place in the Champions

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Premier League Jules Koundé has admirers in the Premier League. | David Ramirez/Soccrates/Getty Images Liverpool are preparing an offer of $94 million (€80 million, £69 million) to sign Barcelona right back Jules Koundé. (Source: El Nacional) Paris Saint-Germain have identified Manchester City midfielder

Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. Saka was on hand to slot in the rebound after Leandro Trossard’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak in the 45th

Everything that Arsenal had poured into a hugely impressive Champions League campaign came down to this. It was not about more plaudits, more pride. It was purely about taking the next step, moving to the verge of history. On an increasingly frenzied night, when the ghosts of previous near misses under Mikel Arteta provided a

By Canadian Press on May 5, 2026. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Fulham in London, England, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON (AP) — Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead just before halftime in the second leg

It’s all to play for in the second leg in Munich. After the spectacular and much-praised 5-4 defeat in a crazy first leg at Parc des Princes – the highest-scoring semi-final match in the Champions League or European Cup since 1960 – FC Bayern will be battling for a place in the Champions League final against Paris

Barcelona star Wojciech Szczęsny has rejected the opportunity to take up no.1 duties at one of the club’s La Liga rivals. This comes amid the understanding that the Pole is more than happy with life in Catalunya’s capital, despite his limited role. Advertisement Shot-stopper Szczęsny is currently in the midst of his 2nd term in

La Liga giants Barcelona have joined the growing list of clubs expressing a keen interest in the signing of Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi. It is of course widespread knowledge at this point that Barcelona are on the lookout for reinforcements in the final third with a view to next season. Advertisement Amid uncertainty surrounding the

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish football. Advertisement

Kylian Mbappé responded to a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting on Tuesday he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday’s clasico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer.

Interim manager Calum McFarlane has played down the mathematical permutations and insists his squad remain focused on finishing the season strongly. The caretaker boss also stressed that his immediate focus remains on improving performances rather than calculating potential scenarios. “Yeah, I know the group,” he said, as quoted by Football London. “I’ve known them for

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Manchester United are planning to strengthen their midfield this summer, and several Serie A