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...
‘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...
Benni McCarthy targets historic AFCON 2027 breakthrough for Kenya
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has laid out his ambitions for Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Liverpool should target Jarrod Bowen as Mohamed Salah’s successor, says Townsend
Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend has suggested that West Ham star Jarrod Bowen could be the...
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...
Manchester United lead Premier League rivals in race for Iliman Ndiaye
Manchester United have emerged as frontrunners in the pursuit of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, positioning themselves ahead of Premier League...
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...
Mohamed Salah’s final act at Liverpool? Sherwood says he deserves glory before leaving
Former Tim Sherwood has urged Liverpool to prepare for the inevitable departure of Mohamed Salah this summer, insisting the Egyptian...
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...
Ivorian Yan Diomande breaks silence on rejecting Chelsea move
In an era where teenage prospects are often seduced by elite badges and lucrative contracts, RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande...
‘I have a clear goal’ – Karim Adeyemi breaks silence with bold message as Dortmund contract talks stall
Uncertainty surrounds Borussia Dortmund, but Karim Adeyemi insists his ambitions remain unchanged despite growing speculation over his future. With negotiations...
Three make-or-break battles as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns collide in title decider
The Betway Premiership title race takes centre stage on Wednesday as Orlando Pirates welcome Mamelodi Sundowns to the FNB Stadium...
Al Masry to battle CR Belouizdad as Confederation Cup enters decisive phase
Egypt’s Al Masry SC has been drawn against Algerian giants CR Belouizdad in a high-stakes North African derby following the...