Still coping with their shocking elimination from the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona see no respite on their hectic schedule. Days after disaster struck in Montjuic, they travel to Madrid to take on their arch-rivals in El Clasico, a game that could not have arrived at a worse juncture. Barcelona are yet to win against Real Madrid this season, and the …

West Ham exited the Europa League on Thursday at the hands of the unbeatable Bayer Leverkusen and their manager Xabi Alonso was impressed with Hammers star Edson Alvarez.  The Mexican midfielder was suspended for the first leg in Germany but returned for the second at the London Stadium on Thursday night and was excellent, almost helping David Moyes’ side turn around the 2-0 deficit. …

Newcastle reportedly sent scouts to watch Conor Gallagher in action for Chelsea as they look to line up a potential move for the English midfielder. Eddie Howe’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League table after their extremely impressive 4-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur last week. Despite their regression after their top-four finish last campaign, the Magpies will still …

Juventus manager Max Allegri suggested that his players did not understand the importance of the game against Cagliari last night after their terrible first-half performance. The Bianconeri have been in poor form, but fans still expected much better from them against the Islanders. Juve were overwhelmed by their confident hosts, who tried to capitalise on every chance in the first …

For many Newcastle United fans, Jonathan Woodgate is the best centre-back they’ve seen at the club in the past 25 years, so it’s very interesting to see what he’s had to say about Toon target Lloyd Kelly. With Eddie Howe lining up a summer reunion with Kelly, who looks set to leave Bournemouth on a free transfer, it’s interesting to …

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch could reportedly leave Anfield in the summer after failing to establish himself in Merseyside. The Reds have seen both their European and domestic chances of silverware slip away after losing back-to-back games in both competitions. They are now two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City after their shock 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at Anfield …

Xavi’s time at Barcelona may be nearing its end, but the club legend’s managerial spell will always be remembered for his faith in the academy. So far, Xavi has given debuts to 15 La Masia stars during his tenure at the club to varying successes. Many, including Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, have gone on to become indispensable parts of …

As FC Barcelona get set to take on Real Madrid in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti had words of praise for two Blaugrana talents. It has been a dream breakthrough season for Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, both of whom have become permanent fixtures in the starting XI at Barcelona despite being …

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of signing Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Gunners have had a disastrous past week which saw them fall behind Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title and then get knocked out of the Champions League. With their dream of winning their first-ever Champions League now …

Juventus captain Danilo insists that the players must take responsibility for their actions after their 2-2 draw against Cagliari last night. Max Allegri’s men have been struggling in the last few months and have remained a team smaller opponents do not fear. This is because Juve has not been at their best since they lost to Inter Milan, and Cagliari …