For a striker, nothing resets the confidence quite like finding the back of the net. Nicolas Jackson, the 24-year-old Chelsea loanee, experienced exactly that moment of release in Bayern Munich’s 5-1 Champions League rout of Pafos. A goal, an assist, and the grin of a man who knew the headlines we...

When Bayern Munich prised Michael Olise away from Crystal Palace last summer, the general reaction was one of intrigue. Here was a precociously talented winger, dazzling but inconsistent in south London, making the leap to one of the biggest stages in European football. Fast forward just over a year...

The Orange Vélodrome was rocking on Tuesday night as Olympique de Marseille produced a performance that their coach Roberto De Zerbi described as “perfect.” In a 4-0 demolition of Dutch giants Ajax, Marseille looked every bit like a side capable of mixing it with Europe’s elite. Mason Greenwo...

The NFL’s international roadshow is back in full swing, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Fresh off a groundbreaking weekend in Ireland, the league now heads across the Irish Sea for a record run of games in England. For the Minnesota Vikings, the spotlight burns a little brighter—they’re...

Mourinho Defeated on Chelsea Return as Blues Edge Benfica 1-0 Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge ended in disappointment as Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 win over Benfica in a tense Champions League group stage clash. Mourinho, appointed just 12 days ago by Benfica, was warmly welcomed by th...

Tottenham 2-2 Bodo/Glimt: Spurs Rescue Point in Champions League Thriller Tottenham narrowly avoided a major upset in the Champions League group stage, clawing back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt, on a cold, artificial pitch 200km north of the Arctic Circle. Having co...

Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool: Thunderous Night in Istanbul as Reds Fall Again Liverpool’s recent struggles continued in Europe as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray at the electrifying RAMS Park in Istanbul, capping a difficult few days following their Premier League loss to Crystal Palace. Vi...

Kane Extends Scoring Streak as Bayern Smash Pafos 5-1 Harry Kane’s sensational form shows no signs of stopping, as the England captain struck twice in Bayern Munich’s emphatic 5-1 win away at Pafos in the Champions League group stage. Kane, 32, now has 102 goals in 105 games since his high-profi...

Bellamy: “It’s Only a Matter of Time” Before England Win Major Trophy Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes England are on the brink of international glory, stating it’s only a matter of time before they win a major tournament. Bellamy made the comments ahead of Wales’ friendly against E...

Simeone Banned for Liverpool Fan Clash at Anfield Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has received a one-match UEFA ban following a heated confrontation with Liverpool supporters at Anfield earlier this month. The ban stems from Simeone’s “unsporting conduct” after Liverpool’s dramatic 92n...