Anfield can be one of football’s more sentimental stadiums, but the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold tonight is likely to be an exception to that rule. Ordinarily, a player with Alexander-Arnold’s achievements would be guaranteed a fond reception from Liverpool fans at a ground where he created so many happy memories. But things are more complicated…
Real Madrid lead Barcelona by five points in La Liga, having won 10 of their 11 matches so far. In the Champions League, they have three victories from three before Tuesday’s trip to Liverpool. It’s been an impressive start for coach Xabi Alonso — who was appointed as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement at the end of…
Can Real Madrid continue its fast start under Xabi Alonso? Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso on the Verge of Making Club History On the eve of a clash with Liverpool, Real Madrid approach the encounter with calm confidence. Xabi Alonso, flawless since returning to the Spanish capital, is quietly writing history. His team impresses…
In the short term, Real Madrid’s focus will be on managing Alexander-Arnold’s recovery carefully. Manager Xabi Alonso offered an update on the defender ahead of the game. He told reporters: “He’s available, and he didn’t play the other day because of the circumstances of the match. We need him because he has tremendous quality. It’s…
Monday’s reports indicate that Kenan Yildiz should be available for selection in time for Juventus’s Champions League test against Sporting CP on Tuesday evening, having missed out on Luciano Spalletti’s first match in charge over the weekend. Yildiz was not included in the matchday squad for Spalletti’s Juventus debut, which ended in a 2-1 win…
Chris Weatherspoon is The Athletic’s first dedicated football finance writer. Chris is a chartered accountant who uses his professional acumen as The BookKeeper to explore the money behind the game. Today he is exploring the extraordinary finances of Barcelona but he has previously analysed Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa. Chris has also written a glossary…
Sunderland are fourth in the Premier League and part of that success is down to Italian Luciano Vulcano, former assistant manager to Stefano Pioli at AC Milan. The Black Cats have been a huge surprise so far this season, amassing five wins, two draws and two defeats to sit in the Champions League spots. Advertisement…
UEFA is facing a claim for more than €20million (£17.5m; $23m) after Chilean sports consultancy MatchVision filed a lawsuit against the governing body for its alleged theft of the league-phase format it has used for its men’s club competitions since 2024. MatchVision started the action in April by filing documents in Spain, where the case…
Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 19:21 IST Real Madrid seeks compensation from UEFA after a Madrid court ruled UEFA abused its position blocking the Super League. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez (X) The Super League might have been buried years ago, but Real Madrid clearly didn’t forget. Now, they want payback. On Wednesday, the Spanish giants…
La Gazzetta dello Sport Napoli run away, Milan pull the brake Spalletti yes Juventus’ breakthrough, the signature tomorrow Agreement until June, renewal in case of Champions League. Chiellini decisive in the decision. Yildiz and two strikers against Udinese. Advertisement Inter start again Chivu to the assault: 9 points before the break Martinez tragedy The goalkeeper…