‘For Me It Is the Worst’—Remembering Jose Mourinho’s Last Madrid Derby in 2013 It’s 13 years since Mourinho last faced Atlético Madrid as Real Madrid manager. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
'Wanted to send a message': Liam Rosenior gets one over BlueCo after Chelsea sacking Ex-Blues boss has found a new home since April exit Evening Standard · Sep 19
Zidane’s next move as France coach may reveal the wizard behind the curtain It is apt that France, the most perplexing football country, will now be guided by Zinedine Zidane, the most enigmatic of leaders The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Diego Simeone vs. Jose Mourinho: Head-to-Head Record There are always fireworks on the touchline when these two hot-headed managers collide. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Lamine Yamal Predicts Champions League Winner—And It’s Not Barcelona The superstar also called out Barça’s “weak point”. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: Mbappe Primed for Derby Day Los Blancos are seeking revenge after being thrashed 5–2 at Atléti last season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
‘Hopefully’—Raphinha Confirms Final Decision on New Barcelona Contract The in-form forward’s current deal runs until 2028. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
‘For 10 Years’—Kylian Mbappe Reveals the Full Story Behind His Real Madrid Transfer The superstar’s Bernabéu move was 10 years in the making. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Sevilla vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The back-to-back La Liga champions take on a resurgent Sevilla before the international break. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Club America vs. Chivas—Liga MX Clasico Nacional: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The biggest rivalry in all of Mexican soccer reignites on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Did Barcelona Land the Bargain of the Summer? Borussia Dortmund are already experiencing seller’s remorse. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Eye Record Raphinha Offer; Fresh Twist in Alvarez Saga Rodrygo, Adam Wharton, Jules Koundé and Alexis Mac Allister all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Sevilla: Rampant Champions Forced Into Goalkeeper Switch The back-to-back La Liga champions are scoring at an utterly absurd rate at the start of the 2026–27 season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18
Joan Garcia Injury Could Have Derailed Barcelona’s Charge—but It Won’t La Liga’s leaders will soon roll into the international break, meaning the absence of the Spaniard will be have minimal impact. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Case not proven: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England recall is based on patchy evidence Thomas Tuchel promises to play the full-back in his natural right-sided position but we have not seen enough of him this term to gauge his form
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18 Kylian Mbappe Turns Back the Clock With Real Madrid Transfer Wishlist There is still one glaring weak spot in Los Blancos’ squad.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 17 Why Kylian Mbappe Risked the Wrath of Spain With T-Shirt Protest Mbappé had a measured response for a hot political topic across Europe.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 17 Martin Zubimendi Handed Unexpected Route Back into Mikel Arteta’s Graces The Spanish midfielder began to fall out of favor in the final weeks of last season.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 17 Raphinha Continues to Make a Mockery of 2026 Ballon d’Or Snub The forward has 14 goal contributions in seven appearances this season.
France 24 · Sep 17 Mbappé draws fire from right wing in France, Spain over Ceuta t-shirt controversy Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappé is facing mounting criticism by Spanish and French conservative and far-right politicians for partially obscuring a t-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta, Spain's territory bordering Morocco grappling with a migration crisis. Mbappé said he wore the t-shirt rolled up to show solidarity with "all the…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 17 Hansi Flick Pours Cold Water on Incredible New Barcelona Record—and Rightly So Past precedent and one major issue which still persists is cause for caution in the eyes of Hansi Flick.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona’s La Liga storm With Barcelona racking up seven-goal thrillers, Real Madrid could not afford a collapse. Enter the forward quietly turning into José Mourinho’s ultimate secret weapon
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 ‘It is for every fan who has ever followed us’: Bournemouth’s European debut caps journey from the brink Club legend Steve Fletcher reflects on the wild rise over two decades to playing Real Sociedad in the Europa League
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Eye $160 Million Barcelona Raid; Olise’s Liverpool Swap Harry Kane, Florian Wirtz, Nico Williams, Estêvão, Fermín López and many more feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Racing: Not Even Tornado Warnings Can Slow Barca Down Hansi Flick’s side produced their greatest attacking performance of the season so far—and that’s saying something.