Barcelona are reportedly dreaming of appointing Xabi Alonso as Xavi’s successor although they will face competition from Liverpool. SPORT (via Managing Barca) reports that Barca admire Alonso’s playing philosophy and are ready to move the Spaniard quickly. The former Real Madrid midfielder has been impressing while in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso’s Die Werkself sit top of the Bundesliga, unbeaten ...
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney’s old comments on American football were back in circulation during the recent Super Bowl LVIII game. Going by the tweet, it would be fair to say Rooney wasn’t a big fan of the NFL and Super Bowl. Back in 2012, the legendary English striker tweeted (via GOAL): “Trying to watch the Super Bowl Final, how ...
Real Madrid are preparing to face RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Tuesday (February 13) in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Carlo Ancelotti’s team are coming off a 4-0 home win over Girona in a top-of-the-table La Liga clash at the weekend. Meanwhile, Los Blancos are struggling to reach an agreement with PSG ...
Manchester United secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday (February 12) in the Premier League. Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring for the visitors before Scott McTominay came off the bench to score a late winner. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are reportedly keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. Elsewhere, the ...
Chelsea have been handed a massive injury blow, with defender Benoit Badiashile reportedly out for a month. The Frenchman will seemingly miss the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, and Premier League games against Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Brentford. As per a report in the Evening Standard, Badiashile is carrying a groin injury, which will keep him out for ...
Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park on Monday (February 12) to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Mauricio Pochettino’s men are 11th after 23 games, 16 points off fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur (47), but have a game in hand. Meanwhile, veteran centre-back Thiago Silva is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Elsewhere, the Blues are yet to make a decision ...
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his desire to return to management. After being sacked by the Red Devils in November 2021, he has been without a job for over two years. In a recent visit to India, Solskjaer told the Press Trust of India, via Manchester Evening news: “I am not finished. I still have the ...
Patrick Mahomes’ old tweet about Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged after the quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to a rousing 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11). In a rivetting clash at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Mahomes provided the pass to Mecole Harman for the game-winning touchdown in the ...
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has stated his team might have been egged on by Douglas Luiz’s provocative celebration during the Red Devils’ 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday, February 11. Luiz appeared to celebrate right in front of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and defender Raphael Varane after scoring the equalizer in the 67th minute at Villa ...
Former Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma star Mido recently questioned Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s leadership capabilities. The 31-year-old attacker picked up an injury during Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign and continues to await his return to competitive action. Claiming that Salah, who is Egypt’s captain, fails to show leadership qualities, Mido said (via Liverpool Echo): “Is Messi as a ...