Barcelona’s Copa del Rey campaign survived an awkward test on Tuesday night, with late goals rescuing a 2-0 win over third-tier Guadalajara after an evening that began in confusion and ended in relief. Head coach Hansi Flick pointed to mentality rather than quality as the decisive factor in a tie that proved far less routine than the scoreline…

Enzo Maresca cut a noticeably lighter figure as Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semifinals, brushing aside recent tension with a simple declaration of satisfaction after hearing his name sung by the travelling support in Cardiff. The Chelsea head coach was at the center of attention following the 3-1 quarterfinal win, not only for…

Thiago Silva has not closed the door on Brazil just yet. At 41, the former Chelsea captain believes the 2026 World Cup could still be the final chapter of a career that has spanned two decades at the top of the game. The veteran center back has not represented Brazil since their dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup…

Harry Kane does not deal in ordinary milestones. On Sunday night in Munich, the England captain added another line to his growing Bayern Munich legacy, converting an 87th minute-minute penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw against Mainz and bring up a personal landmark few thought he would reach again so quickly. The late strike mattered on multiple…

Enzo Maresca refused to pour fuel on a growing fire at Chelsea, flatly declining to clarify comments that have sparked questions about his backing inside the club. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal at Cardiff City, the head coach insisted the matter was closed, even as speculation continues to swirl around Stamford Bridge. The…

Steve Clarke has delivered a pointed message to the Tartan Army as Scotland’s long-awaited return to the World Cup sparks both excitement and unease. With ticket prices soaring for next summer’s finals in the United States, the Scotland manager urged supporters to temper their enthusiasm with financial caution. Scotland is firmly in the grip of…

Borussia Dortmund’s growing pains with Jobe Bellingham took a sharp turn this week after the Bundesliga’s disciplinary body handed the midfielder a two-match suspension. The decision, stemming from his red card against Freiburg, marks the first league ban of his Dortmund career and arrives at a delicate moment in both the player’s…

The words came in the back of a police van, moments after joy on Liverpool’s streets had turned to horror. Paul Doyle, the driver at the center of the Water Street rampage, admitted he had “just ruined my family’s life” after plowing a car into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win. That admission framed a harrowing first day of…

Old Trafford expected goals, not slogans. Instead, a T-shirt message worn by Kobbie Mainoo’s brother cut through the noise during Manchester United’s chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth and reignited questions about the midfielder’s role under Ruben Amorim. Mainoo’s limited minutes this season are no secret, but the public display added a new layer…

Bournemouth left Old Trafford with a point but potentially lost one of their most important players. United States midfielder Tyler Adams is facing a worrying wait after suffering a suspected medial collateral ligament injury during Monday’s dramatic 4-4 Premier League draw with Manchester United. The incident came almost immediately. Just two…