Mohamed Salah's legendary stint at Liverpool is entering its final weeks, and a blockbuster move to the Saudi Pro League is looking increasingly likely for the departing free agent. While several wealthy clubs are scrambling for the Egyptian icon's signature, Al-Nassr has firmly entered the race, raising the tantalizing prospect of Salah joining forces with Cristiano Ronaldo to form an unstoppable frontline in Riyadh.
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has hit back at suggestions that Mikel Arteta should be sacked if the Gunners fail to secure the Premier League title this season. Despite the mounting pressure at Emirates Stadium, the former defender believes moving on from the Spaniard would be a mistake, though he admits an inquest would be necessary following another collapse.
The Brazilians have discovered their opponents for the CAF Champions League final after Al Zaeem successfully navigated a tense semi-final second leg against The Orange Boys. Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat on the night, the Moroccan side did just enough to protect their first-leg 2-0 advantage and book their place in the continental showpiece.
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.
After a relatively long winning run, Amakhosi were frustrated by Rise and Shine as they shared points at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Although their winning streak came to an end, the Glamour Boys' dream of finishing in the top three remains intact. After the stalemate, the technical bench and the players must get to the drawing board and come up with a strategy that will help them return to winning ways.
Barcelona’s Champions League campaign may have ended in heartbreak against Atletico Madrid, but the performance of Lamine Yamal left a lasting impression on one of the club's former greats, Neymar. Despite the disappointment of exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage, Yamal’s emergence as a genuine leader at the age of just 18 has convinced many that he is the heir to the throne at Camp Nou.
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.
Liam Rosenior has offered a candid assessment of his future at Chelsea following a damaging 1-0 defeat to Manchester United that leaves their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Blues boss admitted he is in the dark regarding the potential consequences should the club fail to secure a seat at Europe's top table next season.
The 20-year-old South African defender will be disappointed he could not help his team see out the game and secure the points that would have put them right in the middle of the title race. Instead, they fall into a clutch of five teams all trying to chase down the Boys in Gold, who have only lost once all season, to Mbokazi's Chicago Fire.
Bruno Fernandes has been hailed as the finest central midfielder in the Premier League following a match-winning display in Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Chelsea. The Portuguese star provided the decisive assist for Matheus Cunha to leave the Red Devils on the brink of Champions League qualification.
Michael Carrick has expressed his desire to remain at Manchester United for the long term, though he admits the final decision regarding his future rests with the club’s hierarchy. The Red Devils' interim boss saw his side take a significant step towards Champions League qualification with a gritty 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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.
Lionel Messi proved once again why he remains the most clinical player in world football, producing a moment of pure inspiration to secure all three points for Inter Miami. The Argentine maestro produced a moment of individual brilliance to settle a five-goal thriller, guiding his side to a dramatic victory in a high-stakes encounter against the Colorado Rapids.
It's being billed as the biggest Premier League clash in years. On Sunday, Arsenal finally travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in what has been marked in the calendar as potential title-decider for months. But with the two sides separated by just six points at the top of the table, and City holding a crucial game in hand, Mikel Arteta's out-of-sorts Gunners shouldn't feel like they need to live up to the much-hyped occasion.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has revealed the heartbreaking scene in the dressing room after Estevao Willian was forced off during the Blues' narrow defeat to Manchester United. The Brazilian wonderkid was left in tears after suffering what appears to be a serious muscle injury on a miserable night for the west London club.
Arne Slot declared that the "future was bright" for Liverpool after Tuesday's Champions League elimination but there was no lifting the doom and gloom around Anfield. The hosts hadn't just lost yet another game to Paris Saint-Germain - they'd also lost Hugo Ekitike to injury. Indeed, what little hope Liverpool had of overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit effectively ended the moment their only fit and in-form forward hit the deck with nobody near him.
The Premier League has never been more popular and yet this season there has been a noticeable rise in people, from everyday fans to respected pundits to even elite coaches, insisting they are losing interest. When Arne Slot said the English top flight was "not a joy to watch" many agreed with the Liverpool manager and the data backed up his argument.
Chelsea simply had to win Saturday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United. But they didn't. They lost. Again. And without scoring a goal. Again. It's now four blanks in a row in four defeats in a row for the Blues - their worst goal-less run of results since November 1912. As a result, Liam Rosenior's struggling side remain sixth in the Premier League standings, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
Min-Jae Kim is attracting attention in Turkey, with interest coming not just from his former club Fenerbahce. Bayern Munich could wrap up the league title on Sunday. Below is the latest news and rumours surrounding the club.
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.
The Rapids drew the second-most fans for a match in MLS history, but Lionel Messi reminded all in attendance why he is considered the greatest player to play the sport.
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.
Liam Rosenior cut a frustrated figure as Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United, their fourth consecutive Premier League loss without scoring. A solitary strike from Matheus Cunha was enough to separate the sides and leave the Blues trailing four points behind the Champions League places.
Antonio Conte has refused to engage in a public war of words with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as speculation regarding his future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona continues to intensify. Following a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Lazio, the veteran tactician insisted that any discussions regarding his tenure will remain behind closed doors despite growing links to the Italy national team job.
Jose Mourinho has sent shockwaves through Lisbon by refusing to guarantee his stay at Benfica beyond the current season. Speaking ahead of a massive derby clash against Sporting CP, the legendary manager suggested that his future is not entirely in his own hands as speculation over a return to the elite continues to mount.
Chelsea are now at very real risk of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League after slumping to a 1-0 defeat at home to top-five rivals Manchester United on Saturday night. The Blues were buoyed by the return of Enzo Fernandez after his club-imposed suspension but even though the Argentine showed what Liam Rosenior's side had been missing, they once again failed to score in what was a fourth consecutive Premier League loss.
Sarina Wiegman has issued a stern warning to her England squad, insisting there is no room for complacency despite a hard-fought victory over Iceland. The Lionesses maintained their perfect start to World Cup qualifying, but the head coach is under no illusions about the challenges that lie ahead on the road to Brazil.
Manchester United took a massive step towards Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win away at top-five rivals Chelsea on Saturday evening. Matheus Cunha's first-half goal ensured the Red Devils moved 10 points clear of the Blues in sixth with only five games of the Premier League season remaining.