Xabi Alonso has ended his stint as Real Madrid head coach before completing a full season, with the club confirming his departure following fewer than eight months in the role. The Spanish giants explained that the 44-year-old’s exit was agreed upon jointly, announcing the decision before swiftly revealing his successor. Alonso arrived in the Spanish…
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a strike of outstanding quality that few goalkeepers could have prevented, yet the same opening period also contained an error he will want erased from memory. After racing back and beating Adam Phillips to possession, the Liverpool midfielder attempted an audacious backheel inside his own penalty area, aiming to find Giorgi Mamardashvili.…
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for an extended spell after the Reds’ young full-back suffered a serious knee injury in the hard-fought clash with Arsenal. The Reds’ 22-year-old full-back was stretchered off in North London during the closing moments of Liverpool’s goalless draw with Arsenal after the Northern Ireland international collapsed clutching…
Arsenal, who lead the Premier League with six points as of week 21, have added Liverpool’s former throw-in instructor to their coaching staff to boost their title chances. Not since the extraordinary Invincibles has an Arsenal squad celebrated being champions of England’s top football division. That 22-year wait looks set to be at its end,…
Chelsea’s new manager, Leroy Rosenior, seems to be winning fans in the squad, as can be surmised from defender Jorrel Hato, who scored in their FA Cup win at the weekend. Rosenior managed BlueCo club Strasbourg in France’s Ligue 1 until last week, when the club owners asked him to take charge of Chelsea, their…
Gabriel Martinelli found himself at the center of controversy after attempting to push the injured Conor Bradley off the pitch during Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Thursday. The action drew heavy criticism, and the 24-year-old winger later issued an apology on social media. Despite the backlash, Martinelli’s approach to the situation impressed his manager,…
Real Madrid continue to look for new ways to strengthen their financial power, despite already being among football’s wealthiest institutions. Club officials are actively working on strategies to grow income streams, with several important developments potentially taking shape in the near future. Bernabéu plans on hold, commercial focus intensifies One of the long-term objectives involves…
Juventus are weighing up multiple attacking targets ahead of the January transfer window, with uncertainty surrounding a potential move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa prompting the club to explore other solutions. Chiesa interest complicated by Liverpool stance The Turin side continue to monitor Chiesa’s situation after his departure from their squad 18 months ago. A…
Barcelona are preparing for a decisive summer transfer period as the club looks to strengthen several key areas of the squad. Defensive reinforcement is on the agenda, with a centre-back targeted, while the attack is also expected to be reshaped through the addition of a new forward. Alongside those priorities, the Catalan side must also…
Manchester City tore apart League One opposition Exeter City with a 10-goal avalanche to book their place in the FA Cup fourth round, equalling the heaviest win in the club’s history in the process. Dream introduction for new signing Antoine Semenyo enjoyed a perfect first outing in City colours after being handed an immediate start…