Martin O'Neill expects a hostile atmosphere when Celtic travel to face Rangers in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final without away supporters. Former captain Scott Brown insisted that an early goal will be essential to turn the 50,000 home fans anxious.
Derek McInnes called on Rangers supporters to turn Ibrox into an intimidating fortress for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Celtic. With no away fans permitted inside the ground, the Light Blues boss wants to leverage the home crowd to spark a season-defining victory.
Jose Mourinho has laughed off suggestions that he is under pressure to start Yan Diomande following Real Madrid's latest La Liga outing. The Portuguese tactician handed the highly-rated starlet his first start at the Santiago Bernabeu, yet he insists that his selection policy remains strictly based on his own tactical evaluations and the long-term development of the squad.
France's record-breaking captain doesn't deserve to be crowned the best player in the world, despite having the backing of his new manager at Real Madrid
Former Pescara captain Andrea Camplone is currently in intensive care after suffering a cardiac arrest during a padel match in Montesilvano. The 60-year-old collapsed on court and received urgent resuscitation from paramedics before being rushed to hospital under Code Red, where he subsequently underwent an emergency hemodynamics procedure.
Marco Rose praised his Bournemouth side's fighting spirit despite setting an unwanted Premier League record in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Brentford at the Vitality Stadium. After Marcus Tavernier overturned Kevin Schade's opener, a costly goalkeeping error allowed the Bees to level and extend the Cherries' frustrating wait for a first league win.
Pierre Sage was left exasperated after 10-man Crystal Palace conceded a crushing 90th-minute winner to slip to a 3-2 Premier League defeat against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Despite Jorgen Strand Larsen cancelling out Leif Davis' header, substitute Zian Flemming struck at the death to punish Axel Disasi's costly first-half red card.
A lively squirrel temporarily stole the spotlight at TQL Stadium on Saturday night, scampering across the turf to briefly halt play during an enthralling 3-3 draw between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. The unexpected animal cameo brought loud cheers from the home crowd amid a chaotic Major League Soccer encounter packed with six goals.
Antoine Griezmann continued his red-hot form at Inter.co Stadium on Saturday night, scoring for a fifth straight game to set Orlando City on course for a dominant 3-0 victory against Toronto FC. Late efforts from rookie Harvey Sarajian and Ivan Angulo sealed the points to snap the visitors' seven-match unbeaten run in Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi looked to have inspired Inter Miami to a vital victory with a spectacular second-half strike against Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC. However, the Herons were denied all three points when Sam Surridge struck late in stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw for the visitors at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.
Christian Pulisic marked his first competitive appearance since the 2026 World Cup by creating a crucial goal as AC Milan recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw away to Lazio. Ruben Amorim brought on the American winger at the interval, sparking a spirited second-half revival at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening.
Ismail Kartal has resumed his duties as Fenerbahce manager after the Turkish club flatly refused to accept his resignation following Thursday's Champions League opener. The tactician walked out in the wake of the 1-1 draw against AS Roma and skipped Friday's training session, but he was pictured back taking charge of the squad on Saturday morning.
River Plate suffered an unexpected pre-match disruption when their official team bus became wedged on a ramp while departing their hotel. The Argentine giants swiftly arranged replacement transport to reach the Estadio Jose Fierro, where they subsequently secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over ten-man Atletico Tucuman on Saturday evening.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has firmly brushed aside persistent criticism regarding the regular selection of his son Giuliano within the starting line-up. The Rojiblancos boss insisted that the winger's tireless work ethic speaks for itself on the pitch as his side travel to Real Sociedad looking to halt a concerning two-match losing run.
Arsenal maintained their 100 percent start to the Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Sunderland thanks to goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka. However, manager Mikel Arteta was left furious with the match officials after David Raya was forced to pull off a vital penalty save following a highly contentious spot-kick award.
Real Madrid delivered an emphatic response to their recent domestic slip-up by comfortably brushing aside city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu. Led by a clinical brace from Kylian Mbappe, the hosts moved level on points with leaders Barcelona to maintain strong early momentum at the top of the Liga table after five games.
Kylian Mbappe produced a virtuoso performance at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The French superstar was at the heart of everything positive for Jose Mourinho's side, netting a clinical brace and providing an assist to ensure Los Blancos bounced back from their recent domestic struggles in style.
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. In a chaotic two-minute sequence, David Raya produced a stunning penalty save to deny the hosts before Bruno Guimaraes scored a magnificent long-range opener to silence his former rivals.
Oliver Glasner has urged himself to remain grounded despite maintaining a staggering unbeaten run against Unai Emery during Nottingham Forest's historic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. The Austrian tactician saw his side secure their first league win of the campaign on a day when Forest triumphed at Villa Park for the first time in three decades.
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that his side must maintain far greater tactical control if they are to successfully integrate Luka Modric into their starting XI. The Rossoneri boss watched his team struggle through a disjointed first half before securing a hard-fought draw in the capital.
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has expressed his deep frustration following a 2-2 draw against AC Milan, comparing the atmosphere at a sparsely populated Stadio Olimpico to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biancocelesti boss watched his side surrender a two-goal lead as supporters continued their organized protest against club president Claudio Lotito.
Tottenham Hotspur reached a historic low point on Saturday evening as Roberto De Zerbi’s side played out a frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton. The result leaves the North London club searching for their first win of the season while grappling with an unprecedented lack of productivity in front of goal.
Jordan Pickford has officially written his name into the history books by becoming just the 19th goalkeeper to record 100 clean sheets in the Premier League. The Everton number one reached the landmark during a resilient defensive display on Saturday afternoon.
Crystal Palace have been rocked by the news that club captain Dean Henderson faces a spell on the sidelines after succumbing to a persistent ankle injury. The goalkeeper missed the recent defeat to Ipswich Town and is now set to remain unavailable for both domestic and international duties until mid-October.
Unai Emery has hit out at the officiating standards in the Premier League after Aston Villa slumped to a frustrating 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest. The Spaniard was left fuming after a challenge from James McAtee went unpunished by VAR, leaving his side a man down at a crucial juncture of the match.
Alvaro Arbeloa celebrated a hard-fought return to Anfield as Fulham held Liverpool to a frustrating goalless draw, providing the Cottagers with a much-needed morale boost. The former Reds defender saw his side execute a disciplined game plan to stifle a star-studded Liverpool attack that failed to find their rhythm throughout the afternoon.
Chelsea’s defensive struggles reached a historic low on Saturday afternoon as the Blues slumped to a 2-2 draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Despite a bright start in west London, their inability to keep the opposition at bay has now seen the club reach an unwanted statistical landmark they have not touched in over six decades.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted his side lacked the necessary energy to break down a resilient Fulham on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Anfield, leaving the Spanish coach still searching for his first home win in the Premier League.
