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.
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.
Former Real Madrid scout Manolo Romero has launched a scathing attack on Vinicius Junior following the Spanish giants' dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The veteran talent-spotter questioned the Brazilian’s footballing intelligence and clinical edge after a chaotic 6-4 aggregate defeat ended Madrid’s European campaign.
Morgan Gibbs-White has led an emotional tribute to Nottingham Forest team-mate Elliot Anderson during an historic Europa League victory over Porto. The midfielder celebrated his decisive goal by displaying a heartfelt message for the England international, who withdrew from the squad following the tragic passing of his mother, Helen.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez is back in contention for the Blues' upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Argentine World Cup winner has been reintegrated into the first-team squad following an internal ban.
Referee Slavko Vincic has come under scrutiny from Real Madrid officials following their Champions League exit. Former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman can only partly understand their criticism.
Florian Wirtz has insisted that the Liverpool club "owe" supporters qualification for next season's Champions League following their exit from this year's competition. The playmaker has insisted that securing a top-five Premier League finish is now the only way to salvage a challenging campaign at Anfield.
Roy Keane has accused Michael Carrick of using Lisandro Martinez’s red card as a "distraction" to mask a poor Manchester United performance against Leeds United. The former Red Devils captain believes the interim manager should have focused on his side's sluggish start to the match rather than officiating decisions following the 2-1 home loss.
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have clashed over their predictions for Sunday's monumental Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal. While both agree the stakes at the Etihad could not be higher, their expectations for how the 90 minutes will unfold are worlds apart.
Celebrating FC Bayern Munich’s win over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, a group of fans surged towards the pitch, an uncontrolled surge that nearly had fatal consequences for a photographer.
Mikel Arteta has lauded his Arsenal squad for achieving a feat never before seen in the club’s 140-year history following their Champions League quarter-final progression. Despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Sporting CP, the manager believes that securing a place in the final four will provide a vital psychological lift for the team.
Thierry Henry has issued a blunt challenge to Mikel Arteta, demanding that Arsenal back up their manager's claims of internal "fire" when they visit Manchester City this weekend. The club legend laughed off the suggestion that the Gunners could secure a result at the Etihad if they repeat the disjointed performances seen in recent outings.
Bayern Munich may have secured a famous victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, but they will have to navigate the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain without Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach has been hit with a touchline ban following a night of high tension and disciplinary drama at the Allianz Arena.
Harry Kane has sent a defiant message to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting that Bayern Munich are capable of beating any team in world football. The England captain reached a remarkable half-century of goals for the season as the German giants produced a stunning comeback to eliminate Real Madrid in a classic quarter-final encounter.
Real Madrid’s Champions League dreams crumbled in spectacular and chaotic fashion at the Allianz Arena as frustration boiled over into a full-scale confrontation with the officials. Jude Bellingham was at the heart of a group of furious Blancos stars who chased referee Slavko Vincic at the final whistle following a night of red cards and late heartbreak.
