Andy Robertson believes Tottenham must shed the heavy baggage of their recent struggles if they are to climb up the Premier League table. The veteran defender insists that he and his fellow new arrivals are ready to help Roberto De Zerbi's side embark on a successful new journey.
Mikel Arteta agreed to sign an improved new contract with Arsenal. The Spanish manager will receive a significant pay rise to extend his successful stay in north London following months of positive negotiations behind the scenes.
Real Madrid’s star striker Kylian Mbappe (27) has revealed that he really once came close to a move to Liverpool. At the time, the current Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp (59) was still manager of the English top club.
Paris Saint-Germain are beginning to feel the aftershocks of Bradley Barcola’s blockbuster summer move to Liverpool, but not in the way many expected. While the French champions pocketed a massive €145 million fee, the departure of the winger has coincided with a dramatic slump in form for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has revealed exactly how he deals with the constant circulation of false rumours regarding his personal and professional life. The Spanish international admits he used to struggle with the negative attention, but has now learned to simply brush off the outside noise.
Lionel Messi will pull on the famous blue-and-white stripes one last time as Argentina host Benin in an emotional farewell match at the Monumental. The 39-year-old forward has confirmed a special jersey will be worn for his international swansong, officially closing a historic, trophy-laden chapter.
Under Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion are currently the team of the moment in the Premier League. With a great deal of (former) Bundesliga power, the Seagulls are ploughing through English football and, thanks to a tactical masterclass, recently even brought Arsenal to their knees.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has voiced his concerns over the club's alarming start to the season under Michael Carrick. He believes captain Bruno Fernandes looks unusually flat and insists the squad desperately lacks the leadership required to turn things around.
Dietmar Hamann (53), the former Germany international who played for Bayern Munich and Liverpool, is increasingly doubtful that Florian Wirtz’s (23) spell with the Reds will become a success story. He has also raised the possibility of a move to Bayern Munich.