Christian Pulisic has established himself as a standout player for AC Milan, thriving both as a goalscorer and a playmaker. Despite his contributions, the Rossoneri have struggled to find consistent form, resulting in a series of uneven performances. Consequently, they are already eyeing Harry Kane’s teammate at Bayern Munich as a potential free agent signing

Lazio are evaluating an approach from Brentford for Matteo Cancellieri, as the Premier League side looks to bring the Italian winger to London this winter. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Bees have already placed a concrete proposal on the table worth approximately €15 million, including various add-ons. The English club has been monitoring the 2002-born

The mood around Alvaro Arbeloa’s first press conference as Real Madrid manager was — unsurprisingly — one of high expectation and great curiosity. It was supposed to be Xabi Alonso greeting the media before Wednesday’s last-16 Copa del Rey match at Albacete. After Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Barcelona at the Supercopa de Espana, however, events

1 Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka is reportedly a target for AC Milan. Italian media reported on a potential move for the German midfielder today, and the rumour mill is spinning, especially considering his status at the Allianz Arena. While not applicable for the January window, Goretzka’s current Bayern contract expires at the end of June,

Throughout the 2025-26 season, Manchester United have experienced significant instability, resulting in the dismissal of Ruben Amorim as head coach. Amid this turmoil, Bruno Fernandes once again faces uncertainty regarding the team’s sporting direction. Despite these challenges, the Red Devils remain determined to steer the team back on course, with plans to pursue a Cristiano

FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) New Milan signing Niclas Fullkrug is set for another spell on the sidelines, as the German

Napoli visit Juventus on January 25 in one of the biggest games of the season in Italy, so what to expect on Antonio Conte’s return to the Allianz Stadium? The rivalry between Napoli and Juventus is one of the most heated ones in Italian football and, in just a few days, the Bianconeri and Partenopei

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli is taken down the tunnel after being shown a red card during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Napoli coach Antonio Conte

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale Milano in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Reports claim that Galatasaray Vice-President Abdullah Kavukcu has

The KMI Panel meets every week to dissect each decision, from goals to penalties to red cards. It has five members: three former players and coaches, plus one representative each from the Premier League and Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO). The KMI Panel was created by the Premier League clubs in 2022 to take performance

The Professional Darts Corporation has revealed cinch as an official partner of the 2026 Premier League Darts, marking the second year of the partnership. The renewed partnership builds on the momentum from last season, where cinch’s brand presence and fan-focused activations resonated strongly with the sport’s following. Avril Palmer-Lavery, Chairman of Constellation Automotive Group, cinch

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter It finished as it started, with a new coach like Xabi Alonso apparently totally out of sync with the grand old institution of Real Madrid around him.

Ryan O’HanlonJan 13, 2026, 08:31 AM Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” We’ve already celebrated the not-quite-but-it’s-the-best-we-can-do halfway point of the Premier League season by looking backward. Last week, I picked out my award winners for the first slightly-more-than-half

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has launched a critique of Kylian Mbappé following the Real Madrid star’s controversial refusal to engage in a guard of honor after the Spanish Super Cup final.   Barcelona president branded the Frenchman’s decision to urge his teammates to leave the pitch as “surprising” and lacking in sportsmanship. Barça won 3-2

Kylian Mbappé has been portrayed by some as one of the figures linked to Xabi Alonso’s dismissal as Real Madrid head coach on Monday, particularly following the confrontation surrounding a proposed guard of honor for Barcelona. As speculation about tension between the player and coach grew, Mbappé shared a farewell message addressed to Alonso. Real

An explosion in Manchester was felt more than 1,000 miles away. The decision by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to detonate the Ruben Amorim project shook football. Its blast radius even reached as far as southern Italy. Before his Roma side played away at Lecce last Tuesday, Gian Piero Gasperini received an update about the transfer market.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Donyell Malen of Aston Villa looks on with a cut on his head during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Aston Villa FC and BSC Young Boys at Villa Park on November 27, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Roma are going

MILAN: Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday’s entertaining 2-2 draw at the San Siro, after AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. The Scotland midfielder twice equalized to make sure that the reigning champions would stay four points behind Inter, who