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Inter manager Cristian Chivu showed optimism about his team’s chances in the second leg of the Champions League playoff tie against Bodo/Glimt. Speaking to the press (via Inter.it) following the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 victory over Lecce, Chivu lifted the mood around the club for the upcoming Champions League second leg clash against Bodo/Glimt. The first leg
For the first time under Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid dropped points in La Liga, falling 2–1 to Osasuna on Saturday. The Spanish giants looked off the pace in the game from the opening whistle, struggling to contain their lively opponents. Ante Budimir eventually got his team on the scoresheet from the spot after Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois saw what has long been labelled the one glaring ‘weakness’ in his game highlighted once again on Saturday. This came owing to his exploits during Los Blancos’ meeting with Osasuna. Advertisement Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action on the La Liga front, at El Sadar. Álvaro Arbeloa’s troops

Supporters of La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Saturday come together to take collective aim at a member of the club’s backline. The player in question? Dani Carvajal. Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action on the domestic front, in a league meeting with Osasuna. Advertisement To this point in proceedings at

LONDON — James Milner set a new Premier League appearance record on Saturday when playing in his 654th game in England’s top flight. The 40-year-old Milner surpassed the benchmark set by Gareth Barry when named in the starting lineup for Brighton against Brentford. Brighton won 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. “I feel like I

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was on Saturday the recipient of another harsh reception on the part of an opposing fanbase. This came in the buildup to Los Blancos’ latest outing. Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action on the domestic front, in a La Liga meeting with Osasuna. Advertisement Álvaro Arbeloa’s troops head into

Real Madrid will have the opportunity to momentarily extend their lead at the top of the La Liga table to five points as they take on Osasuna this evening. The Spanish giants have been in sensational form in La Liga under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who is closing in on a club record of most

Theo Walcott has predicted where Real Madrid would finish if they played in the Premier League – and his thoughts have sparked plenty of debate amongst fans on social media. With 24 games played, Real Madrid are currently two points clear of Barcelona in the La Liga title race. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side are the favourites

Arsenal look to right the ship on Sunday when they travel across town to face rivals Tottenham Hotspur for a North London Derby that has taken on far more significance in light of recent wobbly performances. There is no easy way of saying it – the Gunners are facing a major identity crisis. Every bit

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior celebrates with team mates the opening goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Photo: AP/Pedro Rocha Welcome to the live coverage of the Spanish La Liga 2025-26 Matchday 25 fixture between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid

Mike Hewitt / Getty Images Feb. 21, 2026Updated 10:02 am EST James Milner has broken the all-time record for Premier League appearances. Milner, 40, surpassed the milestone previously held by Gareth Barry when he started Brighton & Hove Albion’s game against Brentford on Saturday. The outing is a 654th in the English top flight of
James Milner has officially broken the record for Premier League appearances following his 654th outing in Brighton & Hove Albion’s clash with Brentford on Saturday afternoon. The 40-year-old moved level with previous record-holder Gareth Barry in last week’s defeat at one of his former clubs Aston Villa, but has now leapfrogged his compatriot and stands
Feb. 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET The Premier League and English Football League have confirmed they will continue to allow a break in play for Muslim players to break their fasts during Ramadan. The initiative, which was first introduced in 2021, allows Muslim players to come to the sideline and take in fluids or food

Tom HamiltonFeb 21, 2026, 08:45 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Multiple Authors “What makes James Milner special? I don’t know where to start, to be honest,” former Liverpool manager Jurgen

The Spanish Football Federation has decided to appoint referee Javier Alberola Rojas to manage the match between Barcelona and Levante, on Sunday at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium at 5:15 PM Cairo time. Alberola Rojas is considered one of the prominent referees in La Liga. Alberola Rojas has previously managed two matches for Barca this

BRUGES, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 18: Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge shoots on goal in front of Eric Dier of AS Monaco during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Club Brugge KV and AS Monaco at Jan Breydelstadion on September 18, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Nicolò
Feb. 21, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET Aston Villa hosts Leeds on Saturday, Feb. 21 as it looks to keep up its unlikely Premier League chase. Unai Emery’s side comes into the weekend in third place, eight points back of Arsenal with a game in hand. Villa has hit a minor rough patch though, posting just

It is, surely, a shoo-in on any soccer fan’s list of the Things You Love to See. With seconds left on the clock, in desperate need of a goal, the manager gives the goalkeeper the signal: get yourself into the opposition penalty box, we’re going to hoof one last dead ball into the mixer. “You

The Gianluca Prestianni affair continues to make waves in the wake of the Benfica vs Real Madrid clash. Accused by several Madrid players of having hurled racist insults at Vinicius Jr., the young Argentine has categorically denied these allegations since the controversy first erupted. Nevertheless, UEFA has decided to open an investigation to shed light

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Gennaro Gattuso will be in the stands to watch Atalanta-Napoli on Sunday as several of their players could be part of the Italy squad for the World Cup play-off in March. Italy coach Gattuso will be in Bergamo on Sunday to watch a Serie A match between Atalanta and