Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said Erling Haaland is available to return for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, while three other players remain doubtful. Haaland, who has scored 12 goals in nine games to start to the season, remained on the bench throughout Man City’s 5-1 Champions League thrashing of AEK Athens on Tuesday. – Maresca determined to help Foden back to his best – Walker: ‘No intention’ of removing…
Bruno Guimarães has admitted he had sleepless nights over his decision to leave Newcastle United for Arsenal. The 28-year-old spent four years at St James’ Park, becoming captain in 2024 before moving to the Gunners for £75 million ($100 million) in the summer. Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson said at the time that the club had no wish to sell Guimarães during a turbulent transfer window — in which several…
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca feels a duty to help Phil Foden return to his best. Foden is enjoying a resurgence having scored four goals in his last two games since serving a domestic suspension. The 26-year-old’s performances, which included a hat trick against AEK Athens in midweek, have raised the prospect of a return to the England fold after being dropped for the World Cup. Maresca has taken a…
Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas said he regrets telling his players to ease off towards the end of their famous 4-1 win against misfiring Manchester United. The Champions League upstarts heaped pressure on Red Devils boss Michael Carrick by swatting aside the three-time European champions with ease on Wednesday evening. Nico Paz marked a sparkling man-of-the-match display with a brace at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, where Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo…
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho was keen to point out after his side’s win over Leipzig that his team will have 24 hours less rest than Sunday’s rivals Barcelona heading into the Clásico. Madrid won 4-1 over the German outfit in Wednesday’s Champions League while Barça fell 4-2 at Paris Saint-Germain a day earlier. Asked if Madrid’s decisive midweek win was a big boost in confidence ahead of the encounter…
Manchester United‘s first-team squad will report back for training on Friday after being given a day off today following the humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como, sources have told ESPN. The result against the Serie A side was United’s heaviest Champions League loss since a 4-0 reverse against Barcelona in November 1994 and leaves Michael Carrick’s team in 21st position in the League Phase table after one win and…
TOKYO — The president of the Asian Football Confederation gave no hint Thursday about the body’s support — or opposition — to the reelection of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president. The votes of the AFC’s 47 members could be critical when Infantino seeks his fourth term in an election in March. Infantino faces strong opposition in Europe, has staunch support in Africa — and Asia could provide the swing votes.…
Declan Rice has backed England teammate Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday, saying it’s “his time.” Both Rice and Kane got on the scoresheet as Arsenal drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Kane’s goal — which came from the penalty spot — was his 10th of the season already after he scored 61 in 51 appearances in 2025-26. Asked by CBS…
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho and Kylian Mbappé have defended Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian forward drew whistles from the home fans during Wednesday’s win over RB Leipzig. Vinícius has not found the back of the net in his last nine games for Los Blancos and was substituted in the 70th minute of his team’s 4-1 victory. Asked about Vinícius again being whistled by the crowd at the Bernabéu, Mourinho…
Frank Leboeuf has slammed Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes for his criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following the club’s after a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Fernandes appeared to directly question Carrick’s tactics, as he said: “It was a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave space behind.” Carrick responded to his captain’s comments and said: “Whatever system you play, whatever tactics…