Category: News
-
Roberto Mancini’s second spell as Italy coach got off to a winning start with a convincing 4-1 victory over Turkey. The Azzurri were ruthless in the first half, scoring three times before the 27th minute. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring from a corner, Davide Frattesi tapped in a rebound and Michael Kayode added a third.…
-
France stayed perfect in the Nations League after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Belgium. The game looked headed for a draw until substitute Michael Olise produced a moment of individual brilliance in the 88th minute. Olise collected the ball in his own half, drove forward, shrugged off a challenge and slotted a precise finish past…
-
The current international window has already produced talking points. Spain’s late winner against England highlighted the fine margins at the top level, while several big names have been managing fitness. Kylian Mbappé’s latest injury update from Real Madrid has been more positive than first feared, giving both club and country some relief. With club football…
-
he UEFA Nations League continues tonight with two high-profile fixtures that could shape the groups. Belgium host France in what looks like one of the toughest away games of the window, while Italy travel to Turkey looking to build on their recent form. France arrive with plenty of attacking talent but have been inconsistent in…
-
Real Madrid have confirmed Kylian Mbappé’s latest injury is less serious than first feared. The French forward is expected to miss a limited number of games rather than a long spell on the sidelines. The news comes as a relief for both club and country as the international break continues. Elsewhere, the Nations League programme…
-
Spain showed why they remain one of the strongest sides in world football with a dramatic 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley. Lamine Yamal gave La Roja an early lead before Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane turned the game around. Spain then punished English mistakes after the break, with Álex Baena equalising and…
-
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal as France beat Turkey 1-0 in Zinedine Zidane’s first match in charge, but the night ended in concern. The Real Madrid forward suffered a knee injury shortly after his 54th-minute strike and was forced off. Zidane confirmed the injury is being assessed and Mbappé has already returned to Madrid…
-
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching 114 of 115 Financial Fair Play charges brought by the Premier League. The verdict, delivered this week, is the most significant financial ruling in English football for years. The club is expected to appeal, which will delay any immediate punishment. Possible sanctions range from a heavy points…
-
Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to slow down. The Portugal captain has publicly committed to continuing at international level and is now openly targeting 1,000 career goals. He currently sits just short of the landmark and used a recent interview to push back at critics who believe he should step aside after Portugal’s World Cup…
-
Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday as Brighton & Hove Albion produced a stunning 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium. The result ended the champions’ 100 per cent record after five games. Brighton were excellent throughout. Goals from Pascal Groß, Kostoulas and Andrés gave them a comfortable victory against…
