'He had discomfort' – Valverde explains Messi Clasico role
The Argentine came off the bench against Madrid, with Barca's head coach explaining that he wasn't fully fit Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde explained his decision to use Lionel Messi…
West Brom 0-1 Sheffield United: Blades move back to second in Championship with narrow win at promotion rivals
Kieran Dowell scored his first goal in Sheffield United colours to help Chris Wilder’s men claim a crucial 1-0 win at Championship promotion rivals West Brom. The on loan Everton…
Ronaldo's goals and assists record shows up Real Madrid’s struggling strikers
The Blancos' all-time leading goalscorer has made a storming start to his Serie A career but his former team-mates are toiling without him Would Julen Lopetegui still be in a…
Paul Pogba: Top 10 central midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, according to statistics as Frenchman’s form continues
Another game, another goal and an assist for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The French superstar, once the world’s most expensive footballer when he rejoined the Red Devils in 2016,…
Who is Santiago Solari? The Real Madrid coach tasked with clearing up Lopetegui's mess
The Castilla coach has been thrown in at the deep end by Los Blancos, who have sacked the former Spain manager following their Clasico humiliation Santiago Solari has been thrust…
Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea (4-3 on pens): Raheem Sterling slams home winning penalty after Kepa Arrizabalaga defies Maurizio Sarri in sensational Wembley showdown
Manchester City retained the Carabao Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea at Wembley. Raheem Sterling blasted home the winning penalty after Kepa Arrizabalaga deliberately defied Maurizio Sarri at…
Messi won't be a leader for as long as he goes to the toilet 20 times before a game – Maradona
The Barcelona talisman has been handed the captain's armband by his country, but that role has been questioned by an iconic countryman Lionel Messi is not a leader, according to…
Premier League yellow and red cards: Who faces a ban soon? Man United, Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle stars included
With the Premier League season now into February, top-flight players are starting to run the risk of being banned. An accumulation of 10 yellow cards will result in that player having to…
Piatek, Ibrahimovic and 10 forwards Real Madrid could sign in January
The Champions League holders' struggles show they are in need of a new reliable goalscorer and will be looking across Europe's top leagues in January Mauro Icardi The European champions…
Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic would pick Phil Jones over Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk
Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic would not swap the club’s current defenders for Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk. The 27-year-old is leading the Reds’ title charge and they will reclaim…