Trending News

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool felt very much like a microcosm of Arsenal’s season so far: Some optimism, more Bukayo brilliance, a set-back, impressive resilience, more injury issues, a smattering of officiating controversy, and a result which isn’t necessarily bad but one which is tinged with disappointment because it might/should …

Eddie Howe has commended his team’s ‘brave performance’ in a defeat to Chelsea, suggesting it was a ‘high level game’ that was decided by moments before offering an update on Anthony Gordon’s fitness. Newcastle were let down at both ends of the pitch at Stamford Bridge. We started slowly and were soon punished, Nick Pope should’ve done better for Chelsea’s …

While Barcelona have been seemingly flawless all season, one particular aspect that was given much slack by fans in recent weeks was the goalkeeping choice of Hansi Flick. The arrival of Wojciech Szczesny, many felt, should have automatically disqualified Inaki Pena from the lineup as the Polish goalkeeper was a more renowned name in the world of football. Flick, however, …

Barcelona’s victory in the recent El Clasico against Real Madrid sparked scenes of celebration, capturing the passion and unity among the players and coaching staff.  Among the memorable images that emerged, one particularly stood out: Marc Casado sharing an emotional moment with manager Hansi Flick.  Casado, who had just been substituted around the 65th minute with Barça comfortably leading 2-0, …

Arturo Vidal’s time at Barcelona may have been short, lasting just two seasons, but he certainly left his mark.  In his two-year stint, Vidal played over 90 matches for the Catalan club. The Chilean midfielder joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich during the 2018/19 season.  However, by the end of the 2019/20 season, he departed for Inter Milan in a modest …

Barcelona delivered a commanding performance against Real Madrid, cruising to a 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.  This resounding win pushes Barcelona six points ahead in La Liga, solidifying their lead and marking an unforgettable moment in the season. Now, despite Lionel Messi’s departure from Camp Nou over three years ago, his connection to Barcelona remains as strong …

October 27 – After an October international match window that saw 126 competitive matches and 17 friendlies played, Argentina remain top of the world rankings,but France and Spain are closing in on them. The top 10 saw no change with the top six holding their positions. Portugal (7th, up 1) and Italy (9th, up 1) are the only climbers in …

October 28 – Asia will crown its highest achievers in Seoul tomorrow (Tuesday) night with 21 awards that will include the men’s and women’s player of the year titles. The 28th edition of the AFC Annual Awards, to be held at the magnificent Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University, will review a year that saw the confederation host its …

October 27 – Asian referees are the focus of a documentary series with behind the scenes footage from the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, that was played last January-February. Produced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the five-episode series titled Beyond the Field, examines the roles and responsibilities of match officials at the Qatar finals that had 74 appointed referees. Each …

October 28 – Of the 20 clubs qualified for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, eight are former Concacaf Champions Cup winners. Seven clubs are still to qualify ahead of the draw that will take place December 10. The tournament will be played February to June 2025 with the winners qualifying for the second edition of the expanded FIFA Club World …