Jude Bellingham mimics Real Madrid greats with decisive moment on Champions League stage

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Real Madrid’s No 5 won them the Champions League against German opposition on British soil with a magnificent goal. But at Hampden Park, not Wembley; in 2002, not 2024; when it … Read more

Real Madrid v Dortmund player ratings: Valverde, Rudiger and Camavinga impress in Champions League final

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Real Madrid overcame a spirited Borussia Dortmund to win the Champions League final and claim a record-extending 15th European Cup. Veteran defender Dani Carvajal headed home Madrid’s first goal after 74 … Read more

Pitch invaders halt Champions League final between Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The Champions League final was interrupted by three pitch invaders in the second minute of the game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium. During a break in play … Read more

Arsenal, Manchester United midfield target confirms transfer stance amid £20m claim

Youssouf Fofana reveals that Monaco will allow him to leave this summer amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. Youssouf Fofana has confirmed his plan to leave Monaco this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. Fofana has made 143 competitive appearances since joining Monaco from Strasbourg for €15m (£12.8m) in the summer … Read more

Borussia Dortmund fans boo Jose Mourinho before Champions League final

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Borussia Dortmund fans booed Jose Mourinho before the Champions League final as the former Real Madrid manager appeared on the pitch before kick-off. Mourinho was in attendance working for TNT Sports … Read more

Jose Mourinho blames Erik ten Hag for Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United failure

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Jose Mourinho has claimed Erik ten Hag must accept some of the blame for Jadon Sancho’s failure at Manchester United. Sancho struggled at Old Trafford following a £73m move from Dortmund, … Read more

Manchester United, Liverpool to battle for £40m-rated centre-back?

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo. Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The Brazilian established himself as a key player in the Forest lineup after he completed a £15m move from Corinthians last summer. Murillo started 32 matches … Read more