Mohamed Salah admitted that Liverpool manager Arne Slot was angry with the first-half performance against bottom of the table Southampton – and rightly so. The Reds surprisingly trailed at the interval to Will Smallbone’s goal, courtesy of some lackadaisical defending just before the 15-minute intermission. It was unfamiliar territory for Southampton, who had two wins…
Arsenal and England striker Alessia Russo grew up collecting football stickers and trading cards, just like most other young fans and aspiring future players. But at that age, the players that Russo was collecting and swapping were all male stars. Even for someone born in 1999, who has been fortunate enough to enjoy a professional…
Europe’s big boys returned to continental action this week as all eight Champions League last 16 first legs were staged. Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa were the English sides making arduous trips beyond the shores of old Blighty, with the trio returning home victorious ahead of next week’s second legs on home soil. The fun…
Tiger Woods looks set to delay his PGA Tour comeback and miss The Players next week, with the former world No 1 unsure when he will return to action. Woods has not featured in an official event since missing the cut at The Open last July and has played a limited schedule in recent seasons,…
The Minnesota Wild shut out the Boston Bruins 1-0 in a gritty defensive showdown at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, handing Boston its fifth loss in six games since returning from the Four Nations Face-Off break. The Bruins, fresh off a win over Pittsburgh, aimed to build momentum and gain ground in the Atlantic Division…
Barry Ferguson finally has his chance of taking the reins at Glasgow Rangers, although it is only on an interim basis. His managerial record leaves much to be desired. During his last spell in the dugout with Alloa Athletic, he achieved a win percentage of just 27.3%. After a victory in his first match as…
The players and staff at Salford Red Devils went unpaid on Friday, according to head coach Paul Rowley. Salford’s miserable start to the season has seen them concede 156 points in their first three games having fielded a youth team in their opening game against St Helens due to salary cap restrictions while a takeover…
Didier Drogba’s legacy at Chelsea is the stuff of legend. The Ivorian striker was the beating heart of the Blues’ golden era, a colossus who combined power, skill and an unparalleled ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered most, most notably in the 2012 Champions League final, where his unforgettable performance helped the…
While the Premier League is one of the biggest and best leagues in Europe, the Championship isn’t far off, especially in terms of drama. Over the years, some massive teams have found themselves fighting it out in the second tier, desperate to return to the top flight. This includes the likes of Leicester City, Southampton,…
Arne Slot hailed the calm his players have shown after what we called “mental challenges” as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister secured the win for Slot’s team against a Newcastle…
Marvel Rivals has just announced compensation for players due to server errors that occurred a while back. The game announced on its official X account that every player will receive 200 free Units as an apology for the inconvenience caused by the issue. Typically, Marvel Rivals announces server maintenance much in advance. However, it seems…
The countdown is on for the Euros as the first international window of 2025 is now in full swing. England kicked off their Nations League campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Portugal and now face the challenge of testing themselves against world champions Spain. While the next match is always the most important, there’s…
When we consign the 2024/25 season to history, we’ll likely look back upon Gameweek 26 as the weekend which decided the Premier League title. Adversity has doubtlessly hamstrung leading challengers Arsenal this term, but they had a chance to cut Liverpool’s lead at the summit to five points ahead of their home game against West…
Hansi Flick hopes Lamine Yamal can play for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday (8.30pm GMT) despite the playmaker suffering a gruesome foot injury during their 2-0 win at Las Palmas in LaLiga on Saturday. Spain sensation Yamal has not trained with Barca but could feature when the Spanish leaders…
And now you’re going to believe them. A 2-0 victory over Manchester City means Liverpool have opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Their triumph at the Etihad Stadium means they’ve completed a league double over the champions, and Arne Slot looks poised to steal Pep Guardiola’s crown in…
The Scottish Premiership season is approaching the final few months, and it looks as though Celtic will win their fourth consecutive top-flight title. Brendan Rodgers’ side have been in excellent form since the beginning of the campaign, losing just once as we approach March, and have the best attacking and defensive records in the league….
Liverpool and Manchester City have been the Premier League’s top two sides in recent years, battling it out for the title in what has proven to be a great modern rivalry. The two adversaries lock horns once again this weekend, with Arne Slot’s side looking to wrest the Premier League trophy from the champions’ grasp,…
As the first international break of 2025 is well underway and the perfect time to reflect on the Women’s Super League (WSL) season so far. Chelsea comfortably lead the way at the top of the table. They hold a seven-point lead over Manchester United in second, and ten or more over both Arsenal and Manchester…
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze has voiced her support for Jenni Hermoso and her other former Barcelona teammates after the Spanish High Court ruled Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault. A High Court in Madrid has ordered Rubiales to pay a fine of €10,000 (£8,275) to Spain striker Jenni Hermoso after kissing her on…
Luke Littler heads into Night Three of the Premier League in Dublin tonight full of confidence and is ready to “get on with his job” in front of what will be another bumper crowd. Littler edged out world No 1 Luke Humphries to win Night Two of the Premier League in Glasgow, with the showdown…
