Trubin miracle will live to be talked about in Lisbon decades not only because it scored out Real Madrid but also because it was everything dramatic, improbable and theatrical about football under Jose Mourinho. It was their keeper Anatoly Trubin who in an evening when Benfica were left hanging by the thread provided its goalkeeper with a moment, shook Europe and gave Mourinho a new first, long in...
The talks about the Harry Kane Bayern contract extension have officially started and this is another important step in the incredible evolution of the striker since he started playing in Germany. Conversely, Bayern Munich have further confirmed that negotiations to renew the deal with the England captain are being done, a fact that highlights the long-term planning of the club and the consequent increased sense of home that...
Ferrari SF-26 shakedown was the first significant on-track move of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 program, and although Charles Leclerc was not ready to jump to conclusions, his initial opinion was optimistic albeit rather tentative at the time of the initial run of the car in Fiorano. The Monegasque driver described the day as encouraging, mostly due to the fact that the new challenger was able to complete its...
The Manchester United Transformation had no longer been a theory or a hopeful point of discussion on Sunday night at the Emirates Stadium. It was something tangible, visible and it well shocked Arsenal, it shook their title bid, it declared that United, under Michael Carrick, are started all over again finding clarity, belief, and confidence at the very point when it matters the most in the Premier League....
Forest transfer spending is now one of the most discussed issues of the Premier League season and that 180m spent by Nottingham Forest in the summer has failed to bear fruit in the field. The thirteen new signings promised growth and consolidation upon their arrival following the spectacular seventh-placed finish in the previous season yet, Forest are 17th in the table, two points above relegation zone, and undecided...
Spurs Andy Robertson transfer talks have escalated with Tottenham Hotspur intensifying their search on experience and leadership and initiating talks with Liverpool on a possible deal to acquire Scotland international left-back Andy Robertson. As the January window influences further squad plans prior to a vital second half of the season, the attention that Tottenham is showing demonstrates both a short-term pragmatic choice and a long-term outlook, albeit no...
Chelsea Champions League Win over Pafos kept the European campaign of the Blues alive but only after a frustrating and tense evening at Stamford Bridge where patience, composure and belief were put to the test. Chelsea debuted in the champions league and ultimately received a snowball drive through a late diving head by Moises Caicedo, which earned them crucial three points that would keep them alive in the...
Michael Carrick Manchester United caretaker reign could scarcely have started any more emphatically than Old Trafford regained its larynx and the Manchester City title window was well shattered. Second-half finishes by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secured a much-needed 2-0 triumph to United on a vibrating derby afternoon that provoked jubilations amongst the crowd and reduced Pep Guardiola to all-time lows of the season. In the pre-kick-off phase,...
Richarlison hamstring injury has delivered another frustrating setback for Tottenham Hotspur at a time when momentum and stability are already in short supply. The Brazil forward is set to be sidelined for around seven weeks, ruling him out of a crucial run of fixtures as Spurs attempt to revive a faltering campaign under new head coach Thomas Frank. With a London derby against West Ham looming and form...
Arsenal semi-final nights have never been comfortable under Mikel Arteta, but this time there was a feeling that something had changed. Arsenal’s 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea has not only helped the club overcome a mental block but it has also put the Gunners squarely on their way to the first significant final since they won the FA Cup in 2020. Nonetheless, even a victorious night had...