Sean Dyche did not hold back after Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory at Wolves, questioning why a seemingly straightforward VAR check dragged on for more than five minutes and turned a routine offside call into the night’s biggest controversy. The Forest manager was still baffled long after full-time, pointing out that the decision, which ruled out…

Xabi Alonso could hardly hide his delight after watching Kylian Mbappé tear apart Athletic Club, calling the French star’s brace and his link-up with Vinícius Júnior the key to Real Madrid’s long-awaited return to winning form. Speaking after the tense night at San Mamés, Alonso praised the ruthlessness that dragged Madrid through a fixture that…

Real Madrid staff were left uneasy on Wednesday night after Trent Alexander-Arnold signaled he could not continue during the 3-0 win at Athletic Club. Sources told ESPN the club is now awaiting medical tests that will clarify the severity of the issue and determine how long the England international may be out. The concern comes in a…

Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal cannot keep absorbing injury after injury, insisting an overloaded fixture calendar is pushing his squad to breaking point. His comments came minutes after a 2-0 win over Brentford that again ended with key players limping off. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with…

Arne Slot admitted Liverpool’s once intimidating aura has faded after their 1-1 draw with newly promoted Sunderland at Anfield raised fresh concerns about the champions’ early season form. The Dutchman didn’t sugarcoat it. Speaking after a third straight home match without victory, he said opponents now arrive believing they can take points off…

Enzo Maresca did not sugarcoat Chelsea’s shock 3-1 defeat to Leeds United, insisting his side “got what they deserved” on a night that derailed their push toward the Premier League summit. The Italian cut a frustrated figure as he explained why everything from intensity to decision making simply collapsed at Elland Road. Chelsea had entered the…

Twelve retired South Yorkshire police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges over the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has revealed—but none will face discipline due to retirement. The long-awaited findings expose systemic failures and the shocking lengths to which authorities tried to shift…

Spain’s title defense in the UEFA Nations League turned into a statement performance in Madrid, as Alexia Putellas described the night as “one of the most magical” of her career after a dominant 3-0 victory over Germany sealed back-to-back European triumphs. Clàudia Pina delivered the decisive moments, scoring twice in a ruthless second half…

An unnamed former England international was arrested at Stansted Airport on Sunday after police detained him on suspicion of attempting to rape a former partner. The player, whose identity remains protected for legal reasons, has been released on bail as investigators widen their inquiry. The arrest took place at a passport control checkpoint, a…

Chelsea captain Sam Kerr is poised for a long-awaited club appearance on home turf as Sydney organizers push to secure the reigning Women’s Super League champions for a blockbuster All-Stars showdown next year. The prospect of Kerr leading Chelsea in Australia for the first time has already sparked major interest across the A-League Women…