Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defense of Kylian Mbappé amid criticism of the Frenchman, insisting he fully understands the weight of playing for the most successful team in Champions League history. Speaking ahead of a monumental Champions League quarte-final against Bayern Munich, Arbeloa emphasized the “extraordinary luck” of having the…
Monaco picked up Sunday where it had left off before the international break, beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monaco’s push for a Champions League spot. The Principality side won a seventh straight Ligue 1 game and…
Arsenal have received a significant fitness lift as they gear up for their Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Sporting CP. Mikel Arteta welcomed three key first-team stars back into training on Monday as the Gunners look to move past a difficult period of domestic results. Gabriel makes timely training return The most significant boost…
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has candidly addressed his relationship with former manager Xabi Alonso, admitting that he struggled to establish a “connection” with the Spaniard during his tenure. Speaking ahead of a massive Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, the Brazilian also defended his partnership with Kylian Mbappe, insisting their bond remains “incredible” despite…
Liverpool are growing increasingly confident about securing a new long-term deal for Ibrahima Konate, despite lingering interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. The centre-back, whose current contract is entering its final stages, is highly motivated to sign an agreement and resolve his club future entirely before heading off to the upcoming World Cup. Negotiations progress…
Kylian Mbappé has offered a fascinating glimpse into what it was like to share a training pitch with Lionel Messi during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain. The Real Madrid superstar admitted he was left stunned by the Argentine’s metronomic consistency in front of goal. The magic of the MNM era For two seasons, football…
Liverpool won’t have first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker back anytime soon. The Brazil international’s unspecified injury will keep him out of Saturday’s FA Cup quarterfinal at Manchester City as well as the two-leg Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Arne Slot said Friday. “He will not be part of the Paris Saint-Germain games as well….
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the club. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at his time at Anfield. ___ 4 The number of Golden Boot awards won by Salah at Liverpool for being the top scorer in the Premier…
Real Madrid have been handed a major boost ahead of their titanic Champions League quarter-final tie against Manchester City, as Kylian Mbappe was spotted back on the grass at Valdebebas. The France international has been away in Paris undergoing treatment on a knee injury, but his return to the club’s training base signals a potential…
Kylian Mbappe is facing a race against time to be fit for Real Madrid’s mouth-watering Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Manchester City. The French superstar is returning to the Spanish capital on Sunday after spending several days in his homeland undergoing specialist treatment for an injury to his left knee. His participation…
