General Soccer News

Lamine Yamal is training for “three hours a day” to arrive at the World Cup in the best condition possible, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has revealed. Yamal was ruled out for the remainder of Barcelona’s season after sustaining a hamstring injury during the Blaugrana’s victory over Celta Vigo in April. Reports immediately suggested […]

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa would not consider it a failure if they fall short of reaching the Europa League final, ahead of Thursday’s second leg against Nottingham Forest. Chris Wood’s second-half penalty decided last Thursday’s first semi-final matchup at the City Ground, leaving Villa with it all to do on home soil. The Opta […]

Marcus Tavernier has described Bournemouth team-mates Junior Kroupi and Rayan as “world-class talents” as the Cherries push for a European place. Bournemouth defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 last time out to move up to sixth in the Premier League, which could be a Champions League spot if Aston Villa finish fifth and win the Europa League. […]

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes his side “know what to do” in their Conference League semi-final second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Eagles won 3-1 in the first leg last week, with Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada and Jorgen Strand Larsen getting on the scoresheet for the Premier League outfit. Kamada both scored and assisted […]

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira revealed a late decision would be made on Morgan Gibbs-White’s availability for their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday. Chris Wood’s penalty at the City Ground last week secured a 1-0 first-leg lead for Forest ahead of their trip to Villa Park. Forest are looking to reach a third […]

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras insisted an incident with a team-mate in training has been resolved and had nothing to do with his recent lack of minutes. Carreras has been an unused substitute in both of Madrid’s last two games, with Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia both preferred at left-back by head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. […]

Tigres booked their place in the Champions Cup final with a 2-0 aggregate win over Nashville SC. The Mexican side replicated their 1-0 win in the first leg at Estadio Universitario on Tuesday, with Angel Correa assisting Juan Brunetta for the winner in the 68th minute in a game of few chances. Cesar Araujo squandered […]

Declan Rice will have to put his emotional bonds with West Ham to one side when Arsenal take on his former team this weekend. Rice played a crucial role as Arsenal overcame Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium to reach the Champions League final 2-1 on aggregate. Tuesday’s second leg marked his 400th club […]

Casemiro believes Michael Carrick “completely deserves” to become the permanent head coach of Manchester United. Under Carrick (including when he took charge in 2021), United have won eight of their nine Premier League home games (L1). Carrick is only the sixth manager – and first English boss – to win 8+ of his first nine […]

Kylian Mbappe’s team have dismissed criticism of the Real Madrid star after what they believe to be an “overinterpretation” of his actions. The France striker has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during Los Blancos’ 1-1 draw with Real Betis on April 24. Mbappe has enjoyed a strong campaign, scoring 41 goals and providing […]