Resurgent Rashford is becoming the complete forward under Erik ten Hag Manchester United manager deserves credit for unlocking striker’s full potential in a way his predecessors never could The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Manchester United denied by Raphinha’s equaliser for Barcelona The Europa League playoff first leg ended 2-2 at the Camp Nou, after Manchester United came from behind to lead before being pegged back The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Varane driving France’s ‘historical soldiers’ in pursuit of World Cup Raphaël Varane has drawn on his experience with assurance and leadership during France’s run to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Socceroos pose for photos with Lionel Messi, and Harry Kane on brink of England football history: Five talking points from Qatar World Cup After sending the Socceroos packing, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi was kind enough to take photos with his vanquished-foes-turned-excited-fans. That and more feature in today's talking points from the Qatar World Cup. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Barça go knocking on wrong doors after clásico defeat that was too easy The 3-1 loss might have drawn conflicting conclusions but instead brought a consensus: Barcelona aren’t all that good The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022
Lesson Learned for Ancelotti as Real Madrid Beats Barcelona Carlo Ancelotti learned his lesson, and Real Madrid won the “clásico” on Sunday. After an embarrassing 4-0 loss at home to Barcelona last season, the Madrid coach made sure he didn't try anything different with his team this time as Madrid won 3-1 to take the lead of the Spanish… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022
Chelsea Abruptly Fires Tuchel From the Squad It Built for Him After a summer spree in which it outspent everyone, Chelsea and its new ownership have acted swiftly in reaction to a subpar start to the season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022
Sevilla’s slump to Barça showcases a sense of ambition gone awry A ‘glass jaw’ at the back and profligacy up front have left Julen Lopetegui’s side with the club’s worst start to a season in 41 years The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022
La Liga 2022/23 | Barça newcomers lead 3-0 win at Sevilla, Real Madrid beats Betis Lewandowski made it five goals in four appearances, Raphinha scored first Barcelona goal, and Koundé provided two assists The Hindu · Sep 4, 2022
Barcelona’s race against time amid desperate grasp at short-term levers The club’s raft of new signings were hastily registered just 24 hours before Saturday night’s opening La Liga fixture against Rayo Vallecano The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2022
The Big Barcelona Question Hangs Over La Liga’s Season Real Madrid is the defending champ, but its Clásico counterpart is hogging the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022
Bad Beats, New Signings and an Uneven Summer Mark Chelsea’s Transition The first full post-Roman Abramovich season is upon Chelsea, which has missed out on some desired signings and has the look of a power in need entering 2022-23. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
Barcelona Mortgages its Future on Quick Resurrection Crippled by debt and fielding a team that was no longer among Europe's elite, Barcelona's leadership decided there was only one alternative after watching Real Madrid sweep up the major trophies last season. They chose to double down and spend, spend, spend. Barcelona will enter the season with immediate hopes… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022
Barcelona cough up €50 million, sign Jules Koundé from Sevilla The France international will join Ronald Araújo and Éric García as Barcelona’s young core of central defenders with veteran Gerard Piqué The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022 Barcelona close to beating Chelsea to Jules Koundé after agreeing €50m fee Barcelona are close to beating Chelsea to the signing of Jules Koundé after agreeing a €50m fee with Sevilla for the France defender
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Football transfer rumours: Will Chelsea turn to Skriniar or Gvardiol? Manchester United put off Benjamin Sesko? | Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard on Thomas Tuchel’s wishlist?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022 Chelsea’s move for Jules Koundé in danger of collapse as Barcelona push Chelsea’s move for Jules Koundé is in danger of collapsing, with Barcelona refusing to end their pursuit of the Sevilla defender
Football London · Jul 25, 2022 Jules Kounde 'accepts' Barcelona terms as Thomas Tuchel makes bold Chelsea transfer claim All your latest Chelsea transfer rumours on Monday, with key updates on Jules Kounde and Timo Werner
Football London · Jul 24, 2022 Chelsea suffer potentially huge Jules Kounde blow after Barcelona handed transfer boost The Blues thought they had a deal agreed with Sevilla but indications are that Kounde would be prepared to accept the terms on offer from Barcelona
Irish Mirror · Jul 23, 2022 Premier League transfer news: Zinchenko joins Arsenal, Koundé set for Chelsea, West Ham bid £35 million for 'the next Zlatan' With the new season just two weeks away, clubs are trying to finish up their business ahead of the new campaign
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022 Chelsea poised to land Jules Koundé after fighting off Barcelona competition Chelsea are set to make Jules Koundé their third summer signing after fighting off competition from Barcelona for the Sevilla defender
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022 Barcelona urge Jules Koundé to wait with Chelsea close to agreeing £55m fee Chelsea are close to agreeing £55m fee for the Sevilla defender, but Barça are hoping to fund a bid by selling off a stake in their merchandising arm
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022 Chelsea close to agreeing fee for Koundé but may face Barcelona competition Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee in the region of €60m for Jules Koundé but Barcelona are also interested in the Sevilla defender
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Football transfer rumours: Koundé in, Zinchenko out at Manchester City? Gabriel Magalhães to Juventus? | Leeds in for Arnaud Kalimuendo? | Cesc Fàbregas heading for Como?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 Football transfer rumours: Leeds in for Charles De Ketelaere and Juan Mata? Callum Hudson-Odoi to Newcastle? | Hugo Ekitike to PSG? | Adama Traoré to Everton?