Why are elite footballers threatening strike action and how likely is it to happen? Football’s calendar is overheating and something’s got to give.     Read More  

Ange Postecoglou has called for patience from anyone rushing to judge Dominic Solanke after his £65million move from Bournemouth.     Read More  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to rule Kevin De Bruyne out of Sunday’s clash with Arsenal, saying he could yet be involved despite picking up an injury on Wednesday.     Read More  

Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has voiced concerns that Liga F is “stagnating” and believes the league should show humility and take inspiration from the Women’s Super League (WSL) to develop the potential of the Spanish league.     Read More  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes players would be willing to take a pay cut in exchange for fewer games played during the season.     Read More  

With just a month remaining in the 2024 MLS regular season, it’s time to think about end-of-year awards, and ESPN’s analysts make their selections.     Read More  

Diego Simeone said the new Champions League format meant his Atletico Madrid team “absolutely had to win” their opening game, after José María Giménez’s 90th minute header gave them a dramatic 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.     Read More  

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was hailed by his manager Mikel Arteta and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini after the Spaniard’s miraculous double save earned his side a 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Thursday.     Read More  

Alisson Becker is an injury doubt for Liverpool’s clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.     Read More  

Liverpool left their defeat to Nottingham Forest behind them by overcoming AC Milan in the Champions League just three days later. The Reds will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they take on Bournemouth at Anfield on Premier League’s matchday five clash on Saturday. With three points required to ensure that their … Read more