Author: Gere Allan

After a manic start to the campaign, two games without a goal at either end have perhaps been causing for reassurance for Chelsea and Frank Lampard. Conceding three goals against West Bromwich Albion and Southampton seemed to suggest that the defensive problems that had dogged Lampard last season, where Chelsea conceded more league goals (54) […]

Juventus vs. Barcelona this Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League was supposed to be the start of a new chapter in the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi rivalry, but with a day to go, the Portuguese international’s status remains up in the air following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Ronaldo tested positive on Oct. 14 while on international duty […]

Manchester City could be without Sergio Aguero for their pivotal clash with Liverpool in just under a fortnight with the Argentine’s absence for their upcoming games shining an awkward spotlight on the surprising early season difficulties of Pep Guardiola’s side. Guardiola confirmed ahead of City’s Champions League tie against Marseille (on CBS All Access) that […]

The UEFA Europa League group stage kicked off on Thursday with 24 matches which featured three Premier League club, including two of the Big Six in Arsenal and Spurs, as well as Italian giants AC Milan and Portuguese giants Benfica. Below you’ll find Thursday’s slate with live updates, takeaways and top goals of the day. […]

1. Bayern Munich — I’d move them up if I could. 10 spots even. Just out of this world and made Atletico Madrid look like Elche. 2. Liverpool +1 A good result at Ajax but benefitted from the own goal. Putting Fabinho at center back is the right thing to do with Virgil van Dijk […]

Portland Thorns have acquired Crystal Dunn from North Carolina Courage in a series of trade which involved OL Reign on Thursday. Here’s a look at what each side is receiving in the deal(s) as the Thorns bring Dunn to Portland where she currently resides to be closer to her family. Thorns receive: USWNT defender Crystal […]

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is continuing his campaign to help children in need, even if England’s government isn’t on board with his plan anymore. In July, he achieved his mission to have children whose families receive financial assistance from the UK government get free meals during summer holiday. But the plan recently hit a snag. […]

American midfielder Weston McKennie has tested for coronavirus, according to a statement from Juventus released Friday. The 22-year-old talent, on loan at the Italian club from Schalke, now has a legitimate timetable to return to the squad. Here is the club’s full statement: Weston McKennie carried out, as per protocol, the check with a diagnostic […]