Xabi Alonso became only the third of Chelsea’s last nine permanent managers to win their opening Premier League game in charge, joining Graham Potter and Liam Rosenior on that short list, as his reign began with a wild 3-2 victory away at Craven Cottage. It was a result that papered over some obvious cracks, but…
Gianni Infantino is facing an increasingly difficult battle to retain support after prominent football figures joined growing calls for major change at FIFA. Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president has come under renewed scrutiny after prominent current and former footballers joined growing calls for change within world football’s governing body. Former Manchester United and France…
Chelsea are continuing to weigh Mykhailo Mudryk’s future as Leeds United pursue a loan deal for the winger before the transfer window closes. Chelsea are refusing to rush a decision over Mykhailo Mudryk’s future despite growing interest from Leeds United, with Xabi Alonso insisting the club will take its time before determining the winger’s next…
Barcelona launched their La Liga title defence in emphatic fashion as Raphinha and Fermín López both scored twice in a commanding 5-0 victory over Elche. Barcelona made a statement at the beginning of their La Liga title defence, dismantling Elche 5-0 at the Manuel Martínez Valero in a dominant display on Sunday night. The reigning…
Ferran Torres produced a decisive second-half cameo, scoring twice to help PSG recover from a two-goal deficit and draw 2-2 with Rennes. Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a point after Ferran Torres came off the bench to inspire a dramatic 2-2 comeback against Rennes in their opening Ligue 1 fixture. The French champions…
Erling Haaland’s relationship with the opening weekend of a league season has become one of the more remarkable scoring trends in modern football. Long before he was terrorising Premier League defences, the Norwegian was already building the foundations of that reputation in his homeland. His senior career began with Molde, where he made his Eliteserien…
Carlos Espí came off the bench to score a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid edged past a stubborn Espanyol 2-1 in José Mourinho’s first competitive match back in charge of the club, giving the Portuguese manager the perfect result even if the performance left plenty to improve. It was anything but comfortable for Los Blancos….
Tottenham’s first full season under Roberto De Zerbi began disastrously as Brentford thrashed the Lilywhites 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with new signing Sandro Tonali overpowered in midfield and club-record buy Mamadou Sangaré inspiring the hosts to a statement opening-day victory. Tottenham Hotspur’s expensive rebuild could hardly have started more embarrassingly. Roberto De Zerbi’s…
Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 on their Premier League return, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring as the hosts produced a disciplined and commanding display. Hull City began their return to the Premier League in spectacular fashion, defeating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium after two first-half goals settled a lively contest….
Christos Tzolis delivered an electric Premier League debut against Coventry City, offering Arsenal a glimpse of the quality and attacking threat that made him one of Europe’s standout creators last season. Christos Tzolis made his Premier League debut for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night as the champions kicked off their title defence…