'The goals will come' – Barcelona dry spell no concern for Valverde

The Catalan side have had trouble finding the net in recent weeks but the coach sees no reason to worry as they are still creating enough chances Ernesto Valverde says he is unconcerned about Barcelona scoring only once in their last three matches in all competitions. Barca were held 0-0 at Lyon in the first …

Welcome to the club! Chelsea earn sympathy over transfer ban from non-league Gateshead

The fifth-tier English club have recently experienced something similar to the Blues Chelsea were given a two-window transfer ban by FIFA on Friday, but the Premier League club can at least console themselves with a sympathetic tweet from non-league Gateshead. The Blues have been told they cannot register new players for the next two transfer …

Reus and Piszczek still out for Borussia Dortmund

The Bundesliga leaders are still dealing with a number of injuries ahead of their match against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday Borussia Dortmund will again be without both Marco Reus and Lukasz Piszczek for Sunday’s Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen, head coach Lucien Favre has confirmed. Reus, struggling with a thigh issue, has been out since …

Chelsea have what it takes to beat Man City in Carabao Cup final, says Emerson Palmieri

The Blues full-back has sent out a warning that his side are not to be underestimated, despite a recent downturn in form ahead of the Wembley date Emerson Palmieri is confident Chelsea are capable of turning the tables on Manchester City by beating Pep Guardiola’s side in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Chelsea’s 6-0 …

Ability to win ugly has Liverpool ready for title triumph – Heskey

The former Reds striker believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side are capable of grinding out the results they need to secure a first crown in 29 years Liverpool have picked up a useful habit of “winning ugly”, says Emile Heskey, with those qualities expected to serve the Reds well in an ongoing Premier League title bid. …

An upgrade on Navas? Courtois struggling to shine at Real Madrid so far

Los Blancos thought the best goalkeeper at World Cup 2018 would be an upgrade on the Costa Rican but the former Chelsea No.1 has underwhelmed Thibaut Courtois won four major trophies in as many seasons as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper but was never recognised as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Why? Because of one …

Alisson one of the best in the world – Alexander-Arnold

The Brazilian has been hailed by his young team-mate, who says the goalkeeper has made a difference to the culture at Anfield too Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Goal that Alisson Becker is “one of the best in the world in his position” who has transformed the fortunes of Liverpool as they prepare to take their …

Tuchel hopeful PSG can tie 'very important' Alves down to a new PSG contract

The Brazilian’s current deal will expire later this year, but the German boss wants the versatile star to stay at the Parc Des Princes Thomas Tuchel is hopeful Dani Alves will agree on a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain as he confirmed the player is in negotiations with the club. Alves has become a key …

Friedel 'definitely interested' in bringing Premier League players to New England Revolution

The former Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper is keen to make the most of his contacts to help boost his team’s squad New England Revolution head coach Brad Friedel is targeting the Premier League in a quest to make new signings. Friedel has ties with a number of Premier League clubs, with the American making 450 …

'He is the best in the world playing out wide' – Guardiola's high praise for Sane ahead of Carabao Cup final

The Man City boss would prefer to see the German star remain on the wing rather than in a more central role, given his huge impact from the flanks Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed Leroy Sane as ‘the best wide player in the world’ before revealing he has no plans to convert him into …