When it comes to El Clasico, drama is always guaranteed. But the latest clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid offered more than just on-pitch fireworks. It gave us a glimpse into the playful – yet increasingly pointed – world of post-match social media banter. And at the heart of it was none o...

In what has become an increasingly turbulent final chapter of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s time at Liverpool, new manager Arne Slot has made it clear: the right-back will continue to play if he helps the team win, regardless of the boos echoing around Anfield. It’s a strange, uncomfortable twist for...

‘What a player’: Lehmann’s heartfelt message follows title party as Juventus clinch the Scudetto For Alisha Lehmann, it was a season of firsts — a first campaign in Italy, a first trophy at club level, and a first taste of championship glory in black and white. But as the celebrations died d...

In the world of football, where nerves often rattle before a big occasion, Micky van de Ven’s cool confidence feels like a breath of fresh air. With the Europa League final just around the corner, Tottenham’s flying Dutchman has made his feelings clear — Spurs won’t be heading into the clash...

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side’s bid to qualify for the Champions League is “not finished” despite a damaging home draw against already-relegated Leicester. Forest would have moved up to fifth with a win but remain seventh, behind Chelsea and Aston Vil...

It was the last thing that Nuno Espirito Santo needed. His Nottingham Forest side had just squandered the chance to take a significant step towards securing Champions League football next season by conceding a late equaliser to rivals Leicester City. The Portuguese coach was shaking hands at full-ti...

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca went through his full range of brave faces, but he will know just how expensive the damaging defeat at Newcastle United could prove to be. Maresca has been keen to emphasise what he regards as Chelsea’s progress since he succeeded Mauricio Pochettino in the summ...

Barcelona closed in on the league title as they fought back from two goals down to beat Real Madrid – for whom Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick – in a thrilling Clasico. Real Madrid raced into a 2-0 lead with Mbappe scoring twice inside 14 minutes, but Barca hit four by half-time –...

Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s appalling finish hit another low note at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of thei...

Mikel Merino scored and was then sent off as Arsenal came from two goals down to draw with Premier League champions Liverpool in an entertaining match at Anfield. There was a celebratory atmosphere as Liverpool – who wrapped up the title two weeks ago – raced ahead with two goals in two ...