Slot, a self-confessed purist who grew up idolising the fluid, possession-based style of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, did not hold back in his assessment of the current trend. “First of all, you have to accept it,” the Dutchman said as per The Times. “I think it’s mainly here in the Premier League. If I watch other

1 Following a frenetic 3-3 draw with Roma on Sunday night, Luciano Spalletti spoke of his Juventus side’s unyielding reaction as well as end-of-season aspirations. In what will no doubt go down as a modern classic Serie A encounter, Juventus clawed their way back right at the death to overcome a score line that stretched

MADRID — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is adopting the “anything is possible” mentality ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atletico Madrid. Barcelona hosts Atletico on Tuesday needing to reverse a 4-0 loss from the first leg in Madrid last month. “We are four goals behind and we have to

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today confirms Banijay Media Germany (part of Banijay Germany) has entered a long-term partnership with football entertainment creator Diyar Acar. The collaboration will focus on the strategic development of Acar’s cross-platform format brands, marketing efforts, and local and international distribution. A branded entertainment unit within Banijay Germany, Banijay Media

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says most Premier League games are no longer a “joy to watch” and his “football heart doesn’t like” the emphasis on set-pieces this season. Of the total scored in the league this season, 27.5% have been non-penalty set-piece goals – the second-highest rate since 2009-10. Arsenal‘s prowess from set-pieces has been

Ten games and 36 goals from this weekend’s Premier League action. Not bad. Gameweek 28 produced some truly memorable moments, including shock defeats, comeback victories and matches which seem destined to have huge impacts on the final Premier League standings come May. Here are the eight best players from the chaos according to FotMob. 8.

We are exactly 100 days away from the 2026 World Cup in North America beginning June 11 on FOX Chattanooga. And here in town, it’s finally gotten real. Sunday, members of the Royal Spanish Football Federation for the Spain national team delegation arrived in Chattanooga to tour parts of the city and inspect their base

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford): Two goals and a wonderful assist for Igor Thiago gets you in the team. Brentford lost control in the second half but if he didn’t have the first half he had, his side lose the game. Joao Gomes (Wolves): His best performance in a Wolves shirt to date. He was a monster

A member of the defensive ranks at Barcelona is set to be afforded a surprise starting berth in the club’s next outing. The player in question? João Cancelo. Full-back Cancelo was for his part forced to make do with a place on the bench once more on Saturday, as Barcelona made short work of Villarreal in

Luciano Spalletti has reasons to be happy and unhappy with the 3-3 draw at Roma, but above all Juventus believe in Champions League qualification. ‘I live for fourth place.’ The Bianconeri proved on Wednesday they refuse to give in, cancelling out the 5-2 first leg deficit to force Galatasaray to extra time in the Champions

Arsenal are going to have to navigate the tension of the title race with just nine matches left in their bid to win a first league title since 2004. And when asked by BBC Sport if they have had to go to another level with their work on set-pieces due to the work other sides