Jose Mourinho’s return to the spotlight took a controversial turn after Benfica’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager revealed that his dismissal wasn’t about a specific foul, but rather his protest against “selective officiating. “Mourinho alleged that the referee was working from a metaphorical “note” to keep Aurelien Tchouaméni, Carreras, and Dean […]
Ahead of a high-stakes Champions League playoff, Benfica boss José Mourinho has declared his enduring love for Real Madrid—while simultaneously plotting their European exit. Despite his desire to knock his former club out of the UCL, Mourinho remains a staunch supporter of their domestic campaign, backing them to secure the La Liga title over Barcelona. […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick offered no excuses following his side’s 2-1 loss to Girona on Monday, pointing directly to poor defensive positioning as the catalyst for the defeat. Despite a goal from Pau Cubarsí, the Blaugrana couldn’t overcome their hosts, leaving them trailing Real Madrid by two points in the title race. “We defended very […]
Former Barcelona and France defender Samuel Umtiti had a front-row seat to the Ademola Lookman show this week. While working as a DAZN commentator at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the 2018 World Cup winner watched his former club fall 4-0 to Atlético Madrid in a dominant Copa Del Rey semi-final display. Lookman, the 2024 CAF […]
Despite sharing the pitch with legends like Luka Modric, Frank Lampard, and Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard believes one former teammate never truly got his flowers: Mousa Dembélé. The Belgian icon, who retired in 2023 after a trophy-laden (if injury-stunted) stint at Real Madrid, recently told The Guardian that Dembélé was among the elite midfielders […]
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will be available for Tuesday’s high-stakes match against Benfica. Explaining the Frenchman’s absence from the domestic lineup, Arbeloa noted that the decision was purely a safeguard. “He felt some slight knee discomfort, so we opted to rest him tonight to avoid any risks,” Arbeloa stated. […]
Pedro Neto etched his name into the record books on Friday night, netting a clinical hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4–0 dismantling of Hull City. Alongside a strike from Estêvão Willian, Neto’s heroics secured the Blues’ spot in the FA Cup Round of 16. The 25-year-old Portuguese international has been a revelation since his 2024 move from […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone gained momentum Saturday as he found the net in Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory over Al Fateh. Returning to the lineup following a brief protest over league transfer policies, the 41-year-old captain opened the scoring in the 18th minute. The strike marked his 18th goal of the season and […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he envies Arsenal’s current standing at the top of the Premier League. Despite the Gunners dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, they maintain a four-point cushion over City. As Pep prepares for an FA Cup clash with Salford, he made his stance clear: “I’d prefer their […]
Liverpool legend Didi Hamann believes the only thing standing between Mikel Arteta and a historic quadruple is Bayern Munich. With Arsenal currently leading the Premier League by four points and preparing for a Carabao Cup final against Man City, Hamann insists that Vincent Kompany’s side holds the psychological edge in Europe. “Historically, Bayern have always […]