Emlyn Begley

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emlyn Begley

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Trent Alexander-Arnold has his first name on the back of his shirt at Real MadridTrent Alexander-Arnold was heavily involved in a mixed debut for Real Madrid as the post-Liverpool spell of his career truly began. The 26-year-old, with the name Trent and number 12 on the back of his white kit, started for Xabi Alonso's side in their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal, which ended 1-1.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emlyn Begley

Image source, Getty ImagesEngland Under-21s will come up against a tough challenge in their European Championship defence when they face Germany - and the tournament's top scorer Nick Woltemade - on Wednesday (20:00 BST). The 23-year-old Stuttgart forward, who is 6ft 6in (1.98m) and recently became a senior international, has scored four goals in two games in Slovakia. And he is being linked to many Premier League clubs after his breakthrough season in the Bundesliga.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Emlyn Begley

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Martin Zubimendi was part of the Spain squad who won Euro 2024Arsenal are hoping to sign the final piece which will complete the jigsaw puzzle of their midfield. Martin Zubimendi, considered one of the world's best defensive midfielders, is set to join for £51m from Real Sociedad - a deal which has been widely expected since January. The 26-year-old Spaniard rejected a move to Liverpool last summer and is now joining their title rivals a year later.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Emlyn Begley |Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea kicked off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC to tens of thousands of empty seats in Atlanta. The game started at 3pm local time on a working Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AdvertisementThe attendance was announced as 22,137, in a ground which can hold 71,000 spectators - though the entire top tier was closed. Sources had told the BBC that Fifa was expecting a crowd of about 26,000.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emlyn Begley |Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea kicked off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC to tens of thousands of empty seats in Atlanta. The game started at 3pm local time on a working Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The ground can hold 75,000 spectators, but the entire top tier was closed for this match. Sources told the BBC that Fifa was expecting a crowd of about 26,000, but it did not appear that busy at kick-off.