The Wanda Metropolitano was an absolute fortress earlier this week as one of the best sides in Europe, Inter Milan, visited Atletico Madrid for the second-leg of the Champions League round of 16. The home crowd really acted as Atletico’s 12th man as they tried to come back after a 1-0 loss against Inter in the first-leg. The noise in …
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Inter Milan 1-1 Napoli: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Nerrazzuri Are Forced To Settle For A Point At The San Siro?
Although Inter Milan might have been seeking an immediate response on Sunday night, the Nerrazzuri were forced to settle for a late 1-1 stalemate at the San Siro. Crashing out of the Champions League in midweek and suffering real European heartbreak, it appeared that Simone Inzaghi’s side were firmly on course to making it 11 Serie A victories on the …
Read More »Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals fresh injuries for Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez
Liverpool have been hit with a major double punch to gut as they picked up fresh injuries following their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United. Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez all suffered injuries during the thrilling FA Cup quarter-final defeat on Sunday. Erik Ten Hag’s team secured a dramatic last-minute 4-3 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. …
Read More »Barcelona dedicate 3-0 Atletico win to Joao Cancelo going through ‘serious’ personal problem
Ahead of the game against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona were already without three of their key midfielders in Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong, while the attack was still lacking Ferran Torres. Alejandro Balde was not present, either, with the left-back set to miss the rest of the season due to injury. Joao Cancelo had been covering at left-back in his …
Read More »Ricardo Pepi delivers stoppage-time winner for PSV
PSV retained its 10-point lead at the top of the Eredivisie table thanks to Ricardo Pepi’s stoppage-time heroics on Sunday. Pepi came off the bench and scored the winning goal for PSV in a 1-0 home triumph over FC Twente. Fellow U.S. men’s national team attacker Malik Tillman was credited with the assist on the goal while Sergino Dest logged …
Read More »Erik ten Hag reveals Manchester United fringe player could be set for more games
Manchester United knocked bitter rivals Liverpool out of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion, and the winning goal came from an unlikely source in the dying moments. Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo entered the fray from the bench to net a crucial late extra-time goal for Manchester United, securing a 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final on …
Read More »Christian Pulisic stays hot with fourth-straight goalscoring performance
Christian Pulisic’s impressive run of form is coming at the best time for the U.S. men’s national team. Pulisic scored on Sunday for the fourth-straight match as AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-1 in Serie A play. It marked Pulisic’s 20th goal contribution this season (12 goals, eight assists) across all competitions. Theo Hernandez’s 44th minute goal boosted the Rossoneri …
Read More »Report – Two German clubs join the race for McKennie
Weston McKennie has been shining at Juventus this season, bouncing back from a poor spell at Leeds United in the second half of the last campaign. The American has been in superb form, exceeding expectations, and this season has arguably been his best since joining the club. His current deal expires in 2025, and Juventus has been tipped to offer …
Read More »Newcastle United backed to improve by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Manchester City were in total control of proceedings when they knocked out Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Citizens were dominant but they did need elements of fortune for both of Bernardo Silva’s goals, although, Pep Guardiola’s men restricted the Magpies to just a single shot on target. In his post-match …
Read More »Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher sends salty response to Rio Ferdinand after Manchester United advance to FA Cup semi-final
Manchester United got one over their bitter rivals Liverpool as the Red Devils knocked them out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. Liverpool, still harbouring hopes of securing the quadruple for their departing manager Jurgen Klopp, saw their aspirations fade when Marcus Rashford equalised in the 112th minute. With the match poised for a penalty shootout, substitute …
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