Mason Mount & Ten Hag: Why Chelsea’s contract rebel suddenly favours Man Utd option

COMMENT: There’s Manchester United. Then there’s Manchester United in the Champions League. And anyone wishing to know the difference need only check on developments surrounding Mason Mount this week… They can object. They can disagree. But it matters. Even at a club of Manchester United‘s status. Having Champions League football as a carrot will always … Read more

Atletico beat Real Madrid to win Copa de la Reina

Atletico Madrid celebrate after winning the Copa de la Reina for the second time. Angel Martinez/Getty Images May 25, 2023, 09:13 AM ET Atletico Madrid won Spain’s Copa de la Reina on Saturday, beating Real Madrid on penalties to deny their rivals the chance to lift their first ever trophy. Midfielder Sandie Toletti headed Madrid … Read more

Bayern fire CEO Kahn, sporting dir. after title win

play Ale Moreno thinks this title win will be a ‘wake-up call’ for Bayern (0:57)After beating Borussia Dortmund to the Bundesliga title on goal difference, Ale Moreno thinks Bayern will be stronger next season. (0:57) May 27, 2023, 02:18 PM ET Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations were quickly overshadowed by the fallout from the club’s … Read more

Arsenal boss Arteta: Let’s finish in style

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to end the season “in style”. The Gunners sign off today against Wolves. Arteta said, “Now it’s about finishing the season in style, providing a great performance and getting a victory in front of our people. “We want to show our gratitude and receive the incredible energy that they have … Read more

Chelsea boss Lampard: Azpi a fantastic captain

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has no doubts about the leadership of Cesar Azpilicueta. The club captain has missed much of the season due to injury. But Lampard was impressed by the Spaniard in defeat at Manchester United in midweek. He said, “I thought Azpi was fantastic in terms of his captaining. “His attitude which for … Read more

Barcelona coach Xavi reacts to Fati-Arsenal rumours

Barcelona coach Xavi insists he’s not spoken to Ansu Fati about his future. It’s been suggested Fati was offered to Arsenal this week. But Xavi says he’s not met with Fati to consider next season: “I haven’t spoken to him about his future. “We don’t know the fair play situation. When we know, we’ll plan … Read more

Dortmund boss rues title failure: ‘We feel empty’

play Terzi?: ‘We were 90 minutes away, now we’re 34 games away’ (1:09)Borussia Dortmund manager reflects on his team failing to win the title on the final day of the Bundesliga season. (1:09) May 27, 2023, 02:43 PM ET Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said his side “feel empty” after their dreams of a first … Read more