Diego Simeone has offered a definitive update on Julian Alvarez’s fitness following a late injury scare during Atlético Madrid’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Arsenal.  The Argentine forward was forced off the pitch late in the 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano, sparking fears he could miss the return leg in London next week. Simeone

A former member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has this week revealed his hopes of one day securing a return to the club. The player in question? Vinícius Tobias. Youngster Vinícius for his part spent two years plying his trade on the books of Real Madrid, between 2022 and 2024. Advertisement The

The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid have narrowed their search for a new head coach to just two names. Los Blancos are of course currently scouring the market for a new presence on the bench for the 2026/27 campaign. Advertisement With Álvaro Arbeloa having failed to sufficiently impress across his stint as interim

The brass at La Liga champions Barcelona knocked back a big-money offer for the signature of star attacker Raphinha last summer. This came amid intense interest in the Brazilian by way of the Saudi Pro League. Advertisement Wide-man Raphinha has of course endured something of a hit-and-miss campaign in Catalunya’s capital to date. Whilst productive

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has personally called Bernardo

Scott Parker has left his position as Burnley head coach with immediate effect after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Parker had been in discussions over his future with Burnley’s chair, Alan Pace, since the team’s return to the Championship was confirmed by defeat against Manchester City on 22 April. The 45-year-old has departed

Burnley have announced the departure of manager Scott Parker in a decision which was made “by mutual consent.” The serial Championship promotion winner once again failed to enjoy his experience of the Premier League. The Clarets made an encouraging start to life back in the top flight before enduring a swift decline. A solitary win

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest hosts Aston Villa in the first leg of an all-English Europa League semifinal on Thursday with both clubs trying to revive former European glory. Forest has returned to Europe after 30 years and the relegation-threatened club eliminated Porto to reach its fourth semifinal, but first since the 1984 UEFA

Midfielder Mason Mount says Manchester United have the ability and mentality to win the Premier League next season. It is 13 years since United last lifted the title, in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge. The team finished 15th last season but victory against Liverpool on Sunday will secure the return of Champions League

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to move straight to the top of the Zamora Trophy rankings this Saturday, as long as he plays against CA Osasuna. The Spaniard will reach the required 28 league matches, each with at least 60 minutes played, to qualify for the award given to La

What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind. Toilet paper rained down from the stands of the Metropolitano stadium minutes before kick-off, in a striking — if wasteful