Neymar netted twice in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia to set his national side’s goalscoring record at 79. Neymar eclipsed Pelé as the top goalscorer for Brazil’s national team after overtaking the three-time World Cup winner’s career total on Friday. The goal that put the 31-year-old Neymar on …
Read More »Mbappe hits out at treatment of Lionel Messi in France
Amid uncertainty over his own future at Paris St Germain, Kylian Mbappe has hit out at the treatment of Lionel Messi by the club and French soccer in general following the high-profile departure of the Argentina star. Messi signed for Major League soccer franchise Inter Miami last week after rejecting …
Read More »Manchester City vs Inter Milan Champions League final preview
This weekend, Manchester City will take on Inter Milan in the Champions League Final. The English champions will be aiming to win their first title, while the Italians have already won it three times. City, under Pep Guardiola, is seen as the best side in the world and is on …
Read More »Carlo Ancelotti analyses Real Madrid’s season following Champions League exit
Following their Champions League exit on Wednesday, Real Madrid’s season is all but over with four matches still to be played. Barcelona have already wrapped up the LaLiga title, meaning that second place is the best that Los Blancos can hope for. Despite this, Carlo Ancelotti, speaking in his pre-match …
Read More »Champions League derby days decisive for AC Milan and Inter Milan
Milan is gearing up for its biggest local derby in a generation as two of Europe’s grand old clubs face off on Wednesday in a blockbuster Champions League semi-final. Two clashes full of colour, noise and drama await in one of the continent’s football capitals, AC Milan and Inter Milan …
Read More »Real Madrid close on deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid are close to securing a deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The England midfielder has been a target for Premier League clubs including Manchester City but negotiations with Madrid are progressing to the final stages. The Champions League holders have almost agreed personal terms with Bellingham …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo deportation lawsuit has been submitted, Saudi lawyer claims.
A lawyer in Saudi Arabia claims to have submitted a lawsuit calling for the arrest and deportation of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who moved to the country in December in a lucrative £175 million-a-year switch to Al Nassr, cut a frustrated figure in his latest appearance. Nassr, having recently sacked manager …
Read More »Liverpool v Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confident of ending Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he wants to end the Anfield hoodoo, targeting a win against Liverpool on Sunday that would keep the Gunners on course to win the Premier League title. Arteta’s side lead Manchester City by eight points at the top of the table ahead of the weekend …
Read More »Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus
Manchester City have condemned criminal damage to Liverpool’s team bus following Saturday’s clash between the Premier League rivals. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they have opened an investigation over the incident which took place after City’s 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. No injuries were suffered and the Liverpool bus was …
Read More »Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani submits new bid to buy Manchester United
Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has submitted a new bid worth around 5 billion pounds ($6.12 billion) to buy Manchester United, Sky Sports News reported on Saturday. The second bid was confirmed on Saturday, after Sheikh Jassim’s representatives received an indefinite extension on Tuesday for an original deadline …
Read More »Bayern Munich Set To Tap Thomas Tuchel After Shock Julian Nagelsmann Exit: Report
Bayern Munich was poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel just days before crucial Champions League and Bundesliga games next month. Bayern Munich was poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with …
Read More »Barcelona Reportedly Has Not Thrown Towel on Signing Messi
The future of Lionel Messi remains uncertain as his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June and he’s yet to reveal where he plans to play next season. While it appears as though Saudi Arabia is out of the question, FC Barcelona remains lurking, hoping that a reunion is possible. …
Read More »Full Champions League Quarter-Final Draw: Manchester City set to face Bayern Munich
Manchester City will face Bayern Munich across two-legs in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, it has been confirmed. The Premier League champions progressed to the last eight of the competition for the sixth consecutive season, after dismissing of RB Leipzig in the last round via an 8-1 scoreline and a …
Read More »Arsenal win 5 games straight, Barcelona 9 points ahead of Real Madrid in respective leagues
Napoli, PSG, Bayern Munich also maintain leads in respective leagues Arsenal won 5 games straight in English Premier League, while Barcelona is nine points ahead of Real Madrid in Spanish La Liga. Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also maintain leads in their respective leagues; Italian Serie A, French Ligue …
Read More »Liverpool rewrite record books with 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United
Jurgen Klopp’s men set a new record margin of victory in the clash between English football’s two most successful clubs as Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils suffered their heaviest defeat since 1931. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice as Liverpool shrugged off a season of frustration …
Read More »Europa League last 16 draw: Man Utd to play Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon
Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal faces Sporting Lisbon, the BBC reports. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second …
Read More »What next for Liverpool after Champions League humiliation against Real Madrid?
Liverpool’s torrid season went from bad to worse on Tuesday as Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Though the last-16 tie is only halfway done, even the most optimistic of Liverpool fans will find it hard to believe this …
Read More »Formula 1 will never go electric, Ecclestone successor says
Formula 1 “will never switch to electric,” Stefano Domenicali, president, and chief executive officer of the motorsport group, said in an interview published by Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore on Sunday. To help lower emissions, F1 is developing a zero-emission petrol that “could be used by planes and vessels …
Read More »Ex-Newcastle footballer found dead in Turkey
Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 The remains of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu have been identified in the rubble of a block of high-rise apartments in the Turkish province of Hatay, according to his agent. Atsu had been missing since massive earthquakes rocked …
Read More »Man Utd takeover: Elon Musk, the Emir of Qatar & everything you need to know about bids, deadline & the Glazer sale process
Manchester United have called on bidders to step forward ahead of the potential sale of the club, with the Glazer family confirming their intent to ‘explore strategic alternatives’. The fans were ecstatic after the Red Devils put out an official statement in November 2022 following initial reports suggesting that the …
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