Ancelotti wants goals over pressing from Madrid star Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday he wants striker Kylian Mbappe to focus on scoring goals over pressing to help the team.

Women footballers call on FIFA to drop Saudi Aramco as sponsor

More than 100 female professional footballers from 24 countries have called on the sport’s governing body FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco, citing human rights issues and treatment of the LGBTQ+ community as well as environmental concerns.

Watch: Curtis Jones’ impressive performance in Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea

Midfielder Curtis Jones was a standout player when Liverpool defeated Chelsea at Anfield. The Red’s local talent earned the penalty that allowed Mo Salah to open the scoring and later sealed the win with a goal in the second half.

Messi’s Inter Miami to play in FIFA’s Club World Cup in 2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

Van Dijk talking to ‘right people’ over Liverpool contract

Virgil van Dijk said he is in “discussions with the right people” over his future as the club captain moves into the final months of his contract.

Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bournemouth ‘pain’ against Shakhtar

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the “pain” of their first defeat in six months as motivation in their clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Simmering Bellingham set for Dortmund reunion in Champions League

Jude Bellingham’s first season at Real Madrid started with a glut of goals and ended with a dream double, but his second is yet to take off.

Man Utd’s Ten Hag relishing Europa League clash with Mourinho

Erik ten Hag is relishing his Europa League showdown with Jose Mourinho, calling the former United boss “an example for many, many managers”.

Leverkusen’s Boniface ‘slightly injured’ in car accident

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was “slightly injured” on Sunday after being involved in a car accident, the Bundesliga club told German media.

Martinez keeps Inter on Napoli’s tail with Roma winner

Lautaro Martinez made sure that Inter Milan kept pace with Serie A leaders Napoli by netting the Italian champions’ only goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Roma.