Statistical indicators and historical trends point to a difficult assignment for Everton at Villa Park, where Aston Villa’s sustained form under Unai Emery contrasts sharply with the Toffees’ attacking inefficiencies.
Liverpool veteran Andy Robertson said on Thursday he is open to talks with the Anfield hierarchy over the question of a new contract that will keep him at the reigning Premier League champions.
Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter believes the joint signing of Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane will accelerate the players’ adaptation to Major League Soccer while strengthening the club’s long-term squad profile.
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.
Arsenal thump Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Sadio Mane became AFCON’s 5th all-time goalscorer after netting a 78th minute goal against Egypt on Wednesday evening to send the Lions of Teranga to AFCON 2025 final.
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior’s first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Puso Dithejane has described his move to Chicago Fire as an important step in his professional development after completing a long-term transfer to Major League Soccer under the league’s U-22 Initiative.