Barcelona’s recent clash against Alaves brought a significant positive for the team, especially regarding their midfield star Pedri.  The young Spaniard managed to play the full 90 minutes for the fourth time this season, a development that could not be more welcome for Barcelona.  This is particularly impressive when you consider Pedri’s injury history over the past three seasons, which …

Former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci believes his successor Danilo is greatly suffering due to his current status at the club. The Brazilian has been struggling for playing time, only making a single appearance in nine competitive matches across all competitions. Although he remains the club’s first captain, the 33-year-old finds himself at the very bottom of the pecking order at …

Liverpool continued their brilliant form this season after yet another win at the weekend. The Reds beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park, thanks to a first half goal from Diogo Jota. Arne Slot’s team are currently top of the league, ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, the two teams who have competed for the league title in the last …

October 7 – Concacaf’s two regional club cup competitions in Central America and the Caribbean have now reached the semi-final stages with the two-leg ties scheduled for the end of this month. The four Central American semi-finalists have already confirmed a spot in next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup with the losing quarter finalists playing off for a further two Champions Cup …

Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has suggested he’s not currently focusing on signing a new contract with the Bundesliga giants amid links with Manchester United. Davies is due to be out of contract at Bayern at the end of this season, and he’s been quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying he’s just thinking about helping his current club on the …

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is considering the return of young midfielder Gavi for the club’s upcoming fixture against Sevilla, as per Fernando Polo’s report in Mundo Deportivo.  It must be noted that Gavi has made significant strides in his recovery process, having rejoined training sessions with the rest of the squad.  Last Friday, he took part in a portion of …

Chelsea received six yellow cards during their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Sunday and that is something manager Enzo Maresca doesn’t see “any problem” with despite the risk of suspensions further down the line.  Caicedo, Palmer, Cucurella, Colwill, Neto and Fofana were all disciplined during the Blues’ contest with Forest and these yellow cards have propelled Maresca’s team to …

October 7 – There are two jobs in English football that are simply the ‘impossible jobs’. One of course is to be the England National team manager, and the other…the hot seat at Manchester United. Between 1986 and 2013, 27 years if you’re counting, United had precisely one manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. In the 11 years since he retired, watching …

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been spotted mouthing that Erik ten Hag had “gone mad” during yesterday’s game against Aston Villa. The England international was subbed off at Villa Park yesterday in another frustrating game for Man Utd as they could only draw 0-0 with Unai Emery’s side. Rashford didn’t look too happy, and though it’s perhaps not entirely …

Hansi Flick’s decision to substitute Lamine Yamal during Barcelona’s match against Alaves has been linked to the upcoming international break, according to SPORT.  The young winger, who has been a standout player for Barcelona despite being only 17 years old, is expected to start in both of Spain’s fixtures and given his importance to both club and country, the coaching …