Pep Guardiola is in agreement with Erik ten Hag that injuries are the main reason Manchester United have struggled this season. The Red Devils endured a miserable campaign, finishing eighth, their lowest finish since 1990 and lost a club record number of games in a single league season. It wasn’t just domestically that United struggled, with Ten Hag’s side finishing …

Mauricio Pochettino lasted less than eleven months as Chelsea’s head coach, but he has resigned amicably. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the club’s co-sporting directors, reviewed the 2023-24 season internally and came to this conclusion. “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season”, the club said. “He will …

The big story Twenty-two years since Celtic and Rangers last contested the Scottish Cup Final, the Old Firm rivals meet again at Hampden Park – and if this encounter can come close to the drama of that 2002 encounter, the traditional end to the Scottish season could prove a classic. Celtic twice took the lead – including John Hartson’s opener …

May 24 – Referees at the Copa America in the United States will brandish pink cards for players who may require a substitution because of head injuries.  South American governing body Conmebol confirmed that the new card will apply to players who have been diagnosed as suffering from concussion and it will allow teams and managers to substitute the player …

Barcelona’s decision to sack Xavi Hernandez was impulsive but it was always coming, given the growing distrust between the management and the coach. A recent report from Alex Pintanel has offered key details regarding the urgent meeting that took place between Xavi and the rest of the management, where the coach was informed of the club’s decision. The report adds …

Paulo Dybala left Juventus for AS Roma as a free agent, and the Rome-based club is looking to replace him with another Juve player. The Argentinian is probably playing in his last season for Daniele de Rossi’s side, and they are expected to sell him if a good offer arrives. Juventus should ideally not be concerned. However, a report on …

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is hopeful that young forward Garang Kuol will be loaned out next season to gain further experience and development. The Magpies are currently on their post-season friendly tour in Australia. They flew to the other side of the globe straight after their final Premier League game on Sunday against Brentford. Their first friendly was against …

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets will not feature in the club’s upcoming match against Vancouver. In fact, the dynamic trio did not even travel to the Canadian city with their teammates on Thursday. The current Major League Soccer Eastern Conference leaders face the Whitecaps on Saturday, May 25. While the three former Barcelona players are …

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has advised Manchester United to hit Manchester City on the break when they meet in the FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon (May 25). Merson believes United can give themselves a fighting chance against the defending champions if they can pick out the right pass in the final third. Manchester United were outclassed in both of …

Rangers utility man Dujon Sterling is hoping they can make up for their Scottish Premiership disappointment and end the season on a high by winning the Scottish Cup. The Gers take on Celtic, who pipped them to the league title in the closing weeks, at Hampden Park hoping to claim a second piece of silverware after winning the League Cup …