Trent Alexander-Arnold’s highly anticipated Champions League debut for Real Madrid ended in heartbreak after the right-back was forced off with injury just minutes into the match against Marseille. The 26-year-old, who left Liverpool in the summer, lasted less than five minutes at the Santiago Bernabéu before pulling up with what appeared to be a hamstring…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has heaped praise on Liverpool’s blistering start to the season and their ambitious transfer business under new boss Arne Slot. Speaking on Liverpool’s perfect opening run, Mikel highlighted both the team’s performances and their squad reinforcements — most notably the record signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak. 🗣️ “I…
Liverpool have begun their title defense in dreamlike fashion. Four games, four wins, twelve points — the champions look every bit as hungry as they did last season. The question before kickoff in August was whether Arne Slot’s men could carry the weight of expectation without losing their edge. A month later, the answer is…
Atlético Madrid face a testing trip to Anfield for their Champions League opener against Liverpool, but they will be without several key players. Striker Julián Álvarez has been left out of the squad due to knee discomfort, while midfielder Johnny Cardoso also misses out after sustaining an injury in training. Thiago Almada and Álex Baena…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has outlined what he believes will be Alexander Isak’s toughest hurdle in the coming months. The Swedish striker joined the Reds from Newcastle United on deadline day after a drawn-out transfer saga. Having pushed for the move, Isak was told to train separately from the Magpies’ first team during his final…
⚽ Match & Outcome Real Madrid faced Olympique de Marseille in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabéu. (Reuters) They came from behind to win 2-1, thanks to two penalties converted by Kylian Mbappé. (Reuters) 🔴 What Went Wrong for Alexander-Arnold Alexander-Arnold was handed a start by coach Xabi Alonso. (Talksport) But disaster struck…
Spanish football has been rocked by an unexpected controversy that has raised doubts about the harmony of its national team. Defender Huijsen has drawn widespread attention after publicly criticizing a Barcelona teammate, sparking debate among fans and pundits while putting head coach Luis de la Fuente in an awkward and highly pressured position. “I’d rather…
Real Madrid’s Carvajal made headlines for the wrong reasons, striking the Marseille goalkeeper and becoming the first player to be shown a red card in this season’s Champions League.
Neutral / News update: Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been appointed to officiate Thursday’s clash between Newcastle and Barcelona. France’s Jérôme Brisard will oversee VAR duties for the match. Formal / Press release style: UEFA has confirmed the officials for Thursday’s meeting between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona. Glenn Nyberg of Sweden will take charge…
Trent Alexander-Arnold could miss Real Madrid’s trip to Anfield in November after he was forced off less than five minutes into their Champions League clash against Marseille. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Champions League Debut Cut Short by Suspected Injury Trent Alexander-Arnold was handed a place in Xabi Alonso’s starting XI on Tuesday night, just days after being…