Real Madrid are likely to be in the market for a new manager this summer, amid doubts over Alvaro Arbeloa’s continuity. The 43-year-old, who was promoted from Castilla upon Xabi Alonso’s departure in January, has had an inconsistent time in charge at the Bernabeu, and although he has the players on his side, there are

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Arabic version: فرق الدوري الإنجليزي تواجه صعوبات في مباريات الذهاب بدوري أبطال أوروبا The Premier League faced a challenging week in the Champions League, with all six teams failing to secure a win in their last-16 first legs. Real Madrid’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City highlighted the struggles of English clubs, as City now

By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 00:15 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 00:27 GMT, 12 March 2026 The Premier League‘s hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot for next season received a blow on Wednesday night. As part of the new format for Europe’s elite club competition, the two nations which perform best

The Premier League’s power was supposedly emphasised by having six teams in the last 16 following the league stage, but this was something of a cold shower hosed on talk of its supremacy as City and Chelsea were heavily beaten, following on from defeats for Liverpool and Spurs on Tuesday. Premier League leaders Arsenal needed

Roma arrive at Bologna with a depleted attack but Donyell Malen now available, so punters should expect cautious markets — consider Roma to progress at narrow odds or a Both Teams To Score + under 3.5 goals market. Hermoso’s fitness uncertainty and several attacking absences make match lines volatile and favourable for value bets on

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde was afforded a perfect 10/10 match rating for his performance against Manchester City on Wednesday. This comes after the Uruguayan conjured up a display for the ages. Advertisement Real Madrid were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming Pep Guardiola’s Man City to Spain’s capital for a

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was left in a state of awe after witnessing the brilliance of teammate Federico Valverde this evening. This comes after the Uruguayan conjured up one of the all-time great Champions League performances in the first-half of Los Blancos’ latest outing. Advertisement Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action

A survey from sports consulting firm Spobis, published in late 2025, named Manchester City and Real Madrid as the clubs generating the most revenue worldwide from primary shirt sponsorships. The two European giants are also set to face each other in the Champions League round of 16, adding another layer of intrigue to an already

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson confirmed the club’s leading goalscorer Kieffer Moore suffered a hamstring injury and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Alarm bells sounded when Parkinson omitted the Welshman from his squad for Tuesday’s clash with Hull City. The Red Dragons went on to lose the match 2–1 at the STōK

La Liga champions Barcelona have been contacted by the representatives of Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt. This comes with a view to a potential joining of forces this summer. Attacking midfielder Brandt is for his part primed to bring a close to his stint on the books of Dortmund upon the season’s close. Advertisement After

1 Borussia Dortmund confirmed the contract extension of Felix Nmecha (25) by two years, until June 2030. “We are delighted to continue our journey together with Felix,” said managing director Lars Ricken. “He identifies completely with Borussia Dortmund and is a key component of our strategic planning for the squad to continue our journey together

Igor Tudor’s last win was Juventus 4-3 Inter on Sept 13, 2025, but he’s since suffered a seven-game losing run across Juventus and Tottenham. Punters may avoid backing Tudor-led sides to win and consider markets like opponents to win, draw-no-bet or under 2.5 goals in the short term. Igor Tudor’s slump: from Juventus high to

According to Tuttosport, Everton and West Ham have recently scouted Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei. Ex-Chelsea and Inter midfielder Casadei has attracted interest from Everton and West Ham, according to Tuttosport. Advertisement Everton and West Ham interested in Casadei The two Premier League clubs will be looking for midfield reinforcement in the summer, although the Hammers

As of today, this Premier League Team of the Season so far is gloriously lopsided, slightly reckless on the whiteboard, and pretty hard to argue with once you get into the numbers. It is a 3-3-4 in spirit, with João Pedro nudged a little wide because leaving him out would be crazier than the shape

Bournemouth Fight to Keep Iraola Amid Spurs, Palace and Man Utd Interest Managerial markets tend to move quietly before suddenly accelerating. A coach’s reputation grows through results, resilience and circumstance, and eventually larger clubs begin circling. According to reporting from iPaper, Bournemouth are attempting to stay ahead of that process by reopening contract talks with

The Union of European Clubs (UEC), the lobby group for non-elite teams across the continent, has proposed a radical new model for distributing the almost £4billion bonanza generated by UEFA’s club competitions each season. In a presentation to the European Leagues’ general assembly in Bulgarian capital of Sofia on Wednesday, a UEC delegation outlined its

It is the question few have found an answer to: how do you stop Arsenal scoring from corner kicks? The Gunners have scored 16 goals from corners this season – already the joint most in a Premier League season – as they continue to lead the charge for the title. But maybe a solution has