For all the talk of scouting reports and data profiles, it is telling that Zubimendi has long been pursued by managers who played the game in his image. Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, ...

A New Chapter for a Midfield MetronomeChessboard mind meets high-press footballThere are transfers that feel engineered in ...

Toni Kroos has shared a light-hearted story from his early days at Real Madrid, revealing how a childhood photo helped him ...

Ousmane Dembele's Ballon d'Or hopes suffered a big blow after the FIFA Club World Cup final, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the Ballon d’Or for well over a decade. From 2008 to 2023, the pair won football’s most prestigious individual prize a combined 13 times, with only Luka ...

On his day, Rodrigo De Paul is arguably the most talented individual in this Atlético Madrid squad. However, the 2024/25 season was proof yet again that “his day” doesn’t come as often as it should, ...

In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Arsenal are ready to launch a move for Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo ...

Cole Palmer entered the Ballon d'Or conversation after helping Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup, and fans have pitted him ...

A decade has now passed since Barcelona last climbed European football’s highest peak. The 2015 Champions League triumph in ...

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has reportedly admitted he has 'too many midfielders', which could pave the way for an 'important' ...

Kenyan midfielder Aldrine Kibet has signed a four-year deal with Spanish club Celta Vigo, starting in their reserve team.

Wolves' £19.5million signing Fer Lopez sits down with the Express & Star for an exclusive interview during their pre-season ...