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100% pass success: One Liverpool player was almost ‘faultless’ with quietly brilliant display

100% pass success: One Liverpool player was almost ‘faultless’ with quietly brilliant display

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has been praised for an almost ‘faultless’ outing in the 3-0 win over Marseille on Wednesday night. The long-serving 28-year-old

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 21

Round-up: Athletic Club seal crucial Champions League win, Atletico Madrid held in Türkiye

MD7 of the league phase in the 2025-26 Champions League came to an end on Wednesday, with three La Liga sides involved. Barcelona won away at Slavia Prague in their match, while also in action were Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 21

De Roon: ‘Atalanta immature and got scared’ after Athletic equaliser

Atalanta captain Marten de Roon admits they ‘collapsed and lost our focus completely’ in the incredible 3-2 defeat to Athletic Club. ‘We showed immaturity,

Nice News / Football Italia / January 21

Thuram and Locatelli praise Spalletti: ‘Double joy’ as Juventus beat Benfica 2-0

Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli praise Luciano Spalletti after Juventus’ 2-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League: ‘He gives a lot of energy from the touchline.’ Juventus secured a crucial 2-0 win over Benfica on Wednesday, which allowed Luciano Spalletti’s side to qualify for the Champions League knockout-playoff with a game to spare.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 21

Palladino: ‘Atalanta defeat inexplicable, first half was perfect’

Raffaele Palladino finds it ‘difficult to explain’ how Atalanta went from dominating Athletic Club to losing 3-2 in the Champions League. ‘The first half

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 21

Juventus secure important Champions League win against Benfica

Juventus secured a vital two-nil victory over Benfica in the Champions League this evening, a result they knew they had to achieve. The win keeps their hopes alive in the race for a place in the Champions League playoffs and restores confidence after a difficult domestic setback.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 21

Barcelona player ratings against Slavia Prague: Midfielders make the difference in Czech Republic

Barcelona secured an important 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague in their Champions League clash on Wednesday, which kept alive their hopes of a top 8 finish in the league phase.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / January 21
Dominik Szoboszlai has achieved what no Liverpool player has done since Trent Alexander-Arnold

Dominik Szoboszlai has achieved what no Liverpool player has done since Trent Alexander-Arnold

Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a moment of pure intelligence on Wednesday night, scoring a brilliantly executed free-kick just before half-time to hand Liverpool the lead against Marseille and etch his name into the club’s recent history.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / January 21

Barcelona seal important Champions League victory amid Pedri injury concern

Slavia Prague 2-4 Barcelona Barcelona kept alive their hopes of a top 8 finish in the Champions League, as they came from behind to defeat Slavia Prague at Fortuna Arena.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / January 21

Player Ratings: Juventus 2-0 Benfica – McKennie revives Old Lady

Weston McKennie is Football Italia’s MOTM for Juventus’ 2-0 win over Benfica. Di Gregorio 6.5 – One big save in the first half, which proved to be vital.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 21
Lewis-Skelly says Arsenal sent 'a message' around Europe last night

Lewis-Skelly says Arsenal sent 'a message' around Europe last night

Myles Lewis-Skelly believes Arsenal delivered a clear statement to their European rivals with their impressive 3-1 victory away to Inter Milan in the Champions League last night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 21
Rosenior makes the same tactical mistake which Maresca did – and fans are grumbling

Rosenior makes the same tactical mistake which Maresca did – and fans are grumbling

Liam Rosenior surprised us all with his team selection tonight – we knew he’d go strong to ensure 3 points that are crucial for advancing in the Champions League.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 21
Mikel Arteta eyes Real Madrid wonderkid, Arsenal keen on 19-year-old academy star

Mikel Arteta eyes Real Madrid wonderkid, Arsenal keen on 19-year-old academy star

Arsenal are interested in selling the Real Madrid defender, Victor Valdepenas. According to TEAMtalk, a move in January is unlikely, but Arsenal are targeting the 19-year-old defender and could make a move in the future.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 21
Tottenham make surprise enquiry for Premier League star who tormented them this season

Tottenham make surprise enquiry for Premier League star who tormented them this season

Tottenham have made a surprise enquiry for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, as the club looks to address a growing problem on the left side of their attack.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 21
Liverpool confirm defender’s exit from Anfield just hours before crunch Champions League fixture

Liverpool confirm defender’s exit from Anfield just hours before crunch Champions League fixture

Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers has joined Charlton Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old has recently recovered from a back injury which had seen a loan move to Wigan Athletic for the first few months of 2025 cut short in April.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 21
Chelsea will make a concession to help them beat Arsenal to defender

Chelsea will make a concession to help them beat Arsenal to defender

Arsenal could secure the signing of Jeremy Jacquet if he remains at Rennes until the end of the season, potentially beating Chelsea to his signature, even though the Blues have already opened discussions to bring him in.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 21
Liverpool team news v Marseille: Mo Salah returns to the starting XI among 3 changes by Slot

Liverpool team news v Marseille: Mo Salah returns to the starting XI among 3 changes by Slot

The Liverpool starting line-up to take on Marseille in the Champions League tonight has been confirmed. The Reds are in the south of France for their penultimate league phase fixture, and a win would put them in a very strong position to qualify directly for the round of 16 in March.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 21
Chelsea must make at least one January sale to bridge €15m gap for top target

Chelsea must make at least one January sale to bridge €15m gap for top target

Chelsea’s January plans seemed pretty simple in the build-up to the window – there were no plans to do anything major, just the standard mid-season shuffling of a few loans around.

Manchester City News / Extratime Talk / January 21
Erling Haaland Apology: Manchester City Star Says Sorry After Champions League Shock 3-1 Defeat

Erling Haaland Apology: Manchester City Star Says Sorry After Champions League Shock 3-1 Defeat

The Erling Haaland apology was the headline reaction after a stunning 3-1 defeat in Norway in the Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Champions League Matchday 7 game.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 21
Sky Sports: Anti-Amorim rebel will leave Man Utd in the coming hours after finding new club

Sky Sports: Anti-Amorim rebel will leave Man Utd in the coming hours after finding new club

Manchester United youngster Harry Amass is on the verge of joining Norwich City on loan for the remainder of the campaign. The 18-year-old emerged on the scene during the second half of the previous campaign, when he was handed his senior debut by Ruben Amorim.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 21
Complication hits as £33,000-a-week loanee’s Tottenham exit stalled despite irresistible offer

Complication hits as £33,000-a-week loanee’s Tottenham exit stalled despite irresistible offer

Tottenham Hotspur striker Alejo Veliz has been linked with a move away from Hotspur Way this winter transfer window. While the North Londoners want to accept what is an irresistible offer for his signature, his exit continues to be complicated owing to a clause problem, which is delaying what could have been a straightforward transfer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 21
Emmanuel Eboue sends a message to Nwaneri ahead of his move to Marseille

Emmanuel Eboue sends a message to Nwaneri ahead of his move to Marseille

As Ethan Nwaneri moves closer to completing a loan switch to Olympique Marseille this month, former Arsenal player Emmanuel Eboue has spoken about the importance of patience for young talents trying to establish themselves at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 21
BBC: Three key players demand new contracts as Chelsea reach crucial crossroads in BlueCo 'project'

BBC: Three key players demand new contracts as Chelsea reach crucial crossroads in BlueCo 'project'

Chelsea’s strategy under their current ownership is much-discussed. In terms of buying and selling, it means getting players young, and selling them for a profit when their value has increased.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 21
Man Utd prepare £17m January onslaught as Romano reveals truth behind ‘secret’ target

Man Utd prepare £17m January onslaught as Romano reveals truth behind ‘secret’ target

A report from Portugal claims Manchester United are preparing an offer for Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, while Fabrizio Romano ushers an update on another target.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 21
‘I was pretty much retired’ – Ex-Liverpool ace thought his career was over after leaving Anfield

‘I was pretty much retired’ – Ex-Liverpool ace thought his career was over after leaving Anfield

One former Liverpool player felt that he was ‘pretty much retired’ after leaving Anfield, but has since gone on to have quite the redemption arc. For Reds

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