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Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has offered his perspective on why Xabi Alonso’s brief spell as head coach at the Santiago Bernabeu failed to meet expectations. Alonso officially ended his seven-month tenure as Real Madrid manager last week following the club’s Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona. The decision to part ways was reached by mutual consent, with former Madrid defender Álvaro Arbeloa immediately appointed as his successor. The 44-year-old arrived in Madrid last summer with significant expectations after an impressive spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he earned widespread praise for his tactical acumen and silverware success. However, Alonso…

Gabriel Jesus has expressed a strong desire to remain at Arsenal and is open to signing a new contract as he reflects on his time at the club and his hopes for the future. The Brazilian forward was one of the signings that marked a turning point in Arsenal’s rebuild. He arrived from Manchester City in a £45 million deal at a time when Mikel Arteta was still shaping his squad, and his versatility, work rate and experience immediately raised the team’s overall level. Despite missing a significant portion of his debut season through injury, Jesus played a vital role…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-standing record for the highest number of goals scored during the group stage of a single UEFA Champions League campaign. The French superstar reached the milestone during Real Madrid’s emphatic 6-1 victory over AS Monaco at the Santiago Bernabeu, producing another outstanding performance against his former club. Mbappe was at the heart of Madrid’s dominant display, scoring twice in the first half as Carlo Ancelotti’s side overwhelmed Monaco with pace, precision and attacking flair. His brace took his Champions League tally for the season to 11 goals, achieved in just six…

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has provided clarity on why forward Cole Palmer was left out of the matchday squad for the Blues’ UEFA Champions League encounter against Pafos on Wednesday night. Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, with midfielder Moises Caicedo rising late in the contest to head home the decisive goal and ensure maximum points for the hosts. Palmer’s omission raised eyebrows among supporters, given his importance to the team this season, but Rosenior explained after the match that the decision was purely precautionary. According to the Chelsea boss, the England international experienced tightness in his…

Several clubs have already secured progression in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League following the conclusion of Matchday 7 fixtures played across Europe on Wednesday. With just one round of group matches remaining, qualification scenarios are beginning to take shape, as some teams have sealed direct passage into the Round of 16, while others are guaranteed a place in the knockout phase play-offs. Chelsea, Barcelona, Newcastle United and Juventus are the latest sides to book their spots in the next phase of the competition, following important results that ensured they can no longer finish outside the qualification positions in their respective…

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has launched a scathing attack on his ex-manager Antonio Conte, claiming the Italian coach was constantly angry and unpopular among players during his time at Stamford Bridge. Costa joined Chelsea from Atlético Madrid in 2014 for £32 million and quickly became a cult hero among the Blues’ supporters, thanks to his combative style, relentless work rate and eye for goal. The striker enjoyed a highly successful spell in west London, winning two Premier League titles and a League Cup during his time at the club. The Brazilian-born forward was also named in the PFA Team…

Hull City have been dealt a significant injury blow with defender Semi Ajayi set to spend time on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring problem. According to reports, the Nigeria international is expected to be out of action for up to two months after picking up the injury during Nigeria’s third-place match against Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last Saturday. Ajayi sustained the knock in added time of the encounter and was unable to continue, forcing his withdrawal from the game. The experienced centre-back was replaced by Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem as the Super Eagles saw out…

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to take action over the controversial conduct of ball boys during Morocco’s matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ferdinand’s comments follow widely circulated footage from the AFCON final in which ball boys were seen removing towels belonging to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, apparently preventing him from drying his hands during key moments of the game. A similar incident had earlier occurred in Nigeria’s semi-final clash against Morocco, where ball boys were also caught taking away the towels of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, sparking criticism…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has firmly denied reports suggesting he was involved in a heated confrontation with Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Reports circulating online had alleged that Gusau and Lekjaa engaged in a tense exchange during a recent Confederation of African Football, CAF, Executive Committee meeting held in Morocco. The claims sparked widespread discussion, especially in the wake of the controversies that surrounded Nigeria and Morocco during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Gusau has moved quickly to set the record straight, dismissing the reports as false and…

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has raised serious concerns about the state of Nigeria’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh warned that the Super Eagles could face an uncertain future if those responsible for running the team fail to urgently tackle issues of discipline within the squad and shortcomings in its overall administration. According to him, continued neglect could strip the national team of its identity and competitiveness. The former Juventus midfielder revealed that he had deliberately stayed silent for years despite observing what he described as a steady decline in…