Everton can’t score goals for toffee
March 15 – As Roma, Inter Milan and Arsenal are the three most lethal teams when it comes to taking goal chances in Europe’s Big 5 leagues.
Performance
Dennis Lawrence joins Eric Ramsey at Minnesota Utd
March 15 –Minnesota United have pinched Erik ten Hag’s first team coach at Manchester United, Eric Ramsay, to be the MLS club’s head coach, taking the position previously held by another Englishman, Adrian Heath, who left in 2023.
Belgium renew Tedesco for further two years but go into pre-Euro friendlies without De Bruyne
March 14 – Belgium’s manager Domenico Tedesco has extended his contract until the 2026 World Cup but his team will be without Kevin De Bruyne for the March friendlies.
Kitman Labs expands deeper into Europe with Sparta Prague deal
March 12 – Performance intelligence company Kitman Labs has expanded its football partnership portfolio, adding Czech league leaders Sparta Prague as the latest team to turn to their data services.
Watford fire Ismael, their 20th manager since 2012
March 11 – English tier-2 club Watford, who have gained a reputation for constantly sacking managers, have done so again after getting rid of Valerien Ismael after just 10 months in charge.
Enrique benches Mbappe for PSG’s draw with Reims
March 11 – Kylian Mbappe was dropped again for PSG’s clash with Reims on Sunday afternoon, as manager Luis Enrique continues to try and find a solution to the Frenchman’s absence next season.
Haaland hammers in five, with a little help from de Bruyne
February 28 – Manchester City’s Erling Haaland fired back into action with a five-goal display against Luton in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, making him the first player to score five or more for a top-flight club in the FA Cup in more than 50 years.
Bayern Munich hire Eberl to infuse new trophy winning into club
February 27 – With the prospect of facing a first season without a major trophy for 12 years, Bayern Munich have appointed a new sporting director in the shape of Max Eberl to oversee a major shakeup.
Liverpool dig deep into Academy and extra time to beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup final
February 26 – It may on paper have been the least valued and coveted of the various domestic trophies on offer but outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted it was his most cherished yet.
Trigger happy Textor fires Botafogo coach Nunes after 15 games
February 23 – Following a 1-1 draw with Bolivia’s Aurora in the preliminaries of the Copa Libertadores and disappointing results in the Campeonato Carioca, Botafogo have dismissed their coach Tiago Nunes.
Xabi Alonso keeping focus on Bayer Leverkusen as Liverpool and Bayern circle
February 23 – Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is continuing to play down speculation linking him with both Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Hart to take his gloves off at end of season
February 22 – Ex-England Goalkeeper Joe Hart will retire from football at the end of the season, the player has told his current club Celtic.
Tuchel to leave Bayern at end of season
February 21 – After just 15 months in charge, Thomas Tuchel is to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season as part of a so-called “sporting realignment” at the club.
Fulham boost performance and medical data strategies with Kitman Labs deal
February 21 – Premier League Fulham have announced a new partnership with global enterprise software platform Kitman Labs.
Winless in Ligue1 in 2024, Marseilles sack Gattuso
February 20 – Marseille have joined Napoli and Crystal Palace in parting company with their manager within the space of 24 hours.