Bettoni says it is unfair to compare Xabi Alonso with French-Algerian icon Zinedine Zidane
Former Real Madrid assistant Davide Bettoni has defended Xabi Alonso, insisting it is premature to measure him against Zinedine Zidane....
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‘We were close to losing Mohamed Salah for free’ – Liverpool chairman Tom Werner
Liverpool could have lost Mohamed Salah for nothing this summer, chairman Tom Werner revealed, highlighting just how close the club...
‘A player can never be bigger than a club’ – Ex-PSG director Leonardo on Kylian Mbappe row
Former PSG sports director Leonardo has defended his stance during the Kylian Mbappe saga, insisting a player’s ambitions should never...
‘He deserves to be torn to shreds’ – Jerome Rothen slams French-Cameroonian Kylian Mbappe over World Cup absence
Former PSG midfielder Jerome Rothen has criticised Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe following the France captain’s withdrawal from the squad...
French-Algerian midfielder Rayan Cherki tipped to miss France’s World Cup squad
Former France coach Raymond Domenech has cast doubt on Rayan Cherki’s prospects of reaching the World Cup, arguing that the...
Algeria’s 2026 World Cup kits unveiled ahead of North American tournament
Algeria’s national team will head into the 2026 World Cup sporting official kits released by Adidas, generating excitement among fans...
Spanish-Moroccan Lamine Yamal sparks concern at Barcelona amid claims he is ‘now imitating Neymar’
Barcelona officials are increasingly uneasy over what they describe as Lamine Yamal’s growing off-field resemblance to Neymar, raising internal questions...
French-Algerian forward Karim Benzema hints at possible France return if Zidane takes charge
Karim Benzema has suggested he could consider a return to the France national team, signalling renewed openness to an international...
2025 AFCON: Egypt push for early Mohamed Salah call-up in major blow to Liverpool
Liverpool face a major dilemma as Egypt reportedly want Mohamed Salah to join their Africa Cup of Nations squad earlier...
‘I’m an old-school footballer, not obsessed with stats’ – French-Algerian Rayan Cherki
Manchester City winger Rayan Cherki says he is not focused on statistics, insisting his approach to football is “old-school” and...
2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers draw set for December 19 in Rabat
The2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers draw is set to take place on December 19, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco....
Spanish-Moroccan sensation Lamine Yamal promises Barcelona fans ‘special nights’ ahead of Camp Nou return
Lamine Yamal has assured Barcelona supporters that “special nights are coming” as the club prepares for its long-awaited return to...
Ibrahima Konaté says Kylian Mbappé ‘won’t stop calling’ as Real Madrid push intensifies
Ibrahima Konaté has disclosed that Kylian Mbappé is relentlessly urging him to join Real Madrid, claiming the forward ‘calls me...
‘No panic over Lamine Yamal’ – Luis de la Fuente prioritises long-term Spain vision
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente sought to calm concerns over Lamine Yamal’s absence, stressing the young winger’s long-term value...
‘No tension over Lamine Yamal’ – Dani Olmo defends Barcelona-Spain handling of winger’s injury
Dani Olmo has denied any dressing room friction over Lamine Yamal’s injury, insisting both Barcelona and Spain are aligned in...
‘His talent is immense, but his off-field life could end it’ – Clemente on Lamine Yamal
Former Spain coach Javier Clemente has issued a stark warning to Lamine Yamal, insisting the young forward’s personal choices could...
Lamine Yamal and Lucas Ribeiro among nominees for 2025 Puskas Award
Lamine Yamal has been named among the 11 contenders for the 2025 FIFA Puskas Award after his outstanding strike in...
‘Days of Mohamed Salah starting every week at Liverpool have to stop’ – Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged manager Arne Slot to consider dropping Mohamed Salah due to his current lack of...
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup test: areas he must improve
Lamine Yamal is one of football’s brightest young stars, but even prodigies face hurdles. At just 18, everything he does,...
German-Ivorian defender Jonathan Tah says choosing a national team must come from the heart amid fightback
Germany defender Jonathan Tah insists that choosing which national team to represent should come from genuine emotion and not external...