Lionel Messi was absent in Inter Miami’s friendly match against Hong Kong XI, and this has displeased the region’s government, who have hit out against the MLS club. Expectations were high among fans, who flocked to watch the legendary playmaker play in the Asian mega-city, and his eventual absence has made them upset. The Herons are currently undergoing a pre-season ...
Following their 3-0 win over West Ham on Sunday (February 4), Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag discussed the academy products and the part they will play in the Red Devils’ future. The manager has talked about the club’s youngsters before, discussing the importance of bringing them through to the first team. He discussed players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie ...
Egypt have sacked Portuguese manager Rui Vitoria following their disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Ivory Coast. The Pharaohs exited the tournament at the last-16 stage after an 8-7 penalty shootout defeat against DR Congo in San Pedro. Egypt had struggled in the tournament, failing to win a game. They were also hampered by an early injury to ...
Real Madrid fans were thrilled with Brahim Diaz’s display in his side’s 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on Sunday night (February 4). Diaz was brought into Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup at the last minute due to Vinicius Junior picking up an injury. The Spaniard would make a significant impact on his eighth La Liga start of the season. The former ...
Real Madrid were stunned by a last-gasp equalizer that saw them settle on a 1-1 draw with rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday (February 4). Carlo Ancelotti’s men were handed a massive blow just before the game when Vinicius Junior pulled out of his side’s pre-match training preparations. The Brazilian attacker was named in Los Blancos’ starting lineup, but an injury ...
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has claimed that having to change his Stamford Bridge diet when he moved to Real Madrid had nothing to do with his poor performances. Notably, the winger was world-class throughout his time with the Blues, making a total of 146 direct goal contributions in 245 Premier League games. He won the league with Chelsea twice, also ...
Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, February 4, as the title race was blown wide open once again. The Reds succumbed to their second top-flight loss of the season and the Gunners moved within two points of them, whereas Manchester City, five points adrift, have two games in hand. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring ...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Bukayo Saka, after the winger limped off the pitch during their 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on Sunday, February 4. The 22-year-old winger was key to the Gunners snatching all three points as he opened the scoring in the 14th minute. However, Saka received a knock during the match and ...
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has lavished praise on striker Rasmus Hojlund for his decision-making and ‘brilliant’ strike against West Ham United on Sunday (February 5). Erik ten Hag’s side put on one of their best performances of the season in the Premier League, with birthday boy Hojlund opening the scoring at Old Trafford in the 23rd minute with ...
Virgil van Dijk has vowed to ‘work hard’ and eliminate mistakes from his game after Liverpool’s 3-1 Premier League loss against Arsenal on Sunday (February 4). After a mistake-laden 2022-23 season, Van Dijk has evidently returned to playing some of his best football this term. He was made Liverpool’s captain this summer and has continued to be one of the ...