• Enzo Fernandez hails Frank Lampard as an inspiration but downplays comparisons to Chelsea legend

    Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has revealed how he has been inspired by Frank Lampard. The Argentina international has ramped up his goal output this season for the Blues and has revealed he has been watching videos of the former midfielder and learning plenty from the club legend. Lampard remains Chelsea’s all-time top scorer after netting…

  • Ronaldo may leave Al-Nassr as Salah’s Saudi switch reignites PIF dispute

    Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to leave Al-Nassr in the summer transfer window if Liverpool star Mohamed Salah makes the switch to the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal superstar’s future at the club is currently in doubt amid a protest against the Public Investment Fund (PIF) over transfers which has seen Ronaldo left out of…

  • Why MLS Clubs Can’t Sign Cristiano Ronaldo

    Even at 41, Cristiano Ronaldo still commands global attention with ease. The Portugal captain has been back in the headlines this week following reports of unrest at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, where he is said to be unhappy with the club’s lack of transfer ambition compared to fellow PIF-backed rivals Al Hilal, Al…

  • The 12 Man Utd and Tottenham players set to miss Saturday’s showdown

    Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head this weekend, but both sides will be without a combined 12 players due to injury. United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford aiming to make it four Premier League wins on the bounce under interim manager Michael Carrick, a run that has kept them firmly in the top-four picture.…

  • SPL: ‘You’re not close to being as good as Ronaldo’ – Al-Ittihad legend Noor hits out at Benzema

    Al-Ittihad legend Mohamed Noor has launched a stinging attack on Karim Benzema following the Frenchman’s move to rivals Al-Hilal. Benzema joined Al-Hilal on an 18-month deal as a free agent after leaving Al-Ittihad last month, a switch that has not gone down well with former players of the Jeddah club. Al-Hilal are currently battling Cristiano…

  • Arteta Provides Positive Updates on Saka, Odegaard, Timber

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered an encouraging update on the fitness of key first-team players Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber as the Gunners enter a crucial phase of the season. Speaking to the media, Arteta confirmed that Saka is making strong progress in his recovery from a hip issue and could return…

  • Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City Future in Doubt as Speculation Mounts

    As Manchester City move into the business end of the season, the expectation would usually be a familiar one: more silverware, more records, more dominance. This time, however, another storyline is quietly gathering momentum — and it may soon overshadow everything else. Is Pep Guardiola approaching the end of his reign at the Etihad? Despite…

  • Man Utd offers new deal to Wayne Rooney’s son

    Manchester United have offered Kai Rooney a new contract as part of their latest intake of academy scholars. Kai, the son of club legend Wayne Rooney, is among 14 young players handed scholarship offers by United, according to reports. Accepting the deal would put him on course to sign a professional contract with the club…

  • Napoli concede McTominay likely to move on to bigger club

    Napoli’s global business development officer Leonardo Giammarioli has acknowledged the club may only be a stop on Scott McTominay’s upward career path. The former Manchester United midfielder was named Serie A Player of the Season last term after playing a central role in Napoli’s Scudetto success. Giammarioli accepts the club understands McTominay has the quality…

  • Saudi Pro League Responds to Ronaldo Over Al-Nassr Strike and Transfer Claims

    The Saudi Pro League have responded firmly to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star continued his protest at Al-Nassr. Ronaldo is expected to miss a second consecutive SPL fixture as frustration grows over what he believes is insufficient financial support for Al-Nassr compared to rival clubs. Now 41, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid…

  • Serge Gnabry Pledges Long-Term Future to Bayern Munich After Signing Extension

    Bayern Munich have officially announced that Serge Gnabry has put pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at the club until June 30, 2028, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future. The 30-year-old winger, whose previous agreement was set to run out this summer, has been a…

  • Hazard backs Como coach Cesc for Chelsea return: I told him the time is right

    Chelsea great Eden Hazard has admitted he would love to see Como manager Cesc Fabregas one day take over at Stamford Bridge. Hazard and Fabregas were teammates during a successful spell at Chelsea, where they lifted several trophies together. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Hazard said: “Honestly, we spoke a little over the summer.…

  • Feyenoord coach Van Persie considers Lingard move

    Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in contact with Feyenoord. A free agent after leaving the K-League’s Seoul FC in December, Lingard saw the winter transfer close this week remaining a free agent. The Daily Mail says Lingard has attracted enquiries from West Ham, Wolves and Genoa. But it could be Feyenoord which offer…

  • Former Man Utd star, Jesse Lingard rejected by Premier League club

    Jesse Lingard remains without a club after entering free agency and has now been turned down by former side West Ham United. Lingard found the net 19 times in 67 appearances for FC Seoul, but his spell in South Korea came to an end in December, opening the door for a possible return to European…

  • Real Sociedad comeback sees them beat Alaves into Copa semis

    Real Sociedad booked their place in the Copa del Rey semi-final for a third consecutive season after twice coming from behind to beat Basque rivals Alaves 3-2 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. The first chance of the game fell to the visitors as Goncalo Guedes dragged wide from the edge of the box after just four…