Ange Postecoglou took the blame for his players as Tottenham’s Champions League hopes suffered a huge dent with defeat at Chelsea. Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson handed Spurs their third Premier League defeat in a row, on what was a comfortable evening for Chelsea. Postecoglou’s men are still seven points behind Aston Villa in the race for fourth, …
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USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara to retire at end of 2024 NWSL season
One of the U.S. women’s national team’s prominent modern-day defenders is calling it a career. Kelley O’Hara will retire from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2024 NWSL season, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. O’Hara featured in four FIFA Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games for the USWNT, lifting a total of 19 combined trophies for her country. “It …
Read More »Neil Warnock reveals he had chance to sign Virgil van Dijk for just £3m from Celtic but Crystal Palace blocked the move
In a recent interview on the “No Tippy Tappy Football” podcast by William Hill and Footy Accumulators, former Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock unveiled a startling detail that could have reshaped the club’s history. The legendary English manager Warnock disclosed that during his tenure, the Eagles were on the brink of securing the services of Virgil van Dijk from Celtic …
Read More »Mauricio Pochettino casts doubt over his Chelsea future with post match comments
Mauricio Pochettino admitted his future was out of his hands following Chelsea’s win against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues beat Spurs 2-0 to record a much needed win, and move up to eighth in the table, three points behind Manchester United in sixth. Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored the goals in what turned out to be a fairly …
Read More »Watch: Horrendous error from Roma defender sees Bayer Leverkusen take the lead
Bayer Leverkusen have taken the lead against Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie. It was an absolutely horrific error from Roma’s right-back Rick Karsdorp who’s pass backwards to either his centre-back or his goalkeeper was far too short, giving Alex Grimaldo the opportunity to pounce and set up Bayer Leverkusen’s talisman Florian Wirtz. Roma with …
Read More »Bayer Leverkusen now have a genuine chance to win the invincible treble
Bayer Leverkusen showcased their prowess on the European stage with a resounding 2-0 triumph over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash. And now Xabi Alonso’s men have a genuine chance of claiming an invincible treble. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich propelled the Bundesliga champions to victory, marking only their second win in Italy …
Read More »Watch: Former Chelsea striker embarrassingly misses open net from a yard out
Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham embarrassingly missed an open goal from a yard out for Roma in their UEFA Europa League clash against Bayer Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-0 victory in Italy over Roma in the first leg, extending their unbeaten run to 47 games under Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen will defend a two-goal lead over in Germany but Roma …
Read More »Eintracht Frankfurt to tour North America this summer
Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt is making a trip to North America this summer to play several friendlies. Frankfurt announced a pair of friendlies in preparation for the 2024/25 season. This is the first time Eintracht Frankfurt is hosting a training camp in the United States since January 2020. However, this time, Frankfurt is setting up in Louisville, KY. That is …
Read More »Prince William was spotted celebrating Ollie Watkins’ first half goal for Aston Villa against Olympiacos
The UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and Olympiacos did not disappoint. Olympiacos took the lead in the 16th minute when Ayoub El Kaabi was played through on goal by Chiquinho and the Moroccan forward smashed the ball beyond back up goalkeeper Robin Olsen. And just 13 minutes later the 30-year-old was on hand once again …
Read More »Arsenal open to offers for Gabriel Jesus
Arsenal are open to offers for the services of Gabriel Jesus this summer, according to The Athletic. In the 2023/24 season, the Brazilian striker has been absent from just six Premier League games due to injury, though it may feel like more given his feeble impact. Despite making 24 league appearances and starting 17 times, he has rarely showcased the …
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