How normal is it for a mere teenager to cause waves in football, nay any sport? To take this a step further, is it really ordinary for the young player to be in conversations for the best player in the world? Barcelona’s 17-year-old teenage phenom Lamine Yamal says yes to both. The new era under Hansi Flick is up and …

Brest took part in their first ever Champions League two weeks ago against Sturm Graz and emerged victorious 2-1 at home. Their first away game in the competition takes place on Tuesday as they travel to Austria to face RB Salzburg, who suffered a loss on Matchday One. Match Preview RB Salzburg Recent Form From the end of August, Salzburg …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared an update on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori ahead of their upcoming match against PSG. Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Bologna for £42 million this summer, has made an immediate impact, even scoring a spectacular goal in the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. However, during Arsenal’s recent match against Leicester City, the Italian left-back …

A report in the Italian press claims Juventus could revive their interest in Joshua Zirkzee in January amidst his Manchester United struggles. The 23-year-old is a Bayern Munich youth product who managed to make his big breakthrough during his time at Bologna under the guidance of Thiago Motta. The current Juventus manager transformed him into an atypical striker capable of …

Midfield star Declan Rice has said it is mentally challenging to play for Arsenal, as the club is expected to win every game. His comments came on the back of the Gunners’ nerve-wracking win over Leicester City, which saw them draw level on points (14) with Premier League holders Manchester City. Under player-turned-manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has become one of …

Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has questioned one tactical decision by Liverpool manager Arne Slot since he took over as Reds boss in the summer, with the pundit feeling Diogo Jota is not currently being used in his best position. The Portugal international can play a variety of attacking roles, having shone whether playing on either flank …

He added: “Definitely. I honestly think it’s a dangerous thing. Last week we played City and I think they played again two days later – that’s too much.” City manager Pep Guardiola said any change to the calendar must be led by the players, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the players’ “voices need to be heard”. “It’s a really good …

Barcelona will be hoping to pick up their first win of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League when they host Swiss outfit Young Boys in Montjuic on Tuesday night. The Blaugrana fell to a 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco in the first league game of the UCL earlier this month. They head into tomorrow’s match on the back of a 4-2 …

Football pundit Gary Neville does not seem too impressed with Liverpool despite Arne Slot’s team currently top of the league. The Reds have started the new season in fine form and their brilliant performances have taken them to the top of the Premier League standings. Win against Wolves was enough to ensure that they move ahead of Manchester City to …

The champions of the Netherlands and Portugal face off in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at the Philips Stadion, as PSV Eindhoven host Sporting Lisbon. Both teams come into this match with perfect domestic records, but their fortunes have differed on the European stage, making this an exciting encounter. PSV Eindhoven Recent Form PSV Eindhoven have enjoyed a flawless …