English fans don’t realise full ‘beauty’ of Premier League – Maresca

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca lauded Tuesday the “beautiful” culture of English football, saying the excitement generated by the Premier League was unrivalled anywhere else in Europe.

Schick at the double for Leverkusen, Leipzig win in DFB Pokal

A brace from Patrick Schick put German Cup holders Bayer Leverkusen on course for a 3-0 victory over Elversberg in the second round on Tuesday.

Ruben Amorim agrees to join Man United

Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has agreed to join the Red Devils after a breakthrough in negotiations.

Spanish press slam Real’s Ballon d’Or boycott

Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain’s national coach admitted it was “not good for football”.

No ‘elite group’ behind Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Tuesday that Rodri was a worthy winner of the Ballon d’Or, insisting no “elite group” had decided the Manchester City midfielder should be crowned the world’s best footballer.

Slot expects sacked Ten Hag at ‘a big club again’

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted Tuesday that Erik ten Hag will be back at “a big club again” despite being sacked by Manchester United.

Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women’s Ballon d’Or

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won her second successive Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles.

Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men’s Ballon d’Or after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024.

Mixing with the DJs – Gunners grateful for miracle point amidst injury ‘crisis’

Resident DJs Dylan Johnson and Dylan Jack return with a review of Matchday 9 of the 2024-25 Premier League.

Watch: Winners at 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony

Watch acceptance speeches of award recipients at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony that took place in Paris on Monday.