Lee Dixon believes Vinicius Junior may have used interest from Arsenal to secure a new contract at Real Madrid. However, the former Gunners defender insists that missing out on the Brazilian star does not hurt the club and instead sends a strong message to Premier League rivals.
Randal Kolo Muani has opened up on his difficult spell in the Premier League, admitting that his desire to return to Juventus played a significant role in his struggles at Tottenham. The French international has officially completed a high-profile move back to Turin, becoming the most expensive French player in the club's storied history.
Paul Scholes has identified two marquee targets for Manchester United ahead of the transfer deadline, including Tottenham defender Cristian Romero and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The Old Trafford legend believes head coach Michael Carrick still requires key defensive and midfield reinforcements to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
It is a title, ultimately as irrelevant (but trendsetting) as the Supercup. Every year at Bayern Munich, the so-called “winners of pre-season” are crowned. Who triumphed over the past five years? And what happened next for them?
Inter are heavily pursuing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after manager Cristian Chivu highlighted the Englishman as a priority target. With the player refusing a contract extension and eyeing a move to Italy, the Nerazzurri face a choice between paying a hefty fee now or securing him for free next year.
Real Madrid have issued an official statement of solidarity with the people of Colombia following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday. The Spanish giants offered their heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families as international support pours in during one of the nation's most difficult moments.
Napoli's pre-season preparations have suffered a severe blow after defender Luca Marianucci sustained a "high-grade" medial collateral ligament injury. The 22-year-old centre-back picked up the knee issue shortly after coming off the bench during Saturday's friendly draw against Celta Vigo, ruling him out for a significant period.
UEFA has launched a pioneering public platform called 'Clearline' to explain VAR decisions directly to supporters and football stakeholders. The new digital guide aims to demystify controversial refereeing interventions in the Champions League by outlining standardised criteria for penalties, red cards, and offsides.
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to build on the momentum created under Michael Carrick as they prepare for their first full season under his stewardship. The defender believes the squad is well-positioned to deliver improved performances, stressing that a strong start to the campaign will be crucial to their overall ambitions.
Enzo Maresca is under no illusions regarding the scale of the task awaiting him at the Etihad Stadium as he prepares to step into the shoes of a modern-day icon manager Pep Guardiola. The Italian, who previously served as an assistant during the club's historic Treble-winning season, knows that the shadow of his predecessor will loom large over every tactical decision and result during his debut campaign.
The final days of the post-World Cup holiday period are proving to be a frantic time for two of Spain’s biggest stars as they look to secure blockbuster transfers. Ferran Torres and Rodri are currently balancing their final hours of rest with intense negotiations that could see them swap employers before they are due back at their respective training grounds.
Matty Cash has urged Aston Villa to finish off the work of last season by lifting the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender described the Champions League holders as "the best team in the world" but insists Unai Emery's side are determined to capture another piece of silverware at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.
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