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Jay Stansfield is a player who’s had real pressure on his shoulders from a young age and learned quickly how to deal with it. Growing up around senior football through his father, the late Adam Stansfield, meant he was exposed to the realities of the game early, not just the academy...

Manchester United faced AFC Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, and it was one of the most entertaining games of the season, ending in a 4-4 draw. It was, however, not so entertaining for both teams’ players and managers, especially for Manchester United, who were winning...

Hugo Duro has cemented his role as a key figure in Valencia CF's current era under the guidance of coach Carlos Corberán.  Following several seasons with inconsistent performances, Duro has become the team's reliable offensive leader in the 2025/2026 season.  With five goals in 15 La Liga matches, he is...

Will Lankshear (born 2005) is an English striker who has made a name for himself with a sharp eye for goal, clever movement, and a mentality that thrives on taking chances when they come. Currently on loan at Oxford United from Tottenham Hotspur, Lankshear is the kind of forward who...

There are a lot of derbies in the Bundesliga, but there are two that stand out among the rest. The first one is the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04, but with Schalke in the second division for now, the derby won’t take place this season. The Nordderby between...

Medon Berisha is a Lecce player who has been putting on some very promising performances this season while showing several signs that he will most likely become an instrumental midfield player for US Lecce and his Albanian national team. If he continues to progress and perform well this season, Berisha is expected...

Second-placed Chelsea held league leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The Gunners would be disappointed with a draw, as the hosts went down to 10 men only 38 minutes into the game. The remainder of the game was a great example...

Anis Mehmeti (born 2001) is an attacking midfielder whose rise through English football has been shaped by resilience, sharp technical quality, and a mentality that refuses to settle. Now a key figure at Bristol City and a full Albania international, he represents the modern creative midfielder who thrives through intelligence,...

Jayden Addai is a Dutch U21 international playing for Como. Addai has been putting on remarkable performances this season under the emerging, talented head coach, Cesc Fàbregas. The left-footed winger joined Como from AZ Alkmaar, where he had spent nine years, joining the youth team in 2016 and playing with...

Liverpool hosted PSV Eindhoven in the fifth fixture of the UEFA Champions League at Anfield, and the match ended with a 1-4 loss for the Reds. The painful loss comes to aggravate Liverpool’s already existing issues as they have been suffering locally and on a European level this season. It...

Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. A thoroughly dominant display from the Gunners saw them go six points clear at the top of the league table. Meanwhile, Spurs stay at ninth place. Eberechi Eze found the net three times in a scintillating display...

Olympique de Marseille succeeded in getting a very important away win at the Allianz Riviera, beating OGC Nice 1-5 in the derby. The win helps Les Olympiens pile additional pressure on PSG in the title race. The fact that they were able to win by such a large scoreline away to...

In a market increasingly defined by anticipation, the smartest clubs try to buy tomorrow’s assurances today.  They angle for the player who has not yet become a headline, who sits just before the inflection point when interest and prices suddenly jump.  Lucas Bergvall belongs to that category: a 19-year-old Swedish...

Scotland faced Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow and wrote history, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years following a dramatic 4-2 win. It was a match full of emotion as both teams battled until the end, each scoring to extend their lead, but Scotland were more...

Vedat Muriqi's permanent transfer from Lazio to RCD Mallorca came with clear expectations: he was to provide a strong physical presence, add power to the attack, and help secure points for the team.  Now, nearly three seasons on, he has firmly established himself as the cornerstone of the island side's offence. Furthermore,...

When rumours about Luis Díaz's transfer to FC Bayern started circulating in the summer, many bad memories resurfaced for the fans of the club from Bavaria. The last time the club spent a huge transfer fee on a winger from Liverpool, things quickly went awry when Sadio Mané became one of the biggest flop...

When Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernández arrived at Real Betis earlier this year from MLS side Columbus Crew, eyebrows were raised.  Could a forward who had thrived on a different continent translate his game to one of Europe’s toughest leagues? Now, 12 matches into La Liga’s 2025/2026 campaign, the answer is...

By appointing Francesco Farioli as manager last summer, FC Porto signalled their intent to evolve, not just change leadership. After a period of domestic stagnation, Dragões now seek a renewal of identity, characterised by a sharper tactical framework, greater control of matches, and a return to proactive football. Farioli, aged...

Real Madrid failed to secure a win against Rayo Vallecano in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 La Liga season. Rayo Vallecano ended Real Madrid’s four-game winning streak by holding them to a goalless draw at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Blancos entered the game with a clear objective: to take all...

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot's Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch...