A relentless Rennes secured a 4-2 win over Montpellier in a highly-entertaining contest, moving to within two points of third-placed Nice in Ligue 1 and condemning the hosts to a fifth league defeat in 2022. Having steamrolled ESTAC Troyes 4-1 last weekend, Rennes started with plenty of confidence despite losing each of their last four games on…

Hoffenheim were the comeback kings once again as two late strikes from Christoph Baumgartner secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Stuttgart at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, extending the visitors’ winless Bundesliga run to nine matches. This battle between two southern German rivals seeking to make ground at opposite ends of the table provided plenty of…

AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese, threatening their position at the top of Serie A. Rafael Leão’s first-half goal was cancelled out by substitute Destiny Udogie’s riposte in the second period to seal a third consecutive 1-1 draw between the two sides. Milan came into this fixture looking to extend their lead at the top of Serie A,…

Inter Milan extended their winless run in Serie A (SA) to four games after being held to a goalless draw by Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Although ‘Il Grifone’ can take heart from holding the defending champions, it’s now 24 league matches since they last tasted victory. After watching arch-rivals AC Milan drop points prior to kick-off,…

Levante’s desperate bid to stay in the Spanish top-flight took another unexpected boost after they heroically defeated Elche 3-0 at home to move within two points of 18th placed Cadiz. Despite starting the game nine points adrift of safety, the early warning signs were there for Elche, not Levante, as LaLiga’s bottom side enjoyed some success…

At European level, Ajax has had two seasons to quickly forget. Now that we have finally managed to hibernate in the Champions League again, hopes are growing for a similar European season as in 2018/19. Then there was that semi-final, which was narrowly lost to Tottenham Hotspur. Will there be another chance to play that big Champions League final…

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland will jointly apply for the organization of the European Football Championship in 2028. The five associations initially planned to go for the 2030 World Cup. After a feasibility study, they decided to shift their focus to the European Championship two years earlier. "The study included an…

Paris Saint-Germain extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 (L1) to 14 games, following a dominant 5-1 victory away to Lille. PSG came into the game wanting to correct their recent away form, following three consecutive 1-1 draws. This objective began in the perfect manner as Ivo Grbić spilled Nuno Mendes’ cross into the path of Danilo Pereira…

Senegal prevailed on penalties against seven-time winners Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to win the competition for the first time in their history, with Aliou Cissé triumphing in what is his third final involvement. This edition of the AFCON has been shrouded in controversy - incredulous refereeing displays, rising COVID-19…

Mason Greenwood is now also suspected of sexual assault and making death threats. In a new statement, Greater Manchester Police provide an update on 'a man in his twenties', without naming the Manchester United attacker. He was already arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting his girlfriend Harriet Robson and two charges have now been added.…