Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino remained non-committal regarding speculation about his future with the club after securing a European place at the end of a challenging season. Despite numerous hurdles, Pochettino managed to lead Chelsea to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, following a crucial 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on the final day of the campaign. Chelsea’s late surge …
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Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano: Player Ratings
Following a convincing 2-0 win over Almeria, Barcelona returned to home soil to take on Rayo Vallecano in their quest to solidify a top-two spot in La Liga. With Vallecano in need of one point to secure permanence in the first division, they expectedly did not make life easy for the Catalan giants. However, utilizing their home advantage and striking through …
Read More »Juventus and McKennie have two obstacles to overcome to prolong their relationship
Weston McKennie’s contract expires in 2025, so Juventus should be eager to sign the midfielder to a new deal as soon as possible. The American has been one of the most improved players at the club this season and continues to perform well on the pitch. Juve is impressed with his performance this campaign, and the Bianconeri would love to …
Read More »Mauricio Pochettino reveals why he didn’t take part in lap of honour
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why he didn’t join his side in their lap of honour around Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. After a tumultuous start to their campaign which saw Chelsea drop down into the bottom half of the Premier League table, the Blues have finished this season on the front foot. Their 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday evening …
Read More »FIFA to trial future VAR replacement in youth soccer
In a new challenge system tested in soccer, managers may now wave their finger in the air to start a video review of a referee’s call. Sports like cricket and tennis already have this feature. Now FIFA has implemented a new challenge mechanism for trials. Football Video Support, also known as FVS, is a less complex substitute for the VAR. …
Read More »How the final day unfolded away from title race
The Premier League served up plenty of entertaining matches away from the title race on the final day of the 2023-24 season. While Manchester City beat West Ham to pip Arsenal to the crown, eight other games were going on across England’s top flight. Read our other sports news stories: Arsenal 2-1 Everton: Havertz scores winner as Gunners finish with victoryManchester …
Read More »Newcastle in 2023/24 – The nightmare that’s still ended with so many positives
The 2023/24 season is officially over. A campaign I’ll never forget for some of the incredible moments and memories, but also one I’ll be glad to see the back of. The 4-1 win over PSG and return of Champions League football was magical. We’ve set a new Premier League records for goals scored with 85 in 38 games, beaten Man …
Read More »Trent Alexander-Arnold holds back tears during Klopp farewell
The Liverpool defender couldn’t help but get emotional as fans serenaded Jurgen Klopp after his final game in charge of the club. After an amazing nine years at Anfield, the German manager is finally saying his goodbyes as he looks to take a break from the world of football. Although he announced his departure months ago, Liverpool fans and players …
Read More »Kai Havertz reduced to tears after Premier League title loss
The German forward was reduced to tears after his side narrowly missed out on the Premier League title on Sunday evening. After one of their greatest-ever Premier League seasons which saw them finish on the same amounts of points as the Invincibles, the Gunners once again came heartbreakingly close to domestic glory. Going into Sunday’s clash against Everton at the …
Read More »Manchester City claim fourth straight Premier League title
Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Pep Guardiola’s side claimed a fourth successive Premier League title. Phil Foden got the hosts off to a perfect start when he superbly drilled in the opening goal from the edge of the box after only 79 seconds. The English midfielder showed why he was …
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