Author: Grace Johnson

Lamine Yamal scored, and Marcus Rashford provided an assist as Barcelona overcame Albacete to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. The holders controlled the game from start to finish, ending the Second Division side’s remarkable run in the competition. Yamal gives Barca the lead Teenager Yamal opened the scoring in the 39th minute, marking his first goal of the season in the tournament. Barcelona dominated possession for much of the first half but struggled to create clear chances until the Spain international’s decisive finish. After Rashford and Frenkie de Jong pressured high in Albacete’s half, Yamal struck with a single…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr faces uncertainty after he missed Monday’s Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh. Portuguese outlet A Bola reported that the 40-year-old refused to play, citing frustration with the club’s management under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Both Al-Nassr and rivals Al-Hilal, the nation’s most successful club with 19 league titles, operate under PIF, which also owns Newcastle United. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United mid-season, signing a record £177 million annual contract. Despite the salary, he has only won the Arab Club Champions Cup with the Saudi club. He renewed a two-year…

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m. The 25-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park and will wear the number 22 shirt. Palace moved quickly for the Norway international as Jean-Philippe Mateta appeared close to a transfer to AC Milan. Mateta stays as Milan withdraw Palace pursued Strand Larsen while Mateta looked set to leave south London. The France international has managed a knee issue in recent weeks. He underwent an initial medical examination on Sunday and completed further tests on Monday. AC Milan…

“The best feeling.” Those words keep returning around Old Trafford after another dramatic late winner. Since Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, many voices have spoken about reconnecting with Manchester United’s DNA. Some question whether such an identity even exists. Nights like this argue that it does. United scored deep into stoppage time, just as victory seemed impossible. Michael Carrick’s post-match reaction captured the wider mood inside the stadium. Benjamin Sesko claimed the headlines with his decisive goal. When emotions settle after the 3-2 victory over Fulham, supporters may look backwards. Many will revisit Amorim’s failed 14 months in charge. They may ask…

Benfica will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their thrilling league encounter. On Wednesday, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored in the 98th minute, giving Jose Mourinho’s team a 4-2 victory against the Spanish giants. Newcastle and PSG set for challenging ties Newcastle will play Qarabag after finishing 12th in the league phase, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who ended 11th, will face Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. The play-offs involve teams placed between 9th and 24th in the league phase. The first legs will take place on 17-18 February, followed by return fixtures one week later.…

Besiktas secure Abraham from Roma Besiktas have completed an £11.2 million deal to sign Tammy Abraham from Roma. The Turkish club immediately plans to sell the striker to Aston Villa. Abraham traveled to the UK on Friday and underwent a medical on Saturday after Villa agreed an £18 million deal with Besiktas. The transfer follows a loan agreement last summer, in which Besiktas had an obligation to buy Abraham. The club initially did not want to sell him but agreed to let him return to England. Abraham’s record at Besiktas The 28-year-old striker has earned 11 caps for England and…

Arsenal remain four points clear at the top of the Premier League, but nerves are creeping in for the Gunners. Only eight days after missing the chance to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points, they drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest and then lost 3-2 to Manchester United. That first home defeat of the season leaves Arsenal without a win in three league games. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane told Sky Sports that Arsenal are under pressure. “They’ll have seen the other results, they’re in a great position, they’ve got everything going for them… but it’s pressure,”…

This matchday felt completely different for Bruno Guimaraes. The injured Newcastle United captain watched from the stands with his family at St James’ Park and stayed far from the action throughout the afternoon. Newcastle then lost 2-0 against Aston Villa on Sunday, an experience Guimaraes will not want to relive anytime soon. “Tough not being on the pitch with my team-mates,” he wrote on Instagram afterwards. The coaching staff had good reasons for taking risks with his fitness after he left the PSV Eindhoven win with an ankle injury in midweek. Staff still hoped he could recover in time because…

Chris Mepham struck a 95th-minute equaliser to save West Bromwich Albion from matching a club-record 11th consecutive away defeat. The defender’s late header ensured the visitors avoided a disastrous milestone that had haunted them for more than 134 years. Before Mepham’s intervention, West Brom appeared destined to extend their miserable away form. Debutant goalkeeper Max O’Leary’s fumble allowed Derby striker Patrick Agyemang to prod the home side ahead in the first half. The goal threatened to push the Rams into the Championship play-off places, leaving West Brom fans anxious. Mepham powered home a header from a corner in stoppage time…

Unai Emery downplayed a tense moment with Youri Tielemans after Aston Villa’s Europa League win at Fenerbahce. The Villa manager reacted angrily after substituting the midfielder late in the match, but later brushed off the incident with humor. Villa protected a narrow lead in Istanbul and still secured a crucial European victory. Tielemans left the pitch in the 92nd minute as Villa defended a 1-0 advantage. He jogged toward the touchline and reached out to shake Emery’s hand. Emery reacted animatedly and pushed Tielemans in the chest. Cameras captured the exchange, which quickly drew attention. Emery Plays Down the Incident…