Man Utd rejected by Bundesliga manager after talks to replace Erik ten Hag | Football Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness turned down an approach from Manchester United in the summer, according to reports in Germany. United’s hierarchy conducted a review of Erik ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford in the summer and had considered replacing the Dutchman before offering him a new contract. Thomas Tuchel is understood to have been one of the managers approached…
Pep Guardiola names the team he wants to avoid in the Champions League | Football Pep Guardiola admits he’s keen for Manchester City to avoid Barcelona in the Champions League this season. City, who were dumped out by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final last season, have made a solid start to their new campaign in Europe with a draw against Inter and a 4-0 demolition of Slovan Bratislava earlier this month. Source…
Chelsea told £35m signing is ‘not good enough for the Premier League’ Chelsea’s £35m signing Benoit Badiashile is ‘not good enough for the Premier League’, according to former Blues defender William Gallas. Badiashile joined Chelsea from Monaco in January 2023 but is still struggling to establish himself as a first-team regular at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old made over 100 appearances for Monaco and had started representing the France national team, not an insignificant achievement given…
Erik ten Hag tells Man Utd to sell £80m star Manchester United are ready to take a staggering £70m loss on Harry Maguire ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. Maguire has endured a turbulent spell at Old Trafford since his £80m move from Leicester City in 2019. Given his extortionate price-tag – he became the most expensive defender in history – the England international was expected to thrive at United and establish…
Celine Dion row erupts after claims Olympics show was ‘pre-recorded’ Celine Dion stunned the world when she returned to the stage almost two years after announcing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. But insiders are now claiming her Olympic Games opening ceremony set was pre-recorded. The 56-year-old Canadian-born singer moved fans with her performance of French singer Édith Piaf’s Hymne à L’amour (Hymn to Love) in front of the Eiffel Tower in July. Marking her first performance since 2020 and…
Enzo Maresca has got the best out of Marc Cucurella this term (Picture: Getty)Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has taken a swipe at the critics who ‘kept coming’ for him during his difficult spell when he first joined the club. Cucurella endured a tough start at Stamford Bridge and was in danger of flopping after moving to the west London club in 2022 from Brighton in a £55m deal. The 26-year-old faced lots of criticism from…
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol meet on Saturday in Saudi Arabia (Picture: Getty)Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will meet in a mouthwatering undisputed light-heavyweight title contest in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening. The two unbeaten Russian rivals will put all the belts on the line in Riyadh in what marks the first undisputed title fight in the division since 2002. The two pound-for-pound stars were due to fight earlier in the year, but the bout…
Mikel Arteta was an option even when he was ‘struggling’ at Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Manchester City have been looking at Pep Guardiola replacements for years, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously a ‘genuine contender’ for the role. That’s according to The Athletic, who report that City used to view Arteta as a potential option, even when he was ‘struggling slightly’ as Arsenal’s manager. Since then, Arteta has transformed Arsenal into genuine Premier League title challengers, although…
Pep Guardiola is England’s ‘dream choice’ to replace Gareth Southgate (Picture: Getty)England have a list of four football managers they’d like to appoint after learning that Lee Carsley has snubbed the role on a full-time basis. Interim Three Lions boss Carsley does not wish to be the new permanent England manager, according to The Telegraph, meaning the FA must now look elsewhere. It is reported that Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, who is out of contact…
Cole Palmer has made a prediction about Chelsea’s new teenager (Picture: Getty)Cole Palmer sent a special message to Chelsea’s 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalve on Instagram. Chelsea completed a deal for the Palmeiras teenager who is simply known as Estêvão Willian, or even just Estêvão, in June 2024. Estêvão will officially join Chelsea on July 1, 2025 once his 18th birthday has passed but the youngster is already dreaming of playing…
Erik ten Hag could soon be replaced at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness has tipped Manchester United to appoint ex-player Michael Carrick as their new manager. Erik ten Hag currently remains in his role but the Dutchman is under huge pressure and is very much fighting for his job amid speculation over his future. Naturally, attentions have turned to who United may pick as their new manager should the Red Devils decide…
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‘They’re going after me’ – Chelsea star says he’s being targeted in Premier League | Football Chelsea star Marc Cucurella says opposition fans and players in the Premier League are ‘going after’ him as they are still ‘hurting’ following Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England. The 26-year-old full-back endured a difficult start to life at Chelsea on the back of a high-profile £55million transfer move from Brighton in 2022. But Luis de la…
England’s Nations League squad features something not seen for 48 years | Football England are back in Nations League action – but Lee Carsley’s squad this week is missing something it’s always had since 1976. The Three Lions face Greece on Thursday in what is likely to be an emotional affair following the dramatic passing of ex-Premier League star and former Greece international George Baldock the evening prior. England then travel to Finland on Sunday…
Man Utd suffer a fourth injury scare during worrying international break | Football Manchester United could have yet another injury concern with Lisandro Martinez reportedly carrying a knock. Martinez was dropped from the United starting XI in the final game before the international break against Aston Villa. While Erik ten Hag claimed that decision was down to rotation, the 26-year-old was also overlooked when the manager was forced into second-half changes at the back with…
Greece players pay tribute to George Baldock after upset win over England | Football Greece matchwinner Vangelis Pavlidis dedicated his side’s shock 2-1 win against England to his former teammate Geoge Baldock after his tragic death just one day prior. The former Sheffield United defender and Greece international died on Wednesday evening at the age of 31. Police were called to the footballer’s home in Greece where he was found unresponsive having drowned in his swimming pool Despite…
England player ratings as Three Lions suffer shock first defeat against Greece | Football England’s positive start under new interim boss Lee Carsley was brought to a crashing halt as the Three Lions suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Greece. Deploying an extremely attacking lineup, England looked vulnerable on the break on several occasions and were eventually punished when Vangelis Pavlidis fired home in the second half. Jude Bellingham thought he had grabbed a…
Bukayo Saka injury update as Arsenal star limps off during England defeat | Football Bukayo Saka will be assessed after picking up a leg injury during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley, Lee Carsley revealed. On a chastening night for interim boss Carsley, the Three Lions slumped to their first-ever defeat against Greece after Vangelis Pavlidis’ injury-time winner. It capped off a disastrous evening for England that also saw Saka limp off while appearing…
‘What is he doing!’ – Roy Keane slams England star after Greece defeat | Football Roy Keane slammed Jordan Pickford for his lack of concentration at Wembley on Thursday as England slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Greece. Deploying an extremely attacking lineup, England looked vulnerable on the break on several occasions and were eventually punished when Vangelis Pavlidis fired home in the second half. Jude Bellingham thought he had grabbed a dramatic late equaliser to…
Team GB superstar opens up about Olympic ‘mistake’ which reduced her to tears Team GB superstar Dina Asher-Smith has opened up about her ‘mistake’ at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris which saw her break down in tears. Asher-Smith, who was aiming to land a medal in the women’s 100m event, dramatically failed to qualify for the final after finishing fifth in the semi-finals. The 28-year-old, a Diamond League champion over 100m in 2019, was…
Man Utd star sent home from international duty in third injury worry this week | Football Amad Diallo has become the latest Manchester United star to withdraw from international duty this week. Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have already been excused by Argentina and England respectively with Amad also returning to Manchester ahead of schedule. The 22-year-old returned to the Ivory Coast set-up after an 18-month absence in August with the Africa Cup of Nations…
Riccardo Calafiori sends warning to Arsenal star ahead of international reunion | Football Riccardo Calafiori has jokingly warned his Arsenal teammate Leandro Trossard to ‘watch out’ when Italy face Belgium on Thursday. Calafiori arrived in north London from Bologna this summer in a deal worth £42m after an impressive spell in Serie A. And while an injury on international duty last month delayed his first start for the Gunners, the full-back has since made himself undroppable after an impressive…
Premier League star ‘almost died’ after fainting on flight | Football Brighton star Julio Enciso says he ‘almost died’ after fainting on his flight to Ecuador with a fellow passenger coming to his rescue. Enciso, 20, was travelling from the UK back to South America to link up with the Paraguay national team squad for games against Ecuador and Venezuela during the international break. Paraguay take on Ecuador in Quito on Thursday with Enciso revealing…
Bukayo Saka names two Arsenal stars who’ve taken club to next level | Football Bukayo Saka has named two Arsenal stars who’ve taken the club to the next level as they look to end a 20-year wait to clinch the Premier League title. Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners into genuine challengers but they have narrowly missed out to Manchester City for the last two seasons in a row. Saka has been one of the…
Alan Shearer names Chelsea transfer decision that forced ‘local lad’ to leave | Football Chelsea’s transfer decision to sign Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez forced ‘local lad’ Connor Gallagher to leave the club, according to Alan Shearer. Gallagher was one of Chelsea’s best players last season and some fans were left shocked and angered that the club sold him to Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The 24-year-old England international midfielder came through Chelsea’s academy but there…
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