D. Henen

eFootball PES 2021 Season Update the Game Review

PES 2021 is one of the riskiest projects that Konami has launched. Released as an upgrade to last year's version, the PES 2021: Season Update includes the same core gameplay and PES 2020 modes while introducing jerseys, rosters, and trades to the upcoming football season. There is also a positive thing, threadbare as it might seem. But when you load up common menus and similar configurations, all about PES 2021 invokes déjà vu; it is radically different from its counterpart on the ground.

UCL

Muller on potential Germany recall: Everyone can see I'm in good shape!

Thomas Muller is again the Bundesliga's most creative player and talked up his Germany hopes after also starring in the Champions League.

Copa America

'Thank you Brazil': football legend Pele still laughing as he turns 80

Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, Pele will celebrate his 80th birthday Friday, confined to his home in Brazil because of Covid-19 but meeting the milestone with his trademark laugh.

Chinese Super League

About 10,000 fans allowed at Chinese football final: FA official

About 10,000 supporters could be allowed at each leg of the Chinese Super League final next month, a top football official said, as spectators return to China's stadiums despite the lingering coronavirus threat.

La Liga

Real Madrid seek Clasico response to avert unexpected early crisis

Real Madrid won La Liga only three months ago because of their defensive steel and a relentless will to win but ahead of Saturday's Clasico against Barcelona, they appear to be a team unravelling.

Ligue 1

VIDEO: Gignac's Marseille goals v Bordeaux

Watch André-Pierre Gignac's four goals against Bordeaux with Marseille after their league meeting last Saturday.

UCL

Last-gasp Lukaku rescues Inter Milan draw against 'Gladbach

Romelu Lukaku scored twice, including a last-gasp equaliser, to rescue a 2-2 draw for Inter Milan in their Champions League opener against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday.

Copa Libertadores

Santos' training session at CT Rei Pelé

Santos' squad completed the first training session of the week at CT Rei Pelé. The Peixe continue their preparation to face Defensa y Justicia in the 2020 Libertadores.

UCL

VIDEO: Lucho Gonzalez secures OM win at Olympiacos

For its first Champions League match of the 2011 - 2012 season, Olympique de Marseille went to Greece to face Olympiakos.

Brazilian Serie A

Quique Setién, from Barcelona to... Palmeiras?

The manager has been contacted by the historic team in Brazilian football to take charge of the first team.

UCL

Man City recover from slow start to see off Porto

Manchester City's latest quest for Champions League glory got off to a winning start as Pep Guardiola's men came from behind to beat Porto 3-1 at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Premier League

Arteta blames Özil's exclusion on 'football reasons'

Mesut Özil does not count for Mikel Arteta. The Arsenal coach said that his exclusion from the team was solely for football reasons.