Enzo Maresca had to be on the defensive in his press conference today where he was asked a barrage of questions about his team’s disappointing result against Qarabag in the Champions League.
Austin FC and FC Dallas are two of the first three teams bounced from the MLS Playoffs in Round One. Losing back-to-back matches against LAFC for the former and Vancouver Whitecaps for the latter means the Houston Dynamo are still the only Texas team to win a Major League Soccer title.
Barcelona had a disappointing draw against Club Brugge on Wednesday, but one positive was Lamine Yamal’s return to form. The 18-year-old has been below his sky-high standards in recent weeks, but he was back to his unplayable best in Belgium.
Barcelona were held to a 3-3 draw by Club Brugge on Wednesday, in what was a disappointing result for the Catalans. There were a lot of struggles that they had, particularly in defensive areas.
There were three La Liga clubs involved in Champions League action on Wednesday, as MD4 of the league phase continued. Barcelona played out a six-goal thriller in Belgium, with the other two matches being Villarreal’s trip to Pafos and Athletic Club’s clash against Premier League side Newcastle United.
Cristian Chivu admitted that Inter Milan failed to live up to the billing in tonight’s Champions League clash against Kairat Almaty. Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old offered his assessment of Inter’s bleak performance at San Siro.
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli has reportedly avoided injury, but he’s still expected to miss Sunday’s showdown against Inter Milan. On Monday, the 30-year-old only lasted 45 minutes before being hauled off at half-time in the contest against Cagliari.
Christian Nørgaard has largely been a fringe player since his move to Arsenal in the summer from Brentford. The midfielder admitted he was surprised by Arsenal’s interest, but he could not turn down the opportunity to join a top club before the later stages of his career.
Enzo Maresca made a lot of changes for tonight’s draw with Qarabag, and one of the most notable was putting Jorrel Hato into central defence. It didn’t go well.
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta delivered his verdict on the ‘historic’ purchase of San Siro. Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri chief highlighted the importance of this history-defining deal.
Tottenham are set to reward defender Micky van de Ven with a new contract following his outstanding performances of late. That is according to the latest from Matt Law of The Telegraph, who claims that Spurs see Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.
Yann Bisseck slammed Inter Milan for losing concentration during tonight’s nerve-wracking 2-1 home win over Kairat Almaty. Speaking to Inter TV via FCInterNews, Bisseck urged his teammates to maintain their focus.
Atlanta United is on the verge of re-hiring former manager Gerardo Martino, according to Doug Robinson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Tata” Martino most recently managed Inter Miami.
Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 at the Etihad tonight in their fourth UEFA Champions League phase fixture.
Inter Milan star Carlos Augusto delivered his verdict on a dramatic 2-1 home win over Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty. Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, the former Monza defender admitted that Kairat gave the Nerazzurri a run for their money.
Newcastle United signed Vakhtang Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi during the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old attacker is highly rated at the club, but he has yet to feature for the Premier League club because of injury problems.
Tottenham Hotspur legend Paul Miller recently discussed the club’s evolution, as they have begun a new era under Thomas Frank’s leadership. He praised the legacy of former executive chairman, Daniel Levy, who stepped down from his position in September, and also praised the defensive partnership of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
Samu Aghehowa has established himself as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers over the last few seasons, and Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in acquiring his services.
Juventus’ attacking inefficiency was once again on display during their Champions League encounter against Sporting Club last night, as the Bianconeri failed to convert several clear opportunities into goals.
Lautaro Martinez and Carlos Augusto just about ensured Inter maintain their 100 per cent Champions League record, but it was harder than expected to beat Kairat.
West Ham United are very serious about signing Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo in January. The 26-year-old defender will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has been linked with an exit from the Spanish club in the coming weeks.
Former Tottenham defender hails Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven following Spurs’ strong start to the new season under Thomas Frank There is no denying the fact that Tottenham Hotspur have looked defensively solid and stable under Thomas Frank’s leadership.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim might have a new role in mind for Luke Shaw based on the club’s transfer plans for next summer. The 30-year-old is the club’s longest-serving player, having first arrived at Carrington in the summer of 2014 after making the switch from Southampton.
The owner of one football club in the UK has named the manager who he believes will replace Arne Slot at Liverpool ‘within two years’. The incumbent head
Manchester United are looking to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest during the January transfer window. According to a report from TEAMtalk, they are confident of securing his signature in the coming weeks.
Liverpool fans have today been given a strong clue as to when one currently injured Reds player might be back in action. While Curtis Jones made his comeback in the win over Real Madrid on Tuesday night, others such as Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong remain sidelined.
These are the Chelsea vs Qarabag confirmed lineups for their UEFA Champions League clash. The Blues are off to Baku for this one which means it is an early start time for UK viewers of 17:45.
Chelsea take on Qarabag tonight in the Champions League knowing that a win puts them into strong position in the group stage. Speaking to the club’s official