West Ham fans will arguably be waiting with baited breath for the start of the Julen Lopetegui era at the club. After having to watch some turgid football at the London Stadium over the past 12 months, the Hammers faithful might be hoping that the Spaniard can bring the type of continental football seen with Sevilla and Real Madrid to …
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Surprise contender emerges for Erik ten Hag’s job
Against all the odds on Saturday, Erik ten Hag produced a tactical masterclass to ensure that his Man United side beat arch rivals Man City in the FA Cup final. No one had given the Red Devils a hope of beating Pep Guardiola’s side, who had only lost one of their previous 35 games, winning 29 of them (WhoScored). By …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates breaking Saudi Pro League record with famous quote
Cristiano Ronaldo made Saudi Pro League history on Monday night when he became the first player to score 35 goals in a single season. The 39-year-old reached the landmark after netting twice in Al Nassr’s 4-2 win over Al-Ittihad on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign. Al Nassr finished in second place in the Saudi Pro League, 14 points …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers Favored To Win NFL Comeback Player Of The Year
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be returning to action for the upcoming 2024 NFL season, a year removed from tearing his Achilles just four plays into his debut with the team. And according to the oddsmakers at sportsbooks around the country, he is the favorite to win the award for Comeback Player of the Year. Aaron Rodgers Is …
Read More »Timberwolves Still Confident Despite 0-3 Conference Finals Deficit
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be looking to avoid elimination on Tuesday night when they take on the Dallas Mavericks. It would mark a bitter end to a promising regular and postseason that saw them eliminate the defending champions, but the players themselves aren’t counting themselves out just yet. In fact, they appear confident in their ability for a potential comeback, …
Read More »Leicester City give Chelsea permission to speak to Enzo Maresca
Chelsea are closing in on appointing a new manager ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as Leicester City have given the Blues permission to speak with Enzo Maresca. The West London club parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino last week after an underwhelming season at Stamford Bridge, while they also disagreed on how the Premier League club should move going forward. That …
Read More »Brighton considering move to bring back former Chelsea manager after Kieran McKenna snub
The managerial merry-go-round in English football is in full swing, with several Premier League clubs actively seeking new manager for the upcoming season. Chelsea, having recently parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino, are on the lookout for a new manager. A plethora of names have been linked with the high-profile job, including Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna and Leicester City’s Enzo Maresca. …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo goes crazy as Al-Nassr star breaks Saudi record
Al-Nassr were 4-2 winners over Al-Ittihad on Monday night but the star of the show was Cristiano Ronaldo as the legendary figure broke the Saudi Pro League goalscoring record for a single season. The match was Al-Nassr’s final game this term and the Portuguese superstar needed two goals to make it 35 for the season and break the record. Abderrazak …
Read More »Textor puts Crystal Palace stake up for sale and expresses interest in Everton
May 27 – Crystal Palace co-owner and American businessman John Textor has said he wants to sell his stake in the English Premier League club as Palace is no longer “a perfect fit” for his portfolio of football interests. Textor is still keen to have an English club in his multi-ownership group and said that he would be interested in …
Read More »PSG and Lyon fans in roadside battle on way to French Cup final
May 27 – The latest incident of fan violence to rock French football led to 30 injuries after rivals from Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain fought on a motorway before Saturday’s French Cup final near the city of Lille. Both clubs echoed French President Emmanuel Macron by condemning the violence though the final went ahead amid heightened security with PSG winning 2-1. The …
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