Jose Mourinho’s rocky return at Benfica – and that special moment
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 winter transfer deadline. Moments can change things. Games, seasons, careers.…
Chelsea vs West Ham United – Match preview and team news
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening for a high-stakes London derby against a resurgent West Ham…
Chelsea vs West Ham United – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea host West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday while they aim to secure their fifth consecutive victory…
Mourinho’s next Champions League test brings him back to his Real Madrid past
Blockbuster reunion awaits in Europe’s knockout stage Mourinho’s next Champions League test brings him back to his Real…
What went wrong for Real Madrid against Benfica? Bellingham and Valverde respond
Midfield leaders admit the team failed to deliver What went wrong for Real Madrid against Benfica? Bellingham and…
FBref and Opta: The data break-up that sent soccer’s analytics world into meltdown
Anyone not plugged into football’s online discourse may have missed it, but the analytics community was rocked by…
Jose Mourinho REFUSES to give Alvaro Arbeloa advice as Special One prepares for Real Madrid reunion with Benfica in Champions League
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Mourinho clarified that he had not spoken with Arbeloa recently, offering the…
Thomas Frank calm amid “media circus” before Dortmund showdown
Despite doubts over his future, Thomas Frank will be in the dugout for Tottenham Hotspur as they prepare…
Steven Gerrard demands Arne Slot stops making same Liverpool comment after interview
Former Liverpool capatain bemoaned current coach Arne Slot for blaming “low blocks” for the side’s poor Premier Legue…
🚨Line-up confirmed: Chelsea host Pafos in the Champions League
Chelsea hosts Pafos FC this Wednesday (21:00) at Stamford Bridge with the firm intention of regaining momentum in…
Opta supercomputer predicts where Chelsea will finish in Champions League table ahead of Pafos game
Chelsea have a huge game against Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday. While Pafos are not the…
We planned your women’s soccer year. Plus: Which players got married this offseason?
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