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Embed from Getty Images Enzo Maresca was delighted that Chelsea showcased their ability to win ugly against Tottenham on Thursday, as the Blues boosted their hopes of Champions League football. Enzo Fernandez’s second-half header proved decisive at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea claimed a deserved win over their London rivals. Chelsea were the better team for long periods, with Guglielmo Vicario …

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti downplayed the controversy surrounding Barcelona duo Dani Olmo and Pau Victor’s registration via a provisional ruling from the Spanish Sports Council (CSD). The Blaugrana received the good news from the CSD on Thursday, with the ruling going in their favour, much to the chagrin of La Liga. The verdict has stirred up some controversy, considering …

Juventus icon Claudio Marchisio has highlighted one particular player whose role has notably evolved since Igor Tudor assumed managerial duties at the club. Tudor was appointed as the Bianconeri head coach during the recent international break, and he marked his debut with a victory over Genoa. His immediate objective now is to secure a positive result against AS Roma this …

The end of an era is approaching in the Premier League. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has officially announced his departure from Manchester City, leaving his next move up in the air. At 33 years old, a Major League Soccer club has reportedly emerged as De Bruyne’s next destination. De Bruyne’s contract situation has been one of the most talked-about …

After a 7-10 finish in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy after five seasons. To replace him, Dallas hired long-time NFL offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.  This offseason, Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush left in free agency for the Baltimore Ravens. Ahead of the NFL draft this month, Dallas has found a new …

Morning, an early one today. Early like St Totteringham’s Day, am I right? A small thing to enjoy to kick us off this morning. Unfortunately though, we have to start with bad news, and that’s Gabriel Magalhaes. I wasn’t at all hopeful about his chances of facing Real Madrid after doing his hamstring against Fulham, but I wasn’t necessarily expecting …

Ruben Amorim is hoping to bring “one or two big players” to Manchester United this summer but admits even that won’t transform them into a contender over the next couple of years. Amorim is still struggling to make his mark at United having taken 22 points from his 19 league games in charge, the latest of which saw them lose …

In what was another fiery derby showdown from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea shored up their spot in the Champions League chase as they clinched a 1-0 victory against local rivals Tottenham on Thursday night. While the Blues might have welcomed back attacking talisman Cole Palmer here, it was Enzo Fernandez who proved to be Chelsea’s hero in west London as they …

Hansi Flick has made many sweeping changes since taking over as the Barcelona coach last summer, and most of them have worked wonders for the club. The list of changes includes remodelling of training sessions, diet plans and reward programs, with the coaching focusing more on commitment and hard work. That is perhaps why Flick has rolled back a lot …

Miralem Pjanic is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders Juventus has ever had, and his departure from the club continues to have a lasting impact. The Old Lady swapped him for Arthur Melo in a deal with Barcelona, a transfer both clubs likely regret, as neither player settled at their new destinations. Pjanic played for Juventus between 2016 …