Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action on Friday, netting a crucial brace to guide Al-Nassr to a dominant 5-2 victory over Al-Najma. The Portuguese superstar showed no signs of rustiness as he celebrated his 100th appearance in the Saudi Pro League by moving his side six points clear at the top of the table.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed he will submit a dossier of refereeing blunders to PGMOL following a controversial afternoon at The Hawthorns. The Red Dragons boss was left fuming after a "very, very harsh" penalty decision shifted the momentum of a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
Liverpool legend Vladimir Smicer believes it is only a matter of time before Jurgen Klopp makes a sensational return to the Anfield dugout. The German tactician, who called time on his historic Reds career in 2024, is being tipped to step back into the breach as pressure continues to mount on current boss Arne Slot.
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers has confirmed she held private talks with Katie McCabe following the defender's controversial altercation with Chelsea winger Alyssa Thompson. The incident, which occurred during the Gunners' Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday, saw the Ireland international escape punishment from the referee and VAR.
With Christian Pulisic going through a dry spell and Folarin Balogun needing to get his goalscoring touch back, it is poised to be a busy weekend for Americans Abroad.
Chelsea face brewing uncertainty in midfield as Moises Caicedo has become the latest star to address the possibility of a future move to Real Madrid. His comments come at a sensitive time for the Blues, arriving just as team-mate Enzo Fernandez was handed a club sanction for making similar remarks regarding his long-term ambitions away from west London.
Thomas Müller is repeatedly linked with a return to FC Bayern Munich to take up an executive role there in the future. Former CEO Oliver Kahn has his doubts that this will go smoothly.
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi believes Cesc Fabregas would consider a move to Manchester United despite his Arsenal and Chelsea ties, while also backing Michael Carrick to lead the Red Devils to future success. Fabregas is currently the manager of Como and overseen tremendous project with the Italian club.
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