Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has opened up on his post-match conversation with Pep Guardiola following the club's disappointing Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The legendary former boss made a high-profile return to the Etihad Stadium as a spectator, providing a significant talking point during a turbulent period for the reigning Premier League champions.
Ousmane Dembele joked he needs more holidays after scoring in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Manchester City. PSG head coach Luis Enrique has now playfully responded to his star forward's cheeky request ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of the 2025-26 season, revealing that some members of the squad were initially reluctant to participate in their Premier League title parade. The Italian international admitted that the pain of a Champions League final defeat hung heavy over the team, even as they prepared to celebrate their domestic success with the fans.
Manchester United players have reportedly axed a planned team dinner following their painful Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid. The decision comes amidst growing tension at Old Trafford after defender Lisandro Martinez launched an explosive outburst directed at the board.
French legend Marcel Desailly has sensationally suggested that Real Madrid should have cashed in on Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. The 1998 World Cup winer believes the ongoing tactical struggle to fit both the Brazilian and Kylian Mbappe into the same starting XI is detrimental to the team's balance.
Virgil van Dijk has praised Bradley Barcola for his sensational performance in the Champions League, suggesting that a ruthless European hat-trick will be the catalyst for the youngster's Anfield career. The veteran defender believes the French winger's display against LASK is exactly what he needs to settle into life under Andoni Iraola.
Could Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) saga, which has thrust spending restrictions back under the spotlight, see talk of a European Super League revived? Ex-Blues star Danny Mills has told GOAL why that concept remains flawed, with the LIV Golf experiment being used as a warning for football clubs and authorities that may be tempted to break away from the establishment.
