Leon Goretzka has been an important player at the club since the 2018/19 season when he immediately made his impact felt with 8 goals and 5 assists in just the Bundesliga that season. Goretzka would go onto an even more successful season winning the sextuple under Hansi Flick in 2020 being a core member of

If you want an example of how peculiar a 40-game season can be for a club like Manchester United, consider how Amad and Bryan Mbeumo spent their Tuesday lunchtime. During a 24-day gap between fixtures, the pair found themselves holding a press conference to promote a pre-season friendly that is four months away and might

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › La Liga’s push to bring top-level Spanish football to new international markets like Morocco is reflected in this cubist, geometric interpretation of the action on the pitch.Today in Miami La Liga president Javier Tebas has expressed interest in hosting a league match in Morocco, citing the country’s

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Vincenzo Italiano is frustrated by the same

Jonny Clayton came from 5-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 and claim his third nightly win to move top of the Premier League. Van Gerwen missed four match darts in total as the Welshman reeled off four straight legs to take the win in Brighton. Victory takes Clayton, who began the evening in

Key Takeaways: Outgoing FIGC president Gravina calls for Dignity Decree repeal in 11-page reform report Serie A clubs estimate €100M-€150M per year in lost sponsorship since 2019 ad ban Italy ranks 49th of 50 leagues for under-21 national team-eligible playing time at 1.9% A Seven-Year Ban Under Fire From All Sides After Huge Sporting Failure

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has surprisingly stated he would allow Antonio Conte to take charge of the Italy national team if requested.  However, the Napoli owner paired that admission with a scathing critique of the current state of Italian football governance. De Laurentiis willing to share head coach De Laurentiis addressed the media during

Earlier in the season, La Liga launched a campaign to host one of the matches at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. They received the green light from FIFA and UEFA to move Villarreal-Barcelona to the United States, but after strong backlash from supporters, it was cancelled. On the back of this, La Liga president

1 Castellanos and Pablo make an impact Nuno Espírito Santo has rolled back the years in an attempt to save West Ham. He has gone old-school, switching to a gung-ho 4-4-2 system to give his side more threat in the final third. Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos, both January arrivals, have altered the face of

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Unai Emery was measured and respectful

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has taken to social media, to send a crystal clear message to the club’s fanbase. This of course comes fresh off an evening to forget for all associated with the Blaugrana on Wednesday. Advertisement Hansi Flick’s troops were back in action on the continent yesterday evening, playing host to Atlético Madrid in

An update on the wellbeing of Barcelona star Pedri has come to the fore online. This comes after the Spanish international set alarm bells sounding across Catalunya’s capital on Wednesday. Barcelona were of course back in action on the continent yesterday evening, welcoming Atlético Madrid to the Spotify Camp Nou for a Champions League quarter-final clash.

Barcelona has filed a complaint with UEFA over a penalty that was not awarded in its favor in Wednesday’s (8) match against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League. The club published an official statement requesting the opening of an investigation, with access to the communication between the referees. Advertisement The disputed incident took place

When Arsenal won the 2003–04 Premier League title without losing a single game, it seemed inconceivable that they would not tighten their stranglehold over the division for years to come. Yet, it’s been more than two decades and the Gunners are yet to earn another top-flight crown. In fact, four of Mikel Arteta’s current squad

AC Milan have significantly intensified their search for a new starting striker, with Robert Lewandowski emerging as a concrete target. According to Daniele Longo, the Rossoneri have deepened their discussions with the Polish international’s entourage following an initial enquiry, formally expressing a keen interest in bringing the veteran forward to San Siro. Advertisement Notably, the

There are picks from matches involving Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham. Our predictions for Premier League matchday 32 Selection Odds West Ham to beat Wolves -125 Aston Villa to beat Forest +165 Sunderland to beat Tottenham +165 Man City to beat Chelsea +115 Man Utd to beat Leeds -161 All odds are courtesy

Manchester United center back Harry Maguire was in a punchy mood when he held court with a series of publications this week. The recalled England international described himself as “arguably one of the best defenders in the world in both boxes” and was similarly forthright on the club’s aspirations in next season’s Premier League and

If an attacking side are trying hard to break down an especially stubborn defensive block, you will often see their players looking to take up spaces between the opposition’s lines. That can mean an offensive midfielder smartly positioning himself behind the other team’s midfield but ahead of the defence, a narrow winger finding a pocket