Youngest players used in Ligue 1 in 2023/24 so far
There have been plenty of young talents playing in Ligue 1 over the years, with some making more of an impact than others. With…
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Lille president shuts down exit rumours for Man United target
Lille president Olivier Létang has dismissed rumours that Leny Yoro could leave the Ligue 1 side this month. Scouts from some of Europe’s top…
Manchester clubs tracking Lille starlet Yoro
Manchester United and Manchester City are tracking Lille teenager Leny Yoro ahead of a potential move. The 18-year-old broke into the Lille side last…
Ranking the 10 best English players playing abroad
More English footballers than ever appear to be heading abroad, with a number of big names having departed the comforts of the Premier League…
Five of the best – Eden Hazard goals
Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw the brilliant Belgian dazzle at his best.…
Eden Hazard announces retirement from football
Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from professional football, insisting he has decided to stop ‘at the right time’. Hazard has been without a…
Five Ligue 1 forwards in demand this summer
Ligue 1 witnessed a fascinating race to finish as the league’s leading scorer last season, with a remarkable number of forwards enjoying campaigns to…
Gunmen: Appreciating the only five players to score 20+ goals in Europe’s top five leagues
The 20-goal-a-season striker is often talked about in mythical terms in football, the player who can turn a season’s ambitions into reality. While it’s…
Ranking the European clubs to have made the most profit on transfers in recent years
European clubs once again spent huge sums on new talent during the winter transfer window, with Chelsea spending a British transfer record fee to…
Five players in the shop window at the World Cup
The World Cup is perhaps the biggest shop window in the game, a tournament often regarded as sport’s biggest event. There is no grander…
Player Analysis: Why Amadou Onana is Integral for Everton
Despite scepticism entering the season about Everton’s prospects for success, they currently sit 12th in the table and have earned recent victories against their…
Five centre-backs chased by Premier League clubs this summer
The summer transfer window has officially opened and the rumour mill has hit overdrive, with constant speculation set to circle until the window slams…
Champions League Team of the Week
The UEFA Champions League’s last eight has been finalised after the completion of the last-16 ties, this week’s action having provided no shortage of…
Tuchel praises ‘resilience and mentality’ as Chelsea book Champions League quarter final spot
Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League quarter finals with a 4-1 aggregate win over French champions Lille. The west Londoners came into…
Tuchel warns Chelsea that Lille ‘have nothing to lose’ following ‘impressive’ first leg performance
Thomas Tuchel has warned his Chelsea side that Lille have ‘nothing to lose’ ahead of the club’s Champions League last-16 second leg. Chelsea travel…
Champions League talking points: Ronaldo ready for Atletico, Tuchel handling Chelsea chaos
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finalists will be finalised this week as we prepare for the final last-16 ties, the week’s action including both Manchester…
Champions League Team of the Week
The UEFA Champions League’s first knockout round continued this week, with holders Chelsea returning to action with a win against Lille. Anthony Elanga came…
‘We were solid’ – Tuchel reacts as Chelsea earn ‘deserved’ 2-0 Champions League win over Lille
Chelsea earned themselves a first-leg lead after beating Lille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last 16. The pre-match focus had centred…