Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following a wave of criticism directed at the French forward. The striker has found himself under the microscope for his off-field conduct while recovering from a muscular problem, leading to questions over his commitment to the cause at the Santiago Bernabeu...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has provided a surprising assessment of the international landscape ahead of the 2026 World Cup, suggesting that several nations are currently better equipped than Argentina to lift the trophy. The Inter Miami superstar identified four specific rivals he believes are entering the tournament in superior form compared to the defending champions, including Portugal, led by Cristiano R...Full Story »

• World Cup

Luis Enrique has remained tight-lipped regarding a bizarre tactical instruction given to goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League semi-final triumph over Bayern Munich, which saw the French side progress with a 6-5 aggregate victory. The Russian shot-stopper was spotted repeatedly kicking the ball directly out of play, a move that appears to have been a calculated...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has found himself in hot water once again after being excluded from Marseille's upcoming fixture. The veteran striker has been sanctioned by the club following a bizarre incident involving a fire extinguisher at the training ground...Full Story »

• Ligue 1

U.S. Men's National Team Midfielder Gio Reyna scored his first goal of the Bundesliga season in Borussia Monchengladbach's 3-1 loss to Augsburg on Sunday. The goal comes just weeks before Mauricio Pochettino selects the USMNT squad, with Reyna one of many players vying for a spot at this summer's tournament...Full Story »

Former Southampton defender Jan Bednarek was reportedly subjected to a harrowing ordeal on Friday night after being threatened by a knife-wielding burglar. The Poland international returned to his family home in Portugal to find an intruder on the premises, just days after securing a major trophy on the pitch...Full Story »

• English Premier League

Manchester United limped to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Saturday as Michael Carrick's side put in a performance that lacked energy on a wet and windy day on Wearside. With Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko absent due to injury, the Red Devils struggled to get a grip on the game, and were indebted to goalkeeper Senne Lammens for making two excellent saves to preserve their clean sheet...Full Story »

• Manchester United F.C.

Kylian Mbappe’s dream move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare as the Frenchman struggles to find his feet in the Spanish capital. Despite arriving as the final piece of the Galactico puzzle, his presence has coincided with a dip in form for Alvaro arbeloa’s side, leading to unprecedented backlash from the global football community...Full Story »

• Real Madrid CF

Just before the title is decided, a bombshell drops: former president Josep Bartomeu reveals that Vinicius Junior was on the verge of signing for FC Barcelona...Full Story »

• La Liga

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia delivered impressive performances against FC Bayern. Now, Felix Kroos is calling for the Georgian to be awarded the game's top individual honour...Full Story »

• Ligue 1
• Paris Saint-Germain FC