Van Dijk hails Szoboszlai as ‘future leader’
Virgil van Dijk has indicated Dominik Szoboszlai could succeed him as Liverpool captain after labelling the midfielder as someone capable of “being a leader for this team”.
Arsenal title bid rocked by Wolves draw
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League title bid after the leaders blew a two-goal lead in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal on course for a victory that would have lifted them seven points clear at the top. But Arteta’s… Read more →
Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four for Magpies
Norway’s Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season’s runners-up 3-1 in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie.
Controversy and comebacks shape play-off first legs
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
Pereira confident despite Forest sackings
Nottingham Forest’s new boss Vitor Pereira insists he has full faith in owner Evangelos Marinakis following a chaotic season that has seen three managers dismissed.
Barca suffer title blow in Girona defeat
Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga.
Enrique dismisses ‘noise’ before Monaco clash
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.
Mourinho responds to Real Madrid return claims
Ahead of Benfica’s clash with Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho rejected suggestions he is plotting a return to the Spanish giants under Florentino Perez.
Kovac demands Dortmund deliver in Europe
Niko Kovac wants Borussia Dortmund to translate strong domestic performances into Champions League success when they face Atalanta in a high-stakes knockout play-off clash.
African players in Europe – Salah back to his best
Mohamed Salah, Serhou Guirassy and Edmond Tapsoba were among the standout African performers across the latest round of European football action.