Editorials

Watching Kevin De Bruyne bid an emotional farewell to the Etihad last summer, Manchester City supporters will wave goodbye to yet another of their modern era icons this month.Helping Pep Guardiola’s side to an eighth FA Cup crown at Wembley on Saturday afternoon as they Sky Blues clinched a late 1-0 victory against historic rivals […]

In what was a nervy affair from the English capital on Saturday afternoon, Manchester City secured an historic eighth FA Cup crown as they clinched a 1-0 victory against historic rivals Chelsea at Wembley.While Pep Guardiola’s superstar squad might have largely struggled to find their free-flowing best in Saturday’s showpiece event, it was January recruit […]

Chelsea have announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a permanent basis. The Spaniard has signed a four-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club.”Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,” Alonso said.“From my conversations […]

With the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign drawing to a close on Sunday night, we have a stacked schedule from across France’s elite pencilled in. While reigning European champions PSG might have successfully defended their domestic crown with time to spare, battles at both ends of the table are set to be decided this weekend. Ahead […]

Villa Park hosted one of the defining matches of the Premier League season—a high-stakes encounter between Aston Villa and Liverpool that carried the weight of Champions League qualification.What unfolded was not merely a contest of ambition, but a decisive shift in momentum. Aston Villa, sharp and clinical, dismantled their rivals 4–2, transforming a tense race […]

When Michael Carrick returned to Manchester United in January, he was not meant to be the long-term answer. He was a stabilizer — a familiar face entrusted with guiding a drifting team through yet another transitional phase. The plan, like so many at Old Trafford over the past decade, was temporary.Four months later, that plan […]

With this season’s FA Cup crown up for grabs on Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be fixed on Wembley as Chelsea and Manchester City meet for what is a heavyweight showdown. While Pep Guardiola’s superstar squad might have a major job on their hands in the race to reclaim their Premier League title over the […]

Chelsea are reportedly advancing in their discussions with Xabi Alonso, though the Frenchman is looking for clarity around his role and the club’s long-term vision before committing to the position of head coach.Alonso remains cautious after a difficult spell at Real Madrid, where his tenure ended just seven months into what had initially been a […]

While all eyes might fall on Wembley this weekend for the 2026 FA Cup final, the likes of Germany and Scotland will sign off their respective domestic campaigns on Saturday afternoon. With a string of heavyweight battles from across the continent, we look set for what could be a nail-biting Saturday afternoon of action. So, […]

We have less than a month to go until Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup by welcoming South Africa to the iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11th. And with the tournament fast approaching, a slew of currently unanswered questions will finally have their answers.Will Lionel Messi be able to lead Argentina to a […]