Wayne Rooney hails Granit Xhaka as the season's star signing! This 33-year-old Swiss maestro has propelled Sunderland to fourth in the Premier League with unmatched leadership and skill since joining from Bayer Leverkusen
Germany's Julian Nagelsmann fiercely backs Florian Wirtz, Liverpool's £116m talent, amid criticism after the Manchester City loss, urging strikers to convert his creative brilliance
Ibrahima Konate playfully challenged new Liverpool sensation Hugo Ekitike with a cheeky message after his £79m move, pushing him hard in training to excel globally
Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis staunchly backs fiery coach Antonio Conte, dismissing resignation rumors despite recent woes. After a tough 2-0 Bologna loss, Conte voiced doubts, but De Laurentiis confirms he's staying on
Ruben Amorim unleashed brutal criticism on Manuel Ugarte in front of the Man Utd squad after their crushing Europa League final loss to Tottenham
Manchester United's James Overy stuns with a senior Australia call-up, as coach Tony Popovic is "impressed" and hints at a World Cup spot next summer
Casemiro hails Neymar as Brazil's vital spark for the 2026 World Cup. Despite injuries sidelining him under Ancelotti, the Man United star pushes for tactics to free Neymar, mirroring Argentina's Messi magic in 2022
Eni Aluko passionately defends Mary Earps amid backlash over her book's insights into Hannah Hampton's Lionesses role, insisting the iconic keeper rightfully shares her story without demonization
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed he was "very worried" about Wolves, but Chelsea's thrilling 3-0 rout propelled them to second in the Premier League, leaving Wolves stuck at the bottom
