Arteta: Arsenal aiming to be ‘kings of everything’

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his side want to be “the best in the world” in every aspect after receiving plaudits for the Gunners’ prowess from set-pieces.

Ancelotti: ‘Vinicius back for Madrid’s UCL clash’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Vinicius Junior will be back from injury quicker than expected to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Watch: Iconic Merseyside Derby moments

Everton will be eager to dent Liverpool’s title hopes
when Arne Slot’s men travel to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon for a thrilling Merseyside derby encounter.

Maresca’s Chelsea defy expectations

Chelsea face Tottenham having emerged as unexpected title contenders, while West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui and Wolves manager Gary O’Neil battle to avoid the sack.

Liverpool face Merseyside derby cauldron

Premier League leaders Liverpool will expect more magic from Mohamed Salah when they meet Everton in an emotional Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Messi to kick off new Club World Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.

Napoli knocked out of Italian Cup by Lazio

Napoli were knocked out of the Italian Cup by Lazio on Thursday after Tijjani Noslin fired a hat-trick to hand the Serie A leaders a 3-1 last-16 defeat in Rome.

Spurs rocked as Huijsen seals Bournemouth’s shock win

Bournemouth’s teenage defender Dean Huijsen condemned spluttering Tottenham to a shock 1-0 defeat that dealt another blow to their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four on Thursday.

Doku: Man City stars ignoring criticism

Jeremy Doku says Manchester City’s players are content to stay in their “bubble”, ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their Premier League title challenge.

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid legal threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.