- Top Countries
- Around the web
Bizot faces competition again from Martínez after transfer fails to materialize
English media expect that Emiliano Martínez will be welcomed back at Aston Villa after the international break. This could spell bad news for Marco Bizot, who joined Villa Park as a possible replacement for the Argentine goalkeeper.
Thiago Alcântara returns to Barcelona as Hansi Flick’s assistant coach
Thiago Alcântara, former midfielder of Barcelona, Bayern and Liverpool, has returned to Camp Nou at the age of 34 to begin a new chapter as Hansi Flick’s assistant coach. After a career filled with titles and 46 caps for Spain, the La Masia graduate now joins Barcelona’s staff to help guide a new generation.
English media change their tune: ‘This was finally Tuchel’s England’
After England’s emphatic away win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying, Thomas Tuchel is suddenly being viewed much more positively by the English media. The Three Lions and their German head coach had previously faced heavy criticism following lackluster performances against Andorra and a friendly defeat to Senegal.
Alexis Sánchez wants to fight for trophies with Sevilla
Alexis Sánchez didn’t come to Sevilla just for fun. The self-proclaimed still fit professional wants to fight for trophies in Andalusia, as he made clear in his first interview on his new club’s channels.
Ballon d’Or approaches and France Football tries to make peace with Real Madrid
The French magazine is said to have sent a delegation to Madrid to talk with Los Merengues, who are still resentful about what happened last year, when Vinícius Júnior “lost” the award to Rodri.
Whistleblower withdraws complaint against Raúl Asencio: 'I accept the apologies'
One of the two women who filed a complaint against the Real Madrid defender for non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit content has withdrawn her complaint.
Frank de Boer has absolutely no understanding of football
Felipe Melo and Frank de Boer will never become friends. The former Internazionale midfielder played in Italy under the former head coach of the Dutch national team. It was a short spell, but the Brazilian was left with a bad impression of his manager.
Chelsea responds after being accused of 74 breaches of Premier League rules
Chelsea has been charged with 74 breaches of FA rules dating from Roman Abramovich’s ownership. The club responded by stressing unprecedented transparency under Todd Boehly, as the case highlights questions about football’s financial past and its regulatory future.
Brazil furious over treatment in Bolivia: A real disaster
Brazil lost Wednesday night away to Bolivia, and the way it happened has left the Seleção deeply frustrated. After the match, the focus was hardly on football and much more on everything surrounding it. "We played against the referees, the police, and the ball boys."
Erik Lamela explains the end of his career: 'The pain started at 22 years old...'
Former Argentina and Tottenham winger Erik Lamela has opened up about the injuries that forced him to retire at 33, revealing years of pain, surgery, and sacrifice throughout a career that spanned River Plate, Roma, Spurs, Sevilla, and AEK Athens.