Arsenal Win 14th Title: Why Defensive Tactics Fuel Hate
Arsenal win first title in 22 years, 14th overall, under Arteta. Yet defensive play draws hatred: a podcast explores why critics despise them.
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Arsenal win first title in 22 years, 14th overall, under Arteta. Yet defensive play draws hatred: a podcast explores why critics despise them.
Sporting director Markus Krösche aims to downsize Eintracht Frankfurt's oversized squad, citing a 90% calculation statistic that impacts youth development.
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth, unleashing wild celebrations and ending 'bottlers'
PSG's Nuno Mendes says Champions League final vs Arsenal risks boring match if they mimic opponents' style, setting up tactical duel on May 20.
Pep Guardiola told Man City players he will leave at season's end, despite 2027 contract, before a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth that gave Arsenal the title.
Inter Miami is closing in on a deal to sign Brazil midfielder Casemiro this summer, sources tell ESPN. The move would be a major boost for MLS.
Nicolas Chabot leaves Nantes for possible OM job; Pierre-Alain Picard arrives from Dijon. Best coach in Première Ligue departs amid a coaching shake-up.
Mikel Arteta's five-year plan came to fruition as Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years, overcoming early fan boos and boardroom faith.
Mikel Arteta overcame early boos and crises to guide Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years, backed by Kroenke investment and a £200m summer.
Adriano Galliani's ironic Calciopoli remark: 'In heaven the last become first, on earth third place became first.' Capello also faulted Guardiolismo.
After securing Ligue 1 safety, Sofiane Boufal departs Le Havre. The Moroccan midfielder announces his exit via Instagram after a successful six-month mission.
Jai Arrow, 30, ends 178-game NRL career with immediate retirement after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, announced in emotional press conference.
Jai Arrow, 30, retires from NRL after MND diagnosis, ending a 178-game career. The Rabbitohs forward asks for privacy as rugby league rallies.
PSG's Ousmane Dembélé missed training with a calf issue 10 days before the UCL final vs Arsenal, while Hakimi and Ndjantou remain sidelined.
Hull KR thrashed Wigan 62-4 as Mikey Lewis scored an 18-minute hat-trick, but the match gave no preview of the upcoming Challenge Cup final.
Hull KR crushed Wigan 62-4 as Mikey Lewis scored an 18-minute hat-trick in a Challenge Cup final warm-up, with Dean Hadley's hamstring injury a concern.
FIFA refused LFP's exemption request, meaning Nice and Saint-Étienne must play the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 barrage without World Cup-bound players on May 26 and 29.
UEFA announces 2028 overhaul: Nations League cuts to 3 leagues of 18 teams, European Qualifiers split into 2 tiers, with Champions-style single fixtures.
Unai Emery targets additional Europa League silverware as Aston Villa host SC Freiburg, bringing his record four titles into focus for this pivotal match.
Aston Villa's Europa League win could open a sixth Champions League spot for the Premier League giving Bournemouth and Brighton a historic qualification chance.