Ivory Coast produced one of the standout moments of the AFCON group stage after recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat Gabon 3-2 and finish top of Group F in Morocco. The defending champions looked in serious trouble early on, but a powerful second-half response turned the contest on its head and confirmed their place in the last 16, while…

Arsenal centre back Gabriel Magalhaes marked his return to the starting lineup in emphatic fashion as the Gunners swept aside Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race. The Brazilian defender opened the scoring shortly after the break, powering Arsenal into control of a contest that had been…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk closed out 2025 with an emotional reflection on a year that delivered both triumph and tragedy, paying tribute to former team mate Diogo Jota as he assessed a season that reshaped the club. The Dutch defender stood at the heart of Liverpool’s Premier League title win before enduring the devastating loss of a…

Chelsea are considering a swift managerial change at the turn of the year, with Enzo Maresca facing the prospect of dismissal within the opening days of 2026 as the club’s difficult December continues to cast a long shadow. The Italian coach has come under sustained scrutiny after a run of seven Premier League matches produced just one win, a…

Roma are preparing an aggressive January move to strengthen their defence, with Axel Disasi and Radu Dragusin emerging as two Premier League names under serious consideration. The Serie A club believe both defenders, currently facing uncertain situations at Chelsea and Tottenham, could provide immediate depth and quality at the Stadio Olimpico.…

AC Milan have lined up a new round of contract discussions with Christian Pulisic as the club pushes forward in the Serie A title race and looks to secure one of its most influential players. The United States international has grown into a central figure at San Siro, yet has so far delayed committing his long-term future to the Rossoneri…

Chelsea have moved swiftly into another period of transition after confirming Enzo Maresca’s departure on New Year’s Day, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior emerging as a surprise internal contender to take charge at Stamford Bridge. The west London club ended Maresca’s tenure with immediate effect following a sharp downturn in results,…

Real Madrid icon Raul has stepped beyond club loyalties to declare Lionel Messi the greatest footballer he has witnessed, ranking the Barcelona legend above Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane in the sport’s enduring debate over supremacy. The admission carries particular weight given Raul’s deep ties to the Santiago Bernabeu and his history…

Chelsea have moved swiftly to end Enzo Maresca’s spell as head coach, parting company with the Italian with immediate effect and opening 2026 with yet another managerial reset at Stamford Bridge. Maresca leaves west London after less than two years in charge, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that delivered silverware but ultimately failed to…

Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ciria has declared his confidence that Lionel Messi wants to return to the club, placing the Argentine icon at the heart of his vision ahead of the 2026 elections. Ciria, who will challenge incumbent president Joan Laporta, has stated that bringing Messi back to Spotify Camp Nou would be a top priority if he…