Football pundit Richard Keys once criticized Cristiano Ronaldo, telling the Portugal ace to join then-Championship outfit Bournemouth to play every week. This occurred during Ronaldo’s 2021-22 season at Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick’s tutelage. Many fans tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to guide Manchester United back to Premier League glory after he rejoined the club in the…

Barcelona have started the season with a bang, picking up two wins on the run. Hansi Flick’s team next face Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Tuesday, August 27, in La Liga. Meanwhile, the Catalans are yet to follow up their interest in Federico Chiesa with a concrete bid. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants…

Dutch football great Marco van Basten once criticized Lionel Messi for his reported transfer move. In 2023, the Argentine, who was playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the time, had made an unscheduled trip to Saudi Arabia amid transfer speculation. Messi was in the last year of his contract with the Ligue 1 club. The iconic…

Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao after failing to complete the signing of Nico Williams this summer. This is according to a report from Mundo Deportivo, who claim that the Blaugrana are still looking to make additions to their squad (via Barca Universal). However, the move will not be easy,…

Sparta Prague will entertain Malmo at Stadion Letná in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs on Tuesday. The two teams met in the first leg in Sweden last week, with Sparta recording a 2-0 away win. The hosts extended their unbeaten start to the season to 11 games on Saturday in the Czech First League against…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot aimed a cheeky dig at club legend Jamie Carragher after the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday, August 25. It was the Dutchman’s second victory in as many competitive games in charge, marking a solid start to his tenure at the club. Goals from Luis Diaz…

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca wrote his name in the Premier League history books as his side ran out 6-2 winners against Wolverhampton Wanders on Sunday, August 25. The Blues bounced back from an opening-day home defeat at the hands of champions Manchester City to claim all three points at the Molineux. Maresca’s side showed great…