Bastian Schweinsteiger has unveiled his personal pick for Germany's 2026 World Cup squad, and his selections have raised eyebrows with a couple of unexpected choices.
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has broken his silence following reports of a training ground bust-up with Antonio Rudiger. The young full-back moved to clarify the situation through a public statement after claims emerged that tensions within the Los Blancos squad had reached a breaking point.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone’s fiery temperament boiled over at the Emirates Stadium as he was seen shoving Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta during a tense touchline confrontation. The incident occurred in the dying moments of Arsenal's historic Champions League semi-final victory as security and officials were forced to intervene.
In Munich, Benjamin Pavard was an undisputed key player. After a turbulent spell at Inter, the Frenchman has now ended up at Marseille. His future is more uncertain than ever.
Champions League winner Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on the quality of Arsenal’s semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, suggesting UEFA should have called the second leg clash off after just 35 minutes. Despite the Gunners winning 1-0 at the Emirates to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory, the Dutch legend was left entirely unimpressed by the spectacle.
Wayne Rooney has hit out at Arsenal following their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, accusing Mikel Arteta and his players of "over-celebrating" their progression to the final. While the Gunners basked in a historic night at the Emirates, the Manchester United legend was far from impressed with the exuberant scenes in north London.
Neymar has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his physical altercation with young team-mate Robinho Junior, offering a public apology following Santos' latest Copa Sudamericana outing. The Brazilian superstar admitted to losing his cool with the teenager during a heated training session over the weekend.
Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Arsenal’s "incredible power" after seeing his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage. Despite a controversial penalty incident involving Antoine Griezmann, the Argentine tactician refused to blame the officials for his side's narrow second-leg defeat at the Emirates.
The clock is ticking down to a potentially tenure-defining decision for Thomas Tuchel, who will be putting the final touches to his England squad for the 2026 World Cup. However, there is still time for those on the fringes to make a late push into the manager's thinking as the season enters his final weeks. Some, though, stand a much better chance than others.
Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday. It wasn't pretty - it rarely is when Arsenal are involved. Mikel Arteta's men specialise in ugly wins. but there was unquestionably something beautiful about Bukayo Saka scoring the goal that decided a tedious tie 2-1 in the Gunners' favour.
In the 44th minute of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with St. Pauli on November 29, Luis Diaz ended up prone in the penalty area. However, while the winger had lost his balance, he'd not lost control of the ball - and somehow managed to flick it up off the floor and into the path of Joshua Kimmich to score. It was an extraordinary piece of skill - but Bayern boss Vincent Kompany wasn't in the least bit surprised by it.
Bukayo Saka couldn't hide his delight after firing Arsenal into the Champions League final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory (2-1 on aggregate) over Atletico Madrid. The England international pounced on a rare mistake from Jan Oblak to net the only goal of the game, sparking wild scenes of celebration at the Emirates Stadium.
BVB are determined to do whatever it takes to sign a top-class talent, and in the process, Ole Book aims to avoid repeating the mistake that drew criticism towards Sebastian Kehl.
FC Bayern Munich's first summer signing is all but completed. PSG has sprung a surprise with its Champions League squad. Latest news and rumours about FCB.
Romelu Lukaku has officially returned to Napoli’s training base following a month-long absence that sparked intense speculation regarding his future under Antonio Conte. The Belgian forward, who has been sidelined during a difficult period for the club, now faces the challenge of reintegrating into a squad led by a manager known for his uncompromising standards.
Antonio Conte’s future at Napoli has once again come under the spotlight as the Italian manager and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis prepare for a decisive summit. While the former Juventus and Inter boss is reportedly happy in Naples, any long-term commitment will depend on both parties reaching a complex agreement over the club's sporting direction.
Real Madrid have been rocked by reports of internal unrest as senior stars Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger were involved in separate heated confrontations. With a decisive El Clasico against Barcelona looming, the timing of these dressing room flare-ups has left the atmosphere at Valdebebas at an all-time low.
Lionel Messi remains the MLS MVP favorite if he plays enough minutes, but Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar, Timo Werner and others are building real cases of their own.
Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed to a 2-1 aggregate defeat in their semi-final tie. Diego Simeone's side mustered just two shots on target in north London as their hopes of facing either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30 went up in smoke.
Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher has opened up on the transformative impact Roberto De Zerbi has had at the club since taking the reins during a turbulent season. The England international believes the Italian's unique approach has been the catalyst for their recent climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his squad to draw inspiration from the iconic rivalry between tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer ahead of their vital Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The Spanish coach highlighted that facing such a formidable German side should motivate his players to elevate their performance to reach a second consecutive final.
Jeremy Doku has issued a stern warning to Arsenal, insisting that Manchester City are not ready to surrender their Premier League crown despite a major setback in the title race. The Belgian winger proved to be the saviour for Pep Guardiola's side in Monday's draw against Everton, but the result has left the defending champions with a mountain to climb in the final weeks of the season.
Former Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed that Sergio Ramos is actively seeking a powerful boardroom position amid an ongoing takeover bid. As the legendary Spanish defender spearheads a consortium to buy the struggling Andalusian club, Monchi claims Ramos is determined to be the central figure in all future decision-making processes at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has officially confirmed his impending departure from Manchester United as a free agent this summer. Despite pleas from supporters urging him to stay, the veteran insists his cycle is over. He aims to leave with his head held high after a prolific four years, expressing deep gratitude to the fans as he looks towards a new challenge.
Barcelona have entered the race to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. The Catalan club are desperately seeking a dynamic forward to bolster their attack ahead of the summer transfer window. Sporting director Deco has already held discussions with the player's representatives in Catalonia, but Bayern Munich remain strong rivals in the battle for his signature.
AC Milan face a crucial juncture in their season following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Sassuolo on Sunday. With just three Serie A matches remaining, their grip on a Champions League spot is slipping. Manager Massimiliano Allegri has confronted his squad at Milanello, demanding a massive shift in mentality to secure their top-four finish and save the campaign.
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