Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovač backs Nico Schlotterbeck broadside before Bundesliga trip to Freiburg

Nico Schlotterbeck did not pull any punches in the aftermath of Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League draw with Bodo Glimt, and little...

Forget Man City, the true test of Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid tenure will come at Alavés on Sunday

For Xabi Alonso, the real test lies ahead.  Suggestions that Alonso’s tenure as Real Madrid manager was dependent on the outcome...

Spurs Deliver Their Most Convincing Spell as Thomas Frank’s Ideas Take Effect

Thomas Frank may finally have found the formula Tottenham needed. After a five-game winless slide that felt like the season was...

Why a Top-Eight Champions League Finish Is Crucial for Arsenal — Even Though There’s No Trophy for First

Arsenal look pretty much nailed on to finish in the top eight in the league phase of this season’s UEFA Champions...

Claudio Marchisio: ‘Juventus players don’t know what it means to wear the shirt’

Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes managerial upheaval and a shortage of players who “understand what it means to wear the...

Zabaleta Issues Strong Warning to Real Madrid Before Manchester City Showdown

Pablo Zabaleta has sent a clear warning to Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City on Wednesday...

How Long Will Max Dowman Be Injured For? Arsenal Midfielder Picks Up Ankle Injury

Arsenal have confirmed that Max Dowman has picked up an ankle injury – so how long will he be out for?...

Cristian Chivu left to rue VAR decision as Liverpool end Inter Milan’s 18-match unbeaten run in Europe

Cristian Chivu had warned his Inter Milan side to be ready for Liverpool’s intensity; what he could not have anticipated was...

How Arne Slot’s New Formation Helped Liverpool Beat Inter Milan — and What It Means for Mo Salah

Liverpool manager Arne Slot tried something different on Tuesday night — and it came up trumps as his side won 1-0...

Xabi Alonso Considers Shock Attacking Option for Crucial Real Madrid vs Manchester City Clash

Xabi Alonso could hand out-of-favour Endrick a rare start in Real Madrid’s clash with Manchester City on Wednesday night. This news...