Man City ace Erling Haaland continues to be a mean scoring machine with no defence across Europe safe from his goalscoring prowess. The Norwegian has continued to set the standard both in the Premier League and Champions League despite being what might be termed a more ‘old school’ centre-forward. Fortunately, he’s always known where the goal is and is now …

Joao Cancelo was the undisputed star of the show for Barcelona as they secured a comeback 2-1 victory over FC Porto on Tuesday night. The Portuguese international, starting at left-back ahead of Alejandro Balde, and made a huge impression as he not only scored a fine goal to equalise when Barça were behind, but also set Joao Felix up for …

Juventus is among several clubs eyeing Valencia talent Javi Guerra as he rapidly ascends in Spanish football. Guerra, at just 20, has emerged as one of the top young players in La Liga, representing the latest in a series of talents nurtured by Valencia. Like many other clubs, Juventus has taken notice and included him in their shopping list for …

Now an outspoken pundit who offers comment on the Premier League each week, Paul Merson knows all about what it takes to ensure the English top-flight remains entertaining for the paying public and those watching on at home. A player who graced the league for a number of clubs, Merson’s affinity with the league is obvious, but that occasionally spills …

In what could be perceived as a blow for Barcelona in the transfer market, PSG have taken the lead and are in pole position to sign Corinthians midfield prodigy Gabriel Moscardo, reports Joaquim Piera of SPORT. Moscardo, 18, has emerged as one of the most in-demand young prospects from Brazil after enjoying a breakthrough year in senior football. A defensive …

There can scarcely have been a more controversial decision than the one made at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, as Newcastle came within a whisker of doing a Champions League double over Paris Saint-Germain. The Magpies had held firm against a wave of attacks from the Ligue Un giants and were getting ready to celebrate a famous win …

Alan Shearer has described PSG’s late penalty as a ‘disgusting decision’ following last night’s 1-1 draw at the Parc de Princes. Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman also posted telling messages on their Instagram story after the game. The Brazilian said the decision ‘makes me sick’, while Botman called the VAR intervention a ‘joke.’ In an angry rant on Twitter, Shearer …

Manchester United and Chelsea may have had a past interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but at the moment there is nothing happening on that front as he wants to stay at the Nou Camp, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing column, Romano did mention, however, that talks over a new contract at …

Chelsea are admirers of Corinthians wonderkid midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, but are not currently looking likely to make a move for him, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano provided an update on the Moscardo situation, with Paris Saint-Germain looking set to open talks over landing the exciting young Brazilian. Chelsea, meanwhile, currently seem …

Liverpool are known to have held a long-term interest in Borussia Dortmund’s special talent, Donyell Malen. The Reds are once again enjoying a stellar season after a poor 2022/23, and credit must go to Jurgen Klopp for being able to motivate his group of players despite being shorn of a number of stars. Though a significant improvement has been shown, …