Phil Foden has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract with Manchester City, extending his time at the club well beyond his current deal, which had been set to end next summer. The proposed terms would keep the 25-year-old at the Etihad until 2030, while also including the possibility of an additional year. The…
The Premier League is well known for priding itself as the toughest and most competitive among the domestic top leagues across European football. There could be some backing to that this season, as a Premier League side could feature in the finals of all three European competitions as it stands. It would be quite the…
Manchester City’s 2025/26 season has been a story of two arcs: a tough battle to remain at the pinnacle of English football and the looming shadow of Pep Guardiola’s potential departure. After nearly a decade of dominance, reports indicate the Catalan coach could step down this summer, with internal planning already underway for a post-Guardiola…
Benfica’s latest league outing perfectly captured the strange brilliance and frustration of José Mourinho’s domestic campaign. Benfica surged into a commanding two-goal lead away to Famalicão, appearing set to preserve their unbeaten record while keeping faint title hopes alive. But soon after Nicolas Otamendi got sent off, and his dismissal shifted the momentum, leading to…
When Real Madrid chose Alvaro Arbeloa to succeed Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup in January, the decision was seen as a major internal move. Previously in charge of the club’s youth setup, Arbeloa was handed the senior role during a difficult period. His spell in charge, however, has been marked by disappointment. Real…
During the previous summer transfer window, Florian Wirtz faced a major career choice between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. In the end, he opted for a move to Anfield rather than joining the Bundesliga giants. His first campaign with Liverpool, however, has not unfolded as an overwhelming success. Across 46 appearances in all competitions, Wirtz has…
Francesco Farioli has led FC Porto to the Primeira Liga championship, securing the club’s return to the summit of Portuguese football. Porto’s narrow 1-0 success against Alverca on Sunday, combined with Benfica’s 2-2 stalemate versus Famalicao, created an unassailable nine-point advantage with only two matches left. That margin guarantees Porto the title, ending a four-year…
Lecce secured a crucial 2-1 triumph over Pisa, a result that officially relegated the Tuscan side to the second tier. Pisa, who had only returned from Serie B the previous year, endured a difficult campaign in Serie A, managing just two victories across 35 matches. The outcome also confirmed the drop for Verona. Despite sitting…
Mallorca claimed a narrow victory on the road against Girona, with a single goal from Samú Costa settling the contest. The decisive moment arrived just before the interval, capping a strong opening period from Mallorca. Costa found space inside the penalty area and met a lofted delivery from Johan Mojica, guiding a header into the…
Leeds United took a significant stride towards avoiding relegation after a convincing home win against Burnley at Elland Road lifted them nine points above the drop zone. The hosts climbed to 14th place, with their points total reaching 43 — a figure that has historically ensured survival in a 38-game campaign. The breakthrough arrived in…