Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe have returned to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the trip to face Manchester City in the Champions League. Both players have been dealing with fitness issues but the head coach says they are now ready to travel with the team, with Mbappe available to play while Bellingham is close to making his return.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has issued a stark warning to Arne Slot, suggesting the Dutchman may have reached a point of no return with the Anfield faithful. The Reds were booed off following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Tottenham, leaving their season in jeopardy and the manager's relationship with the supporters fractured.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is set to hold urgent face-to-face talks with the PGMOL this week following a controversial 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. The scheduled meeting comes after a bizarre pre-match incident where Blues players were seen forming a huddle around the referee, sparking intense scrutiny and debate over the squad's unusual on-pitch conduct.

GOAL reviews top USWNT performances abroad, from Naomi Girma’s injury to Alyssa Thompson’s first League Cup with Chelsea and Heaps, Yohannes lifting the French Cup with Lyon.

USWNT sensation Alyssa Thompson has lifted the lid on her daunting transition from Angel City FC to the relentless spotlight of the Women's Super League. Trading the sunny comforts of her Los Angeles hometown for a blockbuster move to Chelsea, the 20-year-old forward revealed the leap was so intimidating that she braced herself to go four months without finding the back of the net in a star-studded Blues squad.

Chelsea have been handed a massive boost by Lauren James extending her stay until 2030, hours after her brother and men's team captain Reece signed a new long-term deal until 2032. This historic double commitment ensures the James siblings remain central to the club’s ambitions, marking a monumental day for the Blues' present and future success.