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The DugoutLisandro Martinez Breaks Ranks to Blame Manchester United Board for Champions League Collapse
Lisandro Martinez publicly blamed Manchester United's hierarchy, including technical director Jason Wilcox, for failing to build a Champions League quality squad after a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid left the club winless in five. The comments, delivered in front of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, echo Cristian Romero's criticism of Tottenham's board last season and raise fresh questions over Martinez's contract future.
Breaking NewsDani Carvajal Completes Getafe Move After LaLiga Nearly Blocked The Deal Over Wages
Dani Carvajal's free transfer to Getafe has been confirmed, but only after LaLiga reportedly blocked the deal days earlier over concerns his declared salary breached the division's financial fair play rules. The move marks the end of a 23-year, 27-trophy Real Madrid career ended by injuries and Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival.
The DugoutManchester City Turn Guilty Verdict Fury Into a Ruthless New Villain Era
Manchester City responded to a guilty verdict in their long-running charges case with a 3-0 demolition of Liverpool at a furious Anfield, as Enzo Maresca abandoned his possession principles for direct, confrontational football. The win, built on Jeremy Doku's impact and a dramatic red card, signals the start of City's new identity as the Premier League's villains.
The Treatment RoomArsenal's Own Training Methods Just Created a Selection Crisis Before Lille
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi were both injured in a bespoke post-match training session he has run without incident for seven years, a self-inflicted blow that thins Arsenal's squad ahead of a must-win Champions League tie with Lille.
MatchdayCarrick's Calm Defiance Can't Hide Manchester United's Credibility Gap
Michael Carrick insists there is 'no negativity' around Manchester United despite their worst league start in 40 years, but a pundit backlash led by Emmanuel Petit suggests the dressing room tells a different story. The Atlético Madrid trip now looms as the first real test of his calm.
Off The PitchManchester City's Guilty Verdict Becomes Real at Anfield as Liverpool Vent Fury
Manchester City's first match since being found guilty on all 115 Premier League charges brought 'cheat' merchandise, drone-monitored security and a 3-0 defeat at Anfield, before the club breached a separate broadcasting rule hours later.
The DugoutLiverpool's Title Hopes Unravel as Manchester City Expose the Cracks at Anfield
Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield was already slipping away before Ryan Gravenberch's second-half red card, with a hamstring injury to Dominik Szoboszlai and a porous midfield exposing deeper problems behind Andoni Iraola's post-match complaints about the referee.
Off The PitchManchester City's Anfield Rout Leaves the Premier League Table Under a Cloud
Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 3-0 days after being found guilty of 114 financial charges, leaving pundits Toby Alderweireld and Wayne Rooney questioning whether the Premier League table means anything while sanctions remain undecided. Inside the club, Haaland has urged unity, Kompany faces a conflicted response, and Kovacic looks set to leave.
Off The PitchBurnham's Man City climbdown deepens fears over political interference in football's justice system
Andy Burnham will publish details of his meetings with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi ownership after Kemi Badenoch demanded transparency, following criticism that his muted response to the club's guilty verdict on 115 financial charges smacked of conflict of interest. Rival clubs have told BBC Sport they fear political interference in City's live appeal.
Off The PitchThe Hacker Behind Manchester City's 115 Charges Is Still Too Scared to Go It Alone
Portugal has suspended plans to remove Football Leaks hacker Rui Pinto from witness protection after officials failed to properly notify him of the decision. His leaked documents triggered the investigation that saw Manchester City found guilty on all 115 financial charges, a verdict the club is now appealing.
Breaking NewsChelsea's Cole Palmer Extension Shows Faith Outweighs a Difficult Year
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract until 2034, upgrading terms agreed just two years ago and joining Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda on matching deals. The extension comes despite an injury-hit season that cost Palmer his England World Cup spot, as Chelsea double down on their long-term contract strategy.
Off The PitchRayo Vallecano fans force match abandonment in escalating revolt against owner Raúl Martín Presa
Rayo Vallecano's LaLiga match against Athletic Club was abandoned after supporters twice showered the Vallecas pitch with paper planes and rubber balls in protest against president Raúl Martín Presa. The episode caps years of complaints over stadium neglect, including a Legionnaires' disease risk, mould-hit training facilities and a club still without online ticketing.