Union Berlin have made a landmark decision by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their interim head coach following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. The move marks a historic milestone for European football, as Eta becomes the first woman to take full charge of a men's professional team in one of the continent's top five leagues.
Spain's devastation after defeat in last summer's European Championship final was palpable. There is perhaps no crueller way to lose than on penalties and that theory was backed up by the heartbreak on show by La Roja's players and staff after England fought back to take the game in Basel to extra time and then defeat the world champions 3-1 via spot-kicks. "Very cruel," was how Aitana Bonmati, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner, put it. "It will hurt for some time."
With 24 days between Manchester United's last game against Bournemouth and their next match against Leeds, Michael Carrick has had plenty of time to think about which areas of the squad he needs to improve if he is named permanent coach in the summer. Carrick made the most of the extended break by taking his side on a mid-season training camp to Ireland, giving him the chance to further assess his squad.
Pep Guardiola has delivered an ultimatum to his Manchester City squad, insisting that their upcoming showdown with Arsenal will be meaningless unless they first secure three points against Chelsea. Despite the title race swinging back in their favour following Arsenal's slip-up at Bournemouth, the Catalan coach believes there is absolutely no room for error in the final weeks of the season.
Harry Kane was right to join Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in order to start winning trophies, according to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The striker departed Spurs in the summer of 2023 as their all-time leading scorer, though did not claim a single piece of team silverware during his 14-year spell in the first team.
German Berterame finally got among the goals and Inter Miami created chances aplenty, but defensive lapses cost them in an enthralling 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls. Lionel Messi, too, was uncharacteristically quiet, yet the visitors offered plenty of attacking quality and were good value for the result.
Sophia Wilson, after giving birth to her daughter Gigi in September, returns to the USWNT and the starting lineup for the first time since 2024. Wilson, who earned her 59th cap and 41st start on the night, hadn’t shared the pitch with fellow “Triple Espresso” member Trinity Rodman in 17 months. After a brief feeling-out period, though, the pair looked like they hadn’t missed a beat up top.
The USWNT won their 10th-straight game, defeating Japan 2-1 to open up a series of three games against their long-time rival this month. Rose Lavelle scored and added an assist to push the USWNT past the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions.
Ferran Torres has sent a defiant message to his detractors after playing a starring role in Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory over local rivals Espanyol. The forward, often a lightning rod for criticism, netted twice to help the Blaugrana extend their lead at the top of La Liga.
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a fairytale return to the Brazil national team for veteran defender Thiago Silva ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Despite the centre-back now being 41 years old, the Italian tactician believes quality and experience far outweigh any numbers found on a passport.
The Catalan derby has long been one of the most feisty fixtures in the Spanish calendar, but the latest instalment has left a bitter taste for those in the blue and white half of the city. Following Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory, Espanyol midfielder Pol Lozano has hit out at the Blaugrana stars for their conduct away from the cameras despite the convincing scoreline.
Andy Robertson has hailed Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha as "unbelievable" after the teenager ignored his instructions to score a stunning goal against Fulham. The veteran full-back admitted he was shouting for a pass on the overlap, but was more than happy to be proven wrong by the youngster's clinical finish at Anfield.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has revealed that he is already spearheading the club's strategy for the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite the ongoing search for a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim, the 44-year-old is playing a central role in shaping the squad's future.
Arsenal legend Anders Limpar has warned that Mikel Arteta could face the sack if the Gunners fail to secure a major trophy this season. Despite the heavy investment in the squad, concerns remain over whether the current crop of players possesses the mental fortitude to hold off Manchester City in the title race after they suffered a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah may have scored on his first appearance at Anfield since announcing he'll be leaving the club at the end of the season, but teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha was the undoubted star of the show as the Reds recorded a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday afternoon that boosted their Champions League hopes - in every sense.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has launched a blistering attack on football's governing bodies, accusing FIFA and UEFA of dishonesty regarding their financial distributions. The outspoken Partenopei chief also called for a complete revolution of the game’s laws to win back younger audiences.
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