After every Champions League matchday, playsarea highlights the marquee developments from Europe’s preeminent club competition. Record-breaking campaign for Americans Gregg Berhalter arguably has the finest generation of players to choose from in th
The Champions League campaign rumbles on this week, and with it, a new set of storylines to watch as Europe’s top sides continue to pursue the most coveted club trophy on the continent. Below, we look ahead to Matchday 4. Heavyweights with a chance
Arsenal and Leeds United have issued statements after Nicolas Pepe and Ezgjan Alioski were the targets of online racist abuse following Sunday’s goalless draw at Elland Road. The two players were involved in a heated altercation during the second ha
playsarea examines the most important Premier League developments by answering the key questions from this weekend’s slate of action. Should Abraham and Werner play together? Another solid performance resulted in another Chelsea victory, as Frank La
It can happen to any of us. You’ve had a bad day at work – or a rough stretch – and time off is needed to clear your head. For footballers who’ve endured an uncharacteristically poor start to the campaign, the international break o
The international break always seems to bring a slew of untimely injuries, but with matches taking place – somehow – during a pandemic, the now-complete November window came with increased risk and repercussions. Below, we review the marquee p
The second installment of UEFA’s Nations League is all but sorted following Wednesday’s busy slate of matches. Here’s a look at how promotion, relegation, and the four spots in the Nations League finals were determined. League A Dean Mou
The summer window is closed, but that’s done little to slow a frenzied rumor mill fueled by missed opportunities and future targets. With the January period fast approaching, here’s a look at what’s hot in transfer talk. PSG want Messi,
The hits just keep coming. Liverpool were dealt yet another massive blow during their bid to retain the Premier League title, with the club confirming on Thursday that Joe Gomez will miss “a significant part” of the season after undergoing sur
The 24-team field for next summer’s European Championship is now set following the completion of a quartet of playoff fixtures Thursday. Path A Hungary 2-1 Iceland Laszlo Szirtesi – UEFA / UEFA / Getty It was a case of better late than never f
