Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has dismissed suggestions that his side were expected to easily thrash Marseille after a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. The Portugal international insisted the reigning champions fully deserved their win while praising the resilience of their fierce rivals in a fiercely contested Le Classique.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has expressed major concern over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced to miss the Premier League clash with Fulham. The Slovenian forward is struggling with a recurring shin issue that previously plagued his start to life at Old Trafford.
Zinedine Zidane will receive a bespoke and enhanced security detail for his tenure as manager of the France national team. The 1998 World Cup winner requires unprecedented protection to manage the intense fanaticism surrounding his return to Les Bleus following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Real Madrid's official media channel has launched a scathing attack on refereeing standards in Spain following a chaotic 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The broadcaster did not hold back, suggesting a coordinated agenda against Los Blancos and even questioning the official's previous interactions with Barcelona stars.
Dominik Szoboszlai is on the “right path” to inherit captaincy duties at Liverpool and become “Steven Gerrard’s successor”, Reds icon Vladimir Smicer has told GOAL. The all-action Hungarian midfielder, who shares many qualities with a legendary No.8 from the not too distant past, has signed a new contract at Anfield and committed his future to Premier League giants.
After losing stars like Alexia Putellas, Salma Paralluelo and Ona Batlle this summer, the defending European champions are again aiming to defy the doubters and tap into the talent of La Masia to remain a continental force
La Liga's Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has reportedly acknowledged a massive error during Atletico Madrid's fiery 2-1 derby victory over Real Madrid, after match official Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias and the VAR team failed to punish Lee Kang-in for a brutal challenge that left Federico Valverde with severe ankle trauma.
Gary Neville has urged Michael Carrick to stop protecting his Manchester United players following a dismal 1-1 draw against Fulham. The former defender branded the team's performance a "disgrace" and warned that the new manager could soon find himself under intense pressure.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes the Premier League title momentum has shifted towards Manchester City following Arsenal's shock defeat to Brighton. The Frenchman insists the Cityzens are now the strongest team in the league due to their vast experience and frightening midfield creativity.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz following a scathing assessment from club legend Jamie Carragher. Despite a difficult afternoon at the Vitality Stadium, the Reds boss insists his marquee summer signing played a vital role in securing a hard-fought victory.