Arsenal are reportedly exploring a summer move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, driven by the connections of their sporting director, Andrea Berta. Berta, who oversaw Alvarez’s €95 million transfer from Manchester City to Atletico last August, is utilizing his relationship with the player’s representatives to gauge the feasibility of a deal. The club has…
Aston Villa confirmed a place in the Europa League last 16 with one match still to play after defeating Fenerbahce away from home. The result extended Villa’s strong league-phase run and ensured they cannot slip outside the top eight. The decisive moment arrived midway through the first half. Jadon Sancho reacted quickest to a deflected…
Nottingham Forest endured a deeply disappointing Thursday evening in Portugal, where almost everything that could go wrong did. A lifeless loss to Braga was compounded by an own goal, a missed spot-kick, and a late dismissal, leaving little room for optimism. The defeat arrived at a damaging moment. Forest had travelled with realistic expectations of…
Celtic’s temporary head coach Martin O’Neill praised the character and toughness shown by his players in Bologna while admitting frustration after surrendering a commanding advantage. A first-half strike from Reo Hatate, followed later by Auston Trusty’s finish, put the Scottish side firmly on track for a victory in Emilia-Romagna. However, the contest shifted dramatically when…
Liverpool delivered a composed display in France, emerging with a clear victory that moved them into fourth place in the Champions League table. The outcome placed Arne Slot’s team in a favourable position ahead of their upcoming Anfield meeting with Qarabag, as they aim to stay inside the top eight and bypass the playoff round.…
The contest unfolded in harsh winter conditions, with the thermometer showing minus six degrees as the home side struck first. In ten minutes, a corner was glanced onward by Tomas Holes, allowing Vasil Kusej to force the ball across the line from close range. That opener briefly lifted the hosts, who required victory to keep…
Athletic Club mounted an impressive recovery after the interval to undermine Atalanta’s pursuit of a direct place in the Champions League last 16 and to strengthen their own chances of reaching the playoffs. The home side had been in control before the break, with Gianluca Scamacca rising to head them in front and reward their…
Bulawayo giants Highlanders have appointed legendary former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach. Bosso, who had previously appointed South African gaffer Thabo Senong ahead of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, have made a dramatic u-turn and accepted businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposal for them to appoint Mwaruwari, and get a sponsorship package of…
Real Madrid produced an emphatic display in Álvaro Arbeloa’s opening Champions League match as head coach, overpowering Monaco and strengthening their position in the competition. The former defender, appointed on 12 January following Xabi Alonso’s removal after defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, oversaw a performance that quickly eased any early pressure. The hosts…
Arsenal travelled to Italy knowing a strong outcome would confirm their position near the summit of the Champions League standings, and they delivered with authority against Inter Milan. From the opening moments, the visitors dictated play and pressed high, hemming Inter into their own half. That dominance was rewarded early when Gabriel Jesus reacted quickest…