Arteta urges Arsenal to take ‘big step forward’ in Europa League

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side can take their “biggest step forward” under his management if they top a turbulent season by booking their place in the Europa League final. The Gunners welcome former head coach Unai Emery back to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night for the second leg of their semi-final clash with […]

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10 players to win a trophy after leaving Man Utd in the last five years

Manchester United have struggled to add to their illustrious trophy cabinet since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, with some top players failing to win much, or anything, while at the club. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to lead the club to the Europa League crown this term, which would be the club’s first piece of silverware […]

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Man Utd transfer U-turn gives them ‘more cash’ for Sancho

Borussia Dortmund’s asking price for Jadon Sancho remains too high for Man Utd but the Red Devils could have some extra cash now, according to reports. The Bundesliga side were reportedly demanding £108m for the England international last summer after he had a brilliant season at the Signal Iduna Park. Man Utd were understood to […]

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Wales star receives racist abuse after social media boycott ends

Wales international Rabbi Matondo has become the latest footballer to be subjected to racist abuse online, hours after the lifting of a social media boycott. The 20-year-old, who is on loan at Stoke from German side Schalke, revealed he had been sent vile racist comments on Instagram. Matondo wrote on Twitter: “Good to see the […]

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Mourinho took ‘huge pay cut’ to join Roma as Spurs save £13m

Former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho took a huge pay cut to join Serie A side Roma, according to reports. The 58-year-old was fired from Spurs on April 19 but will take over at the Serie A club from Paulo Fonseca for the 2021/22 campaign. It sees a return to Italy for Mourinho following a triumphant […]

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Arsenal defender Luiz ‘offered to MLS franchise by agent’

Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has been offered to an unnamed MLS team by his agent, according to reports. The Brazil international, capped 56 times by his country, is nearing an Emirates exit this summer. His contract expires in June and discussions are yet to begin with Arsenal chiefs over a new deal. OPINION: Ruben Dias […]

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Spurs prepared to sign ex-Liverpool man for ‘ridiculous price’

Spurs are in the frame to make an offer for former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi this summer, according to reports in Germany. Hugo Lloris has come under criticism this season, not least for his “embarrassing” performance in Spurs’ thrilling nine-goal FA Cup fifth round defeat to Everton. That led to reports that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy […]

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Remembering when Hazard scored a hat-trick while still p*ssed

When the time came for Eden Hazard to wave goodbye to Lille, his club legend status had long been secured. Needless to say, he wasn’t going out with a whimper. Hazard had already been a standout player in Lille’s stunning 2010-11 Ligue 1 triumph, the club’s first league title in over 50 years, while his star shone even […]

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A forensic analysis of teenage Ronaldo’s destruction of Boca

When someone mentions Ronaldo’s greatest performances, there are a few that immediately spring to mind. The World Cup final in 2002, the UEFA Cup-winning masterclass for Inter Milan in 1998, the eviscerating hat-trick for Barcelona against Valencia in 1996, the three-goal display against Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2003 that earned him a standing ovation from the Old […]

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Well done Manchester City – the lesser of two evils

Manchester City v PSG prompted some e-mails – though not many about the actual football. Send your thoughts to theeditor@football365.com   A single conclusion Usually love Champions League involving any teams, but mother of god. Just can’t stand watching two cash injected clubs with all these top players rolling around likes gobs. Jesus is this […]

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