• Who is Mikel Jauregizar? The Reds' target who's BETTER than Ryan Gravenberch

    Who is Mikel Jauregizar? The Reds' target who's BETTER than Ryan Gravenberch
    Who is Mikel Jauregizar? The Reds' target who's BETTER than Ryan GravenberchWho is Mikel Jauregizar?The scorer of Athletic Bilbao’s only goal in the second-leg of their Europa League semi-final tie against Manchester United, Jauregizar is known for his elite tackling and has found himself on Liverpool’s radar.The 21-year-old has become a real force in Athletic Club’s team this season, starting the majority of the side’s games in all competition.After showing glimpses of b
  • 🚨 Breaking news: Pedri a doubt for Villarreal v Barcelona

    🚨 Breaking news: Pedri a doubt for Villarreal v BarcelonaPedri is not going through his best physical moment; the Barcelona midfielder was injured a few weeks ago and is now doubtful for Villarreal.
    After playing a few minutes in the Deportivo Guadalajara-Barcelona match, where he came on in the 73rd minute to unlock the game, the midfielder has experienced physical problems.'SPORT' reports that he has a strain and will not train this Friday.The Canary Islander will test himself on Satur
  • Real Madrid midfielder a serious doubt for Sevilla clash due to discomfort

    Real Madrid midfielder a serious doubt for Sevilla clash due to discomfortReal Madrid will play their final game of 2025 on Saturday night when they host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu before the Christmas break arrives.Ahead of what is a must-win match for manager Xabi Alonso, who remains under pressure, Real Madrid have received some mixed news on the training front, with one key player seen as a major doubt.Federico Valverde could miss Sevilla clashIndeed, according to The Athletic’s
  • VfB Stuttgart set to complete the signing of Jeremy Arévalo from Racing Santander for €7m

    VfB Stuttgart set to complete the signing of Jeremy Arévalo from Racing Santander for €7mBild reports that VfB Stuttgart are close to completing the signing of Racing Santander striker Jeremy Arévalo. Stuttgart faced competition from Roma and Strasbourg for the Ecuadorian, but the Bundesliga side has won the race for the 20-year-old as they continued their search for a striker following the departure of Nick Woltemade in the summer. Arevalo will cost Stuttgart &
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  • How Supercoppa Italiana Win Could Help Inter Milan In Race For Highly-Rated Italian Starlet

    How Supercoppa Italiana Win Could Help Inter Milan In Race For Highly-Rated Italian StarletInter face a demanding stretch of the season and Italian media suggest Supercoppa success could play a role in shaping their January plans.According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri still have 18 matches to navigate before the March international break.Indeed, a number that could rise to 21 if they reach the Supercoppa final and progress through the Champions League.Supercoppa Could Fund Palestra Move As Inte
  • Gabriel, Havertz, Zubimendi: Arsenal injury updates pre-Everton clash

    Gabriel, Havertz, Zubimendi: Arsenal injury updates pre-Everton clashMikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal’s injury news ahead of Saturday’s match against Everton, including a few pieces of good news.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesArsenal will welcome back Riccardo Calafiori for their trip to Everton on Saturday, with the defender now having served his suspension, but the Gunners are set to be without five more players due to injury.Starting with the newest of those five injuries, Ben
  • Tottenham face resurgent Liverpool in match that could define both teams’ seasons

    Tottenham face resurgent Liverpool in match that could define both teams’ seasonsLiverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet on Saturday evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with both sides arriving at the fixture in contrasting moments, even if neither can yet claim certainty about the direction of their season.Liverpool appear to be stabilising after a difficult spell, with last weekend’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion offering their clearest sign yet that they may have navig
  • Pick of the stats: Ipswich Town v Sheffield Wednesday

    [BBC]Sheffield Wednesday will look to break a resolute Ipswich Town on the Tractor Boy's own soil when they make the trip on Saturday (15:00 GMT).Wednesday have scored the least goals of any Championship team this season (15) and will face a tough challenge to add to that tally against an Ipswich side racking up clean sheets at Portman Road.But the Owls' one and only win this season came on the road, while the hosts lost last time out to Leicester City to show they are not infallible. Ipswich di
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  • Slot on team news, Jones' form and improving Ekitike's defensive work

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur (kick-off 17:30 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On Mohamed Salah: "Actions speak louder than words. We moved on - he was the first substitution I made."Having had a "promising" scan, Cody Gakpo might come back earlier than expected. Right-back Jeremie Frimpong is back in the squad after injury, but Joe Gomez is not.Liverpool are monitoring Dominik Szoboszlai, wh
  • Livramento relief but will Newcastle use January window?

    [Getty Images]There will be a degree of relief inside Newcastle United.Defender Tino Livramento will be out for weeks, rather than months, after suffering a knee injury in the midweek win against Fulham.But Eddie Howe's side are looking particularly light at the back ahead of the visit of Chelsea on Saturday with Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth also currently sidelined."We haven't even had a week where we could regroup," the Newcastle head coach said.So it felt telling tha
  • Just in: Barcelona midfield superstar not training with group ahead of Villarreal clash

    Just in: Barcelona midfield superstar not training with group ahead of Villarreal clashFC Barcelona started preparations for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Villarreal with a training session at the Ciutat Esportiva this morning.Having had the day off on Thursday, the players reconvened to training today, with an eye on the team’s final game before the mid-season break.Pedri absentHowever, in a concerning bit of development, key Barcelona midfielder Pedri did not train with the rest o
  • 'Harder for teams to prepare for us' - Bijol

    [Getty Images]Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol hopes the team's change of shape will "make it harder for their opponents" as he reflects on improved recent performances.On Saturday, 17th-placed Leeds welcome Crystal Palace to Elland Road with the Eagles in fifth but facing three games in six days due to their Conference League and Carabao Cup commitments.Bijol is encouraged by good results against Chelsea and Liverpool and feels that since changing formation, Leeds are now a different propositio
  • Napoli star McTominay: ‘Too easy’ to blame Man United, ‘they did everything for me’

    Napoli star McTominay: ‘Too easy’ to blame Man United, ‘they did everything for me’Napoli star Scott McTominay says it’s ‘too easy’ to blame Manchester United when the players who leave the club shine elsewhere: ‘Whenever I was there, they did everything for me.’McTominay is one of the many ex-Manchester United players who have started to deliver consistently after leaving Old Trafford.The Scotland international, a product of the Red Devils a
  • Inter Milan Head Coach Praises ‘Improving’ Bologna Ahead Of Supercoppa Showdown

    Inter Milan Head Coach Praises ‘Improving’ Bologna Ahead Of Supercoppa ShowdownCristian Chivu has underlined both the importance of the Supercoppa and the quality of Bologna as Inter prepare for their semi-final clash, while also offering broader reflections on the rapid development of football in Saudi Arabia.Speaking to SBA Sport on the eve of the match, via FCInter1908, the Inter head coach stressed the value of the competition and the responsibility that comes with taking part.He
  • Report: Chelsea told to pay £11m to sign 17-year-old forward

    Report: Chelsea told to pay £11m to sign 17-year-old forwardChelsea Move Targets Teenage Forward From Ligue 2Chelsea’s latest recruitment push has turned towards France again, with L’EQUIPE reporting that the Premier League club have made an opening offer of eight million euros for AS Saint-Etienne forward Djylian N’Guessan. The bid has been rejected, but the direction of travel feels familiar. Chelsea continue to position themselves at the front of the queue when elite t
  • Stags boss Clough proud of recognition beyond football

    Nigel Clough has been in charge of Mansfield Town for just over five years [Shutterstock/BBC]Nigel Clough has said he was proud to emulate his late, great father Brian by receiving an honorary degree for his contributions to football.The Mansfield Town manager and former England striker, whose most prolific years of his playing career were spent at Nottingham Forest under his father, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).It was in 1990 that Brian, who famously gu
  • Arteta on injuries, Gyokeres' form and Moyes reunion

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium (20:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Arteta confirmed Ben White will miss the trip to Merseyside after being withdrawn in the first half of last weekend's win over Wolves with a hamstring injury: "He's evolving well - it's not a major injury but it will keep him out for a few games. It's not a major problem. He's a really fast healer
  • Ex Barcelona Goalkeeper Ready For Inter Milan Chance Against Bologna In Supercoppa

    Ex Barcelona Goalkeeper Ready For Inter Milan Chance Against Bologna In SupercoppaCristian Chivu has publicly confirmed one change to his Inter line-up for tonight’s Supercoppa clash against Bologna, with Josep Martinez set to start in goal.According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, the former Barcelona goalkeeper will be handed his opportunity between the posts.Indeed, as Inter continue to manage minutes across the squad and prepare for life without Yann Sommer.Martinez is the only alterat
  • England's X-factor has 'hill to climb' - will Palmer go to World Cup?

    Cole Palmer is facing an uphill task for make England's squad for next summer's World Cup. [Reuters]Thomas Tuchel spent 58 minutes watching Cole Palmer serve up mouth-watering food for thought at Stamford Bridge while he ponders his World Cup squad.England's head coach took in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Everton last Saturday, watching Palmer deliver the sort of elite moment that earned him a spot in the Fifa Best men's XI when it was named on Tuesday.It was classic 'Cold' Palmer.Chelsea broke Everto
  • Liverpool boss sings praises of in-form trio

    Liverpool boss sings praises of in-form trioLiverpool Shaped by Slot as Jones, Ekitike and Konate Drive StandardsLiverpool’s steady progression under Arne Slot continues to be defined by clarity rather than noise. There are no grand proclamations or sweeping declarations of dominance, just a clear-eyed assessment of performance, process and improvement. Recent comments from the Liverpool head coach offer a revealing insight into how Curtis Jones, Hugo Ekitike and Ibrahima Konate are shapin
  • Pick of the stats: Hull City v West Bromwich Albion

    [BBC]Hull City will look to retain their place in the top six when they welcome West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (15:00 GMT).The Tigers have found a rich vein of form to land them in sixth place but are only clear by one point.Though the Baggies are trying to stabilise after a topsy-turvy season and will be seeking their first back-to-back wins since August.Hull have won just one of their last 11 league games against West Bromwich Albion (D2 L8), a 2-0 home win in March 2023.After losing four co
  • Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates on Gabriel, Ben White and Martin Zubimendi before Everton clash

    Gabriel is “not far” from returning to the Arsenal line-up, Mikel Arteta has revealed, as the manager gave an update on the fitness of his squad ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Everton this weekend.The Brazilian defender was integral to Arsenal’s impressive start to the season before suffering a hip injury playing for Brazil against Senegal in a friendly at the Emirates last month. Arsenal have kept only one clean sheet in the five Premier League games since Gabriel was inj
  • Barcelona’s possible opponents in the Copa del Rey Round of 16

    Barcelona’s possible opponents in the Copa del Rey Round of 16FC Barcelona made it through to the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey after defeating CD Guadalajara in their first game of the competition earlier this week.Hansi Flick’s side secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory away at Estadio Pedro Escartin, with goals coming from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford.Barcelona are the current holders of the Copa del Rey trophy, having defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid in an epic finale la
  • 🚨 One for the future: Frankfurt seal second winter signing

    🚨 One for the future: Frankfurt seal second winter signingEintracht Frankfurt isn’t even on winter break yet, and new players are already being signed. After Keita Kosugi was presented yesterday as the first winter signing, SGE followed up today.With Keito Kumashiro, the next Japanese player has been signed, who will wear the Hessen jersey starting January 1, 2026. The 18-year-old is joining Eintracht from Roasso Kumamoto and will initially play for the U21s, the Bundesliga club an
  • Inter Milan Outcast Dubbed ‘A Perfect Fit For Juventus’ Amid Rumours Of A January Move

    Inter Milan Outcast Dubbed ‘A Perfect Fit For Juventus’ Amid Rumours Of A January MoveDavide Frattesi has been labelled a “perfect fit” for Juventus as speculation continues over a possible January move away from Inter.According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, the midfielder is considered the most suitable profile to strengthen the Bianconeri’s engine room midway through the season.The Turin-based newspaper highlights Frattesi’s productivity under Italy’
  • 🏆 Copa do Brasil final may get fixed venue, what to know

    🏆 Copa do Brasil final may get fixed venue, what to knowThe 2026 season will bring significant changes to the schedule, with the Copa do Brasil being contested in a single final at the end of the season.And the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília emerges as a candidate to host the first final decided in a single match in the tournament's history, according to information from ge.Although the official decision has not yet been made—and there is no date set for it—
  • Hurzeler on Dunk's suspension, Welbeck and Watson

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Hurzeler said he has no fresh injury worries; however, captain Lewis Dunk is suspended after receiving his fifth booking of the season against Liverpool: "He will be a big miss but we all know and emphasise week for week that we have a strong squad and have players that can replace him."Summer si
  • Howe on Livramento injury, Wissa's 'really good' start and Chelsea

    Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at St James' Park (kick-off 12:30 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Tino Livramento could be out until 2026 despite the extent of his knee injury still being unknown. It currently looks like a "minor injury" which will keep him out of action for "probably a few weeks".Nick Pope is "the closest of all the players" to full fitness ahead of this weekend. He explai
  • Mancini: I’ve never punched anyone, Gattuso gave Italy ‘sense of belonging’

    Mancini: I’ve never punched anyone, Gattuso gave Italy ‘sense of belonging’On the eve of an ‘exciting’ game against Juventus, Roma defender Gianluca Mancini insists he’s not mean and that he always gives ‘everything’ for the shirt.Roma visit Juventus at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tomorrow in the big match of Serie A Round 16.“It will be exciting and stimulating. We’ll have to sweat, but we’re going into it fired up,” the G
  • Inter Milan Head Coach Set To Turn To France Duo For Supercoppa Fixture Against Bologna

    Inter Milan Head Coach Set To Turn To France Duo For Supercoppa Fixture Against BolognaInter are set to rotate for tonight’s Supercoppa clash against Bologna, with Gazzetta dello Sport predicting a front two of Ange-Yoan Bonny and Marcus Thuram.One of the first alterations should come in goal, where Josep Martinez is expected to start ahead of Yann Sommer.According to the Italian daily, the move would offer the goalkeeper “a bit of normality amid the emotional and legal storm of rece

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