Man City forward Erling Haaland blames lack of 'hunger' for poor season

Man City forward Erling Haaland blames lack of ‘hunger’ for poor season

Erling Haaland has said there are no excuses for Manchester City’s disappointing season and insisted it has happened because he and his teammates “haven’t been good enough.” City have relinquished the Premier League title to new champions Liverpool and failed to reach the latter rounds of the Champions League following their exit at the hands…

Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich must prepare for game, not party

Bayern’s Kompany wants good night’s sleep after Bundesliga win

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said he wants nothing more than a good night’s sleep after his team won the Bundesliga title last week with two matches left to play. The Belgian, in his first season at the club, said the constant preoccupation with the next match during the season did not really allow him…

David Beckham, Gary Neville complete Salford City takeover

David Beckham, Gary Neville complete Salford City takeover

Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two side announced on Thursday. The ownership group also includes U.S.-based businessman Declan Kelly and Mervyn Davies, the chairman of Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association. Salford said…

Transfer rumors, news: Napoli aim to beat Liverpool to De Bruyne

Transfer rumors, news: Napoli aim to beat Liverpool to De Bruyne

Napoli will make a concrete attempt to sign Kevin De Bruyne in the coming weeks, while Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman tops a three-man shortlist of Arsenal targets. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP…

PSG boss Luis Enrique jokes about Ligue 1 'farmers' league' label

PSG boss Luis Enrique relieved to avoid ex-club Barça in UCL final

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relieved to be facing Inter Milan and not his former club Barcelona in the Champions League final on May 31. Luis Enrique, however, admitted he would have “loved” for Barça to have gone all the way had his team been eliminated. “To be honest, playing in a Champions League…

Three hospitalised 43 arrested as PSG reach Champions League final

Three hospitalised 43 arrested as PSG reach Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain fans flood the streets after their team’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Arsenal secured a spot in the final. NAEL CHAHINE/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images. One person was in critical condition on Thursday and two others also hospitalised after being hit by a car in the French capital amid street partying by Paris…

Champions League final: Inter or PSG? Way-too-early picks

Champions League final: Inter or PSG? Way-too-early picks

The 2025 UEFA Champions League final is set: Reigning Italian champions Internazionale will take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the finale in Munich, Germany. In a strange quirk, it will the first time in history that the two clubs — both European royalty — will face-off in a competitive fixture, in what promises to…

Salah, Van Dijk or Chris Wood? Our Player of the Year picks

Salah, Van Dijk or Chris Wood? Our Player of the Year picks

Friday brings the announcement of the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year for 2024, a prestigious honor in English soccer and the oldest individual award given out in the sport, dating back to 1948. Last year’s winner was Phil Foden of Manchester City, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah winning it in 2022 and 2018. This…

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: All-time best, worst Clásico kits

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: All-time best, worst Clásico kits

El Clásico is not just a clash between two bitter rivals — LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid — but also a fixture involving two of the world’s most immediately recognizable teams. Barcelona’s iconic Blaugrana (blue and red) striped jerseys provide a striking contrast to Real Madrid’s all-white kit whenever they meet on the pitch…