Josko Gvardiol has delivered a candid assessment of Lamine Yamal's unstoppable talent following Croatia’s humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of Spain. The Manchester City defender admitted that the Barcelona sensation is almost impossible to contain, even when the youngster is not performing at his absolute peak.
Denmark head coach Brian Riemer has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the Portuguese national team, suggesting that the eventual retirement of Cristiano Ronaldo will trigger a significant internal crisis. The Al-Nassr superstar remains the focal point of the Selecao, yet his presence continues to polarise opinion among fans and pundits alike as he reaches the twilight of his storied career.
Harry Kane has credited Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona for transforming the winger into an international "difference maker" following England’s clinical victory over Czechia. The Three Lions captain believes playing for a global heavyweight has provided the former Newcastle man with the self-belief required to dominate at the highest level.
After his act of frustration against Norway, Cristiano Ronaldo is dominating the headlines in Portugal. The federation want to put the events behind them quickly.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has offered a measured response following the seismic news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Qatari official, speaking in his capacity as chairman of the European Club Association, refused to condemn the English giants despite the gravity of the findings.
The dawn of a new era for the French national team has arrived with Zinedine Zidane at the helm, and the players are already feeling the weight of his legendary presence. Midfielder Manu Kone has provided a fascinating insight into the atmosphere behind the scenes during this international window.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has launched a blistering attack on Manchester City, insisting that the club must be stripped of their silverware following a landmark guilty verdict. The former England defender argued that the club’s financial breaches have permanently tarnished the achievements of their players and staff.
The historic guilty verdict against Manchester City must now be followed by a corresponding punishment. That this will happen is by no means certain, for reasons that are in part even understandable, but it would send a fatal signal and make everything even worse. A comment.
French football has witnessed one of its most dramatic survival stories as Girondins de Bordeaux have been pulled back from the brink of total collapse. The historic club, which has faced a harrowing period of financial instability, appears to have secured its immediate future through an extraordinary change in ownership.
Lexi Potter has been able to count Keira Walsh as her No.1 fan for a while now and it appears England boss Sarina Wiegman is equally impressed after calling the 20-year-old up to the Lionesses squad for the first time
Once dubbed the "Turkish Messi", Emre Mor joined Borussia Dortmund and has since had a colourful career with few sporting highlights. He is now 29 years old and has ended up at NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
Luis de la Fuente has sparked a tactical debate by suggesting Marc Cucurella reaches heights with the Spanish national team that he simply cannot find at Real Madrid. The defender was instrumental in La Roja’s dominant 4-1 win over Croatia, looking a far cry from the struggling figure seen at the Bernabeu recently.
The omission of Trent Alexander-Arnold caused quite a stir before the World Cup and did bring criticism for coach Thomas Tuchel. The debate is now taking on a new dynamic.
Barcelona have been left sweating over the fitness of Raphinha after the winger suffered a worrying injury blow while representing Brazil. The Catalan giants are reportedly livid with how the Selecao boss Carlo Ancelotti has managed their star man's workload during a busy international window.
Slaven Bilic did not hold back in his assessment of Croatia’s heavy defeat to Spain, accusing his players of lacking the necessary bite to compete with the world champions. The Vatreni head coach cut a frustrated figure in Seville as he watched his side crumble during a night to forget for the visitors.
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has expressed his heartbreak after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The pundit admitted he felt "absolutely devastated" when the damning verdict was announced.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has lifted the lid on the club's unsuccessful attempt to lure Lautaro Martinez away from Inter during the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants identified the Argentine talisman as a priority target but were ultimately forced to abandon their pursuit following firm resistance from the Nerazzurri hierarchy.