Ben Chilwell hopes Chelsea can build on their 4-0 win over Crystal Palace after becoming just the third player to both score and assist on their Premier League debut for the club.
After a low-key first half at Stamford Bridge, left-back Chilwell opened the scoring five minutes after the break.
The England international, not fit to feature in Chelsea s first three leagues in the new campaign following his move from Leicester City, then turned provider to help the hosts double their lead.
It was the defender s cross that allowed Kurt Zouma to head in a second, with a pair of Jorginho penalties helping Frank Lampard s team run out comfortable winners.
With his unlikely double, Chilwell who created a total of three chances during proceedings matches the achie…
Hoeness said Zahavi is seeking a substantial fee for negotiating a deal, claiming he wanted something in the double-digit million range to secure Alaba s signature.
That is not possible at all, Hoeness said.
The world s top agents can often earn huge sums, but Hoeness, who has stepped back from his previous role to become an honorary Bayern president, says Alaba should focus on what he wants from the rest of his career.
Austrian Alaba joined Bayern s academy in 2008 and has since gone on to win nine Bundesliga titles. He is reportedly admired by the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona.
It s really all about money, Hoeness said. He s already with the best club in the world, where else should he go? I think he shouldn t let himself be influenced fro…
Deniz Undav scored a brace as a rampant Stuttgart put on a spectacular display to stun Borussia Dortmund 5-1 on Sunday.
Nuri Sahin s Dortmund side went into the clash unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, but that run was emphatically ended.
Undav got Stuttgart off to a flying start inside five minutes at the MHP Arena when the forward found Maximilian Mittelstadt s pass, stormed into the box and fired into the far bottom corner.
Last season s runners-up tore apart the shocked visitors defence, with Mittelstadt providing Ermedin Demirovic with a chipped cross to head home and double Stuttgart s lead in the 21st minute.
2 On his 180th appearance, Stuttgart s Maximilian Mittelstädt assisted twice in the same Bundesliga match for the first time. Against n…
With continued speculation over Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford, are expected to have a real exodus on their hands during the summer transfer window.
However, although it might remain unclear if Erik ten Hag will sacked at the the end of the season, are reporting that the Premier League heavyweights have made just three first-team stars untouchable.
Ahead of what looks set to be a crucial summer rebuild behind the scenes at Old Trafford, we have taken a look at the trio of first-team superstars that will not be allowed to leave the red half of Manchester under any circumstances.
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While Rasumus Hojlund might have initially struggled to find their feet after completing a blockbuster £72million move from Italian outfit last summer, the…
Matteo Darmian was the unlikely hero as Inter made it 11 league wins on the spin with a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari, in the process restoring their 11-point lead at the top of Serie A.
Antonio Conte s table-topping side turned in a sluggish performance in the early kick-off on Sunday, though eventually scored the only goal of the game with 13 minutes remaining.
Darmian arrived at the back post to convert Achraf Hakimi s low cross from Inter s right flank, the former Manchester United defender s finish finally breaking Cagliari s stubborn resistance.
Milan had closed the gap to the leaders on Saturday thanks to a 3-1 triumph at Parma, despite a red card for Zlatan Ibrahimovic after 60 minutes.
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Barcelona reclaimed second place in LaLiga with a 2-0 home win over Real Sociedad on Monday courtesy of a Lamine Yamal first-half strike and a late Raphinha penalty.
Yamal put Barcelona ahead in the 40th minute when he coolly slotted home from Ilkay Gundogan s pass after a quick breakaway for his fifth LaLiga goal this season.
Raphinha s penalty in stoppage time sealed victory for the hosts after a VAR review for handball, leaving the Basque side in seventh place with 54 points, one behind Real Betis in the last Europa League spot.
Xavi s side leapfrogged Girona to move on to 76 points, one clear of their Catalan rivals who dropped points in Friday s 2-2 draw at Alaves.
Real Madrid have already secured the league title, sitting on 90 points with three gam…
With little over a week to go until the World Cup begins, this weekend represents fantasy football bosses final chance to rack up points before the festive period.
The unprecedented timing of the tournament means uncertainty may reign when players return from Qatar, making a trusted fantasy favourite look appealing ahead of the Premier League season s 16th matchday.
With Harry Kane looking to maintain his fine run of form before jetting off to lead the line for England, can you really afford to overlook the Tottenham talisman?
For those seeking players going under the radar, meanwhile, could the improved form of two Midlands teams provide the answer?
Stats Perform is here to help, delving into the Opta numbers to identify four players to provide your fan…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken a new role with RedBird Capital Partners as a senior adviser to AC Milan’s ownership and management.
The 42-year-old retired from football following Milan’s final game of the last Serie A season, but has returned to the club in his first job since his playing days as an adviser to the management and owners.
Ibrahimovic will serve as a senior adviser to the ownership, which is led by RedBird and longstanding partners the New York Yankees.
The former Sweden striker will play a key role with the club, dealing with their sporting and business operations to help the club build on the success since Redbird took ownership the club.
Ibrahimovic will work with the playing side, which includes development and high-performance traini…
Gianluca Vialli has been remembered as a legend with adorable swashbuckling ways and a gorgeous soul after he died at the age of 58.
Former Italy, Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea striker Vialli passed away on Friday.
He was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and was re-diagnosed with the disease in 2021, having been given the all-clear three years ago.
Vialli had a hugely successful playing career before winning more honours as Chelsea boss, then taking over at Watford before he joined great friend Roberto Mancini s staff to play a part in Italy s European Championship triumph in 2021.
Tributes poured in for Vialli after his death was announced.
Serie A club Sampdoria, for whom Vialli scored 141 goals, said: We will remember…
According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are pushing for the shock signing of Marco Asensio in 2023.
This controversial move would serve as one of the few occasions in which the El Clasico rivals have attempted to buy from one another, something which is usually considered to be fairly ‘taboo’.
The 26-year-old has been with Real since way back in 2014 and in that time, he’s been able to establish himself as one of the most consistent attacking midfielders in the game.
However, if he can’t get want he wants from Real any longer, he may well opt for pastures new but this would be the definition of a curve ball, and a good way to remove any remaining good faith between himself and the Madrid fanbase.
Barca, though, are the ones w…