Liverpool legend John Barnes has jumped to the defence of under-fire manager Arne Slot, urging the club to avoid the temptation of appointing former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a mounting crisis at Anfield, the former England international believes the Dutchman deserves more time to fix the team's current slump.
If recent reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. However, wanting to sign the France forward and actually managing to do so are two very different things altogether. Bayern's bid to sign Florian Wirtz last summer may have been blown out of the water by Liverpool - but they have absolutely no intention of selling Olise to the Reds at the end of the current campaign.
Jesse Lingard’s first start for Corinthians ended in disappointment as the Brazilian giants slumped to a damaging 1-0 home defeat against Internacional at the Neo Quimica Arena. The result extended the team's winless run to nine games in all competitions. It proved fatal for ex-Brazil national team boss Dorival Junior, who was dismissed by the club’s hierarchy immediately following the match.
Santos head coach Cuca has lifted the lid on a specialized medical roadmap designed to propel Brazil icon Neymar toward the 2026 World Cup in peak physical condition. The 34-year-old superstar used the recent international break to undergo a regenerative knee procedure, as the club looks to fill his tank for a gruelling run of fixtures ahead of the tournament in North America.
Manchester City are preparing for a seismic shift in their midfield as captain Bernardo Silva prepares to depart the Etihad Stadium at the end of their current campaign. It has now been confirmed that the 31-year-old Portugal international, a cornerstone of the club's historic success since 2017, will become a free agent when his contract expires in June.
David Beckham has received high praise from Hollywood royalty for his transformative impact on Major League Soccer following the historic opening of Inter Miami's new $1 billion stadium. The Manchester United legend saw his side play their first-ever match in Miami city limits on Saturday, a momentous occasion marked by a special message from Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey.
Scott McTominay swapped Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, but Gary Pallister believes the Scotland midfielder still holds a deep love for his boyhood team. Despite thriving in Italy and securing a historic Scudetto, the former defender claims the 29-year-old would welcome an Old Trafford return, while admitting he offers a different threat to captain Bruno Fernandes.
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