There were rumours around the departure of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid for the last few months, but not many expected it to be after the Spanish Super Cup final.
The games keep on coming for Real Madrid, as do the competitions. It's the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey with Los Blancos facing Albacete on January 14 at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte.
Ben White has been linked with a potential move to Everton in recent days, a development that has generated discussion about his future. It is a transfer he might consider, particularly given his current situation at the Emirates.
Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is ‘not disappointed’ by Roma’s Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Torino on Tuesday night, believes that goalkeeper
Inter Milan outcast Kristjan Asllani will leave Torino in the coming days after the club decided to terminate his loan. Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, Torino CEO Gianluca Petrachi confirmed the club’s stance on the 23-year-old.
Chelsea are considering recalling Kendry Paez from his season-long loan at Strasbourg after struggling to get minutes in France, according to reports. Paez formally joined Chelsea in June from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle and was sent on loan to fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg a month later.
It wasn’t to be for 16-year-old Antonio Arena after scoring with his first touch in senior football as Roma fell to a 3-2 defeat at home against a Che Adams-inspired Torino in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Tuesday night.
Piotr Zielinski is likely to make another Serie A start when Inter Milan take on Lecce at San Siro tomorrow night. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, he is the likeliest candidate to replace the injured Hakan Calhanoglu.
Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury.
Talks between Inter Milan and Galatasaray over the transfer of Davide Frattesi have reportedly reached an impasse. According to the Italian media via FCInter1908, the Italian’s future at San Siro is hanging by a thread.
Roma are out of the Coppa Italia at the round of 16 after falling to a 3-2 defeat against Torino in a crazy, end-to-end affair, which brought goals from Che Adams (x2), Mario Hermoso 30 seconds after coming on, 16-year-old Antonio Arena with his first touch in senior football and a last-gasp winner from Emirhan Ilkhan.
Martin Keown has responded to Gary Neville after the former Manchester United defender suggested Liverpool players should “absolutely whack” Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli following a controversial incident during the recent clash between the sides.
Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. He has impressed with his performances in Italy, and the 26-year-old is on the radar of Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
Manchester City take on Newcastle United in just under half an hour’s time at St. James’ Park. Tonight’s match is the first leg of the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final tie between the two teams.
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club, and he could be presented with an exit route this month.
Joao Pedro’s window at Chelsea is closing, and the next few games will tell us a lot about his short term future. He came in with a big impact at the Club World Cup, and gave everyone the hope that Chelsea’s striker troubles were over.
Tottenham are currently on a three-game winless run in all competitions under Thomas Frank’s guidance. It has been a disappointing start to the new year for the Lilywhites, who have struggled to show any real signs of progress in recent weeks.
The Xabi Alonso sack news is just the latest of its kind in world football. After the Supercopa final loss, Real Madrid announced that they were parting ways with the 44-year-old Spanish manager.
West Ham are in dire, dire straits. They can’t buy a win in the league, repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot just when they’re close to earning 3 points.
The Liverpool win against Barnsley in the FA Cup third round on Monday, January 13, was an emphatic one. The Reds won the match 4-1 to move into the fourth round of the competition.
Enzo Maresca did some things much better than his predecessor as Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. But one thing he did very much worse was getting the best out of Cole Palmer.
John Aldridge has praised one Liverpool player who, in his view, ‘provides something different’ for Arne Slot’s side. Jeremie Frimpong was among the Reds’
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the signings of Souza and Conor Gallagher. They have already agreed on a £13 million deal with Santos for the Brazilian fullback, and they have secured an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Gallagher as well.
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a move to bring in someone who has been a long-term target at Hotspur Way. And he is a player that former Lilywhites boss Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of.
There is a calm certainty in the way Nigeria are moving through AFCON 2025. Not born of reputation or history, but the confidence of a team that understands itself.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was one of Arsenal’s standout performers last season, impressing in high-profile games against the likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City.