Arsenal have demonstrated resilience by reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League table with a convincing 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday. This triumph comes after a challenging week for Mikel Arteta and his squad, marked by a defeat to Aston Villa and an exit from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich. However, goals from Leandro …
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Pulisic and Musah to have ex-Spain coach at Milan next season?
The hot favorite to take over as Milan coach for the next season is a controversial former manager of Spain. With elimination from the Europa League, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League, Milan’s season has been a bitter disappointment. The fact that Inter have a chance to win the Scudetto in Monday’s derby only adds salt to the wound. …
Read More »With big clubs lurking, Germany sign up Nagelsmann through to 2026 World Cup
April 19 – Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract until the 2026 World Cup, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday. Last year, Nagelsmann succeeded Hansi Flick as Germany manager as the team struggled in preparation for Euro 2024, which Germany will host. Nagelsmann signed an initial contract until the end of this summer’s tournament. “With successful, …
Read More »Fulham 1-3 Liverpool: Talking points as improved Liverpool performance earns three points at Craven Cottage
On Sunday at Craven Cottage, Liverpool emerged victorious from their Premier League encounter with Fulham. The first half ended with no tangible difference between the teams as Timothy Castagne scored in stoppage time to cancel out Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pin-point free-kick from minute 33, but Ryan Gravenberch restored Liverpool’s lead in the 53rd and Diogo Jota wrapped the contest up in …
Read More »Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties, but Martinez suspended for first leg of semi-final
April 19 – Aston Villa progressed as the only English team to make it into the semi-finals of any of UEFA’s club competitions this season, defeating Lille away from home. The Villans defeated the Frenchmen on penalties in the Europa Conference League, after a late equaliser from Matty Cash forced the game into extra time with an aggregate score of …
Read More »Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag disagrees with “embarrassing” performance claims
Manchester United’s journey to the FA Cup Final has been nothing short of tumultuous, marked by moments of brilliance as well as embarrassment. Erik ten Hag, the manager under intense scrutiny, has described reaching the final as a “huge achievement,” despite the team’s near-humiliation at the hands of Championship outfit Coventry City. The semi-final clash against Coventry saw Manchester United …
Read More »Man City’s Etihad expansion hits first-year construction landmark
April 19 – Manchester City’s stadium development has completed installation of the first steels as the project reaches the one-year anniversary of the club’s submission of the planning application for its £300 million expansion. The project will increase capacity at the stadium to more than 60,000 during the 2025/26 season and add a new 3000-capacity fan zone, club shop, 400-bed …
Read More »AFC U23 Asian Cup: Indonesia find their rhythm, Iraq and Thaliand in hunt for last 8 slot
April 21 – Two goals from Marselino Ferdinan in a 4-1 win over Jordan propelled AFC U23 Asian Cup debutants Indonesia into the quarter finals as second placed Group A qualifiers behind hosts Qatar. Qatar kept their unbeaten record intact as the drew with Australia, condemning them to an early exit. Indonesia needed just a point to qualify having beaten Australia …
Read More »Barcelona midfielder stretchered off with injury against Real Madrid
In what comes as a terrible blow for FC Barcelona, midfield mainstay Frenkie de Jong has been stretchered off with an ankle injury during their clash against Real Madrid. In what has been a tightly contested El Clasico up until now, Barça have been unlucky to not be ahead after a dodgy VAR decision to not give a goal scored …
Read More »Journalist questions if Allegri has lost what made him a great coach
Max Allegri was one of the world’s best coaches during his first spell as the manager of Juventus. The Bianconeri won five consecutive league titles under his leadership, and his team reached the final of the Champions League twice. This success led Juventus to bring him back to the helm in 2021. However, his second stint has been disappointing, and …
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