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Alvaro Arbeloa criticised officials once again after Real Madrid’s winless run in all competitions extended to three matches following their 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. Madrid had taken the lead at Estadio Bernabeu through Federico Valverde in the 51st minute, only for Thomas Lemar’s excellent finish to restore parity 11 minutes later. Los Blancos […] The post ´It´s a penalty here and on the moon´ – Arbeloa fumes at late decision in draw with Girona appeared first on Soccer News.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he is not better than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor, ahead of his first game in charge of the Premier League strugglers. De Zerbi put pen to paper on a reported five-year contract at the end of last month, with Tudor departing after only claiming one point from […] The post De Zerbi: I am not better than Frank or Tudor appeared first on Soccer News.

Ladislav Krejci conceded that Wolves’ “unacceptable” mistakes during their 4-0 defeat to West Ham proved costly as their slim hopes of survival were all but ended. Rob Edwards’ side had started brightly at the London Stadium on Friday but found themselves behind when Konstantinos Mavropanos headed home in the 42nd minute. But two goals in […] The post Krejci rues Wolves´ ´unacceptable´ mistakes in defeat to West Ham appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal don’t look too good on the pitch at the moment, but Mikel Arteta’s team is still in the pole position to win the Premier League title after 22 years, and they’re on the verge of securing a place in the Champions League semifinals after their 0-1 victory away to Sporting Lisbon in the first […] The post Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard calls on supporters to “bring the noise” ahead of huge season finale (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

Roma made sure they remain firmly in the race for a top-four finish in the Serie A with a convincing win over last-place Pisa on Friday, with Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen on target three times. The Dutch attacker has been a standout performer for the Giallorossi since he joined their ranks in January, and […] The post Donyell Malen hat-trick powers Roma’s comprehensive triumph over Pisa (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

Andy Robertson has announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, and according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur are the prime candidates to obtain his services, leading the race ahead of clubs from abroad. The Scotland captain was a regular starter for a large majority […] The post Tottenham lead Robertson race after Liverpool defender announces departure appeared first on Soccer News.

Konstantinos Mavropanos described West Ham’s 4-0 win over Wolves as the “perfect performance” as they eased their relegation fears in style at the London Stadium. Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos both scored twice on Friday, moving the Hammers out of the Premier League bottom three, and dropping rivals Tottenham below them. A nervy first half ended […] The post West Ham delivered ´perfect performance´ in Wolves rout, says Mavropanos appeared first on Soccer News.

Real Madrid’s hopes of winning LaLiga look to be all but over after they were pegged back in a 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. With Barcelona not in action until Saturday, when they face Catalan rivals Espanyol, Madrid had an opportunity to move back within four points of the summit. But Alvaro Arbeloa’s side […] The post Real Madrid 1-1 Girona: Lemar piledriver deals further blow to hosts´ title hopes appeared first on Soccer News.

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League’s bottom three and pushed rivals Tottenham into the drop zone by thrashing Wolves 4-0 at the London Stadium. Valentin Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both scored twice as what began as a tense affair became a procession in the second half, with Wolves now facing the prospect of […] The post West Ham 4-0 Wolves: Hosts push Tottenham into relegation zone with dominant win appeared first on Soccer News.

Rob Holding wants the Colorado Rapids to take out their frustrations on the Houston Dynamo following a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Toronto FC in their last MLS outing. In a game that saw three players sent off, two of which were for Colorado in Jackson Travis and Miguel Navarro, the Rapids led by two goals […] The post Colorado Rapids v Houston Dynamo: Holding looking to avenge crazy Toronto defeat appeared first on Soccer News.

Diego Simeone does not anticipate any challenges when it comes to motivating his Atletico Madrid players for Saturday’s trip to Sevilla in LaLiga. Atleti’s visit to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan falls between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie with domestic rivals Barcelona. They secured a huge 2-0 win at Camp Nou […] The post Simeone not expecting demotivated Atletico against Sevilla appeared first on Soccer News.

Bruce Arena expressed his excitement about the young players within the ranks at the San Jose Earthquakes, following last weekend’s victory over San Diego FC. The Earthquakes’ impressive start to the season continued at PayPal Park last time out, with a 3-0 win headlined by Niko Tsakiris’ brace and Preston Judd’s goal in the first […] The post Sporting Kansas City v San Jose Earthquakes: Arena excited by ´fantastic´ young players appeared first on Soccer News.

Weston McKennie described Luciano Spalletti as the best coach he has played under, with the Juventus boss extending his contract with the club ahead of Saturday’s crucial showdown with Atalanta. The Bianconeri are fifth in Serie A, one point adrift of fourth-placed Como, as they battle for Champions League qualification for 2025-26. Atalanta, their opponents […] The post McKennie describes Spalletti as his best-ever coach ahead of Atalanta-Juventus clash appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Draw Best odds: 47/20 Bookmaker: BetUS Two sides battling to keep their Champions League dreams alive go head‑to‑head on Saturday night, as Juventus travel to Bergamo to face Atalanta BC in a crucial Serie A clash. With seven matches remaining, both teams sit outside the top four, making this encounter one where anything less […] The post Prediction: Atalanta vs Juventus appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Both teams to score Best odds: 4/7 Bookmaker: Betfair Under mounting pressure, Liverpool manager Arne Slot prepares his side for a pivotal Premier League encounter on Saturday evening, as Fulham visit Anfield with the hosts desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. The two clubs last met just over three months ago at Craven […] The post Prediction: Liverpool vs Fulham appeared first on Soccer News.

Eddie Howe refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding his future at Newcastle United, following a difficult run of form both in the Premier League and in Europe. Newcastle sit 12th in the Premier League and six points adrift of the top five, having signed off for the March international break with a 2-1 defeat […] The post ´I´m 100% committed to the job´ – Howe not worried about Newcastle future appeared first on Soccer News.

St. Louis City SC boss Yoann Damet insists a 1-1 draw with high-flying New York City FC last time out will not be enough flip their season, after a poor start in the MLS. Brendan McSorley netted a 95th-minute equaliser at Citi Field to cancel out Hannes Wolf’s goal early in the second half, as […] The post FC Dallas v St. Louis City: NYCFC draw won´t flip visitors´ season, says Damet appeared first on Soccer News.

Vincent Kompany could shuffle his pack when Bayern Munich visit St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday, after admitting Harry Kane played through the pain barrier in their midweek Champions League success against Real Madrid. Bayern produced a fantastic display in the first leg of their quarter-final tie against the 15-time European champions, securing a […] The post Kompany says Kane played through pain barrier against Madrid, hints at Bayern changes appeared first on Soccer News.

Atlanta United will look to acquire new players during the summer transfer window, but before then, Tata Martino said his team must remain competitive until the World Cup break. Martino’s second stint with the Five Stripes has failed to get going, with Atlanta registering just one win from their opening six league matches of the […] The post Chicago Fire v Atlanta United: Martino eyeing transfers after World Cup break appeared first on Soccer News.

Hansi Flick admits his Barcelona players are 5% more motivated in Champions League matches compared to LaLiga, as they gear up for Saturday’s derby against Espanyol. The Blaugrana suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, with the game turning on Pau Cubarsi’s […] The post Barcelona 5% more motivated in Champions League than in LaLiga, says Flick appeared first on Soccer News.

Sebastian Berhalter lauded the culture instilled at the Vancouver Whitecaps by Jesper Sorensen, following their late turnaround against the Portland Timbers last time out. Vancouver looked on course to suffer their second league defeat of the season, having seen Juan Mosquera and David Da Costa strike after Edier Ocampo’s early opener. But in second-half stoppage […] The post Vancouver Whitecaps v New York City FC: Berhalter credits Sorensen for improved culture appeared first on Soccer News.

Nico Schlotterbeck said his ultimate goal is to help Borussia Dortmund become Bundesliga champions, after ending speculation over his future by signing a new five-year contract. Schlotterbeck’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of this season, and he was linked with Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United, among other sides. But […] The post Schlotterbeck outlines title aim after signing new Borussia Dortmund contract appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Bruno Fernandes to score anytime Best Odds: 21/10 Bookmaker: Luckster In what is a showdown between two historic rivals on Monday night, Manchester United will welcome Leeds to Old Trafford. Manchester United Starting with the hosts, while many might have been shocked back in January following Michael Carrick’s return to the Old Trafford dugout […] The post Prediction: Manchester United vs Leeds United – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves – No Best Odds: 11/10 Bookmaker: Dachbet Looking to take another giant leap towards recapturing their Serie A crown, Inter Milan will travel to Como on Sunday night. Como Starting with the hosts, embarking on what has been a public fairytale since making their iconic Serie A […] The post Prediction: Como vs Inter Milan – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Pep Guardiola has joked he is “grumpy” with Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva as he is still yet to be told whether the midfielder intends to leave at the end of the season. Silva has repeatedly been linked with a return to his boyhood club Benfica in recent years, with Barcelona touted as another landing […] The post Guardiola ´grumpy´ with Silva, ´knows nothing´ about decision to leave Man City appeared first on Soccer News.

Luciano Spalletti has extended his contract as Juventus’ head coach until 2028, ending months of speculation regarding his long-term future. Spalletti was hired by the Bianconeri on an initial short-term deal in October, following the dismissal of Igor Tudor. But the former Scudetto-winning Napoli boss, who was sacked by Italy midway through their unsuccessful 2026 […] The post Spalletti extends Juventus contract until 2028 appeared first on Soccer News.

Both marking their return from March’s international break this weekend, Burnley and Brighton will meet at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. Heading into March’s fortnight interval in the midst of what was a real domestic flurry, the Seagulls will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off last month and they will […] The post Burnley vs Brighton Bet Builder Tips – 7/1 Champions League Special, Analysis & Predictions appeared first on Soccer News.

Liam Rosenior has revealed Enzo Fernandez will not feature for Chelsea against Manchester City on Sunday, despite the midfielder apologising for his recent conduct. Fernandez was dropped from Chelsea’s squad for a 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale last weekend, having made headlines with comments about his future. During the international break, Fernandez […] The post Fernandez to miss Chelsea´s meeting with Man City despite apologising to Rosenior appeared first on Soccer News.

Massimiliano Allegri urged his AC Milan players not to be “overwhelmed” by their recent defeat at Napoli, insisting it “cannot destabilise the work of a season.” The Rossoneri surrendered second place in Serie A after their 1-0 loss at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Monday, with the Partenopei subsequently leapfrogging them in the table. […] The post Milan must not be ´overwhelmed´ by Napoli defeat, Allegri insists appeared first on Soccer News.

Competition: Ligue 1 Market: Rennes win Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet Looking to find a route into the European spots on Saturday night, Rennes will welcome Angers to Roazhon Park this weekend. Starting with the hosts, while Rennes might have found themselves at the heart of a struggle on either side of opening February, Franck Haise’s […] The post Bitesize Prediction: Rennes vs Angers – 11/04/26 appeared first on Soccer News.

Ryan Yates revelled in Nottingham Forest’s “magical and special” European journey, following their hard-earned 1-1 draw with continental heavyweights Porto. Forest claimed a share of the spoils at Estadio do Dragao on Thursday, ensuring their Europa League quarter-final tie remains firmly in the balance ahead of next week’s second leg. Martim Fernandes’ bizarre 13th-minute own […] The post Forest embracing ´magical and special´ Europa League adventure, says Yates appeared first on Soccer News.

Competition: Championship Market: Southampton win Odds: 19/20 @ BetUS In a showdown between two play-off contenders on Saturday afternoon, a high-flying Southampton will welcome Derby to St. Mary’s. Starting with the hosts, while Tonda Eckert might have only arrived at St. Mary’s back in December, the German tactician has enjoyed a record-breaking start to life […] The post Bitesize Prediction: Southampton vs Derby County – 11/04/26 appeared first on Soccer News.

With Europe’s elite once again stealing centre stage this weekend, we have a stacked schedule from across the continent. As runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal seek an essential domestic boost, we have some heavyweight showdowns from the likes of La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. For those of you looking to stick on a […] The post April 11th: Saturday’s European Accumulator – 4/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis appeared first on Soccer News.

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards says the Eagles are targeting a place in the Conference League final after their dominant win over Fiorentina. Oliver Glasner’s side took control of their quarter-final tie with the Serie A side, following a 3-0 victory in the first leg at Selhurst Park. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty and a Tyrick Mitchell […] The post Richards already eyeing Conference League final after Palace cruise past Fiorentina appeared first on Soccer News.

Philadelphia Union confirmed Nathan Harriel has extended his contract with the club until the end of the 2028-29 season ahead of their trip to CF Montreal. The 24-year-old signed for the Union as a homegrown player ahead of the 2021 campaign, and his impressive performances have led to a new deal, which also has an […] The post CF Montreal v Philadelphia Union: Harriel extends contract ahead of key MLS clash appeared first on Soccer News.

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to remain focused on the Europa League quarter-final second leg, despite their healthy advantage against Bologna. The Premier League side established a 3-1 lead over their Serie A opponents at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, where Ollie Watkins scored twice in the second half to give Villa breathing space. Villa’s first ever […] The post ´We still have the second leg to play´ – Emery calls for Aston Villa focus despite Bologna victory appeared first on Soccer News.

Manchester City have some momentum. A few short weeks ago, it looked as though Arsenal had the Premier League title all but wrapped up. But since then, the Gunners have lost to Man City in the EFL Cup final, and then were stunned by Southampton in the FA Cup. The Gunners are still nine points […] The post The Numbers Game: Man City aiming to keep the pressure on Arsenal appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: AC Milan win Best Odds: 4/9 Bookmaker: Dachbet Seeking an immediate Serie A response on Saturday evening, AC Milan will welcome Udinese to the San Siro. AC Milan Starting with the hosts, suffering late heartbreak away at reigning Serie A champions Napoli on Monday night as they marked their return from March’s international break […] The post Prediction: AC Milan vs Udinese – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Ollie Watkins over 0.5 shots on target Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Two camps who will turn their attention back to Premier League duties on Sunday afternoon, Nottingham Forest will welcome Aston Villa to the City Ground. Nottingham Forest Starting with the hosts, while Nottingham Forest might have made a string of alterations away […] The post Prediction: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

BJ Callaghan has urged his Nashville SC side to be more clinical in their finishing as they look to extend their lead at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference in a clash against Charlotte FC. Nashville were handed their first defeat of the season as they lost 1-0 to Chicago Fire in their last […] The post Charlotte SC v Nashville SC: Callaghan calls for more clinical finishing appeared first on Soccer News.

D.C. United head coach Rene Weiler has called for a culture change at the franchise ahead of their crucial MLS clash with the New England Revolution on Saturday. Weiler’s side were comprehensively defeated 4-0 at home by FC Dallas in their last outing, leaving them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. That result marked […] The post New England Revolution v D.C. United: Weiler calls for ´culture change´ as visitors look to bounce b appeared first on Soccer News.

Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman believes “results will come” amid a poor start as long as they continue to be together as a team. The Timbers are 14th in the Western Conference after earning just four points across their first six games of the 2026 MLS season (W1 D1 L4). They were defeated 3-2 by […] The post Portland Timbers v Los Angeles FC: Surman insists results will come appeared first on Soccer News.

Freiburg are on the cusp of reaching their first-ever major European semi-final after defeating Celta Vigo 3-0 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Captain Vincenzo Grifo led the way with a stunning finish before Niklas Beste and Matthias Ginter got in on the act to see the Bundesliga secure a healthy first-leg advantage at […] The post Freiburg 3-0 Celta Vigo: Grifo scores stunner in dominant first leg display appeared first on Soccer News.

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney has encouraged Gabriel Pec to replicate his Champions Cup form in MLS ahead of their trip to Austin FC. The Galaxy lost 4-2 against Toluca in their Champions Cup quarter-final first leg, though Pec managed to get on the scoresheet for the MLS side. Pec is the top […] The post Austin FC v Los Angeles Galaxy: Vanney urges Pec to replicate Champions Cup form in MLS appeared first on Soccer News.

Crystal Palace gained a massive advantage in their Europa Conference League first-leg, picking up a confident 3-0 victory over Fiorentina at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner’s side started brightly and nearly took the lead twice in the opening minutes as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Evann Guessand both fired wide from a pair of Daniel Munoz crosses. Mateta […] The post Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina: Glasner´s side put on a show to take commanding first-leg lead appeared first on Soccer News.

Aston Villa moved a step closer to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna, courtesy of a brace from Ollie Watkins. After a promising start at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Emery’s side survived a scare as Santiago Castro bundled over the line from a deflection off Konsa, though the goal was swiftly […] The post Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Emery´s side deliver triple strike to put one foot in semi-finals appeared first on Soccer News.

New York Red Bulls head coach Michael Bradley has urged his side to build on a great performance and be the team “that just plays really good football” ahead of their clash with defending MLS champions Inter Miami on Saturday. NYRB picked up a confident 4-2 win over 10-man FC Cincinnati in their last outing, […] The post Bradley urges Red Bulls to be the team that plays ´really good football´ against Miami appeared first on Soccer News.

Tottenham have confirmed Mohammed Kudus has suffered a setback in his return from injury and could require surgery. The winger has not played since January 4 after picking up a significant quad injury against Sunderland, who Spurs face again on Sunday. Kudus, who joined from West Ham last summer, has scored two goals and provided […] The post Spurs winger Kudus could require surgery after injury setback appeared first on Soccer News.

Alvaro Arbeloa has urged his Real Madrid squad to “shine and be their best versions” no matter who they are facing or which competition they are playing in. Madrid have lost pace in LaLiga, trailing leaders Barcelona by seven points ahead of their Friday evening clash with Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos come […] The post Arbeloa calls on Real Madrid players to ´be their best versions´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool have announced left-back Andy Robertson will depart the club at the end of the season upon the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to a nine-year spell at Anfield. Across his time at the club, the Scotland captain made 373 appearances after joining from Hull City in 2017. In total, he amassed 69 […] The post Liverpool announce Robertson will leave at the end of the season appeared first on Soccer News.