Mbappé Speaks Out as Real Madrid Stars Face the Wrath of the Bernabéu The Santiago Bernabéu can be a temple of football, but it can also be one of the most unforgiving arenas in the sport. On nights when frustration boils over, the same crowd that once lifted players onto pedestals can just as qu...

Few Africa Cup of Nations finals have carried as much drama, controversy and raw emotion as Senegal vs Morocco in this unforgettable AFCON showpiece. Amid the noise, fury and confusion sparked by a contentious penalty decision, one figure stood firm, calm and resolute. Sadio Mane did not score the d...

Van Dijk: “Frustration in My Head” After More Dropped Points Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk voiced his growing concerns after the Reds were held to a fourth consecutive Premier League draw, this time a 1-1 result against Burnley at Anfield. Despite taking a first-half lead through Florian Wir...

Harry Kane Rubbishes ‘Bayern-Dusel’ Talk as Bavarians Run Riot Against RB Leipzig Harry Kane has heard it all before. Bayern Munich win a big game, something fortunate happens along the way, and almost immediately the familiar murmurs start again: Bayern-Dusel. Bayern luck. Favourable bounces. R...

Inter Miami Open Talks That Could See Lionel Messi Experience Copa Libertadores for the First Time The idea still sounds surreal, almost like something pulled from a football fan’s late-night fantasy. Lionel Messi in the Copa Libertadores. Not in a friendly, not in an exhibition match, but in the ...

£20m Move From Crystal Palace Begins With Unexpected Turbulence for Marc Guehi Marc Guehi’s long-anticipated move from Crystal Palace to Manchester City was supposed to begin quietly, with a routine flight north and a straightforward medical ahead of a £20 million January transfer. Instead, the ...

Mikel Arteta rarely chooses his words lightly, especially when the subject is a striker signed to lead the line for a title-chasing Arsenal side. So when the Spaniard spoke about the need for his forwards to be “decisive” after the goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, it was hard not to hear th...

Brobbey secures points as Sunderland deepen Palace turmoil Brian Brobbey netted a classy second-half winner as Sunderland came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Stadium of Light, ending their five-match winless run and adding to a turbulent week for the visitors. The Black Cats fell be...

Chelsea 2-0 Brentford: Rosenior Delivers First League Win at the Bridge Liam Rosenior earned his first Premier League victory as Chelsea head coach with a gritty 2-0 win over west London rivals Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Joao Pedro and a late Cole Palmer penalty sealed a much-needed th...

Arbeloa Starts Real Madrid Reign with Win Amid Fan Fury Real Madrid claimed a 2-0 home win over Levante in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first La Liga match in charge, but the three points were overshadowed by fan unrest at the Santiago Bernabeu. Supporters waved white handkerchiefs, whistled and booed players...