The Champions League knockout stage is in full swing. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from this week’s round-of-16 action. Chelsea can’t replace Giroud – and they have tried It was something that only a player of a certain intelligence and, of course, athleticism would dare to try. In a game that was getting […]
Lionel Messi and Barcelona suffered another harrowing defeat in the Champions League, this time falling victim to a club and player that may well dominate the competition for years to come. With the eighth hat-trick of his young career, Kylian Mbappe all but eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League on Tuesday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a […]
With the January transfer window closing on Monday night, upsfootball ranks the best pieces of business conducted across the game’s top leagues. 11. Jordan Morris ➡️ Swansea City Athena Pictures / Getty Images Sport / Getty Details: Initial loan from Seattle Sounders with option to buy It might take a while for Jordan Morris to […]
Each day in January was the same; a dreary procession of minor loan deals and free transfers trundled its way through the month. Even Sky Sports News’ coverage – with its yellow-and-black, crime-scene color scheme and presenter Jim White’s perpetual excitement – struggled to exhibit its usual faux frenzy. It was an uneventful, forgettable transfer […]
With the transfer window set to slam shut on Feb. 1, clubs still looking for reinforcements are in scramble mode while trying to complete last-minute deals. With that in mind, here are several key storylines as we approach deadline day on Monday. Dele Alli ➡️ Paris Saint-Germain Mauricio Pochettino wants to reunite with Alli, the […]
With the January transfer window now open, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive. Here’s a look at what’s hot in transfer talk throughout world football. Fire sale at Real Madrid To fund their desired summer move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe – and re-establish themselves as the “Galacticos” of years past – Real […]