Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures and after seeing the news, some fans of the North London club may fear history is repeating itself. The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League title by Man City last season and a key moment in how everything unfolded was an injury suffered by …
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Lele Adani has his say on Allegri snapping at a journalist
Max Allegri snapped at a journalist after Juventus’ match against Genoa yesterday as the Bianconeri failed to win yet another game. Juve is on a dangerous downward spiral after they went top of the Serie A table just a few weeks ago. It has been a frustrating period for the gaffer and his players, and they did poorly yesterday compared …
Read More »Fans left in shock at the state of Cristiano Ronaldo’s bruised up feet
Fans were left shocked and amazed as they noticed the condition of Cristiano Ronaldo’s bruised up feet. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who recently scored his 50th goal since joining a Saudi club, took a day off to recharge. He shared a picture of himself lying down next to a pool, with his legs in a contraption, captioning it “Recharging.” He …
Read More »Xavi could miss Real Madrid clash as he faces a three-match ban
While Barcelona walked away with a handsome 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid from the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday, manager Xavi Hernandez returned with a red card. The 44-year-old tactician was sent off in the first half for his protests and gestures on the touchline against a decision by the referee. Having initially been shown a yellow card in the 41st …
Read More »Toon eyeing bargain move for Geordie star wanted by Spurs, Man City and Liverpool
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle United had senior scout Mick Tait watching Sunderland sensation Chris Rigg over the weekend. Lee Ryder reports that the 16-year-old England youth international is a player of ‘big interest’ and could be available for a small compensation package this summer if he fails to sign a professional deal with the Mackems. Rigg featured for the …
Read More »MLS replacement referee errors are maddening
The most recent MLS matchday saw the replacement referee crisis hit a new level with rampant errors across the league’s games. The issues were so bad that the Professional Soccer Referees Association commented on how the officiating is having major consequences on the table and the quality of the competition. “This past weekend in MLS, many players and coaches stood …
Read More »Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool (4-3 AET): Talking points as United end Liverpool’s quadruple hope
Manchester United booked a place in the semifinals of the FA Cup on Sunday, by beating arch-rivals Liverpool after intense 120 minutes of football at Old Trafford. The game United took the lead early, with Scott McTominay pouncing on a rebound as Caoimhin Kelleher stopped Alejandro Garnacho’s strong effort from close range in the 10th minute. However, the teams went …
Read More »Barcelona’s brilliant record against ‘historically top sides’ in Spain under Xavi
As we move closer to the final phase of the campaign, Barcelona have a chance to give the perfect sendoff to Xavi Hernandez. The club are still in contention for the league title, especially thanks to a buoyant performance against Atletico Madrid. The 3-0 victory over Los Colchoneros helped Barcelona keep the pressure on Real Madrid, with the two teams …
Read More »Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier accused of falling off a cliff this season
Pundit Phil Thompson believes Kieran Trippier’s form has “fallen off a cliff” amid Newcastle United’s struggles this season. The Magpies’ last chance of winning a trophy were dashed on Saturday as they were defeated in their FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City at the weekend. The Magpies are also sitting in tenth in the Premier League and it will be …
Read More »Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Talking points as Catalan storm hits Spanish capital
In some style, Barcelona landed a crucial victory over Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday evening, with Joao Felix dealing another blow to his parent club in the 38th minute, Robert Lewandowski extending his team’s lead in the 47th, and Fermin Lopez setting the final score in the 65th. And just as it seemed Atletico’s evening could not …
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