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Rodri on Real Madrid's radar and Rashford's future stir up the market
The transfer market gains new important chapters this week. While Jose Mourinho tries to bring Rodri to Real Madrid, Aston Villa monitors Marcus Rashford's situation and faces Freiburg in the Europa League.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea: the English club's bet on the Spanish coach
Chelsea officially announced on Monday the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the new coach for the next season. The 44-year-old Spaniard signed a four-year contract and will begin working at the club on July 1, after the end of the European season. The choice of the former Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid midfielder represents a change of direction for the London club, which has had a tumultuous season with two changes of command.
Read full analysis →Wayne Rooney suffers curious injury during BBC recording and may need surgery
Wayne Rooney, former England and Manchester United captain, suffered an unusual injury during a recording for the BBC. The 40-year-old player hurt his wrist while defending a shot from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and may need surgery. Rooney appeared wearing a sling during the coverage of the FA Cup final.
Read full analysis →Brazil leads ranking of most valuable attackers in the world, according to Transfermarkt
Brazil has the most valuable selection of attackers in the world according to a survey by Transfermarkt. The country has over 1,150 offensive players in its database, almost double that of England, which appears in second place. France closes the podium and can count on the three most valuable attackers in the planet in the World Cup.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea in a moment of instability
Chelsea announced on Monday the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the new coach. The 44-year-old Spaniard signs for four years and will begin working in July, replacing the sequence of coaches the club had in this chaotic season. Alonso's arrival comes a day after the defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester City.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso Takes the Helm at Chelsea: BlueCo's Bet on an Experienced Commander
Chelsea announced on Sunday the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the club's new manager. The Spaniard, who signed a four-year contract, takes command after Liam Rosenior's dismissal last month and arrives at a delicate moment for the Blues, who lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday. Alonso's arrival represents the first appointment of a 'proper manager' under BlueCo's management, which may signal a change in the club's philosophy.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea: the challenge of stabilizing a giant in crisis
Chelsea confirmed on Monday the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the new coach. The Spaniard, who signed a four-year contract, will take over the Blues from July 1, marking his debut in the Premier League as a coach. The appointment represents the sixth change of permanent coach since the BlueCo era at the London club.
Read full analysis →Douglas Costa reinforces Chievo Verona in a project to regain prominence in Italian football
Chievo Verona, one of the most iconic clubs in Italian football, is living an impressive story of overcoming adversity. After being expelled from professional football in 2021 due to financial problems, the team known as the 'Flying Donkeys' is seeking to return to the top divisions with the signing of Douglas Costa, a former Brazilian national team player, in a move that connects the club's glorious past to its promising future.
Read full analysis →Casemiro se despede do Old Trafford após renovação de carreira no Manchester United
Em seu último jogo pelo Manchester United, Casemiro recebeu uma homenagem da torcida de Old Trafford, refletindo a virada que viveu após um início de temporada marcado por críticas e afastamento. O volante de 34 anos, que já foi questionado por sua adaptação ao futebol inglês, conseguiu reverter a situação com atuações consistentes nas fases decisivas da campanha. Sua trajetória ilustra como a mentalidade e o trabalho silencioso podem mudar a percepção de um jogador em poucos meses.
Read full analysis →Mourinho at Real Madrid: a risky bet to calm a dressing room in crisis
Real Madrid announced the hiring of José Mourinho for the next season, in an attempt to bring authority to the merengue dressing room. However, the Portuguese's history with the club reserves episodes of intense conflicts with important players, which raises doubts about his ability to appease.
Read full analysis →Luis Enrique ignores Champions 2025 and aims for second trophy with PSG against Arsenal
Coach Luis Enrique has adopted a peculiar attitude in the final stretch of PSG's preparation for the Champions League final against Arsenal. The Spanish commander has decided to completely ignore the European title won in 2025, treating it as 'history' that has no value for the present. The decision contrasts with the euphoria that still hangs over Paris after the 5-0 thrashing of Internazionale and the club's first Champions League title.
Read full analysis →Benfica finishes undefeated under Mourinho, but misses out on Champions League
José Mourinho's Benfica completed the 2024/25 Primeira Liga season undefeated, a notable feat after 34 rounds. However, the team's 11 draws resulted in a third-place finish, securing only a spot in the Champions League qualifying phase. The campaign leaves a bitter taste despite the invincibility, while Mourinho's future at the club remains uncertain, with speculation about a possible return to Real Madrid.
Read full analysis →Neuer at 40: Nagelsmann's Bet on Experience for the World Cup
At 40 years old, Manuel Neuer is very close to returning to the German national team for the 2026 World Cup. According to information from journalist Florian Plettenberg, from Sky Sports, coach Julian Nagelsmann has included the goalkeeper in the preliminary list and intends to use him as a starter in the World Cup. The decision represents a clear bet on the experience of Bayern Munich's number 1 in a moment of uncertainty in the German goal.
Read full analysis →Barcelona gives up on Julián Álvarez and seeks new options in the market
Barcelona saw the dream of hiring Julián Álvarez cool down drastically in recent weeks. Atlético de Madrid set a value of 100 million euros (around 590 million reals) for the Argentine striker, without accepting negotiations, which made the operation unviable for the Catalan club. Meanwhile, PSG entered the dispute for the player.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea in time of crisis and seeks reconstruction
Chelsea announced the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the new coach for the next season. The 44-year-old Spaniard replaces Liam Rosenior after a disappointing campaign that ended with a defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester City. The arrival of the former midfielder offers hope to fans, but the challenges are enormous.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea as manager and may correct management errors
Chelsea announced Xabi Alonso as the new coach after the vice-championship of the FA Cup. The Spaniard takes over with the status of manager, not just head coach, which may represent a fundamental change in the club's hiring policy since it was bought by the BlueCo in 2022.
Read full analysis →Guardiola and the end of an era at Manchester City: transition and legacy
Pep Guardiola achieved his 20th trophy with Manchester City by winning the FA Cup against Chelsea 1-0. The conquest marks the beginning of a generation transition at the English club, with the confirmed departure of Bernardo Silva and John Stones. Rumors about the coach's stay until 2027 remain, but gestures on the field indicate a change of era.
Read full analysis →Milan on the Brink of Losing Champions League Spot and Facing Sports and Financial Crisis
With only two rounds left in the Italian Championship, Milan is struggling to secure one of the two remaining spots in the Champions League. The team occupies fourth place with 67 points, but comes from a sequence of results that left the dispute for the top 4 extremely balanced. A stumble could cost the continental presence and bring repercussions beyond the field.
Read full analysis →Salah criticizes Liverpool's style and demands return to 'heavy metal football'
Mohamed Salah used his social media to harshly criticize the style of play implemented by Arne Slot at Liverpool. After the 4-2 thrashing by Aston Villa, the Egyptian striker demanded a return to the offensive football that marked the Jürgen Klopp era. The defeat left the Reds in fifth place in the Premier League and threatened their Champions League qualification.
Read full analysis →City doesn't celebrate FA Cup and aims for title; Arsenal tries to confirm leadership
Manchester City won the FA Cup by defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley, but Pep Guardiola didn't allow even a single beer to celebrate. The coach demanded total focus on the duel against Bournemouth, on Tuesday, in the final stretch of the Premier League. City is two points behind Arsenal, which can almost guarantee the title if they beat Burnley on Monday.
Read full analysis →Xabi Alonso takes over Chelsea: a risky bet for the Blues
Chelsea confirmed on Monday the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the new head coach of the London club. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who had been out of work since being dismissed by Real Madrid in January, signed a four-year contract with the blue team from London. The expectation is that Alonso will be on the bench already in the match against Tottenham on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.
Read full analysis →Salah increases pressure on Slot after defeat and Liverpool sees Champions League at risk
Liverpool suffered a devastating 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa, a result that puts their qualification for the next Champions League at risk. After the game, Mohamed Salah publicly criticized the team's current form and made it clear that accepting only sporadic wins is not enough for the club.
Read full analysis →Kane scores hat-trick and Bayern ends season with a thrashing over Köln
Bayern Munich ended the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season with a convincing thrashing. Englishman Harry Kane scored his fourth hat-trick in the championship, guiding the Bavarian team to a 5-1 victory over Köln in the last round of the competition.
Read full analysis →Semenyo crowns unlikely ascent with decisive goal in FA Cup final
Antoine Semenyo wrote a memorable chapter in his atypical trajectory in English football on Saturday (19). The Bournemouth attacker scored the only goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, securing the title for the Citizens in a match that was marked by the possible farewell of Pep Guardiola from the club's technical command.
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