Benfica backs Gianluca Prestianni amid Vinicius Junior racial abuse claims
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received full backing from his club after being accused of racial abuse by Real Madrid...
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‘I exaggerated’ – Bastoni expresses regret over role in Pierre Kalulu sending off
Alessandro Bastoni has moved swiftly to address the storm that followed Inter Milan’s dramatic victory over Juventus, admitting he overplayed...
Sneijder asks if Otamendi is ‘alright in the head’ after tattoo taunt aimed at Vinicius Junior
Wesley Sneijder has questioned Nicolás Otamendi’s judgement after the Benfica defender appeared to mock Vinicius Junior during a heated Champions...
Assessing why Liverpool must resist temptation to see Nico Williams as Mohamed Salah heir
Replacing a club icon demands more than potential and pace. As uncertainty continues to swirl around Mohamed Salah’s future at...
Mourinho rejects racism claims after Vinicius Junior controversy in Madrid win over Benfica
José Mourinho moved swiftly to shield Benfica’s reputation following the storm that engulfed their Champions League playoff first-leg defeat to...
Nwaneri name shines again as 15-year-old Emerson makes Arsenal history
Another Nwaneri is making waves at Hale End. Emerson Nwaneri, the 15-year-old younger brother of Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, has...
‘We play for the coach’ – Swedish-Cameroonian Anthony Elanga backs Howe amid Newcastle resurgence
Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga has voiced strong support for manager Eddie Howe, insisting the squad remains fully behind him...
Algerian coach Nouredine Zekri takes charge of historic Saudi club Al-Shabab
Nouredine Zekri has been appointed as the new manager of Al-Shabab FC in the Saudi Pro League, marking a significant...
Arbeloa slams racism, vows Real Madrid will always protect Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid has expressed unwavering support for Vinicius Junior following Tuesday’s turbulent Champions League first-leg at Benfica, where the Brazilian’s...
‘Racists are cowards’ – Vinicius Junior lashes out at Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior did not hold back in the wake of last night’s tense Champions League first-leg encounter...
‘He doesn’t deserve this’ – Kylian Mbappe defends Vinicius Junior after alleged racial abuse at Benfica clash
Kylian Mbappe delivered a forceful defence of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior following the chaotic scenes that marred their Champions...
Aurelien Tchouameni urges Real Madrid to maintain Benfica performance throughout the season
Aurelien Tchouameni believes Real Madrid’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League play-offs first leg is proof the...
Luis Enrique praises Desire Doue after sensational brace vs Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique could not hide his delight with Desire Doue after the youngster produced a stunning performance...
Luis Enrique insists Ousmane Dembele injury was not a risk against Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has moved to calm fears around Ousmane Dembele’s fitness after the winger limped off during...
Vinícius Jr overtakes Kaká in Champions League scoring charts
Vinícius Júnior has become the second-highest Brazilian goalscorer in Champions League history after scoring in Real Madrid CF’s play-off first...
Axel Disasi open to permanent West Ham stay
Axel Disasi has hinted he would be happy to remain at West Ham beyond the end of his loan spell...
Eduardo Camavinga shines again in Real Madrid midfield under Alvaro Arbeloa
Eduardo Camavinga is quietly working his way back to the heart of Real Madrid’s midfield under new head coach Alvaro...
Bukayo Saka signs new Arsenal contract as Gunners secure star through peak years
Bukayo Saka has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new five-year deal that will keep him at the...
Echeverri admits he fouled French-Beninese Jules Kounde in the lead-up to Girona’s winner vs Barcelona
Claudio Echeverri was the hero for Girona as they secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, playing a...
Eberechi Eze must work harder off the ball to thrive at Arsenal
Martin Keown has delivered a pointed assessment of Eberechi Eze, arguing that the Arsenal midfielder must raise his intensity without...