Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to former coach and long-time friend Silvino Louro after he tragically passed away. The former Manchester United and Chelsea coach has died at the age of 67, leading to an outpouring of emotion from the Benfica boss, as well as former Red Devils goalkeeper David de Gea.
Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has revealed he is hoping for a "nice surprise" when it comes to the availability of James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus before the end of the season. The two first-team stars are nursing long-term injury issues but, with Spurs locked in a serious relegation battle, Tudor has revealed they may well boost the north London club's survival hopes before the campaign is out.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has vehemently dismissed reports claiming that Bruno Guimaraes is in "advanced talks" to join Manchester United. Howe expressed visible frustration over the timing of these rumors, as the ninth-placed Magpies fight to secure a European spot for next season.
The Nerazzurri were also on the lookout for a winger in January, and they may return to the transfer market in the summer to address gaps in their squad
AC Milan face Torino this Saturday and head coach Max Allegri has confirmed stars Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are at "peace" again following a heated dressing-room confrontation sparked by a missed pass. The tension had led Leao to snub Allegri’s embrace, but the focus now shifts back to the pitch.
Negotiations over the Serbian player’s contract renewal are proceeding alongside his return to the pitch, with the process moving forward in fits and starts, which is fuelling rumours about other clubs once again.
The player's agent and Uli Hoeneß will never be friends in this lifetime. Once again, the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich has levelled harsh criticism.
The Gunners have been sweating over the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Odegaard hasn't featured since the draw with Brentford last month, while Timber was forced off during the 2-0 victory against Everton last Saturday. Their absence is felt, but Mikel Arteta remains hopeful.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why he has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Three Lions are ramping up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the summer, and the Real Madrid star has once again been left out of the picture, raising serious doubts over his participation at the tournament.
Manchester United are finalising new deals for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. Under Michael Carrick’s leadership, the club is moving fast to reward key performers and solidify a squad currently sitting third in the Premier League. This resurgence marks a tactical shift, securing both a rising prodigy and a veteran leader for the long term.
Tottenham have been dealt a major injury blow as the club have confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario is set to undergo surgery on a hernia injury. The stopper will be available for this weekend's relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest but will then go under the knife, and is likely to miss at least two vital Premier League fixtures, within which he will likely be replaced by Antonin Kinsky.
Jamie Carragher claims we are in a "strange new world" where neutrals favour Man City over Arsenal for the Premier League title, as well as this weekend’s Carabao Cup final. He argues that Mikel Arteta’s pragmatic "win-at-all-costs" style, plus a polarising fanbase, has flipped the "anyone but City" sentiment into a resounding "anyone but Arsenal."
Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time ahead of their international friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has also called Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into his squad ahead of his potential debut, as Spain ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup.