Mikel Arteta has admitted that Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup is "not good for football" as he prepares to help Riccardo Calafiori move on. The Arsenal boss is currently readying his squad for an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Southampton following a turbulent international break.
Thanks to his outstanding performances at FC Bayern Munich, top European clubs are reportedly keeping an eye on Vincent Kompany. Max Eberl has commented on the rumours, but has quickly put a stop to any potential advances.
The best teams in the Saudi Pro League could compete in the Premier League, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admitted this week. The former England midfielder managed in the league from 2023-2025.
Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive transfer battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Both clubs are keen to wrap up a deal as soon as the Premier League season concludes to avoid a bidding war driven by the upcoming World Cup.
Enzo Fernandez's agent has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the club hierarchy, labelling the decision to drop the midfielder as "completely unfair." The Argentine World Cup winner has been sanctioned following public comments regarding his desire to one day live in Madrid amid links to Real.
Marseille manager Habib Beye has distanced himself from the renewed controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood, insisting he is not a "public court of opinion." The Senegalese coach spoke out after his predecessor at the Orange Velodrome, Roberto De Zerbi, made headlines by apologising for his previous defence of the forward upon taking the Tottenham job.
After a viral breakthrough, the CPL heads into 2026 with new teams, bold rule changes and a World Cup boost - but can it turn attention into lasting growth?
