The American playwright and author David Mamet used to say: “Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” Soccer’s transfer market doesn’t quite value seniority to the same extent. Every player’s price tag takes a dip once they creep the wrong side of 30 while the shiny new thing has never been in…
Prestianni accused of racially abusing Vinicius Prestianni was seen covering his mouth with his shirt when talking to Vinicius during the first leg last week. The Brazil international quickly alerted referee Francois Letexier, who initiated the anti-racism protocol, prompting a ten-minute delay before the game restarted. Benfica have stood by Prestianni, who has maintained that…
Julian Alvarez is poised to be one of the biggest transfer stories this summer with Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign the Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal(Image: Getty Images) Julian Alvarez has made it clear he is keen on a summer move to Barcelona…
La Liga giants Barcelona want their Champions League R16 second-leg fixture shifted from scheduled Mar 17 to Mar 18. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona’s residential elections on March 15. On the very same day, Barcelona are scheduled to play against Sevilla but the match has an asterisk against it in…
Bodo/Glimt’s Danish forward #09 Kasper Waarst Hogh (left) tackles Inter Milan’s Italian midfielder #23 Nicolo Barella during the UEFA Champions League second-leg play-off football match between Inter Milan and Bodo/Glimt at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on Feb 24, 2026. (PHOTO / AFP) MILAN, Italy – Bodo/Glimt dumped last season’s finalists Inter Milan…
The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the most significant in world soccer. Year after year, they compete for titles in Spain, have faced each other in European competitions, and routinely battle for top players in every transfer window. Now, Pedri and Ferran Torres have openly admitted there is a rival star…
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, accused of aiming racial abuse at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, reportedly claims the Brazilian called him a “dwarf” during the first leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoffs. The 20-year-old was suspended for the second leg of the all-important tie as UEFA investigates the incident that unfolded at the…
MONZA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Power Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Inter coach Cristian Chivu explains why he chose Davide Frattesi to start…
Throughout the 2025–26 season, Barcelona have established themselves as one of the most dynamic attacking teams. Not only have Lamine Yamal and Raphinha excelled, but Marcus Rashford has also stepped up, shining both as a scorer and a creator. Despite this, the Englishman seemed to drift away from a permanent move, but Hansi Flick’s team…
Referee chief Dino Tommasi admits Napoli’s second goal against Atalanta should have stood, but it was correct to revoke a penalty kick for the Partenopei following a VAR check. Dino Tommasi, a member of the Italian referee-appointing committee, has issued a verdict on the controversial incidents that occurred during Napoli’s 2-1 loss against Atalanta on…