Arsenal’s rise back into title contention has received some praise in recent years, but former defender Gael Clichy has voiced concerns that Mikel Arteta’s tactics show a “lack of ambition”. After three straight runner-up finishes, Clichy believes the Gunners are focusing more on avoiding defeat than pushing for victory, particularly in big away matches.
Milan Skriniar says his Paris Saint-Germain exit came as a surprise, saying he and Gianluigi Donnarumma were given similar treatment by Luis Enrique.
Ex-Tottenham and Argentina star Erik Lamela has retired from professional football after a long battle with hip injury that began when he just 22.
Ryan Reynolds’s “class” behaviour after seeing Wrexham suffer an agonising defeat in front of David Beckham and Will Ferrell has been saluted.
Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s star players that their reputations will not guarantee them a place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. After a 5-0 qualifying win over Serbia, the German coach praised the emerging talent in the nation and vowed to make “brave decisions” to keep competition high and ensure balance in the Three Lions squad.
Former Italy international Paolo Di Canio believes Napoli had the best transfer business this summer as he picks them to be his Serie A favourites.
Christian Eriksen has revealed why he joined Wolfsburg after leaving Manchester United, calling the Bundesliga move an "attractive" adventure.
Tensions boiled over during Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Ecuador as Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister clashed with new Arsenal signing Piero Hincapie. The pair exchanged heated words after a late incident in stoppage time, sparking headlines both in South America and the Premier League. After the fiery exchange, Mac Allister later sent a message to his rival.
Ademola Lookman will rejoin Atalanta training after a transfer standoff, ending weeks of uncertainty over his future in Serie A.
