The Spanish connection! Mikel Arteta explains why he 'identifies' with fellow big-name managers Pep Guardiola & Xabi Alonso
Mikel Arteta has plenty of common ground and long-term relationships with two of the top-rated managers in the world, Pep Guardiola and Xabi Alonso.Ar
Liam Delap at the double and Joao Pedro scores again as Blues cruise past 10-man AC Milan to ruin Luka Modric's debut
Chelsea's new strike partnership both scored at Stamford Bridge as the Blues saw out pre-season with a well-deserved 4-1 victory over AC Milan.Ch
Ademola Lookman may be forced to stay at Atalanta despite Arsenal target demanding Inter move
Ademola Lookman could be forced to stay at Atalanta as no suitable offers have arrived to persuade the Bergamo club to sell.Atalanta have set no offic
'Football can be brutal' – Thomas Frank confirms 'bad' James Maddison injury after Tottenham midfielder stretchered off in tears during pre-season draw with Newcastle
Thomas Frank admitted “football can be brutal” after James Maddison was stretchered off injured during Tottenham's draw with Newcastle United.Mad
'I understand' – Anthony Gordon reveals sympathy for Alexander Isak amid Liverpool interest as England winger offers to replace £150m-rated striker up front
Anthony Gordon sympathised with Alexander Isak, who is heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle to Liverpool. The Sweden international is report
Man Utd lodge first bid for Morten Hjulmand as Ruben Amorim eyes reunion with Sporting CP star but Juventus line up offer for €50m midfielder
Manchester United have made a €40 million bid for Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand but face competition from Juventus for the midfielder.United push f
Blow for Liverpool! Arne Slot confirms Joe Gomez has departed pre-season tour of Asia after suffering Achilles injury
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has prematurely ended his participation in the club’s ongoing pre-season tour of Asia with a discomfort in his Achilles.
'Big, bold, arrogant things' – Alexi Lalas endorses potential Rodrigo De Paul move to Inter Miami, praises David Beckham for pushing the envelope in player acquisition
Lalas voiced strong support for the Atletico star’s potential move to Inter Miami, suggesting his style would translate to MLSLalas believes De Paul&#
'The world's greatest celebrity!' – Cristiano Ronaldo's influence goes 'far beyond the world of football' but he's still underappreciated, says new Al-Nassr coach
New Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as “the world's greatest celebrity”, insisting his influence stretches far beyond footbal
Granit Xhaka offered stunning Premier League return as new boys Sunderland eye ex-Arsenal captain as Jobe Bellingham replacement
Granit Xhaka has been offered a return to the Premier League by recently promoted Sunderland, who are interested in the former Arsenal captain.Xhaka e