Welcome to a new series of articles from Last Word on Football. During the coming days and weeks, we will be looking at some of the homegrown success stories in the sport.
Do the statistics back up recent controversy around Inter Milan’s matches against Serie A relegation-battlers Frosinone and Sassuolo? In the view of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, there’s a case that they do.
Manchester United will need to generate funds by way of player sales this summer as INEOS look to spearhead a widespread overhaul of the squad this summer.
Even though AC Milan won 5-1 against Cagliari last night there is still a lot of talk about who will be the next head coach, and a report has claimed that the Antonio Conte hypothesis cannot be ruled out.
Lazio are on a roll with their fourth win in five Serie A games, as Patric and Matias Vecino got the better of relegation strugglers Empoli to stay in the European race.
Real Madrid’s party is in full swing, as they celebrate their 36th La Liga title with their supporters in the Spanish capital. After trips to the Community Headquarters and City Hall, Los Blancos have settled in at La Cibeles, where captain Nacho Fernandez christened Cybele with a flag and scarf.
Juventus reportedly have an agreement in place with Riccardo Calafiori and are now working on an accord with Bologna. The 21-year-old has been one of the best revelations of the Serie A campaign.
My predicted line up vs Manchester United Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad will tonight travel to Manchester to face off against the Red Devils in what is a must win for our Gunner lads.
There are reports that Antonio Conte is back at the top of the list of potential new Napoli coaches, ahead of Stefano Pioli, Vincenzo Italiano and Gian Piero Gasperini.
AC Milan’s Primavera side came from behind against Frosinone to secure a crucial 2-1 win in Sunday afternoon’s game at the PUMA House of Football. Milan
Inter Milan and Dumfries will resume the decisive talks regarding the Dutchman’s future after Sunday’s Serie A match against Lazio. This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
Gabby Agbonlahor has named one Premier League star who he reckons Liverpool ‘would love’ to sign as a prospective long-term replacement for Mo Salah. Michael Olise has enjoyed a momentous week for Crystal Palace, with three goals and an assist in two games, scoring twice in their 4-0 demolition of Manchester United last Monday.
Claudio Ranieri shared his thoughts on the decision of the AC Milan fans to protest during the game against his side Cagliari last night, as well as how he thought the game itself went.
Aside from trying to finish in second place, which would ensure a financial boost because of qualifying for the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona’s campaign is effectively over.
Besides managing Manchester United, boss Erik ten Hag has time and again been made to defend his decision to continue as manager. After a rather disastrous season in the Premier League, many have called for the Dutchman’s sacking.
Sheffield United are reportedly planning to make an £8 million bid for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, according to Alan Nixon. The 24-year-old has been a standout Championship goalkeeper helping Sunderland to keep 27 clean sheets in his last two campaigns.
It is safe to say that Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino did not deliver upon his high expectations when appointed by the Blues. The former Paris Saint-Germain manager took charge of the club in May 2023.
Burnley midfielder Sander Berge says relegation is "devastating". Defeat at Tottenham confirmed Burnley will return to the Championship next season. Berge told the club's website: I'm devastated, as is the whole group.
Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek has suffered an Achilles injury. Eintracht Frankfurt has confirmed the midfielder has returned to the Netherlands – to receive further treatment.
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno insists they're not yet safe. With one game remaining for both themselves and Luton, Forest hold a 12 goal advantage on the Hatters while they're three points ahead of the 17th placed team.
Florian Wirtz has reportedly emerged as a priority target for Real Madrid despite competition from Arsenal and Manchester City. The German midfielder has been enjoying an incredible run of form under Xabi Alonso this season.
Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 last night in a late turn around to pile relegation pressure on their opponents, and make that push for Europe themselves.
Cristian Olivera scored two goals and Denis Bouanga had three assists to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-0 victory over the host Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.
Tottenham Hotspur could look to sign Barcelona winger Raphinha ahead of next season. The North London club are looking at ways to reinforce their attack in the upcoming transfer window.
Lewis Morgan and Emil Forsberg scored in the first half as the host New York Red Bulls rebounded from their worst performance of the season in a 4-2 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.
Inter Miami shook off a two-goal first-half deficit Saturday night to stun host CF Montreal 3-2. Miami (8-2-3, 27 points) fell behind early after allowing two goals in a 10-minute span in the first half, but it rallied to tie the match before halftime.
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