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Manchester United are interested in signing the Colombian midfielder Richard Rios at the end of the season. They are looking to bring in a combative midfielder in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 25-year-old as a target. Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, and they need […] The post Man United contact representatives of “versatile” South American over €35m move appeared first on Stretty News.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid. According to the Portuguese outlet Record, Madrid’s president Florentino Perez is considering appointing Mourinho as their new head coach. ‘The Special One’ is currently managing Benfica, having joined the club in September on a deal until the summer of 2027. But there is […]

Everton currently sit eighth in the Premier League table with 47 points from 32 matches, and their recent form backs up that mid-table standing with plenty of authority. David Moyes’ side beat Chelsea 3–0 and Newcastle United 3–2 in their last five outings, winning three of those games and scoring 10 goals in the process. […] The post Everton Enter Fight For €30-40 Million Leeds Target: Does He Solve The Toffees’ Attacking Problem? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Stefan de Vrij and his Inter Milan future remain unresolved, with Benfica and Olympiacos both having made offers to the Netherlands defender while Inter consider whether to extend his contract for a further year. According to FcInter1908, no definitive decision has been made by either party despite de Vrij’s contract expiring this summer. A one-year […] The post Benfica & Olympiacos Interested In Veteran Inter Milan Defender As Contract Renewal Not Ruled Out appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Rui Borges insisted Sporting CP still believe they can win a third straight Primeira Liga title as they aim to boost their chances with a win over Benfica on Sunday. Sporting sit second in the table, five points behind leaders Porto, with a game in hand, and they have lost just once in the Primeira […] The post Sporting believe in Primeira Liga three-peat, says Borges appeared first on Soccer News.

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Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up on his struggles at the Santiago Bernabeu over the past couple of seasons. The French midfielder has been singled out as one of their most consistent players this season, a major difference from where he was 18 months ago. Los Blancos are now in their second season […] The post ‘I was made a scapegoat’ – Real Madrid star opens up on struggles appeared first on Football España.

After exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion, Barcelona are already turning their focus to their summer plans. The Blaugrana still have to secure a LaLiga title that will make good on a season after disappointments in Europe and the Copa del Rey, but have a nine-point lead going into the final seven games against […] The post Barcelona transfer plans focused on four signings this summer appeared first on Football España.

Following the announcement that Bernardo Silva will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, here's a chance to listen back to when Kelly Somers spoke to him about a remarkable career just before Christmas. They discuss his journey into football coming through the academy at Benfica and his breakthrough at AS Monaco which led to his move Manchester City where he has won 19 major trophies. 0’30 - Why football and how Benfica shaped him 2’30 - Man City gave him more than he ever hoped for and dreaming of winning the Premier League. 3’00 - Who has influenced him? 5’10 - They game he would he relive and toughest moment 6’00 - thoughts on less success recently and winning silverware this season 8’56 - What was he like as a child and best friend in football 10’50 - His dogs and their names 11’30 - Will he go into management?

In casa Al-Hilal, oltre alla crisi di risultati che ha messo in discussione la panchina di Simone Inzaghi, è letteralmente deflagrato, come un fulmine a ciel sereno, il caso legato alla cessione della società da parte del fondo PIF. Il Public Investment Fund, il fondo di investimenti direttamente controllato dal governo saudita, ha infatti completato la cessione del 70% delle proprie quote alla Kingdom Holding Company del principe Bin Talal (anche lui membro della famiglia reale ndr.) con una valutazione di 317 milioni di euro. Un segnale importantissimo del disimpegno del fondo (che come riportato da The Athletic sta valutando di ritirare anche altri investimenti legati ad esempio al mondo del golf) e che potrebbe agevolare anche una svolta clamorosa dell'intera società con tanti giocatori che già oggi stanno iniziando a guardarsi attorno. UN CONTESTO COMPLICATO L'Arabia Saudita per molti dei giocatori presenti in rosa è stata soprattutto una scelta economica. Il Fondo Pif nel comunicato di cessione delle quote del club ha ribadito che l'obiettivo era "massimizzare i rendimenti" e poi uscire dal club in un "contesto di sostenibilità", ma quel contesto oggi è estremamente complicato. Nella valutazione finale del club va infatti considerata un'importante situazione debitoria, ma quello che più conta, a livello dei giocatori è il contesto socio-politico che l'area del Medio-Oriente si sta trovando ad affrontare da quando la guerra fra Stati Uniti ed Iran è iniziata. In molti, infatti, stanno guardando al prossimo mercato per trovare una soluzione che li allontani dal contesto della guerra e con questo cambio di proprietà in casa Al-Hilal sono tante le potenziali occasioni di mercato. CANCELO IL PRIMO In Serie A gli occhi sono ampiamente aperti sul contesto di questo club, in cui militano molti giocatori già transitati dall'Italia e che possono rappresentare un'occasione clamorosa in vista della prossima estate. Del resto già a gennaio il primo a fiutare un clima non idilliaco in quel di Riyadh fu Joao Cancelo, trattato dall'Inter, ma approdato al Barcellona in prestito nel corso della sessione invernale. A giugno il suo futuro sarà tutto da scrivere, ma l'unica certezza è che non ha alcuna intenzione di tornare in Arabia. DA THEO HERNANDEZ, A MILINKOVIC-SAVIC E KOULIBALY E fra i giocatori a disposizione di Simone Inzaghi? I nomi di primo piano sono tanti, ma nel corso delle ultime settimane si sono rincorsi diversi rumors sulla voglia di tornare in Italia di talenti del calibro di Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (trattato a lungo da Milan, Napoli, Inter e Juventus), di Theo Hernandez (che sognerebbe un ritorno al Milan) e di Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli e Milan). Il serbo ha da poco rinnovato il suo accordo fino al 30 giugno 2028, il senegalese è in scadenza 30 giugno 2027 e anche il terzino francese ha un contratto fino al 30 giugno 2028. Servirà quindi trattare con il club arabo per una cessione, con la nota stipendi che potrebbe essere la più problematica. DARWIN NUNEZ E MARCOS LEONARDO Fra i talenti un po' più giovani e più abbordabili ci sono invece Darwin Nunez e Marcos Leonardo. L'ex-Liverpool non sta riuscendo a trovare continuità ed è finito praticamente fuori rosa. Sogna l'addio e su di lui han messo gli occhi Napoli e Juventus. Anche il brasiliano ex-Benfica sta vivendo un rapporto conflittuale con il club al punto da aver giocato soltanto 3 partite da titolare da febbraio ad oggi ed è stato a lungo un obiettivo della Roma prima di approdare in Arabia. COSA FARÀ IL NUOVO FONDO PROPRIETARIO? Svendere non è oggi possibile per il club e il segnale di una smobilitazione non sarebbe certo il miglior biglietto da visita per il principe Alwaleed Bin Talal che è subentrato a PIF come proprietario del club. Come detto servirà trattare, coi giocatori che dovranno rinunciare agli ingaggi ultramilionari garantiti in Arabia e con la nuova proprietà. Bin Talal, almeno a parole, ha infatti parlato di "sostenere e rafforzare" il club per "portarlo alla ribalta mondiale". Non tutti, in sostanza, potranno partire.

In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester United are ready to step up their efforts to sign Benfica midfielder Richard Rios. It has been claimed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to bring the Colombian talent to Old Trafford this off-season. Rios’ Impressive Form In Portuguese Football Rios is having a solid […] The post Manchester United Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Sign This Talented Midfielder: Good Fit For Carrick? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Man Utd Target Benfica Midfielder as Summer Plans Take Shape Manchester United’s summer strategy is beginning to sharpen, with midfield recruitment emerging as a clear priority. According to reporting credited to AS, Manchester United have made contact regarding a potential move for Benfica’s Richard Rios, a player gaining attention across Europe. The approach reflects a […] The post Report: Manchester United make move to sign £87m-rated midfielder appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Chelsea are likely to accept transfer offers for Enzo Fernandez this summer as he’s become increasingly unsettled at the club. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Argentina international is ideally someone the Blues would try to keep, but there’s also an acceptance that he’s not happy. There is also genuine interest from […] The post Sources: Chelsea likely to accept transfer bid for “unhappy” superstar appeared first on CaughtOffside.

After an absolutely legendary career and a massive initial impact at Manchester United, Casemiro’s legs are starting to look undeniably heavy. With his exorbitant, reported £350,000-a-week wages burning a massive hole in the club’s finances, it is easy to see why the midfielder is being allowed to leave the club at the end of the […] The post Man United urged to raid Premier League rivals to replace departing Casemiro appeared first on CaughtOffside.

There is reportedly some tension brewing inside Anfield amid uncertainty over Arne Slot’s position as Liverpool manager. The Reds have just been knocked out of the Champions League, losing 4-0 on aggregate to PSG to confirm that their season will finish trophyless. As fans now look ahead and prepare for buying Everton vs Liverpool tickets […] The post “Tension” at Liverpool as key board figures split over Arne Slot future appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United have reportedly made formal contact over a potential transfer move for Benfica midfielder Richard Rios. The Colombia international has shone during his time in Portugal, and it seems he’s been identified as a potential replacement for Casemiro in Man Utd’s midfield. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES […] The post Talks held: Manchester United in contact over €35m transfer for 14 G/A midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is once again proving his value on the pitch for Crystal Palace, but questions about his long-term future at Selhurst Park are refusing to go away. The French striker has returned to scoring form after a difficult few months, yet uncertainty surrounding his contract and a collapsed transfer earlier this year means his […] The post Crystal Palace star’s long term future remains uncertain despite goal scoring return appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Bernardo Silva lascerà il Manchester City a fine stagione: la Juventus ci prova.

Languishing around 14th in the Premier League, stinging from a recent derby defeat to Sunderland, and still bruised by a brutal Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona, the mood on Tyneside is tense. With the squad repeatedly throwing away points from winning positions, the spotlight is burning brightly on manager Eddie Howe. DOWNLOAD […] The post Ex-Premier League icon contender to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle United appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Despite being eliminated by Bayern Munich, Kylian Mbappe eclipsed Lionel Messi’s personal best but fell short of matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record for goals in a single UEFA Champions League season. Kylian Mbappe‘s 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign came to a crashing halt Wednesday following Real Madrid’s 6-4 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinal second leg. While the Frenchman managed to surpass Lionel Messi’s personal best, he ultimately fell short of matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s gold standard for goals in a single UCL season. Despite being sidelined for three matches, Mbappe enjoyed a prolific run in European play, netting a staggering 13 goals in just seven games during the league phase. Those historic numbers immediately put the Frenchman on a trajectory to shatter every existing record had Real Madrid managed a deeper run toward the final. His availability in the knockout stages was limited, featuring only in the first leg of the playoff round against Benfica and the second leg of the Round of 16 against Manchester City after missing time with a knee sprain. After going scoreless in those earlier rounds, Mbappe regained his form in the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich, scoring once in each leg of the series. His 42nd-minute strike at the Allianz Arena, assisted by Vinicius Junior, brought his tournament total to 15 goals. Although he shattered his previous personal bests of eight goals in the 2020-21 and 2023-24 campaigns, the premature exit effectively clipped Mbappe’s wings in his pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo’s ultimate milestone. Messi left in the rearview When it comes to pure finishing, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain the competition’s historical benchmarks. However, Mbappe’s 2025-26 output has already eclipsed the greatest single-season effort produced by the Argentine and Barcelona legend. By finding the net 15 times in 11 appearances, Mbappe surpassed Messi’s career-high for a single Champions League campaign. Messi’s most productive season came in 2011-12, when he scored 14 goals before Barcelona was eliminated by Chelsea in the semifinal stage. Remarkably, Mbappe now joins an elite club alongside Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski, who both reached the 15-goal mark in a single season. Benzema achieved the feat in 12 matches during the 2021-22 campaign, while Lewandowski hit the number in just 10 games in 2019-20; notably, Mbappe is the first to do so under the competition’s revamped format. Cristiano Ronaldo’s record remains safe While Mbappe was on a torrid pace, the quarterfinal exit preserves both of the high-water marks set by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese icon still holds the record for the most goals in a single Champions League edition, having scored 17 times in 11 games during the 2013-14 season. Furthermore, Ronaldo also maintains the second-best mark in history, a 16-goal barrage across 12 games in 2015-16. Mbappe’s mid-season fitness issues, which saw him sidelined for three matches, proved to be missed opportunities to catch Ronaldo, whose records will remain untouched for at least one more year.

Tutti gli incroci dalla fase a eliminazione diretta.

Inter Milan are reportedly one of the three Serie A clubs interested in signing Benfica star Richard Rios this summer. According to O Jogo via FCInterNews, the Eagles are reluctant to sell the 25-year-old midfielder and will only entertain mind-blowing offers. Despite being courted by several top European clubs last summer, Richard Rios joined Benfica […] The post Report – Inter Milan Remain In The Race For Benfica & Colombia Midfielder Amid Interest From Two Other Serie A Clubs appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan have reportedly entered the race to sign sought-after Red Bull Salzburg winger Kerim Alajbegovic. According to L’Interista, the Nerazzurri could make a summer swoop for the 18-year-old, who could return to Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Leverkusen sold Alajbegovic to Salzburg last summer, but they can re-sign […] The post Report – Inter Milan Make Formal Inquiry About Red Bull Salzburg Teenager Amid Bayer Leverkusen Buy-Back Clause appeared first on SempreInter.com.

It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football live scores to keep an eye on across the world. Take a look below at […] The post Football matches live on TV this week appeared first on Fan Banter.

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.

Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future, and, whether or not Antonio Conte will still be with them, the management is looking for some youngsters to shore up the squad. The post Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

In “The Lion Grown Old”, one of Aesop’s fables, an elderly, feeble lion lies at the mouth of his cave. Once feared and revered by all, the dying lion is visited by his old enemies. A bull comes along and gores him with its horns. A boar drives at him with its tusks. Even a… The post The Lion Grown Old: The Plight of José Mourinho first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

JOSE MOURINHO is plotting a move for former Manchester United star Wout Weghorst, according to reports. The Dutch striker spent the second half of the 2022-23 season at Old Trafford on loan from Burnley. Weghorst, 33, showed that he could offer more than just leading the line as former manager Erik ten Hag discovered. The...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and the Premier League. Arsenal take a first-leg advantage after a late 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Substitute Kai Havertz scores stoppage-time winner in Lisbon. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s bench impact ahead of the second leg. Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu. Goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane give Bayern the edge. Kylian Mbappé pulls one back after a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Vincent Kompany insists Bayern will not sit back in the return leg. Antonio Rüdiger says Madrid’s goal could prove vital. Liverpool travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in tonight’s quarter-final first leg. Arne Slot warns Liverpool must improve after recent poor form. Luis Enrique says there is no favourite between PSG and Liverpool. Europa League quarter-finals begin with Sporting Braga hosting Real Betis. Discussion around Benfica prospect Jaden Umeh and a potential Ireland call-up. Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick backed by Amad Diallo. Tribute paid to Romanian football legend Mircea Lucescu following his passing aged 80. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetings Mail us with your questions and answers “What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly. This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League; Fiorentina only have a five-point cushion in Serie A. Real Zaragoza 2001-02, first round; 2007-08, first round Alavés 2002-03, second round Celta Vigo 2006-07, last 16 Real Zaragoza 2007-08, first round Real Betis 2013-14, last 16 Espanyol 2019-20, last 32 Blackburn Rovers 1998-99, Uefa Cup first round Bradford City 2000-01, Intertoto semi-final Ipswich Town 2001-02, Uefa Cup third round Ruda Hvezda Brno 1960-61, Cup Winners’ Cup Dynamo Zilina 1961-62, Cup Winners’ Cup Espanyol 1961-62. Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Napoli 1962-63, Cup Winners’ Cup Bayern Munich 1962-63, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1. FC Magdeburg 1965-66, Cup Winners’ Cup Lyn 1968-69, Cup Winners’ Cup Beroe Stara Zagora 1973-74, Cup Winners’ Cup Real Betis 1977-78, Cup Winners’ Cup Bologna 1990-91, Uefa Cup First round Artmedia Bratislavia (2-2 away, 3-1 home) Group stage Sparta Prague (2-0 away), Zulte Waregem (6-2 home), Ajax (2-0 away), Austria Wien (1-0 home) Last 32 Livorno (2-1 away, 2-0 home) Last 16 Maccabi Haifa (0-0 away, 4-0 home) Quarter-final Benfica (3-2 home, 0-0 away) Semi-final Werder Bremen (3-0 home, 2-1 away) Final Sevilla 2-2 (1-3 pens)

Chelsea face a decision over what to do about Diego Moreira, who currently plays for sister club Strasbourg. That is because Borussia Dortmund want the 21-year old left-sided Belgium player, but Chelsea retain a buyback option. The London club signed him from Benfica in 2023, and he made his debut in an EFL Cup tie... The post Chelsea face Moreira decision appeared first on Footie Central.

Jose Mourinho wants to stay at Benfica next season, having conceded that the Primeira Liga is out of their reach this term. Benfica drew 1-1 with Casa Pia in the league on Monday, with Rafael Brito cancelling out Richard Rios’ opener. It is a result that leaves third-place Benfica seven points behind leaders Porto with […] The post Mourinho keen to stay at Benfica next season appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal travel to Portugal to take on Sporting Lisbon tonight in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, live on talkSPORT. The Gunners are looking to get back on track in Europe, after a n…

With 16 assists and eight goals in just 1,537 Premier League minutes so far this season, Bruno Fernandes is currently averaging a goal contribution nearly every single game for Manchester United. At 31 years of age, the Portuguese captain is undergoing a tactical renaissance that has seen him move from chaotic hero-ball to a refined, […] The post Bruno Fernandes Scout Report At Manchester United 2025/2026: The Premier League’s Ultimate Hybrid Creator – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Gary Lineker defended Enzo Fernandez after he fuelled speculation he wanted to leave Chelsea, suggesting he was keen on joining Real Madrid.

Bernardo Silva’s Manchester City exit has been all-but confirmed by assistant manager Pep Lijnders. The midfielder is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Silva signed…

Gabby Agbonlahor has told Enzo Fernandez to ‘shut up’ and focus on helping Chelsea instead of discussing a potential summer switch. Fernandez has fuelled rumours he could leave Stamford…

The Champions League play-off contest between Benfica and Madrid in February was halted for 10 minutes when Vinicius Jr accused his opponent of racially abusing him on the field.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the international women's side. Arsenal strengthen their Premier League title charge with a tense 2–1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta urging calm as the pressure intensifies. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior calls for stricter officiating on grappling at set-pieces after conceding twice from dead balls in North London. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira weighs in on criticism of Arteta’s playing style, insisting results matter most in the run-in. Michael Carrick equals a Premier League record after Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, collecting 23 points from his first nine games in charge. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner slams a controversial VAR-assisted penalty and red card decision that proved decisive at Old Trafford. Gary Neville and Brian Kerr assess Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job permanently following his impressive interim spell. Tottenham’s crisis deepens with a 10-game winless league run after defeat to Fulham, leaving Igor Tudor facing a massive relegation battle. Nottingham Forest remain in danger near the bottom after defeat to Brighton, with Vitor Pereira still chasing his first league win. Liverpool sweat over Florian Wirtz’s fitness ahead of their clash with Wolves, while Arne Slot delivers a blunt verdict on the Premier League season. Celtic keep their title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback draw against Rangers, as Martin O’Neill and Danny Rohl react to a huge Old Firm clash. Henry Winter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss Martin O’Neill’s evolving reputation and Celtic’s title credentials. Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against France, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan set to feature in a crucial opener. St. Patrick’s Athletic face Galway United in a key League of Ireland clash, with Stephen Kenny praising new signing James Brown’s impact. Jose Mourinho takes a firm stance on racism allegations involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Iran’s World Cup participation faces uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions, while the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is also in doubt due to regional instability. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Steve Crossman and the panel react to an action packed couple of nights in the Champions League. Julien Laurens, Mina Rzouki &, Guillem Ballagué give their reaction to a busy week for Italian clubs including Juventus’ near comeback, Atalanta’s late win over Borussia Dortmund and, Inter Milan’s shock defeat to Bodø/Glimt. In Spain, Real Madrid survived an early scare against Benfica to progress to the next round. Benfica had a plethora of chances. This doesn’t feel like a particularly strong Real Madrid side like the ones of old. Atletico Madrid are through to an eighth Champions League Round of 16 stage under Diego Simeone, but will it be his last? Had they gone out could it have been a different story for the Argentine. TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 01:00 Inter Milan fall to Bodø/Glimt 12:30 Juventus knocked out 14:00 Is there an Italian football crisis? 24:30 Atalanta’s late drama to go through 31:02 Real Madrid scrape past Benfica 34:35 The Kylian Mbappe situation 43:33 Atletico Madrid & Diego Simeone’s future 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v West Ham, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Man City, Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace, Sun 1400 Fulham v Tottenham on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Brighton & Hove v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Arsenal v Chelsea.

On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down the wild rumor of Antoine Griezmann potentially joining Orlando City and whether he could seriously challenge Lionel Messi’s MLS throne. Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins the show to discuss the club’s championship run, the pressure of defending a title, her decade-long NWSL journey, her passion for fashion, and why the league’s new High Impact Player rule may not benefit players the way fans expect. Plus, we talk Weston McKennie’s standout Champions League performance despite Juventus falling short, Vinícius Jr.’s statement game against Benfica, and Bodø/Glimt’s shocking result against Inter Milan.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's action in Europe, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League action. FAI CEO David Courell insists Ireland will fulfil their international fixtures against Israel despite growing calls for a boycott, saying the association must act in the best interests of Irish football. Players’ voices enter the debate as the PFAI reveals 63% of surveyed members oppose playing Israel, with Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes urging respect for players’ opinions. Fallout continues from flare incidents at Oriel Park, with Courell condemning the scenes and government funding for League of Ireland artificial pitches paused as a result. Government reaction examined as Junior Minister Charlie McConalogue addresses the controversial decision to halt funding across the entire League of Ireland. Attention turns to Dalymount Park, where Bohemians prepare for an emotional final season at their historic home with a huge derby clash against Shamrock Rovers. Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn discuss Derry City’s slow start and debate where James McClean best fits into Tiernan Lynch’s plans on the LOI Pod. Champions League drama as Galatasaray survive a Juventus comeback thriller to progress to the last-16 after a seven-goal aggregate battle. Holders PSG edge past Monaco in an all-French clash, while Real Madrid overcome Benfica and Atalanta complete a stunning comeback to stay alive in Europe. Focus shifts to the Europa League, where Celtic boss Martin O’Neill balances squad rotation with belief ahead of a tough second leg against Stuttgart. Nottingham Forest take a commanding lead into their clash with Fenerbahce, but manager Vitor Pereira warns his players not to become complacent. Conference League storylines include Troy Parrott aiming to fire AZ Alkmaar to qualification and Crystal Palace pushing to stay competitive across multiple fronts. Richie Towell reflects on his experiences alongside Liam Rosenior, offering insight into the mindset and qualities of the current Chelsea manager. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On a night where Vinícius Júnior didn't need to answer to anyone, he did anyway with a brilliantly taken winner against Benfica. The dance goes on. Pete and Luke are joined by David Cartlidge to look back on the action across Europe last night – including further depressing scenes on both sides at the Bernabéu, as David explains. José Mourinho behaves like a prat too, of course. We also unpack perhaps the worst red card decision in recent memory in Juventus vs Galatasaray. Poor lovely Lloyd Kelly! Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinicius Jnr dances with joy in fitting end to toxic Benfica tie

Stu Holden and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Stu and Mosse break down a wild two days of Champions League action that saw Weston McKennie score again but Juve’s comeback fall just short, Johnny Cardoso bagging his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 4-1 win, Bodø/Glimt keeping their Cinderella run alive by shocking Inter at the San Siro, Real Madrid and Vini Jr. getting the last word over Benfica and much more. After, the pair preview some major matches in the Premier League this weekend and four huge derbies across Europe including Der Klassiker and The Old Firm. In #AskAlexi, Stu and Mosse discuss another former MLS manager being sacked in Europe and what that means about the overall quality of our domestic coaches and we wrap up in One For The Road with an MLS weekend lookahead. Intro: (0:00)A wild Champions League week (2:21)Weston and Juventus came so close (10:25)Can Pulisic and Milan find their groove again? (29:34)Derby Day in Europe! (33:26)#AskAlexi (43:59)One For The Road (52:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and James Horncastle went live following Wednesday’s seismic UEFA Champions League playoff clashes to discuss Bodø/Glimt’s exceptional run after knocking out Inter, Vinicius Jr. scoring again versus Benfica, and what’s wrong with Paris Saint-Germain? Plus, Rog and James take listener calls, discuss Weston McKennie’s role at Juventus and take a look forward at the next round of possible matches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.