Match

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward successfully navigated a hostile atmosphere at the Bernabeu to score the winning goal against Alaves in La Liga on Tuesday. Despite the tension following a disappointing Champions League exit, the winger proved to be the difference-maker as Los Blancos secured a vital victory in their pursuit of catching Barcelona.

Jesse Lingard has officially opened his account in South America, netting a historic first goal for Corinthians to secure a vital 1-0 victory over Barra. The former Manchester United star proved to be the difference maker in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil fifth-round clash and busted out a trademark dance to celebrate.

Liam Rosenior did not hold back after Chelsea were brushed aside in a 3-0 defeat to Brighton, describing his side’s performance as "unacceptable in every aspect." The Blues boss watched on in horror as his team failed to register a single shot on target at the Amex Stadium, leaving their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Brazil legends Ronaldinho, Adriano, and Kaka turned on the style during a star-studded exhibition match against Mexico. Despite some vintage goals from the Selecao icons, the hosts staged a dramatic second-half comeback.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he's "finished" by furious Al-Nassr supporters after a shocking miss from barely three yards out in his latest outing for the Saudi Pro League giants. The 41-year-old scored in Sunday's 4-0 AFC Champions League Two quarter-final win over Al-Wasl, but was left kicking himself after a moment of uncharacteristically poor finishing.

Curtis Jones has delivered a scathing assessment of Everton's mentality following Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 victory in the Merseyside derby. The midfielder mocked the suggestion that the Toffees would have celebrated only being two points behind the Reds had they won the game, after one of the "worst" seasons in recent times for the Anfield club.

Wayne Rooney has hit out at Manchester City’s "premature" celebrations following their crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The Manchester United legend believes the unrestrained scenes at the final whistle could come back to haunt Pep Guardiola’s side as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was caught on camera sending a clear message to his team-mates in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's damaging 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. As the full-time whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium, lipreaders spotted the England international issuing a rallying cry despite the Gunners losing their grip on the Premier League title race.

Mikel Arteta is displaying major signs of internal distress as Arsenal’s Premier League title charge continues to unravel after a damaging 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, according to a body language expert. The Spaniard has also been deemed to be distancing himself from his players in a desperate attempt to shift accountability for the Gunners' late-season stumble.

Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick left Paris Saint-Germain fans fuming after his provocative celebration sparked a heated response during Lyon's shock victory on Sunday. The Brazilian sensation, currently on loan at OL, converted an early chance before taunting the home crowd with a dance that has since gone viral.

Neymar’s homecoming at Santos has turned sour after the Brazil icon was relentlessly booed by his own supporters following a painful 3-2 defeat to Fluminense. The 34-year-old was seen leaving the pitch with his fingers in his ears before taking to social media to deliver an emotional message to his critics.

Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered an iconic moment as he leapt into the Etihad Stadium crowd following Manchester City’s vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal. The Italian shot-stopper experienced a rollercoaster afternoon, recovering from a high-profile first-half error to help his side secure three points.

Bayern Munich have retained the Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, giving Harry Kane the third trophy of his career with the German giants. The result saw Vincent Kompany's side move 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with only four games remaining, and wild scenes of celebration ensued after the final whistle.

Ahead of the southern derby between FC Bayern and VfB Stuttgart, ugly scenes unfolded outside Munich’s Allianz Arena.

Following Wednesday’s dramatic Champions League exit against Bayern Munich, 23-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, who had been sent off, was left to shed bitter tears in the visitors’ dressing room at the Allianz Arena.

Manchester United's stars have made it clear that there is no love lost between the current squad and former team-mate Alejandro Garnacho following their 1-0 win at Chelsea. The Argentine winger, who forced through a move to Stamford Bridge last summer, was brutally mocked on social media by United’s senior leadership.

Lionel Messi played the role of the ultimate genie for interim manager Guillermo Hoyos, delivering a magical late goal to grant Inter Miami a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids. Hailing the Argentine's match-winning brilliance, Hoyos quipped that he simply "rubbed the lamp" to secure a crucial three points in the club's first game of the post-Javier Mascherano era.

Chelsea supporters were joined by fans from French sister club RC Strasbourg in a massive protest against the BlueCo ownership group prior to Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. The joint march represents a significant escalation in fan unrest as the multi-club ownership model comes under fire from both sides of the English Channel.

Pellegrino Matarazzo became the first American coach to win a major trophy in a top-five league Saturday, as his Real Sociedad side beat Atletico Madrid on penalties. Matarazzo is in his second season at La Real, and has taken the San Sebastian side to their first major trophy since 2019-2020 in a dramatic back-and-forth contest.

Michael Carrick has hailed the "top-drawer attitude" of his Manchester United side following a grit-and-grind 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Matheus Cunha’s strike, assisted by an inspired Bruno Fernandes, proved the difference as the Red Devils solidified their grip on a Champions League qualifying spot.

Wolfsburg captain Maximilian Arnold could not hide his emotions following a vital 2-1 victory over Union Berlin, a result that finally halted an alarming slide toward the Bundesliga trapdoor. Despite the triumph, the club legend cut a dejected figure during his post-match duties as the weight of a 12-game winless streak took its toll.

BVB suffered a bitter 1-2 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim. Manager Niko Kovac is particularly critical of the first penalty decision.

Emmanuel Petit has launched a scathing attack on Kylian Mbappe, claiming the forward has infected the Real Madrid dressing room with "selfishness". The former Arsenal and Chelsea star believes the Frenchman's arrival has disrupted the team's harmony following their shock Champions League exit.

Erling Haaland believes Manchester City’s trophy-winning experience could prove decisive ahead of their huge Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Norwegian striker insists City remain “hungry for more” as the title race enters its decisive stage.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal will set up for a draw in Sunday's massive title showdown at Manchester City. The Gunners boss insists his side is heading to the Etihad with the sole intention of securing maximum points to tighten their grip on the Premier League trophy but he'll have to manage without Bukayo Saka, who is definitely out of the game.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been hit with a formal UEFA warning following a delayed kick-off in the Champions League last week. The disciplinary move comes as Real Madrid were slapped with a €20,000 fine for a similar breach during their recent quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.

Mikel Arteta has been warned that Arsenal face a defining moment in their modern history as they prepare for a monumental title showdown against Manchester City. With the Gunners currently holding a six-point lead, former defender Jamie Carragher claims that a failure to secure the trophy would trigger a period of intense recrimination and doubt for the club and coach.

Erling Haaland has labelled Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal as a "final" that could decide the Premier League title race. The Norwegian striker warned the Gunners that City are treating every remaining game as a knockout match in their pursuit for a fifth title in six years.

Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid's players following their explosive Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The former Bernabeu midfielder criticised the squad's decision to target the referee instead of holding Eduardo Camavinga accountable for his "stupid" dismissal during the quarter-final second leg.