Arbeloa’s experience as head coach of Real Madrid’s reserve team has made integrating young players into the first team feel seamless, so it was natural to expect him to give emerging talent opportunities. That happened more notably when Real Madrid played Elche earlier this month and Arbeloa gave minutes to six Castilla players – Gonzalo

The FC Thun heroes do not hide their amusement and amazement when speaking about what has been an incredible season. They giggle when asked if they could possibly have expected such a scenario. They know that the situation is surreal and illogical. The words “incredible” and “unbelievable” are used frequently. When Thun were promoted to

Alessia Russo’s first-half hat-trick guided Arsenal to an emphatic 5-2 North London Derby victory over Tottenham in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Saturday. Two goals from the England international inside the opening ten minutes at the Emirates Stadium put the Gunners in complete control, and while a Frida Maanum own goal gave Spurs a

Serie A giants Roma roped in Lorenzo Venturino from Genoa in January in a deal that went rather under-the-radar even in Italy. The attacker joined on an initial loan, with the Giallorossi having an option to buy the player permanently. The youngster is 19 and despite not having played much at Genoa in the first

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Ardon Jashari of AC Milan in action during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Ardon Jashari has opened up on his settling-in period at Milan since arriving from Club

Tuesday’s World Cup playoff final against Bosnia in Zenica carries enormous consequences beyond the pitch, with prominent journalist Giancarlo Padovan warning that a third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup could trigger a complete overhaul of the FIGC’s senior leadership. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News – Free Trial

ATLANTA — A reality check can come in many forms, but it’s about how you respond to it. Ahead of the 2024 Copa America, it was the 5-1 loss to Colombia, which ended in heartbreak, paving the way for a group stage exit. The story is still being written on what will happen following Saturday’s

Southampton’s fate for next season has not yet been sealed, with Tonda Eckert’s side sitting just inside the play-off spots. But there are some players just too good for the Championship in the club’s ranks, who must be playing Premier League football next season. Whether it’s with Southampton or elsewhere, there are five players who

The representative of Hoffenheim star Fisnik Asllani has confirmed interest on the part of La Liga giants Barcelona in his client’s signature. Barcelona are of course widely expected to seek out reinforcements at centre-forward with a view to next season. Advertisement The Blaugrana look set to bid farewell to Robert Lewandowski in the summer, with

Former Italy midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has expressed concern about the mental state of Gennaro Gattuso’s squad ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup playoff final against Bosnia, calling on the players to approach the match with freedom rather than anxiety. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News – Free Trial – Click Here Advertisement

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur at City Ground on December 14, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Italy players enjoyed an evening off on Friday, and Inter target Guglielmo Vicario, who has joined the national

There is nothing English football admires more than honest endeavour, which is perhaps a consequence of the league’s origins in the industrial cities of the north and Midlands. “He put in a shift.” “She did her job.” “He gave his all.” The language of football is the language of the pit or the factory floor.

Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic are edging closer to a contract renewal, but a formal meeting between all parties has yet to take place, and one is needed before any deal can be signed. According to CalcioMercato, Vlahovic’s father Milos visited his son in Turin this week, but the timing did not align for a summit

Manchester City are reportedly considering an unprecedented swap deal with Newcastle United as they aim to bring two highly rated players to the Etihad. A week on from winning the Carabao Cup in dominant fashion against Arsenal, Manchester City’s season is well and truly hanging in the balance. Although unlikely, Pep Guardiola’s side could still