Newcastle United traveled to Azerbaijan on Wednesday to face Qarabag in the first leg of the Champions League playoff for a spot in the round of 16, and effectively sealed the tie in the first half.
Joseph Paintsil's 68th-minute goal allowed the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 draw against Sporting San Miguelito on Thursday in the opening leg of a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series at Penonome, Panama.
The last seven days have been difficult for Barcelona, with back-to-back defeats against Atletico Madrid and Girona setting them back. They have also felt hard done by with recent referee decisions that have not gone in their favour.
It has been a difficult week for Barcelona, but from the two defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona, determination has risen. Hansi Flick and his players are hopeful of putting recent disappointments behind them, as they seek to get back on track in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
It’s no secret that Barcelona are interested in signing Julian Alvarez this summer, as they seek to replace Robert Lewandowski. Any arrangements are currently
Barcelona are in one of their most difficult moments of the season, and head coach Hansi Flick is very aware of it. On Thursday, he called a meeting with his players to discuss where things have gone wrong, following back-to-back defeats against Atletico Madrid and Girona.
It has been six weeks since Xabi Alonso mutually agreed to end his seven-month spell as head coach of Real Madrid. Despite a disappointing time of things at the Bernabeu, his stock remains high, and a return to the dugout could come sooner rather than later.
Romeo Lavia has had an injury nightmare this season, and through his whole time at Chelsea. But he’s close to a return to action. Romeo Lavia’s three seasons at Chelsea so far have been a complete nightmare, lets’ face it.
The Negreira case was first broken just over three years ago, and since then, there has been a lot of focus on Barcelona and their role in the matter. Their payments to former CTA vice-president Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira are continuing to be looked into, but the Catalan club are clear that they’re innocent.
Barcelona are planning to sign a striker this summer, as they seek to replace Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave when his contract runs out. A number of targets have been linked in recent months, with one of them being from the Polish striker’s former club: Bayern Munich.
Emmanuel Petit believes that Cesc Fabregas could one day be considered for the managerial role at Arsenal, following his strong start at Como. The Spaniard has been in charge since retiring as a player and has impressed in recent months.
Leonardo Bonucci explains what Gennaro Gattuso brings to the Italy job, learning from Max Allegri and Antonio Conte, and why he ‘dreams of becoming a coach.’ The former Juventus and Milan defender is now part of Gattuso’s staff and therefore preparing for the upcoming World Cup play-offs.
Real Madrid are in store for another busy summer, with both signings and departures already in the pipeline. Much of their business is still to be determined, although one exit has all-but been agreed upon now.
Leon Goretzka has been linked with a potential move to Arsenal at the end of this season, once his contract at Bayern Munich expires. The German midfielder opted against changing clubs during the last transfer window, and he is now set to leave on a free transfer.
Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive unit at the end of the season and have identified South Korean international Kim Min-jae as a target. The 28-year-old could be on his way out of Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can get the deal done.
Igor Tudor has taken interim charge of a Tottenham Hotspur squad ravaged by injuries and devoid of any confidence and belief. Spurs decided to part ways with Thomas Frank last week after he managed just two wins in the last 17 Premier League games and dropped to 16th in the table.
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Hungarian winger Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City, The Athletic reported on Thursday. In exchange, Sporting KC will receive $300,00 in general allocation money and $700,000 in add-ons.
Arsenal remain interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has done well in La Liga and is also a target for Arsenal.
Konstantinos Karetsas looks like a true gem, and this summer Chelsea are bound to be in the mix of teams trying to buy him. Chelsea are bound to make some big transfer moves this summer, and while there may be a major first team addition or two, the bulk of their business will likely continue in the trend of buying young players to develop.
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has launched himself into the spotlight with his performances on loan at SV Hamburger this season. The teenage prodigy was sent out on a season-long loan to SV Hamburger after he officially arrived at Spurs in July 2025.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, and the player is expected to return to the club in the summer. The German outfit is unlikely to sign him permanently, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
A behind-the-scenes insight on Dominik Szoboszlai has highlighted the impression that he’s made in those who work with him up close at Liverpool. The Hungarian
Paul Merson has given his prediction for what he’s described as a ‘humungous game’ between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool on Sunday. The Reds make the
Manchester United are prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season when his contract ends. Previously, it had been reported that the Red Devils, despite having no intention of playing him, would activate the one-year option in Sancho’s deal in order to give them control over his future.
Tottenham are bang in trouble. The North London Derby will always have its prized place, but for the first time in my lifetime, it is no longer the number one priority.