Kelly earns late point for Juventus in dramatic draw with Dortmund

17 September 2025

Lloyd Kelly scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 4-4 result for Juventus against Borussia Dortmund after an astonishing second half filled with eight goals. The English defender, who arrived from Newcastle during the summer, had earlier conceded a penalty that allowed the visitors to stretch their advantage to 4-2. Dusan Vlahovic reduced the…

Mbappe’s double from the spot lifts 10-man Real past Marseille

17 September 2025

Real Madrid overcame a series of setbacks to claim a hard-fought win over Marseille in their first Champions League clash of the season. The Spanish giants were dealt an immediate blow when Trent Alexander-Arnold limped off just three minutes in with what appeared to be a hamstring issue. His replacement, Dani Carvajal, was later dismissed…

Arteta highlights value of Arsenal’s bench players

17 September 2025

Mikel Arteta believes that the players coming off the bench could become decisive for Arsenal this season, suggesting they might be even more impactful than those who start matches. The manager shared that he has adopted the term “finishers” from rugby union, where substitutes are considered vital in closing out games. In their Champions League…

Where the Manchester derby slipped away for United

16 September 2025

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United endured another tough afternoon at the Etihad, falling to a 3-0 defeat that deepened their poor domestic record under the Portuguese coach. The game highlighted how Manchester City exploited United’s tactical shape, especially down their own left flank. Pep Guardiola instructed left-back Nico O’Reilly to stay wide, tempting right wing-back Noussair…

Bellingham returns for Real Madrid’s Champions League opener

16 September 2025

England international Jude Bellingham has been recalled to Real Madrid’s squad for Tuesday’s first Champions League clash with Marseille. The 22-year-old underwent surgery in July to fix a persistent shoulder injury and has been out of action since the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this year. He initially sustained the issue in 2023 after dislocating…

Scholes questions Man Utd’s transfer direction

16 September 2025

Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has voiced his belief that the club mishandled their recruitment strategy during the recent transfer window and lack the caliber needed to execute manager Ruben Amorim’s demanding 3-4-3 system. United have started their league campaign with only four points from four fixtures, their weakest opening since the 1992-93 season. The…

Ruben Amorim blames lacklustre defending for Derby Day loss

16 September 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has fingered his team’s poor defending as the reason for their latest Derby Day embarrassment. United took the trip across the city to the Etihad to face local rivals Manchester City. They were outclassed and eventually lost 3-0, with Erling Haaland bagging a brace in the second half after Phil…

Arteta: New signings key to Forest win

15 September 2025

Mikel Arteta expressed his delight after watching all five summer signings make a big impact in the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, praising how quickly they’ve adapted and impressed. Martin Zubimendi shone with the first brace of his career, opening the scoring with a stunning volley, while Viktor Gyökeres added his name to the scoresheet…

Pep praises City after Derby win

15 September 2025

The Manchester Derby is quickly becoming one-sided thanks to the changes that Pep Guardiola has made to the Manchester City team in the nine years he has been at the helm of things at the club. The 168th Manchester Derby was effectively over in the 68th minute after Erling Haaland scored his second goal of…

Bayern goalkeeper confirms end of international career

14 September 2025

Manuel Neuer has made it clear he has no desire to rejoin the German national team. The 39-year-old goalkeeper dismissed recent speculation following Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match last night, reiterating that his international career is firmly behind him. Earlier in the week, rumors circulated after comments from his agent, reported by the Frankfurter Rundschau, suggested…