Xavi described his return to Barcelona as "the biggest challenge of my career" after he was officially confirmed as the club's next head coach. Barca announced in the early hours of Saturday that former Spain star Xavi had been appointed as Ronald Koeman's replacement at Camp Nou. Club delegates travelled to Qatar this week to ...]
Victor Lindelof and Mason Greenwood were recalled to Manchester United's starting line-up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Centre-back Lindelof missed Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League draw with Atalanta with a knock sustained in training and was considered doubtful for the Manchester derby. However, the Sweden international returned for the clash at Old Trafford ...]
Dusan Vlahovic has so far refused all offers to sign a new contract with Fiorentina and his quality has attracted attention from around Europe. The 21-year-old Serbia international has 10 goals in 12 matches in all competitions this term. Three of those came against Spezia last week. ⚽️⚽️⚽️@vlahovicdusan9 💎#ForzaViola #Fiorentina pic.twitter.com/7rgsPopOIC — ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) ...]
The future of Eden Hazard and the possibility of his departure from Real Madrid has recently been the subject of much speculation, not least due to Real boss Carlo Ancelotti repeatedly stating that the Belgian winger is unhappy at the club. "Hazard is not happy," the Italian tactician said at his press conference ahead of ...]
Antonio Rudiger is out of contract with Chelsea after the season. The 28-year-old will have several suitors. Real Madrid are prepared to make major changes to acquire him.  TOP STORY – MADRID PLOT RUDIGER MOVE Real Madrid are set to make a push for Antonio Rudiger next off-season, reports AS. The centre-back wants €12million (£10m) ...]
It's felt inevitable that Xavi would return to Barcelona at some stage and the time has finally come. The former midfielder has agreed to take over from Ronald Koeman, embracing both a financial and sporting crisis at Camp Nou that sees the team ninth in LaLiga and more than €1.2billion in debt. Given his pedigree ...]
For Real Betis, the past 15 years haven't been the easiest. They've been relegated from LaLiga twice and failed to secure a first return to the Champions League since 2004-05, while just a few kilometres north, their bitter rivals Sevilla have enjoyed the greatest period in their existence. Sevilla have won six UEFA Cup/Europa League ...]
Antonio Conte has no illusions about the challenge he faces in trying to return Tottenham to the top of the table. Spurs sit ninth in the Premier League, with five wins and five losses from 10 games this season ahead of Sunday's trip to Goodison Park to face 10th-placed Everton. Tottenham have not finished a ...]
Xavi has finally landed his dream job as head coach of Barcelona. The 41-year-old was confirmed in the role early Saturday, and it will be his first coaching job in Europe after spending the past two and a half years in charge of Qatari side Al Sadd. Xavi had two years to run on his Al Sadd deal, but ...]
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City do not have the quality to replicate Liverpool's 5-0 victory over Manchester United when they face the Red Devils on Saturday. Liverpool recorded their biggest ever margin of victory against United in last month's contest thanks to Mohamed Salah's hat-trick and goals from Nany Keita and Diogo Jota. It also ...]
Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have returned to Italy's squad for their next World Cup qualifiers, while Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has earned a first call-up. Roberto Mancini's men face Switzerland at Stadio Olimpico next Friday in a likely shootout for top spot in Group C, with the sides level on 14 points. The Azzurri ...]
Luis Enrique welcomed the imminent appointment of Xavi as head coach of Barcelona but doubts he can offer any worthy advice to the Camp Nou legend. The long-awaited return of Xavi now appears a formality after Al Sadd announced Barcelona had agreed to buy the 41-year-old out of his contract. Spanish newspaper Sport has reported Barcelona and ...]
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will have the hunger to score goals long after calling time on his playing career, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Portugal international has picked up from where he left off since returning for his second spell at United in August, scoring nine goals in 11 appearances. That includes a ...]
Kevin De Bruyne has been backed to roar back to form by Belgium boss Roberto Martinez as the Manchester City playmaker looks to come through a sticky patch. Ahead of Saturday's derby against Manchester United, De Bruyne is looking to improve on his unusually quiet start to the season. In 13 appearances across all competitions, he ...]
Liverpool cannot be considered as underdogs or favourites in the Premier League title race, according to Jurgen Klopp. The early signs would suggest that Liverpool, along with champions Manchester City and league leaders Chelsea, will be the frontrunners for the title come May. Liverpool have been in sensational form at times, recording an emphatic 5-0 ...]