‘Pressure is part of manager’s life’ – Lopetegui

West Ham’s Julen Lopetegui said under-fire managers should not complain about pressure as he prepared to face Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag in a battle of bosses in the hot seat.

Guardiola backs Foden to emerge from slump

Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is set to emerge from his slump after the Manchester City forward admitted he has been suffering from burnout.

De Zerbi hails Greenwood as Marseille await PSG

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain make a risk-laden trip to the Mediterranean coast Sunday where bitter rivals Marseille and their developing English stars Mason Greenwood and Jonathan Rowe are sharpening their knives.

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasic

Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday’s La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.

Maresca wants more ‘leadership’ from captain James

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has urged skipper Reece James to show more “leadership” as he looks to galvanise his team.

Wood brace fires Forest as Leicester boss loses reunion

Chris Wood struck twice in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Leicester as the New Zealand striker condemned Foxes boss Steve Cooper to defeat against his former club on Friday.

Mourinho sees red as Fenerbahce hold Man Utd

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho said his former club Manchester United escaped Istanbul with a point after he was sent to the stands in a 1-1 Europa League draw on Thursday.

Leipzig’s Xavi Simons to miss ‘several weeks’ with injury

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons is set to miss “several weeks” with an ankle injury he picked up in this week’s 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool, the German club said on Thursday.

San Siro saga continues, Inter and AC Milan propose new stadium project

Inter Milan and AC Milan are set to launch another joint bid to build a new stadium together near the iconic San Siro, the city of Milan said.

Inter and Juve face off after contrasting fortunes in Champions League

Inter Milan head into Sunday’s clash with Juventus in fine spirits after snatching a last gasp win at Young Boys while their Serie A title rivals are struggling to fire under new coach Thiago Motta.