Xabi Alonso tried to strike a calm note on Saturday, confirming Kylian Mbappé is ready to play against Alavés while brushing aside intensifying speculation about his own future at Real Madrid. The timing is significant. Results have dipped, patience is thinning, and every decision now feels loaded with consequence. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s…

Ruben Amorim did not hide the urgency. With Manchester United hosting Bournemouth on Monday night, the United head coach made it clear that Old Trafford has to become a source of points again, not anxiety. United arrived sixth in the Premier League after a convincing 4-1 win away at Wolves, a result that extended their recent consistency to one…

Scott Parker cut a visibly emotional figure at Turf Moor as Burnley’s Premier League misery deepened, admitting the boos from home supporters after a 3-2 loss to Fulham “break my heart.” The defeat was Burnley’s seventh straight league loss, a run that has dragged last season’s Championship winners deeper into a relegation fight. The context…

Liverpool’s latest win came wrapped in drama, resolution and a new hero. As Mohamed Salah made an earlier-than-expected return following a turbulent week, it was Hugo Ekitike who ultimately decided the contest, scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Brighton and announcing himself as a growing force in Arne Slot’s evolving side. Salah’s presence…

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2–0 at Anfield on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice and Mohamed Salah setting a new Premier League record for most goal involvements at a single club. Match Overview Final Score: Liverpool 2–0 Brighton Venue: Anfield, Liverpool Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025…

Marcus Rashford losing his starting spot could have become a problem at Barcelona. Instead, Hansi Flick believes it has revealed exactly why the forward can thrive at the club. The Barça coach singled out Rashford’s response to recent benchings as evidence of elite professionalism, after the England international delivered a decisive…

Mason Greenwood’s resurgence at Marseille has reached a striking new level of discourse, with head coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly declaring that the forward has the talent to become the world’s best player. The comment was not casual praise. It was a statement loaded with expectation and pressure. Speaking ahead of Marseille’s latest Ligue 1…

Wayne Rooney has revealed the darker side of his blockbuster move from Everton to Manchester United, admitting he received death threats after turning his back on his boyhood club in 2004. Speaking candidly, the former England striker explained how the backlash tested him mentally at just 18 years old and shaped the ruthless mindset that defined…

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank does not often single out peers, but his words about Sean Dyche landed with unusual candor this week. Ahead of Spurs’ visit to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Frank said Dyche understands him better than any other manager in football, precisely because they are dealing with the same pressures, expectations,…

Real Madrid head into Sunday’s LaLiga trip to Alavés with uncertainty hanging over Kylian Mbappé and a squad stretched to breaking point. Xabi Alonso confirmed the French forward is still a doubt, a situation that could leave Madrid missing up to 12 players at a pivotal moment in their season. Mbappé returned to training on Friday, but…