FA Cup Replays Face the Axe Despite EFL Concerns The Football Association (FA) is pushing ahead with plans to scrap FA Cup replays from the third round onwards next season. This move comes despite the recent collapse of the “New Deal for Football” agreement, which aimed to address financial imbalances between Premier League and EFL […]
Inter Milan Crash Out: Inzaghi Blames Costly Errors Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi shouldered the blame for his team’s Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid. Despite winning the first leg, Inter fell short after a penalty shootout defeat in the second leg. Inzaghi pinpointed “too many mistakes” by his players as the deciding factor. While […]
Redknapp Impressed by Chelsea’s Gusto Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been impressed by the performances of Chelsea defender Malo Gusto this season. Redknapp highlighted Gusto’s improvement, particularly praising his display against Newcastle: “Malo Gusto keeps getting better and better for Chelsea. I thought he was the best player on the pitch against Newcastle,” he […]
Eyeing Promotion, Leeds United Target Osayi-Samuel With promotion to the Premier League on the horizon, Leeds United are reportedly preparing a £7 million bid for Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Osayi-Samuel, who can play in multiple defensive positions, has been a key figure for Fenerbahce in their Turkish Super Lig title chase this season. This impressive […]
Manchester United might be cutting ties with their record signing, Antony. The Brazilian winger, who cost a hefty £85 million from Ajax last summer, could be on his way out despite their hope for his legal situation. Here’s why: * Allegations of physical assault by his former partner have led to a police investigation, which […]
Legendary Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi dissected Napoli’s Champions League exit, highlighting Victor Osimhen’s performance as a missed opportunity. Following a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona on Tuesday night, Napoli bowed out of the competition with a 4-2 aggregate loss. Despite scoring Napoli’s only goal in the first leg, Osimhen struggled to make an impact in the […]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on goalkeeper David Raya after his heroics secured a dramatic Champions League quarter-final berth for the Gunners. Facing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against Porto, Arsenal needed a response at the Emirates. Leandro Trossard answered the call with a first-half goal, but the tie remained deadlocked after […]
Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 wasn’t just a win, it was a historic night. The Blaugrana etched their name in the competition’s record books by becoming the first team ever to start two players under 18 years old in a knockout stage match. Teenagers Lamine Yamal (16 years, […]
Granit Xhaka, a former Arsenal midfielder who recently joined Bayer Leverkusen, has given his former club a strong vote of confidence in the Premier League title race. Praising Mikel Arteta’s team for their recent run of form (eight wins in a row), Xhaka acknowledged their near miss last season but expressed hope for their title […]
Following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat that sent Arsenal through to the Champions League quarterfinals, Porto manager Sérgio Conceição made a serious accusation against his counterpart, Mikel Arteta. Porto, trailing 1-0 on aggregate after the first leg, conceded an equalizer to Leandro Trossard before halftime at the Emirates. The match remained deadlocked through extra time, […]