Ancelotti Urges Real To Bounce Back After Arsenal Defeat
After Real Madrid's shocking 3-0 loss to Arsenal on Tuesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his team's chances of making it to the Champions League semifinals were slim, but he cautioned that the defending champions could still perform some magic at home. Declan Rice scored two fabulous free kicks, and Mikel Merino produced a slick finish to leave the 15-time...
Kane In Top Three For Ballon d’Or – Klinsmann
Harry Kane, a Bayern Munich striker, should be regarded as one of the favourites for the upcoming Ballon d'Or, according to former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann. The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or," awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter...
Southampton Part Ways With Manager Juric Following Premier League Relegation
Southampton announced on Monday that they had fired manager Ivan Juric after they were relegated from the Premier League. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom-of-the-table side has lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures left gives Southampton, last season’s Championship play-off winners,...
Arteta Hails Saka’s Impact As Arsenal Eye Stunning Real Madrid Tie
Mikel Arteta thinks Bukayo Saka can tip the scales in Arsenal's favour during Tuesday's "beautiful" Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Real Madrid. Saka is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old hasn’t appeared in Arsenal’s starting lineup since December...
Messi Scores As Inter Miami Draw Toronto FC 1-1
Despite Lionel Messi's goal, struggling Toronto FC held an unmotivated Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, were full value for their point and created enough chances to have even won the game. The Canadian side, 14th in the 15th team in the Eastern Conference, caused plenty of problems for Miami’s shaky...
Chukwueze Unbothered Over Milan Bench Role
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze believes the team’s ambition comes first despite his yearnings for more game time with the Italian giants. Ahead of their 2-2 draw against Fiorentina on Saturday, the Nigerian was tipped by Italian newspapers to get his first start in recent times having done well off the bench lately, but he was missing from Sergio Conceicao’s...
Iwobi Shines As Fulham Stun Liverpool 3-2
Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to take control of the match. Liverpool...
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Drop After 1-1 Draw At Everton
After a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday, Arsenal's slim chances of winning the Premier League for the first time in 21 years drop. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need just 11 points from their remaining...
Saudi Giants Battle Over Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is the target of fierce competition among Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs this summer. At least two major teams have already begun talks with the player's representatives. According to Italian transfer football expert, Nicolo Schira, the Saudi clubs have indicated their willingness to trigger the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract with Napoli. Despite the lucrative...
De Bruyne Set To Leave Man City At The End Of The Season
On Friday, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City announced that he will be leaving the team at the end of the current campaign. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players,...
