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'When he goes past you, he stays past you' – Former Blue praises Chelsea player vs Djurgarden

A former Chelsea player has been praising one of their current players this week saying ‘when he goes past you, he stays past you.’ The news comes after The Blues thrashed Swedish side Djurgarden 4-1 away from home in the first leg of the Conference League semi-final last night in what was a very convincing performance for Enzo Maresca’s side.

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Juventus Exec Expected to Survive Lackluster Campaign

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli could pay the price if the team doesn’t make the top four, but it’ll likely come through a contraction of his mansions and new additions or a shake-up of the front office rather than an ousting, transfer market expert Paolo Paganini told Tuttomercatoweb.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

Charles Watts Explains Why Arsenal Badly Missed Thomas Partey in PSG Defeat

In his column for CaughtOffside, Arsenal insider Charles Watts pointed out how much the Gunners missed Thomas Partey in their narrow loss, with the veteran midfielder sidelined due to suspension.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 1

Reports: Premier League star Kevin De Bruyne might join Fire

Kevin De Bruyne, a 10-year standout in the Premier League, may be headed to the Chicago Fire, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. The 33-year old Belgian contributed 189 goals in 10 seasons with four-time defending champion Manchester City.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

Manchester United Beat PSG and Chelsea to Sign Rising Star to Long-Term Deal

Christopher Michel of Fussball.News reported Thursday that Kana-Biyik has signed a long-term deal with Manchester United, choosing them over interest from Chelsea, Monaco, and PSG.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

Arsenal Eye Ambitious Move for €90M-Rated Target of Manchester United and PSG

Arsenal are reportedly one of several Premier League clubs showing interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, according to TuttoJuve. Chelsea are said to be especially eager to land the 19-year-old, with a report claiming they are ready to launch a strong push for his signature.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

Chelsea Going All Out to Hijack €45M-Rated PSG, Real Madrid Target This Summer

CaughtOffside reported Thursday that Chelsea are pushing hard to sign Mastantuono as part of their ongoing effort to recruit top young talent from around the world.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

PSG’s £20M-Rated Target Ranks Liverpool, Arsenal Above Man Utd as Top Premier League Destinations

GIVE ME SPORT reported Thursday that Cherki is keen on joining Liverpool this summer. However, doubts remain about whether manager Arne Slot will grant the winger’s request.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 1

La Liga manager open to Saudi Arabia move this summer

Imanol Alguacil will be leaving Real Sociedad at the end of the La Liga season, and his next destination could be Saudi Arabia, with one of the clubs in the Saudi Pro League determined to appoint him as their next manager.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / May 1

Player Ratings: Betis 1-2 Fiorentina – Ranieri Keeps La Viola Alive

Fiorentina suffered a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final tie on Thursday night. Raffaele Palladino’s side recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a fighting chance in the return fixture.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 1

Newcastle Make Major Decision on £50M-Rated Premier League Star Wanted by Liverpool, PSG

Newcastle United have a tough challenge on their hands if they want to bring Dean Huijsen to St. James’ Park. On Thursday, The i Paper reported that the club have already held talks with Huijsen’s camp, but there’s a sense that his attention may be focused elsewhere.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / May 1

Porro: 7 , Romero : 8 , Solanke: ?? | Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings vs Bodø/Glimt |Europa League 2024/25

Tottenham’s season has not gone as planned, with the Lilywhites eliminated from both domestic competitions, and now fighting for their lives to hold onto splinters of hope in pursuing European football.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / May 1

Aussie Dylan Leonard reveals his Celtic dreams

Rising star Dylan Leonard hails from a distant corner of the globe, yet the trailblazing 17-year-old has confessed that his greatest football aspiration

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 1

'Too much' – Athletic Club manager disappointed with game-changing decision during Manchester United defeat

Athletic Club are set to miss out on playing in the Europa League final at San Mames after losing 3-0 to Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

Soccer News / Stretty News / May 1

Utd superb, but one Red had Casemiro ‘shaking his head in disgust’ after what he did late in second half

Manchester United will take to Old Trafford next Thursday in hopes of seamlessly punching their ticket to the Europa League final. It’s now half-time in the two-legged semis, with the Red Devils boasting a hugely positive three-goal advantage over Athletic Bilbao after a dominant display at the San Mames Stadium.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 1

Real Madrid opens the door for Arsenal target to leave them this summer

Arsenal have previously beenlinked with a move for Rodrygo, and there is a possibility they could revive their interest in the Real Madrid attacker this summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 1

Gosens: ‘Fiorentina regret at avoidable goals, but we’ll fight’ for Final

Robin Gosens admits Fiorentina leave Real Betis with ‘regret that we conceded two avoidable goals,’ but confidence they can reach a third straight Conference League Final.

Soccer News / The Laziali / May 1

From PSG Outcast to Leicester Wantaway – Lazio’s Centre-Back Shortlist Revealed

Lazio are reportedly courting at least five defenders as defensive reinforcement will be needed in the summer. According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Biancocelesti could part ways with Mario Gila and Alessio Romagnoli at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 1

Palladino: ‘Many positives for Fiorentina, we can turn this around’

Raffaele Palladino insists Fiorentina ‘take many positives’ from the 2-1 defeat to Real Betis, as they are confident that the Conference League semi-final can be turned around in the second leg.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 1

10-man Athletic Club soundly beaten by Manchester United in Europa League

Athletic Club are heading for the Europa League exit door after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Manchester United at San Mames in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

Soccer News / Stretty News / May 1

What Ferdinand heard Casemiro ‘absolutely screaming’ at his teammate is telling – but he quickly took heed

Manchester United boast a healthy three-goal lead approaching the interval against Athletic Club tonight. Goals from Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, the latter being on the scoresheet twice, have the Red Devils ready to enter cruise control at the Estadio San Mames – and it’s just the first half of the sides’ two-legged Europa League semi-final tie.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / May 1

‘Not ideal’: Journo hints one United star shouldn’t have started tonight, but Amorim was forced into change

Manchester United are underway in Spain and hoping to leave with an advantage to take back to Old Trafford in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final next week.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / May 1

Levy has made up his mind, Tottenham star’s exit will depend on two factors now

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. The 26-year-old is on the radar of top clubs like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / May 1

Sam Surridge, Nashville look to continue scoring surge vs. Atlanta

It won't be easy to top their last offensive performance, but Nashville SC have a chance to string together their third win in four matches on Saturday afternoon when they visit Atlanta United.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / May 1

Four ways for Inter Miami to bounce back from awful Champions Cup defeat

Inter Miami fell 3-1 to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday, ending its Concacaf Champions Cup run in the semfinals. It was Miami's third straight loss in all competitions after starting the 2025 season with a nine-game unbeaten run.

Vancouver routs Inter Miami, seals place in Concacaf Champions Cup final

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 1

Arsenal transfer target sends another message ahead of the summer

Nico Williams is currently one of the most sought-after footballers in the world, yet he appears unfazed by the mounting interest in his services. The Athletic Bilbao winger has consistently delivered outstanding performances and further cemented his reputation by playing a key role in Spain’s triumph at Euro 2024.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 1

Offer in the works: Liverpool would be able to afford midfield metronome who Slot craves – report

According to reports from Spain, Liverpool are readying an offer for one player who Arne Slot would dearly love to have at Anfield, and he’s likely to be affordable for the Reds.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / May 1

New report provides clarity on Manchester City’s summer transfer plans

Ahead of the summer, it has always appeared that Manchester City’s summer transfer plans were obvious. There is an obvious need to add more creativity in midfield for Pep Guardiola’s side.