Real Madrid ended 2025 with three back-to-back wins, none of which were particularly convincing. Yet, that has been the story of the Merengues in a nutshell so far this season.. As they step into 2026, they stare a formidable opposition in their first game back – Real Betis. Los Verdiblancos are currently sixth in the…
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Two English Premier League clubs heading in different directions meet up on Wednesday in London, as Crystal Palace gets set to host Aston Villa. At one point, Crystal Palace looked like it was going to be one of the most…
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. LaLiga clubs collide Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona will battle Athletic Club in the semifinal round of the 2025-’26 Spanish Supercopa. The match is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET (10 p.m. local) with TV coverage on ESPN2…
While the Spanish Super Cup carries value as both a trophy and a commercial product, its importance to supporters is widely seen as secondary to La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and European competitions. This perception is reinforced by the tournament’s location in Saudi Arabia, which many fans feel creates a disconnect. Supporters I spoke…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Nottingham Forest have lost four in a row under Sean Dyche and are yet to pull away from the relegation battle. The club’s player of the month for December, Ibrahim Sangaré, is still at the Africa Cup of Nations with Côte…
Juventus will be without both Francisco Conceição and Lloyd Kelly for their trip to face Sassuolo this evening, further stretching head coach Luciano Spalletti’s options. The Bianconeri’s injury list continues to grow ahead of the clash at the Mapei Stadium, with Federico Gatti, Arkadiusz Milik, Daniele Rugani and Dusan Vlahovic also unavailable. Advertisement The match…
The hectic January period is already in full swing as Premier League supporters prepare for another round of midweek action. The new year has already provided mass drama with Chelsea and Manchester United opting for managerial changes and Gameweek 21 promises to deliver further spectacle on the field. The bulk of action arrives on Wednesday…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has questioned Manchester United’s decision to axe Ruben Amorim, pointing out that the three most consistent Premier League clubs owe their superiority to a principle of longevity which has been lost at Old Trafford. Frank was interviewed by United for the manager’s position back in the summer of 2024 when…
Argentine striker Taty Castellanos could make his West Ham debut after joining from Lazio, while fellow forward Pablo Felipe – who was an unused substitute against Wolves at the weekend – also awaits his first appearance following his move from Gil Vicente. Jean-Clair Todibo and Lucas Paqueta are both doubtful after missing Saturday’s defeat at…
Darren Fletcher has an opportunity to make a unique piece of Premier League history when he takes charge of Manchester United on Wednesday. United have turned to their under-18 manager Fletcher to temporarily replace Ruben Amorim, who was sacked. Fletcher’s short-term appointment means that he will be in charge of not one but two of…