Cristiano Ronaldo
May 2026
Al-Nassr suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat to Al-Qadsiah, dealing a major blow to their title ambitions and shifting momentum in the league race. Defensive lapses allowed Al-Qadsiah to take control despite Ronaldo’s efforts. After a brief equaliser, further errors exposed the backline, sealing a result that leaves their title push under pressure.
Kobbie Mainoo
May 2026
Kobbie Mainoo scored a decisive goal to secure a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, confirming Manchester United’s return to the Champions League and strengthening their hold on a top-three finish. United raced into an early lead before Liverpool equalised through errors. Despite pressure, Mainoo stepped up late to finish a counter-attacking move, sealing a crucial win in a dramatic encounter.
Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko
April 2026
Manchester United strengthened their grip on a top-five Premier League finish with a 2-1 win over Brentford, moving closer to Champions League qualification and opening an 11-point gap over sixth place with only a handful of matches remaining. Casemiro headed United ahead early before Sesko doubled the lead just before half-time from a Bruno Fernandes assist. Despite a late Brentford goal from Mathias Jensen, United held firm to secure a vital victory in the race for Europe.
Inter Miami
April 2026
Inter Miami remain without a home win this season after a 1-1 draw against New England Revolution, coming from behind to salvage a point but extending a frustrating run at their new stadium. Carles Gil gave the visitors the lead before Berterame converted from a rebound after Luis Suarez’s effort. Late saves from Matt Turner denied Miami a winner.
Arsenal
April 2026
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle, as Eberechi Eze’s early strike proved decisive in a performance that lacked fluency but delivered crucial points in the title race. Eze scored after a short-corner routine inside nine minutes. Arsenal then lost control for long spells, with David Raya forced into key saves. Newcastle failed to convert late chances, allowing Mikel Arteta’s side to hold on.
Liverpool
April 2026
Liverpool secured a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace to move into fourth place, but the result was overshadowed by a suspected hamstring injury to Mohamed Salah, raising concerns he could miss the final weeks of his time at the club. Goals from Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson gave control, while goalkeeper Freddie Woodman made key saves. Palace pulled one back after a controversial moment, but Florian Wirtz sealed the win late as Liverpool held firm.
Jose Mourinho
April 2026
Jose Mourinho was again the centre of attention after Benfica’s dramatic 2-1 win over Sporting, a result that kept Benfica unbeaten in the league season and moved them above Sporting into second place, according to the reports provided. Benfica led through Andreas Schjelderup, conceded, then won it in the 93rd minute through Rafa Silva. Mourinho praised the quality of the game, the atmosphere and both sets of supporters after the final whistle.
Endrick
April 2026
Lyon beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away after Endrick scored early and set up Afonso Moreira for the second goal, giving Lyon a major win in the race for Champions League qualification. Endrick struck in the sixth minute, then created the second within 18 minutes as PSG made a slow start. Goncalo Ramos had a penalty saved before PSG pulled one back late through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Lyon held on.
