This week, Barcelona suffered a major blow with confirmation of Lamine Yamal’s injury, which will keep him out for the remainder of the club season. Hansi Flick addressed the situation, offering insight into what led to the physical issue. “He felt something after the foul, but it didn’t seem serious, and he decided to take

LIVERPOOL VS. CRYSTAL PALACE | Saturday, April 24th |Premier League | Anfield3PM BST/10AM EST Crystal Palace have lost their most important players and yet remain a challenging opponent, largely due to the depth and strength-of-system that Oliver Glasner — who will be departing at the end of the season — has built. Liverpool know this

A tense UEFA Champions League night involving Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Junior has now reached a decisive conclusion, yet the full story is far more complex than it first appeared. The incident, which unfolded during a high-stakes clash between Benfica and Real Madrid, initially sparked serious allegations that threatened to overshadow the match itself. Now, with a suspension confirmed, the focus has

Osasuna sporting director Braulio Vázquez has spoken out about the future of Víctor Muñoz as speculation swirls around the future of the talented winger. 22-year-old Muñoz joined Osasuna from Real Madrid for €5 million ($6 million) last summer, having made his first-team debut for Los Blancos during the 2024–25 season. Described as the fastest player

Wolves face a goalkeeping crisis as Sam Johnstone is likely out for the season with a shoulder injury, while Jose Sa remains a major doubt with a similar issue. Defender Yerson Mosquera is suspended for a second game after reaching 10 yellow cards but Angel Gomes and Ladislav Krejci could return from injuries. Tottenham remain

This feels like the one. Tottenham Hotspur likely needs three wins in the final five to stave off the once unthinkable, and Saturday is unquestionably the one that looks best on paper. A win would provide some much needed hope, and could even land get Spurs back to 17th should West Ham not beat Everton.

For once, there has been no rumor. No report. No “case.” Nothing of the sort. Each time the schedule paired Real Madrid with Real Betis, the same storyline would resurface – linking Dani Ceballos with a potential return. Maybe in the summer window, maybe in the winter… but now, with six games left in the

Ryan O’HanlonApr 24, 2026, 03:41 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” Multiple Authors At the start of this month, Arsenal had a nine-point lead over Manchester City atop the Premier League table. And just like that, it’s

Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has said that Italy should not be given a second chance to participate in the FIFA World Cup, writes Politico. Abodi said on the 23rd of April that giving Italy a second chance to participate in the World Cup is inappropriate and must be won. The Italian was responding to

With Blank and Double Gameweeks continuing to shape the Fantasy Premier League season’s run-in, the Free Hit chip is about to become one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Blank Gameweek 34 is the biggest blank of the 2025-26 FPL campaign and, naturally, is going to be a very popular time for the

FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt. In La Liga, Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol Barcelona (1-0) thanks to a goal from Sergio Camello

Welcome to week 34 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where we have now entered squeaky-bum time. Are you aware of that expression? Thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson — and with a little help from a small group of journalists, which included my now colleague Daniel Taylor and me — it has been listed in

Although Johan Manzambi is among PSG’s targets, the transfer will not be finalized immediately. Before accepting his transfer this summer, Freiburg is waiting to see its midfielder shine with Switzerland during the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Luis Enrique has already set the tone. Criticized for his refusal to expand the squad, the Paris Saint-Germain