Gabriel Martinelli told Mikel Arteta that he was ready to make amends for his midweek penalty miss – even after a sleepless night. The Brazilian star agonisingly saw his spot-kick saved as Arsenal crashed out of the UEFA Europa League at home to Sporting Lisbon through tense shootout in their […]
Xavi Hernandez claims that any discussion of VAR after Barcelona’s 2-1 win over arch enemies Real Madrid is a “joke.” The Barca manager’s comments come after rival manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he’s in “doubt” over the debated decision rule out a possible late winner for his team during Sunday’s […]
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos does not “pity” out-of-favour Eden Hazard, saying: “I don’t feel sorry for anyone in football”. Hazard’s career at Madrid has been blighted by several injuries, and the former Chelsea star has only started one game in La Liga this campaign. The 32-year-old, who has only […]
Chelsea are now ready to listen to offers for Edouard Mendy this summer window, according to reports. The Senegal international has not played any game for Chelsea since November and has been working his way back to fitness after undergoing surgery on a fractured finger in January. The goalkeeper will […]
Graham Potter has criticised Chelsea forward Kai Havertz after he appeared to mock Jordan Pickford with his goal celebration against Everton. The Germany International scored for the Blues once again on Saturday to give them the lead against the Toffees in their 2-2 draw. After scoring from the spot, Havertz […]
On-loan Arsenal player Albert Sambi Lokonga has thanked Patrick Vieira for ‘giving his smile back’ in what appears to be a dig at Mikel Arteta. Vieira was sacked by Crystal Palace on Friday with the club failing to win a single Premier League game since the World Cup. And the […]
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has criticised Alejandro Garnacho’s behaviour after Manchester United’s Europa League victory over the Spanish side and says he should be more ‘humble’. The two teams played out a thrilling play-off round game, with United winning 4-3 on aggregate after a draw at Camp Nou followed by […]
Lionel Messi was actually forced to leave training early this week due to injury – not a bust-up with Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier. Rumours circulated on Friday claiming that Messi had been left dissatisfied with Galtier’s coaching and left before the session at PSG’s training ground, was completed. But, […]
Mason Mount has appointed a new agent in an indication that he will be leaving Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to reports. Mount came through the Chelsea academy and has spent his entire career at Stamford Bridge, barring single-season loan spells with Vitesse and Derby County. But with […]
Christian Pulisic has sent a warning to Chelsea’s Champions League rivals by saying: ‘I wouldn’t want to play us in this competition’. The Blues have been drawn to face Champions League holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals after their last-16 win over Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea beat Real Madrid on their […]