By the numbers: Biggest storylines from the international break
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By the numbers: Biggest storylines from the international break

Below, theScore picks out the best statistics and stories to surface during an action-packed international break. -1: Japan finished one goal shy of the biggest win in its…

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10-man Porto eliminate Juventus on away goals after extra-time madness
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10-man Porto eliminate Juventus on away goals after extra-time madness

Just when it seemed inevitable that Juventus would score the goal they needed to progress and avoid yet another humiliating exit from the Champions League, the reigning Italian…

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Champions League takeaways: Immovable Giroud, unconvincing Real Madrid
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Champions League takeaways: Immovable Giroud, unconvincing Real Madrid

The Champions League knockout stage is in full swing. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from this week’s round-of-16 action. Chelsea can’t replace Giroud – and they…

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Champions League takeaways: We're witnessing a changing of the guard
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Champions League takeaways: We're witnessing a changing of the guard

At long last, the Champions League returned this week, finally entering the knockout stage. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from this week’s round-of-16 action. Football’s next…

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Report: Dzeko to join Juventus if Roma seal move for Napoli's Milik
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Report: Dzeko to join Juventus if Roma seal move for Napoli's Milik

Edin Dzeko and Arkadiusz Milik could soon be on the move. AS Roma have held talks with Juventus about selling Dzeko to the defending Serie A champions, but…

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Sanchez officially joins Inter in move that reportedly saves United £40M
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Sanchez officially joins Inter in move that reportedly saves United £40M

Inter Milan completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez on Thursday after adding the Chilean on a free transfer from Manchester United, the Serie A club announced. Sanchez, who…

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Ronaldo top-earning athlete on Instagram during lockdown
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Ronaldo top-earning athlete on Instagram during lockdown

Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to bring in millions from Instagram during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study has found. The Juventus star, who returned to Italy earlier this…

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Ranking soccer's top managers based on their playing careers
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Ranking soccer's top managers based on their playing careers

The best players don’t necessarily make the best managers, but a select few defy conventional wisdom. Here, theScore ranks the game’s top coaches by the success of their…

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Report: Juventus in talks with Chelsea over Pjanic-Jorginho swap deal
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Report: Juventus in talks with Chelsea over Pjanic-Jorginho swap deal

Chelsea and Juventus appear to be working on a blockbuster swap deal ahead of the next transfer window. The clubs have opened talks over a player exchange involving…

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Gianluca Vialli cleared after battle with pancreatic cancer
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Gianluca Vialli cleared after battle with pancreatic cancer

Gianluca Vialli feels “very fortunate” to regain his health after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. “I am fine,” the 55-year-old said, according to the Sporting News’ Peter…

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