Guardiola Vows To Rebuild Manchester City After Setback
After Erling Haaland's 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola affirmed that Manchester City will once again be a dominant force in the Premier League. Haaland’s clinical finish in the 12th minute bolstered City’s bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League as they moved into fourth place. Battling to finish in the top four is a significant letdown for...
OM President Longoria Banned For 15 Matches Following ‘Corruption’ Statement
Pablo Longoria, president of Olympique Marseille, will not be able to lead his team in the Champions League next season after receiving a 15-match suspension. This was after he launched a post-match tirade in which he called the officiating referee “corrupt” and demeaned the status of France’s top division, Rfi reports on Thursday. An official statement on the club’s website read,...
Mourinho Faces Four-Match Ban For ‘Monkey’ Remark, Referee Criticism
The Turkish football federation on Thursday fined Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho over €40,000 and banned him for four games for remarks he made following an intense Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. After Monday's game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the 62-year-old Mourinho said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys." He also reportedly repeated his criticism of Turkish referees. Fenerbahce said that...
Ancelotti Confirms Mbappe’s Return For Real Betis Clash
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced on Friday that Kylian Mbappe, who missed Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match midweek due to dental surgery, is healthy enough to start at Real Betis this weekend. The France forward was rested for Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed. “Mbappe’s tooth? Well, I think...
Palace Cup Victory Cut Short As Mateta Suffers Injury Blow
Premier League Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after defeating second-tier Millwall 3-1, but the victory was tainted by an injury to star forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 27-year-old Frenchman was struck on the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the seventh minute at Selhurst Park and needed oxygen on the pitch before being taken to...
Rodri Could Return Before Season Ends, Says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, expressed his excitement about Rodri's recuperation and hopes that the Ballon d'Or winner will return to action before the season ends. Guardiola had initially ruled Rodri out for the season after the player suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in September. But Rodri, who set himself an early return target after surgery, has...
Fulham Defend Bassey Against Online Abuse After FA Cup Victory
Following Calvin Bassey's goal in Sunday's FA Cup victory over Manchester United, Fulham has denounced the racist and homophobic remarks made about him online. Nigerian international Bassey gave his side the lead before halftime in the match, which ended 1-1 at Old Trafford before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the FA Cup quarterfinals. “Fulham Football Club is...
Liverpool Fearless Ahead Of PSG Clash – Slot
As Arne Slot gets his Premier League title favorites ready for a thrilling Champions League matchup against Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, he says Liverpool have nothing to fear at the Parc des Princes. Slot’s side take the next step in their bid for a first Champions League crown since 2019 when they face PSG in the last-16 first leg...
Jamie Carragher Responds To Criticism Over ‘Clumsy’ AFCON Comment
Football analyst Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism of his earlier remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations, which many saw as contemptuous. The former Liverpool defender came under fire after suggesting that Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or were slim because he was not competing in a “major tournament,” referring to AFCON. Speaking on a broadcast show after...
Real Sociedad Ready To Deliver Another Blow To Man United’s Europa Dreams
The goal of Real Sociedad's Europa League last 16 match against Manchester United on Thursday is to exacerbate their current season's setbacks. The Basque side host Ruben Amorim’s tormented Red Devils in San Sebastian before the second leg at Old Trafford next week. Real Sociedad suffered a 4-0 thumping at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, continuing a poor domestic campaign,...
