Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior admits he is “angry” with himself and has vowed to return to top form. The Brazilian forward has set up three goals but scored just once in 10 appearances this season. “I’m not saying I’m worried, but I’m angry with myself for not being in my best version,” Vinícius told reporters after Madrid’s 4-3 comeback win at Roma in Wednesday’s Champions League game. “In the…
Roy Keane has branded Manchester United a “circus” following Lisandro Martínez‘s outburst against the club’s hierarchy. Argentina defender Martínez accused the club of lacking ambition and questioned their summer recruitment after Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atlético Madrid. Former United defender Gary Neville said Martínez’s comments amounted to a direct attack on his team-mates and suggested senior players would be “absolutely fuming,” while ex-captain Keane described the remarks…
Mamadou Sangare has challenged Brentford to cause a “real surprise” and push for a top two finish in the Premier League this season. The Bees are currently fourth in the table after six matches, five points behind second-place Arsenal. They are yet to taste defeat this season, and have picked up eye-catching wins over Tottenham and Chelsea. The west London club, who were promoted to the Premier League for the…
Former England head coach Sir Gareth Southgate has said that he doesn’t see a scenario where he manages a Premier League club again. The ex-Middlesbrough boss has been out of management since the summer of 2024 — when he led England to another Euros final but resigned after they lost 2-1 to Spain. Southgate said that he doesn’t “see a scenario where I do that” when asked if he would…
Antoine Semenyo expressed his frustration over his missed chances in Manchester City‘s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. The European champions raced into a 3-0 lead in just over 30 minutes at the Etihad to stun the hosts before an improved second-half showing led by Erling Haaland saw the game eventually end 4-2 to PSG. City pushed PSG hard for a way back, racking up 27…
American rapper Tyler, The Creator will become the latest artist to feature on the front of Barcelona’s jersey when they face Real Madrid in the upcoming Clásico on Oct. 25. The special-edition shirt will see the GOLF logo replace Spotify branding on Barça’s kit, marking the ninth artist takeover under the club’s sponsorship deal with Spotify. Tyler follows Drake, Rosalía, The Rolling Stones, KAROL G, Coldplay, Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran…
ROME — José Mourinho took the blame for Real Madrid‘s struggles at AS Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday, before praising his players for leading a seven-minute comeback to turn a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 win. Substitutes Carlos Espí and Endrick each scored before a 90th-minute header from Antonio Rüdiger — with Arda Güler providing his second assist of the night — gave Madrid maximum points in the…
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said he hopes Bradley Barcola’s first Champions League hat trick will provide the confidence boost the winger needs to settle into life at his new club. The £123 million ($163m) summer signing is no stranger to success at Europe’s elite level, having won the competition the last two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, but in his first six appearances he was the shadow of the player…
MANCHESTER, England — Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain “could have lost” their Champions League match Manchester City after racing out to a 3-0 lead at halftime at the Etihad on Wednesday. PSG went on to win 4-2 after a dominant first half — and hit the post and missed a penalty in a second half — as City fought back after the break through two goals from Erling Haaland. Although…
Lisandro Martínez has said he believes in “my teammates, our manager and everyone working to help this club move forward” after he criticised Manchester United‘s hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, in an explosive interview on Tuesday. Following United’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Martínez told Amazon Prime that he felt the club had failed to adequately strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window.…