Scottish Premiership: Euro navel gazing & early troubles for title hopefuls

Sunday navel gazing after a bruising midweek in Europe is becoming all too familiar for Scottish football, but this time Motherwell and Hibernian can look forward to second legs with some real hopes of progress, albeit in the third-tier Conference League qualifiers. The Lanarkshire side will hope to finish off the job after a 1-1 … Read more

Kieran Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins

It was reported today that Osasuna have enquired about Tierney, although that same article suggested Celtic chiefs will knock back any offers for the 29-year-old. Given the lack of options in that position, and also Tierney’s importance to the league champions, that is hardly a surprise. “Kieran’s going nowhere, he loves the football club,” said … Read more

Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence | Scottish Premiership

Benjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before the game, Celtic fans cheered as the captain, Callum McGregor, unfurled the flag which confirmed again a 14th title win in 15 seasons. It was all a bit flat … Read more

Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question | Arsenal

After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off. Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you … Read more

York City: Stuart Maynard leaves manager’s role three months after National League title win

York City have announced the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League after a 10-year absence. A club statement, external posted on social media said it had “not been an easy decision” by the board and it was made because of a “difference in … Read more

“The further you get from Arsenal’s title win at Anfield, the more special it becomes, as it’s a game that will never be repeated. It was a special, special night” Alan Smith on Arsenal’s legendary 1989 title decider

Arsenal’s dramatic 1989 title-clinching victory at Liverpool remains one of the most iconic matches in English football history. George Graham’s side set off to Anfield for a Friday night showdown at the end a gruelling 1988/89 campaign for a title decider that had been pushed back following the Hillsborough disaster. For the Gunners, the equation … Read more

Steve McManaman Picks Between Liverpool And Manchester City For The Premier League Title

Steve McManaman picks between Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title Former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has backed Manchester City to win the Premier League title ahead of Liverpool. During his playing career, the 50-year-old represented both sides and currently works as a broadcaster and pundit. The former England international … Read more

How Spain’s World Cup Title Channeled The ‘Power’ Of Its People

NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — After Spain’s support staff had laid out the game plan, explained the tactics, told the players how they would best position themselves to make this Sunday one they’d never want to forget as opposed to one they’d never be able to, coach Luis de la Fuente addressed his team. … Read more

Dietmar Hamann Explains Why Title Race Has Moved In Favor Of Liverpool Fc After Man City’s ‘heartbreaking’ Champions League Exit

Dietmar Hamann explains why title race has moved in favor of Liverpool Fc after Man City’s ‘heartbreaking’ Champions League exit Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann says Man City boss Pep Guardiola is going to have a hard time with the cityzen’s morale following their Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. Hamann spoke about the game, claiming … Read more

Another Argentina Comeback, Another World Cup Title Berth For ‘X-Factor’ Messi

The 2026 World Cup final is set as Argentina looks to defend its title against Spain. But after four wild comebacks, what was it about Argentina’s seminal performance that sealed its championship spot? Their X-factor, Lionel Messi.  Although Messi has not scored since Argentina’s round-of-16 win over Egypt, he’s still managed to set up some … Read more