Wednesday brings nine matches from the UEFA Champions League, with some huge stars out to shine. We focus on the game at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund in a clash you can follow live from 20:00 GMT. Which team wins? Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse provides his expert preview and predictions...Full Story »

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has revealed exactly what kind of player the club are looking for in the next transfer window...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho broke new ground for English clubs in the Champions League with his goal for Chelsea against Qarabag. The Argentina international came off the bench when his side were 2-1 down but grabbed a crucial equaliser soon after his introduction. And in doing so, the former Manchester United star created a little bit of history for himself...Full Story »

Arsenal and Crystal Palace have both made requests to the Premier League regarding fixture congestion after the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw caused a headache. The festive season is supposed to be the highlight of the English football calendar, with packed stadiums and Boxing Day drama. But this December, fixture scheduling has been a sticking point for the league authorities as teams complai...Full Story »

Erling Haaland set a new Champions League record with a goal against former side Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. Haaland added to an extensive fine haul in Manchester City's welcome of the German giants as he netted his fifth Champions League goal of the season on the half-hour mark. And the first-half strike saw the Norwegian goal machine make history...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca tore into his Chelsea players following Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Qarabag. The Blues were expected to ease to victory in Azerbaijan in their early Champions League clash but were forced to share the spoils despite dominating for large periods. And the Italian pulled no punches as he criticised his side at both ends of the pitch following the midweek stalemate...Full Story »

Crystal Palace have received a massive fine after being charged by the FA for an offensive banner aimed towards Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Forest capitalised upon Palace's demotion to the UEFA Conference League due to breaches surrounding multi-club ownership. The Reds took the Eagles' place in the Europa League with Eagles fans blaming Marinakis for the demotion...Full Story »

France legend Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Benfica boss Jose Mourinho should take up the challenge of trying to keep Wolves in the Premier League. The ex-Chelsea boss only joined the Portuguese team in September but Petit thinks an English top-flight return would be too good to refuse, particularly as he has not had the "best of starts" at Benfica...Full Story »

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is attracting interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur, while Vinícius Júnior's days at Real Madrid could be numbered. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe...Full Story »

🔊 What will be the outcome of the clash between Midtjylland and Celtic? The Danish side are on an impressive unbeaten run of 11 matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, the Scots have been inconsistent, yet they are on the road to recovery with two consecutive wins, including their first in the Europa League. Whose streak is more likely to continue? We’ll find out on Thursday at the M...Full Story »

🔊 Can Go Ahead Eagles secure their third consecutive win in the Europa League? The Dutch side are performing better in Europe's second-tier tournament than in their domestic league. Meanwhile, their upcoming opponent, Salzburg, find themselves in the opposite situation: they top the Austrian Bundesliga but sit at the bottom of their Europa League group after three straight defeats. Whose strea...Full Story »

🔊 Can Sturm's European experience help them overcome Nottingham Forest? The Austrians are experiencing a slump, having won just once in their last four matches. Prior to the last Europa League round, they were on a flawless four-game winning streak. The English side, under new management, are striving to bring back the pragmatic football that once yielded results. The "Tricky Trees" face an aw...Full Story »

🔈 Can the "Royals" extend their unbeaten run in La Liga? The opening match of the 12th round of the Spanish top flight features a clash between Elche and Real Sociedad at the Manuel Martinez Valero. Despite their contrasting starts to the season, the teams are currently separated by just 2 points. Notably, the "Green-Striped" have yet to suffer a home defeat this season and aim to maintain thi...Full Story »

🔊 Mainz host Fiorentina in the third round of the Conference League group stage. Both teams step onto the pitch with a singular goal – to solidify their spot at the top. For Mainz and Fiorentina alike, this is an opportunity to extend their European journey and regain the trust of their fans after a disappointing start to the season. In Florence, it has even led to the departure of Stefa...Full Story »

🔈 Will the Croatian club's unbeaten streak in European competitions continue? One of the most intriguing matchups of the Europa League's third round is the clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Celta Vigo. This encounter will take place at the Maksimir Stadium, located in the capital of the Balkan nation. The current European season is going splendidly for the "Blues"—they currently sit in a p...Full Story »

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]: 1. VfB Stuttgart perform very strongly at home, currently on a 5-match winning streak in official home games.2. VfB Stuttgart have a solid home defense, conceding only 2 goals in their last 5 official home matches and keeping 3 clean sheets...Full Story »

[(Sturm Graz) Strength]: 1. SK Sturm Graz are currently ranked 27th in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, and the team iare s eager to earn points to improve their position, showing strong motivation at home in this match.2. SK Sturm Graz have scored in their last 8 matches, netting 13 goals, showing a decent performance in attack...Full Story »

[(Dinamo Zagreb) Strength]: 1. GNK Dinamo Zagreb's forward Arber Hoxha helped the team secure a last-minute victory in the last match, showing excellent personal form!2. GNK Dinamo Zagreb won 2-1 in their domestic match, finally returning to winning ways and boosting their form.3. GNK Dinamo Zagreb have been quite solid at home recently, winning their last 4 home matches, demonstrating strong h...Full Story »

[(Aston Villa F.C.) Strength]: 1. Aston Villa F.C. have been consistent in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League so far, with 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 matches, ranking near the top with 6 points. Playing host to Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., one of the bottom teams in the table, Aston Villa F.C. target at getting all 3 points.2. Aston Villa F.C. have got 4 wins and 2 losses in the last 6 official m...Full Story »

[(Rangers F.C.) Neutral]: 1. The two teams have never faced each other in an official match before, making this their first encounter in a competitive fixture...Full Story »

[(FC Viktoria Plzen) Strength]: 1. FC Viktoria Plzen forward Kwabena Adu scored a goal in the previous UEFA Europa League match against AS Roma, helping the team take the lead, and he also scored in the most recent league match, showing good form recently.2. FC Viktoria Plzen won 2-1 away against FK Teplice in the last league match, achieving a 5-game winning streak in official matches, showing...Full Story »

[(Real Betis) Strength]: 1. Real Betis currently have 5 points in the UEFA Europa League, ranking in the middle of the group, and their qualification prospects remain uncertain. Playing at home against group opponents Olympique Lyonnais, securing all three points is crucial to improve their ranking and take control of their qualification chances.2. Real Betis have achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and ...Full Story »

[(FC Red Bull Salzburg) Strength]: 1. FC Red Bull Salzburg have yet to secure their first win in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League and are eager to boost morale with a victory, showing high motivation.2. FC Red Bull Salzburg have had 7 players score in their last 3 matches, showing a diversified attack with multiple scoring sources.3. FC Red Bull Salzburg recently won 4-1 at home again...Full Story »

[(PAOK FC) Strength]: 1. PAOK FC won 5-0 away against Panserraikos F.C. in the last league match and have achieved six consecutive victories in all competitions, with excellent form.2. PAOK FC have been strong in attack recently. The team have scored 18 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging nearly 4 goals per game.3. PAOK FC have performed very strongly at home. So far this season, ...Full Story »

[(Malmo FF) Strength]: 1. Malmo FF are in stable form recently. Playing at home this time, they are motivated to make a difference.2. Hugo Bolin has scored a goal in the last match to put the team ahead, showing excellent performance...Full Story »

[(Olympique de Marseille) Strength]: 1. Olympique de Marseille have bounced back in form and hope to extend their strong momentum in this home match, fully motivated.2. Angel Gomes has scored the only goal in the last match to grab a win for Olympique de Marseille.3. Olympique de Marseille bounced back by beating AJ Auxerre 1-0 in the last away match, giving a boost to their morale.4. Olympique...Full Story »

[(OGC Nice) Strength]: 1. OGC Nice have yet to secure their first win in the UEFA Europa League league phase. The team are eager to win to boost morale and improve their ranking, so they are highly motivated in this home game.2. OGC Nice have scored in 12 of their last 13 matches, demonstrating a relatively stable offensive output.3. OGC Nice have achieved 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their las...Full Story »

[(FC Utrecht) Strength]: 1. Miguel Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game in the last match, helping the team secure all three points. His performance in the midweek UEFA Europa League game can still be closely watched.2. FC Utrecht defeated N.E.C. Nijmegen 1-0 in their last game, ending their two-game losing streak in all competitions.3. With two matches in a week, FC Utrecht continue to p...Full Story »

[(FC Midtjylland) Strength]: 1. FC Midtjylland sit at the top of the league phase standings of UEFA Europa League so far, hoping to extend their good form and consolidating their position, with full motivation.2. Forward Franculino Gluda Dju has scored in 6 consecutive matches, being in good form.3. FC Midtjylland drew 1-1 at home against Aarhus Gymnastikforening in the last Danish Superliga ma...Full Story »

[(Crvena Zvezda) Strength]: 1. Aleksandar Katai has scored 13 goals for Crvena Zvezda in the Serbian SuperLiga this season. He is currently the top scorer in the team.2. Crvena Zvezda have kept unbeaten in the last 5 official matches at home with 3 wins and 2 draws, showing outstanding ability.3. Crvena Zvezda have got 10 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss after 13 rounds of the Serbian SuperLiga this se...Full Story »

[(BG Pathum United) Strength]: 1. BG Pathum United F.C. currently rank 3rd in the group stage with 3 points and urgently need points to improve their position. Facing bottom-placed Kaya F.C.–Iloilo at home, they are highly motivated to secure a victory.2. BG Pathum United F.C. forward Tomoyuki Doi scored a brace in the last league match, helping the team complete a comeback. He also score...Full Story »

[(Pohang Steelers) Strength]: 1. Pohang Steelers are currently ranked second in the group stage. The team are eager to secure the top spot and avoid being overtaken by their pursuers, showing strong determination.2. Pohang Steelers recently won 1-0 away against Gimcheon Sangmu FC in the K League 1, ending a two-game losing streak across all competitions and returning to winning ways.3. Pohang S...Full Story »

[(Lion City Sailors) Strength]: 1. Lion City Sailors FC currently rank third in the group and are eager to improve their position to secure a qualification spot, showing strong determination.2. Lion City Sailors FC recently won 3-0 at home against Albirex Niigata FC in the Singapore Premier League, securing five consecutive wins and topping the league table.3. Lion City Sailors FC have scored i...Full Story »

[(Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) Strength]: 1. In terms of recent form, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas have remained unbeaten in their last 3 matches, indicating good recent performance.2. The two teams have faced each other 74 times in total, with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas achieving 28 wins, 21 draws, and 25 losses, holding the upper hand.3. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas won 2 of their last...Full Story »

[(Portsmouth F.C.) Neutral]: 1. There is no historical head-to-head record between the two teams, making this undoubtedly a brand-new encounter for both sides...Full Story »

[(Preston North End) Strength]: 1. In terms of recent form, Preston North End F.C. are currently on a 2-match winning streak, indicating a recent upturn in their performance.2. Preston North End F.C. have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, with their offense firing on all cylinders.3. Preston North End F.C.'s home record this season ranks 6th in the stand...Full Story »

[(Sao Paulo FC) Strength]: 1. Sao Paulo FC won 2-0 away against Vasco da Gama in the last league round, securing 2 consecutive wins and breaking free from a previous 3-match losing streak, returning to winning ways with improved results.2. Sao Paulo FC have scored in their last 2 matches, netting 4 goals, overcoming previous attacking deficiencies and showing improvement in their offensive perf...Full Story »

[(Queens Park Rangers) Strength]: 1. Queens Park Rangers F.C. forward Rumarn Burrell scored 1 goal in the last match, showing good individual form...Full Story »

[(Gremio FBPA) Strength]: 1. Gremio FBPA have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 home matches, with a 60% win rate, demonstrating solid home performance and the ability to defend their home honor.2. Gremio FBPA won all of their last 3 home matches in AH...Full Story »

[(Atletico Mineiro (MG)) Strength]: 1. Atletico Mineiro (MG) are currently only 6 points above the relegation zone, and their relegation situation is not particularly stable. The team cannot afford to relax easily, so their motivation should not be too low.2. Atletico Mineiro (MG) drew 0-0 with SC Internacional in their last match. They have remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches with 2 wins...Full Story »

[(Red Bull Bragantino) Weakness]: 1. In terms of recent form, Red Bull Bragantino are currently in a slump with 4 consecutive losses, and team morale is extremely low.2. Red Bull Bragantino have scored only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indicating poor offensive firepower.3. Red Bull Bragantino have conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging ove...Full Story »

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Milan will make one last attempt, but a year ago things slowed down after proposing a contract extension until 2028 with a salary increase from €2.8m net to €5m...Full Story »

Although the team has only managed to accumulate nine points in the first eleven LaLiga matches and are in the relegation positions, the club has no intention of parting ways with its coach in the short term...Full Story »

Atl9tico Madrid remained perfect at home in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) this season by securing a 3-1 win in their inaugural meeting with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who slipped to a third UCL loss in a row...Full Story »

10-year-old Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read is attracting interest from the Premier League, several sources have reported...Full Story »

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven got back in favour with Thomas Frank as the defender's stunning solo goal in Tuesday's 4-0 rout of Copenhagen drew comparisons with Lionel Messi...Full Story »

Thomas Frank has responded to Jamie Carragher's assessment of his Tottenham team, telling the ex-Liverpool defender that it's 'easier' to be a pundit and criticise managers for their shortcomings than to actually coach a team. Frank's Spurs lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, tallying a club-record low of 0.05 expected goals in the process. Supporters booed the Dane's team th...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed in a new interview with Piers Morgan that he doesn't expect to extend his history-making football career for that much longer, also admitting that his interests in retirement will ultimately lie outside the sport he has dedicated his life to. It comes after the Portuguese icon had been billed as "perfect" for a role upstairs at former club Manchester United...Full Story »

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday...Full Story »

Luis Diaz scored a brace before receiving a red card as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), making a real statement while also denying Les Parisiens their longest-ever winning run in the competition...Full Story »

Erling Haaland has warned opponents he is still not the finished article despite his phenomenal goalscoring record for Manchester City...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have provisionally moved into the automatic knockout qualification zone of the UEFA Champions League league phase table, after a 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in London, making them unbeaten in 22 fulfilled UEFA competition games on home soil dating back to the start of 2020/21 (W18, D4)...Full Story »

Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague on Tuesday made it four wins from four in the Champions League for the high-flying Gunners so far in 2025-26. Bukayo Saka, captain for the night, got the ball rolling from the penalty spot, before Mikel Merino took over as the Spain international, playing in place of Viktor Gyokeres, scored twice in a clinical performance in the Czech capital...Full Story »

Arsenal’s Max Dowman, at just 15 years and 308 days old, stepped onto the European stage in the 72nd minute against Slavia Prague, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a Champions League match. The teenager shattered the record previously held by Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko, who was 16 years and 18 days when he made his debut in 2020...Full Story »

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly 'open' to rebuilding his managerial career at Wolves after a brutal sacking by Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutchman lasted just a handful of games before being shown the door after Leverkusen had managed just one win (against a lower-league side in the DFB-Pokal), one draw, and one defeat to begin the season...Full Story »

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele has picked up another injury and was forced off early in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The French winger, who was crowned the best male player in the world only weeks ago, lasted barely 25 minutes before limping off in visible distress, just moments after seeing what he thought was an equaliser ruled out by VAR...Full Story »

Real Madrid's big guns went missing, and Los Blancos failed to conjure up any Champions League magic in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool. Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, in particular, were kept curiously quiet as Madrid saw their perfect start to their European campaign end in fairly unremarkable circumstances against Arne Slot's struggling Reds...Full Story »

🔈 What are the odds for the Basques to secure a positive outcome against the resilient Magpies? One of the most intriguing matchups of the Champions League's third round features Newcastle taking on Athletic at St. James' Park. Both clubs have fallen short of preseason expectations, currently sitting in the lower half of their respective domestic league tables. In the Champions League, both te...Full Story »

🔈 Can the Blaugrana live up to their status as clear favorites in their upcoming away clash? This Wednesday, the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges will host a face-off between the home team and Barcelona. Both clubs are in the playoff spots and are eyeing a place in the knockout stages. Hansi Flick's squad continues to grapple with lineup issues, yet even under such circumstances, securing a victo...Full Story »

🔊 How will the match between the Champions League's lower-table teams, Pafos and Villarreal, unfold? Just one point separates the two, with the Spanish side trailing. However, a single victory could propel one of these teams into the playoff zone. Villarreal are on the rise, riding a three-match winning streak. Meanwhile, the Cypriots have suffered two defeats in their last three games. Which ...Full Story »

🔊 What will be the outcome of the Champions League clash between Qarabag and Chelsea, who sit side by side in the group standings? Both teams have accumulated the same number of points, but the English side leads the Azerbaijani club on goal difference. Both squads are capable of delivering a goal-scoring spectacle. Just recall the matches where the "Horsemen" faced Benfica or the "Blues" took...Full Story »

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Inter and Kairat in the 4th round of the Champions League? The teams currently stand at opposite ends of the group table: the Milan side are confidently among the leaders, while the champions of Kazakhstan are content with being above Benfica and Ajax. The disparity in class, experience, and squad depth is enormous. Kairat will need to deliver the pe...Full Story »

TEAMtalk reports that Manchester United are preparing a formal bid for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, with manager Ruben Amorim making the 22-year-old one of his top priorities for the January transfer window. While Forest are determined to keep hold of their prized midfielder and value him at around £80 million, United believe a £60 million offer could be enough to open talks. ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has revealed the heartwarming moment his daughters told him to propose to Georgina Rodriguez...Full Story »

OUSMANE DEMBELE stormed straight down the tunnel just seconds after having a goal ruled out against Bayern Munich...Full Story »

ITALIAN influencer Anna Gegnoso is at the heart of rumours surrounding Lamine Yamal’s break-up with Nicki Nicole...Full Story »

[(Manchester City F.C.) Strength]: 1. Forward Rayan Cherki has been directly involved in two goals per match across his last two appearances, showing his exceptional impact in the offensive end.2. Manchester City F.C. have got back-to-back wins in two competitions recently, scoring 3 goals per game.3. Manchester City F.C. have been strong in the UEFA Champions League so far, with 2 wins and 1 d...Full Story »

[(Eastern Sports Club) Strength]: 1. Eastern Sports Club currently rank at the bottom of their AFC Champions League 2 group with 3 losses and 0 points, making their qualification prospects extremely challenging. Facing the strong Ratchaburi FC at home, the team must strive for a win to keep their slim hopes of advancing alive.2. Eastern Sports Club have lost all 3 of their AFC Champions League ...Full Story »

[(Qarabag) Strength]: 1. Qarabag forward Leandro Andrade scored a goal in the last UEFA Champions League match, helping the team take the lead. He has scored 2 goals in 3 matches of the league phase of this UEFA Champions League campaign, making him the team's most consistent scorer.2. Qarabag won 2-0 against Imisli FK in their last league match, extending their unbeaten league run to 6 wins an...Full Story »

[(Pafos FC) Strength]: 1. Pafos FC's main center-back David Luiz started and played the full 90 minutes in the last UEFA Champions League match, making 10 clearances and helping the team keep a clean sheet. He was named the Man of the Match.2. Pafos FC won 1-0 at home against AEL Limassol in the last league match, ending their three-match winless run in the league and showing some improvement i...Full Story »

[(Leicester City) Strength]: 1. Leicester City F.C. rank 14th in the standings, having recently suffered three consecutive losses and urgently needing a victory to halt the decline, showing strong determination for this match...Full Story »

[(Megastar Nam Dinh) Strength]: 1. Nam Dinh currently rank second in the AFC Champions League 2 Group stage, trailing their opponents Gamba Osaka by 3 points. The team hasve strong motivation to win at home in this match, aiming to secure victory and consolidate their position in the top two of the group.2. Nam Dinh have performed well in the AFC Champions League 2 Group stage, achieving 2 wins...Full Story »

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]: 1. AFC Ajax have lost all their 3 matches in the UEFA Champions League so far and stay at the bottom of the table. The team must go all out to grab points in the upcoming matches if they want to compete for the advancing qualification, with full motivation in this match.2. Mika Godts has performed well and scored first in the last domestic league match to put the team ahe...Full Story »

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Strength]: 1. Nick Woltemade has scored 4 goals for Newcastle United F.C. in this Premier League season. He is the top scorer in the team so far.2. Newcastle United F.C. have won 4 official matches at home in a row recently, showing outstanding ability.3. After 10 rounds of the Premier League season, Newcastle United F.C. have received only 11 yellow cards, making them ...Full Story »