Shaka Hislop has both Spanish giants back in his Power Rankings this week. The leaders had a weekend off, but there was plenty of room below them. Spain’s big two are moving in the right direction, in contrast to the champions of Germany and Italy. Dropping out: Benfica Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch
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Craig Burley feels Chelsea doesn’t currently have enough to benefit from Hakim Ziyech’s passing ability. Craig Burley questions if Mauricio Pochettino would be interested in managing Man City if Pep Guardiola leaves. Alexis Nunes teams up with Xbox FIFA pro Tekkz for a massive Liverpool vs. Manchester United clash. Craig Burley says Everton need upgrades
Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi will likely remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil within the club. Steve Nicol considers whether Adama Traore’s recent form could earn him a return to Barcelona. Craig Burley explains how Barcelona’s players can get out of position due to Lionel Messi’s presence. Barcelona expect to be granted permission by
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. TOP STORY: Man United, Liverpool eye Arsenal star Saka Arsenal are keen to tie young wing-back Bukayo Saka to a new contract amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United
2:37 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain’s Pablo Sarabia scored twice as they thrashed Dijon 6-1 to reach the Coupe de France semifinals, where they will be joined by Olympique Lyonnais, who beat Olympique de Marseille 1-0 on Wednesday. Lying in 17th position in Ligue 1, hosts Dijon were facing an uphill struggle when Wesley Lautoa turned
Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic came to Serie A for two very different clubs and with two very different goals in mind. On Thursday, two of the most prolific goal scorers of their generation will meet for the ninth time in their respective careers. AC Milan host Juventus in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals
11:51 AM ET Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table to six points after a 4-1 win at Osasuna on Sunday. Madrid came from a goal behind to secure the win with goals from Isco, Sergio Ramos, Lucas Vazquez and Luka Jovic. Zinedine Zidane’s side now hold a six-point
Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo almost failed to get his dream transfer to Manchester United on the Jan. 31 deadline day – a few minutes later, and he could have been at a rival Premier League club instead — but once things started to move, they did so at lightning pace. A frenetic night of talks spanning Norway,
Pep Guardiola quickly shuns the rumours surrounding Lionel Messi to Manchester City. Ale Moreno debates if Man City’s attack would surpass Liverpool’s or Juve’s with the addition of Lionel Messi. Alejandro Moreno says Manchester City don’t stand a chance against Real Madrid given their current form. Craig Burley speculates whether or not Pep Guardiola has
Steve Nicol makes a case for the Liverpool player he would pick to be Premier League player of the season. Liverpool moves 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a routine 2-0 win over West Ham. There are two certainties between now and the end of the Premier League season: the
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. Man United confident in £120m bid for Sancho Manchster United are showing a determination to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of Jadon Sancho, according
Unless you believe that Getafe, with European football to distract them and the possibility of losing their talismanic goal-scoring substitute Angel to Barcelona, can close a 10-point gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid, then we must accept that Spain now has a 15-game, 15-week two-horse race for the title: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. If
Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette discuss the mood in the Arsenal camp since Mikel Arteta took over as manager. Craig Burley and Stewart Robson discuss the changes they’ve seen in Arsenal so far under Mikel Arteta. Steve Nicol says Mesut Ozil is Arsenal’s only spark in the midfield despite be subbed off vs. Burnley. Mikel
5:09 PM ET Second-half substitute Edinson Cavani rediscovered his scoring touch as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lyon 4-2 to edge closer to a seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years on Sunday as an injured Neymar looked on from the stands. Uruguay striker Cavani struck his first goal in almost six months after being barely used
5:00 PM ET Inter Milan went top of Serie A on Sunday after completing a remarkable second half comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat AC Milan 4-2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic set up Ante Rebic‘s opener before scoring with a header, as Milan held a deserved 2-0 lead at the break. But a Marcelo Brozovic
Feb 8, 2020 Atletico Madrid ended a barren run of five games in all competitions without a win with a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Granada in La Liga on Saturday, inspired by returning captain Koke. The midfielder was making his first appearance in the league since mid-December and wasted little time in making
Ale Moreno thinks the Real Madrid manager successfully used Gareth Bale without adverse effects on the team. Steve Nicol believes Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid’s top priority this season is winning La Liga. Sid Lowe examines Zinedine Zidane’s role in Real Madrid’s quest to bring Kylian Mbappe to the Bernabeu. Sid Lowe gives his take
Gab Marcotti delivers a poetic reminder of Manchester United’s recent transfer business. Moreno believes Manchester United’s problems run much deeper than Fred’s comments about the team. Shaka Hislop says Paul Pogba’s actions are consistent of a player looking for a way out of his current club. The FC panel don’t foresee 30 year old Odion
Bad weather in England and the Premier League’s winter break cut into the weekend’s match schedule, but it didn’t stop Nick Miller from running the rule on the action we did see in our weekend review. JUMP TO: The Ancelotti factor | Benteke back on form | Man City face fixture woe | Watford has concession issues |
Ale Moreno believes the Bayer Leverkusen star should heed Michael Ballack’s advice regarding a summer move. The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day. TOP STORY: Bayern plan summer Sane, Firmino moves Bayern Munich