As Manchester United prepares to face Fenerbahce in their third Europa League fixture, the encounter promises more than just a typical group-stage battle. For Erik ten Hag, the journey to Istanbul comes with ghosts from United’s past, both on and off the pitch. Among them: former United manager José Mourinho, and two ex-players, Fred and Sofyan Amrabat, who could pose significant challenges to Ten Hag’s struggling side. This season has…

A new injury update from Real Madrid has indicated that Brazilian attacker Rodrygo Goes will be out for the next few weeks. The club has been dealing with a worrisome injury situation that has seen some of its best players sidelined. This continued during their impressive comeback win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Madrid won 5-2 but had to deal with injuries sustained by Rodrygo and goalkeeper Thibaut…

A new dramatic episode in the ongoing tension between Manchester City and Premier League unfolded today at the League’s head office in London on Wednesday. City fans protested outside the head office following a meeting between the clubs and the League executives. The meeting was held to address frictions following a tribunal ruling on the league’s associated party transaction rules.A vehicle outside the league’s office at Paddington carried a huge…

Vinicius Jr earned an ovation from Madrid fans at the Bernabeu on Tuesday with an outstanding performance as the club came from behind to beat Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League. The Brazilian completed a hat-trick as Madrid rallied in the second half to turn around a 2-0 deficit. The hat trick couldn’t have come at a more auspicious time as the Ballon d’Or award ceremony comes up on Monday…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed fears over defender Riccardo Calafiori’s fitness ahead of the Gunners’ important meeting with Liverpool on Sunday, although he assured his team “will be flying” against the Reds. The Italian limped off the pitch in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. Arteta’s men continued their good form in Europe despite their crushing defeat in the Premier League last weekend. However, the scare over…

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, setting the right mood ahead of Saturday’s El Classico. However, the taste of victory against the German side came with a bit of unpleasantness, with Madrid losing two important players to injury. Brazilian forward Rodrygo came off the game with a limp after sustaining a hamstring tear. Similarly, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also out with a…

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu erupted in cheers on Tuesday night as Vinicius Jr scored a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a remarkable 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The Brazilian forward, who has become a fan favourite in the Spanish capital, took centre stage in a dramatic clash that saw Real overturn a 2-0 deficit to secure a crucial win. With the Ballon d’Or…

Stuttgart secured their first win of the Champions League league phase with a dramatic stoppage-time goal to shock 10-man Juventus, ending the Italian side’s perfect start in the competition. Substitute El Bilal Toure’s late strike sealed a 1-0 victory, sending the German club’s fans into raptures at the final whistle. Despite Juventus being favorites heading into the match, Stuttgart dominated large parts of the game and were rewarded for their…

LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, created a historic moment in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an official NBA game. This momentous occasion came with just four minutes left in the first half of the Lakers’ 110-103 victory. The highly anticipated debut of the James double-act was met with a roaring…

Jhon Duran’s impressive form for Aston Villa continues as he scored in their 2-0 Champions League victory over Bologna, marking his first start at Villa Park in 11 months. Despite his goal, Duran expressed frustration at being substituted immediately afterward, kicking the back of a dugout seat. However, Villa manager Unai Emery showed no concern over the outburst, emphasizing that he manages the players’ reactions and keeps everything “under control.”…

Girona secured their inaugural Champions League win with a 2-0 triumph over Slovan Bratislava at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The Spanish side dominated the match, demonstrating their potential in Europe’s elite competition. Girona controlled the early proceedings, creating multiple scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came when former Everton loanee Arnaut Danjuma delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Miguel Gutierrez to beat goalkeeper Dominik Takac at the near post with…

FIFA, football’s global governing body, is facing criticism over allegations that it has failed to pay the final installments owed to hundreds of players across Europe, whose contracts were not honoured by their clubs. The money, promised through FIFA’s Fund for Players, was due in September 2023, but sources from several countries claim that many players are still waiting for their payments. The affected players, many of whom are now…