Sometimes, no matter how well you play, the ball just won’t go in the net. Nobody knows that better than the five teams below. Since Opta began collecting shot data for every game in 2003, they are the only sides to have taken at least 35 shots in a Premier League game without scoring. By…
Inter could surprise Juventus by throwing Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella straight back into the starting XI after their recovery from injury. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET) on Saturday. Advertisement The Derby d’Italia arrives with the Nerazzurri on sparkling form, having picked up 34 out of an available 36…
Thursday produced a historic night in Spanish soccer that curiously did not involve Real Madrid or Álvaro Arbeloa. However, the manager became the focus of a follow-up story after answering a question about Barcelona’s 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals with an ironic comment aimed at Hansi Flick. It was…
2 A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to return to the club’s starting line-up next time out. This comes amid the understanding that Dani Carvajal is being lined up for a rare starting berth. The name of right-back Carvajal has of course been a prominent one…
Barcelona’s training ground was a lively place to be on Friday, with players and manager Hansi Flick openly sharing criticism of each other in the fallout of their 4-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid the night before. According to several sources familiar with what was said — during talks that had not been scheduled to take…
The Premier League has delivered some of the world’s greatest players, the most sensational storylines—and some truly sublime football shirts. As your dad might say down the pub on a Saturday, things were often better in the good old days. Vintage kits from the 1990s and early 2000s rank among the boldest and most exquisite…
Antonio Conte’s Napoli have won the Supercoppa Italiana in 2025-26, but were eliminated quite early from the Coppa Italia and the Champions League, so is the Italian coach’s glass half empty or full? According to Reddit, defending Serie A champions Napoli were among the favourites to win the Scudetto in 2025-26, but the Partenopei sit…
Second-choice Pisa goalkeeper Simone Scuffet has been ruled out of tonight’s Serie A match against Milan, so the Tuscans will either rely on third-choice keeper Nícolas or 16-year-old Tommaso Guizzo. Pisa’s main options in goal, Adrian Semper and Scuffet, are unavailable for tonight’s Serie A match against Milan. Advertisement Pisa goalkeepers unavailable for Milan clash…
Brentford coach Keith Andrews praises Italy defender Michael Kayode, saying that the Azzurri boss Gennaro Gattuso ‘already knows he is a very good player.’ Kayode played a key role in Brentford’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Thursday, inspiring the home side’s leveller with a long-throw in. Advertisement Andrews on Kayode: Gattuso ‘already knows’ NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND…
Could Gameweek 26 prove to be a crucial one in the Premier League title race? Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table was cut to four points after a 1–1 draw away at Brentford which left many fans questioning whether Mikel Arteta’s side have what it takes to hold on and finally end their…