Fan stories

  1. Barca push back Camp Nou comeback with new target date

    Barcelona’s long-awaited return to the Spotify Camp Nou may face further delays, with November’s clash against Athletic Club now emerging as the likeliest homecoming date. Despite nearing approval for an early-October reopening, the club are weighing financial, logistical and sporting factors that could push Flick’s side to stay at Montjuic a little longer.

  2. Modric is the only 'champion' as Inter chief gives dire Serie A verdict

    Inter chairman Giuseppe Marotta has cast a bleak verdict on Serie A’s pulling power, admitting that Kylian Mbappe is out of reach for Italian clubs and hailing Luka Modric as the league’s only “champion” at 40 years old. Speaking right before Inter’s Champions League clash with Slavia Prague, Marotta praised his club’s progress but underlined the financial gulf separating Serie A from Europe’s elite.

  3. Jackson off the mark! Striker hails Bayern ‘new start’ after Chelsea move

    Nicolas Jackson opened his Bayern Munich account in style, scoring and assisting in a 5-1 Champions League win over Pafos. The Chelsea loanee called it a “new start” after a difficult spell on the sidelines and says he’s “slowly” getting back to his best. With Harry Kane continuing his prolific run, Bayern look unstoppable ahead of their Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

  4. Juve boss Tudor is 'the real phenomenon' of Serie A

    Former Italy star Antonio Cassano has hailed Juventus boss Igor Tudor as the “real phenomenon” of Serie A, insisting his work in Turin is more impressive than Massimiliano Allegri’s rise with AC Milan. The outspoken former striker argued Tudor’s ability to keep Juve unbeaten and competitive despite setbacks makes him stand out among Italy’s top coaches.

  5. Oviedo stun Barcelona with 40-yard screamer from Garcia howler

    Barcelona star Joan Garcia has come under fire on social media after his costly mistake was instantly punished by Alberto Reina's stunning 40-yard strike for lowly Real Oviedo. The goalkeeper was drawn out of his box by a long ball over the top and just when it looked like he had dealt with the danger, his wayward pass was pounced upon by the Oviedo midfielder to give them a 1-0 lead.

  6. 'Walking, talking liability' Sanchez slammed after red card

    Chelsea fans have urged the club to sign a new goalkeeper after Robert Sanchez's early red card against Manchester United. The Spaniard brought down the through-on-goal Bryan Mbeumo and was dismissed in the fifth minute at a sodden Old Trafford. That prompted Blues fans to tear into the ex-Brighton stopper, saying he is a "walking, talking liability" for Enzo Maresca's side.

  7. Haaland goes 'full beast mode' with FIVE goals in 11-1 win

    Erling Haaland turned World Cup qualifying into his personal showcase on Tuesday night, scoring five times in Norway's 11-1 demolition of Moldova in Oslo. The Manchester City striker was unplayable, ensuring Stale Solbakken's side maintained their flawless start to the campaign and stayed firmly perched at the top of Group I with 15 points from five matches.