From around the league
Saturday, 9 May 2026
-
Chelsea tactical tweak at Liverpool points to a new attacking shape
Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool showed Calum McFarlane’s 3-4-3 tweak, with Enzo Fernández wide-left and Marc Cucurella giving the width.
-
Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Cucurella's role was the real story
Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández stood out in a 1-1 Anfield draw.
-
Bayern and Dortmund set the tone for Bundesliga new jerseys
Bundesliga new jerseys are led by Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig and Gladbach, with launches tied to club identity, stadiums and local history.
-
Jan Bednarek's Porto title week was shattered by a knife-point burglary
Jan Bednarek's Porto title celebrations were interrupted by a reported knife-point burglary at his family home after the 1-0 win over Alverca.
-
Hansi Flick keeps Barcelona on task as Real Madrid noise swirls before El Clasico
Hansi Flick brushed off Real Madrid noise and kept Barcelona fixed on the La Liga title step before El Clasico at Camp Nou.
-
Inter referee scandal widens as Schenone is heard in Milan
Inter referee manager Giorgio Schenone was heard by a Milan prosecutor as investigators examine alleged sports fraud and referee appointments.
-
Juventus vs Lecce preview: Vlahovic returns as top-four pressure rises
Dušan Vlahović is set to return to Juventus' starting XI as the Bianconeri protect a one-point lead over Roma and Lecce chase survival.
-
Maximilian Beier's World Cup case is growing ahead of 21 May
Maximilian Beier has 20 goal contributions in 43 competitive matches, and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann names his squad on 21 May.
Friday, 8 May 2026
-
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City showed champions mentality after Everton comeback
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City showed champions mentality in the 3-3 draw at Everton and backed Phil Foden to return to his best.
-
Borussia Dortmund player ratings as Schlotterbeck, Beier and Inacio stand out
Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to seal second place, with Schlotterbeck, Beier and Inacio standing out in the ratings.
-
Aurelien Tchouameni accepts Real Madrid fine after Valverde fight
Aurelien Tchouameni has apologised after Real Madrid fined him and Federico Valverde €500,000 each, with no suspensions handed out.
-
Alejandro Garnacho needs guidance, not just talent, says Wayne Bridge
Wayne Bridge says Alejandro Garnacho may need an old head or father figure at Chelsea, as the winger battles injury and uncertainty in a squad overhaul.
-
Kylian Mbappe backlash grows before El Clasico
Kylian Mbappe faces a backlash before El Clasico, with an almost 32 million-signature petition, rehab criticism and Real Madrid unrest.
-
Julian Brandt's Dortmund farewell is about the numbers
Julian Brandt leaves Borussia Dortmund with 216 Bundesliga appearances, 43 goals and 50 assists, before a farewell against Eintracht Frankfurt.
-
Pep Guardiola wins April again as City close on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola won Premier League manager of the month for April after Manchester City’s perfect league run cut Arsenal’s lead from nine points to five.
-
Manchester City injury news gives Guardiola hope before Brentford
Rodri could return, Joško Gvardiol is back training and Rúben Dias is nearing a comeback as Manchester City prepare for Brentford.
-
Luis Diaz's Bayern Munich breakout is turning heads
Luis Diaz has 26 goals and 21 assists in 48 Bayern games, with Vincent Kompany praising his fit and Liverpool's sale looking sharp.
-
Loïs Openda Juventus season under the spotlight after Spalletti's admission
Spalletti admits he made a mistake with Loïs Openda's Juventus minutes, as the forward's 2 goals in 34 appearances fuel the debate.
-
Chelsea Champions League qualification now runs through Aston Villa
Chelsea’s top-five Champions League hopes are over, but Aston Villa’s Europa League run could still open a backdoor route via the EPS places.
-
Vincent Kompany backed by Matthaus after Bayern's PSG exit
Lothar Matthaus wants Vincent Kompany to keep Bayern Munich attacking after a 6-5 semi-final loss to Paris Saint Germain.