Yearly Archives: 2024

McClaren Claims Ten Hag Was Right To Take On Ronaldo

McClaren Claims Ten Hag Was Right To Take On Ronaldo

Former Manchester United assistant boss Steve McClaren has said Erik ten Hag was right to take on five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Portuguese did not meet the manager’s benchmark. One of the most successful players of the 21st century, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in the summer of 2021. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner enjoyed an …

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Federico Chiesa starts for Reds

Federico Chiesa starts for Reds

Liverpool host West Ham at Anfield on Wednesday night in the third round of the EFL Cup as Arne Slot’s men look to continue their impressive start to the 2024/25 campaign.  The Reds have won all but one of their games this season and it has left a good feeling around the Merseyside club as they begin the defence of …

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Arsenal v Bolton – live blog

Arsenal v Bolton – live blog

Join us for live blog coverage of our Carabao Cup clash with Bolton, kick-off 19.45 We’ve got up to the second live text commentary, updates, goal clips, observations and occasionally witty asides. If you want to join the chat, register an Arseblog Live account. To do that, go to Arseblog Live – click login on the top right, and then …

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Trent’s priority, Barca’s Szczesny talks and more

Trent’s priority, Barca’s Szczesny talks and more

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io — Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images I’m a big fan of Gabriel and William Saliba, they are an incredible and fantastic duo, for sure. Saliba’s …

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Mbappe to miss key Real Madrid fixtures due to injury

Mbappe to miss key Real Madrid fixtures due to injury

Real Madrid has revealed that superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury. The Frenchman was last seen on the pitch Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real edged Alaves in the LaLiga match 3-2, partially thanks to Mbappe. The 25-year-old summer signing scored his club’s second goal of the game minutes before halftime. Mbappe, however, was later substituted …

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Man United make huge decision regarding the futures of Mainoo and Diallo

Man United make huge decision regarding the futures of Mainoo and Diallo

Man United are ready to hold talks with Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo over new deals as the Premier League club looks to keep hold of the talented youngsters long-term.  According to Sky Sports, the Manchester club plans to offer Mainoo and Diallo new deals but they will need to reach an agreement before any contracts are signed. The two players …

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