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Ronald de Boer recalls referees allowing 'kicking everything' in ferocious Old Firm clashes
Former Rangers midfielder Ronald de Boer has described his shock at the physicality permitted by referees in Old Firm derbies, comparing the intensity to El Clasico ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.
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Olise silent in interview, Bayern and Kompany defend him
After Michael Olise gave a nearly silent interview following Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt, the controversy forced the German club to respond. The sporting director and head coach both defended the Franco-British winger's reserved personality.
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How Tapie's sidelining of Barthez launched a French football legend
In September 1992, Bernard Tapie chose young Fabien Barthez over Pascal Olmeta for Marseille's Champions League debut against Glentoran. The bold decision nearly backfired, but a broken fibula ultimately relaunched the future World Cup winner's career for good.
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Elliott's Valencia nightmare deepens as manager faces sack after five winless games
Harvey Elliott is just two games into his season-long loan at Valencia, yet the Spanish club sit bottom of La Liga without a win and manager Carlos Corberan is under serious pressure to keep his job. Meanwhile, Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has hinted at a future Liverpool move after his £47m Chelsea transfer collapsed on deadline day.
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Meulensteen backs Man City's midfield rebuild but warns United's defence could cost them in derby
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has assessed both clubs' summer midfield overhauls ahead of the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, praising City's replacements for Rodri while flagging United's six goals conceded in three games as a serious concern.
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Shaw a doubt as United and City count injury costs ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester United and Manchester City both carry injury concerns into Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw is uncertain for United after being rested midweek, while City will be without Jeremy Doku following his calf injury.
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Guardiola apologised for dressing-room brawl after 2017 derby win but refused to take blame
Pep Guardiola once said sorry after City's celebrations at Old Trafford sparked a post-match fracas involving up to 20 players and staff, including a milk-throwing incident and an injury to Mikel Arteta. The story resurfaces ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Maresca defends Chelsea's £326m midfield spend as 'crazy' market forces City's hand
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off scrutiny of the club's record-breaking summer outlay, arguing that a 'crazy' transfer market left City with no choice but to spend big to land their top midfield targets ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Antony's market value drops below £34m after £85.5m Man United flop and Betis revival
Antony, Manchester United's record £85.5m signing from Ajax, has seen his transfer value fall to £34m according to Transfermarkt — less than half what United paid. The Brazilian has since rebuilt his career at Real Betis, scoring 14 goals last season to help the club reach the Champions League.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize second chance ahead of Manchester derby
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to make the most of his unexpected return to Manchester United's first team, with the winger set to feature against City at Old Trafford on Sunday. Lisandro Martinez has also spoken about his personal rivalry with Erling Haaland.
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Guimaraes hamstring blow raises doubts as Odegaard opens up on injury-hit title season
Bruno Guimaraes has been sidelined by a hamstring injury since his £75m move from Newcastle, prompting former midfielder Nicky Butt to question whether he can replicate his impact at Arsenal. Captain Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, has spoken candidly about the physical struggles that limited him during last season's Premier League title win.
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Arteta fumes over 'unacceptable' penalty call despite Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland
Mikel Arteta branded a first-half penalty award against Ezri Konsa 'unacceptable at this level' after Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with David Raya saving Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick before Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka sealed the points.
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Maresca dismisses £400m City spending as 'crazy' market ahead of Manchester derby
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has played down the record-breaking fees Manchester City paid this summer, insisting he judges players on quality rather than price as he prepares for his first Manchester derby on Sunday.
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Dunkerque upsets Saint-Étienne and ends Greens' five-game winning streak
Ligue 2 leaders with five wins in five matches, ASSE suffered their first defeat of the season at Dunkerque (2-1) in matchday 6. Boakye had opened the scoring before half-time, but Ayari and Keita turned the game around in six minutes.
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Barcola Struggles Against Fulham, Liverpool Defends £145M Signing
Starting for the second consecutive match with Liverpool, Bradley Barcola delivered another underwhelming performance against Fulham (0-0): no shots on target, no successful dribbles in 78 minutes. His manager Andoni Iraola is calling for patience.
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Zidane calls up Da Cunha, Como captain, for first France squad
Zinédine Zidane is set to include Lucas Da Cunha, 25-year-old attacking midfielder and Como captain, in his first France squad selection, expected on September 18. The player is among around fifty pre-selected candidates.
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Arsenal beats Sunderland and takes three-point lead over City
Thanks to a free kick from Bruno Guimarães (58') and a penalty from Saka in added time (90+6), Arsenal won 2-0 at Sunderland on Saturday, securing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory.
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Dutch second-tier match abandoned after player loses three teeth in tunnel assault
A Tweede Divisie fixture between Ijsselmeervogels and GVVV was abandoned at half-time after defender Quiermo Dumay was struck in the face in the players' tunnel, losing three teeth. Police were called to separate supporters as the KNVB launched a disciplinary investigation.
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Shearer tells Carrick fixture gap is no excuse ahead of Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Alan Shearer has warned Manchester United manager Michael Carrick he cannot use the two-day scheduling disadvantage against Manchester City as an excuse, though the former striker predicts a draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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De Zerbi confronts Tel on pitch as Tottenham stretch scoreless run past 400 minutes
Roberto De Zerbi was caught on camera berating Mathys Tel at full time after Tottenham's second consecutive 0-0 draw, this time against Everton, leaving Spurs 17th in the Premier League having gone more than 400 minutes without a league goal.
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