The Football Association has accused Arsenal of losing control of its players for a second straight game. Mikel Arteta’s team is once again in trouble, six days after they were charged with the same alleged violation following their goalless Premier League tie with Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. In the first half of Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round match against Oxford at the Kassam Stadium, there was an incident in which many players surrounded referee David Coote. Elliott Moore’s hand appeared to have blocked Albert Sambi Lokonga’s shot, but Coote dismissed Arsenal’s objections without the help of VAR, sending the ball…
Author: Bamidele Festus
Pep Guardiola’s pre-game comments backfired because too many of the new players were subpar. Pep Guardiola stated that he needed every player in his roster if Manchester City is to compete in all competitions in order to explain why he left so many Manchester City players on the bench against Southampton. In addition to the Blues being eliminated from a competition they had made a practice of winning, a poor night at St. Mary’s failed to persuade any of the peripheral players who began that they can aid the squad going forward. In and of itself, City’s elimination from the…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, asserted that English Premier League team Chelsea is cursed and requires spiritual cleaning. Given that Chelsea is now ranked number 10 in the English Premier League as of Thursday, the priest made the claim in a video that was broadcast on his official TikTok account on Wednesday. He stated: “Chelsea has completed. They won’t be able to function once more if they are not watchful. The individuals who purchased Chelsea had to return and get the owner’s approval. “Otherwise, Chelsea is currently under a curse that will worsen if…
Jorge, Lionel Messi’s father, is reportedly in Riyadh to speak with Al-Hilal about the possibilities of his son joining the Saudi club and earning an astounding £245 million annually. In his first game since winning the World Cup last month, Messi scored a goal for PSG on Wednesday, but his future at the club is still up in the air. In June, when his contract with the French champions is up, Al-Hilal has reportedly expressed a strong desire to lure him to Saudi Arabia. According to Mundo Deportivo, they would be willing to give him $300 million year (£245 million)…
During the upcoming winter transfer window, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag will be trying to strengthen his team. After Cristiano Ronaldo, the super star Portuguese player, left Old Trafford a few months ago, he has determined that the attack department is an area in desperate need of improvement. Wout Weghorst, a great forward for Dutch & Burney, has been been signed by the Red Devils on a loan contract for the duration of the season, according to the most recent claims from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Given that the forward is currently under a loan agreement with the Turkish…
In a recent interview, Graham Potter gave the reasons why he thinks his position as manager of Stamford Bridge is “the hardest in football.” Chelsea have recently been ousted from both domestic cup competitions, and despite a promising start to his time at the club, they have slipped to 10th place in the English Premier League standings. Potter attributes this to a number of elements, such as the club’s recent ownership transition, its active transfer market, and the changeover of medical staff, all of which have added to the impression of turmoil that has pervaded the club in recent months.…
Even a squad with the ability and depth of Manchester City is unable to compete on all four fronts. The Pep Guardiola squad took part in each of the three domestic tournaments this week. Manchester City will be looking to bounce back against their neighborhood rivals after their dismal 2-0 loss to Southampton in the Carabao Cup. They head to Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday afternoon to pick up their Premier League game there. City has dominated this match lately with 12 goals in the last three encounters, including six at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the season. Their…
In his first game since winning the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain scored as his club defeated Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1. After the competition, the 35-year-old was given a leave of absence, thus he missed the matches against Strasbourg and Lens. Messi missed the Cup of France victory over Chateroux as well. Although PSG increased their advantage over Lens at the top of Ligue 1 to six points, the Argentina captain played the entire 90 minutes of the game. Hugo Ekitike, a forward, gave the home team the early advantage before Messi doubled it. In 20…
Despite a challenging start to 2023, the defending Super Cup champions weren’t at their best once more. However, Courtois shone, making crucial saves and then firmly turning away Jose Gaya in the shootout. Madrid’s next opponent will be either Thursday’s opponents Real Betis or Barcelona. Spanish Cup runner-up Real Madrid, the La Liga champions, had opportunities to win the match within the first 90 minutes, but Courtois’ incredible reflex stop on Fran Perez forced extra time. Despite criticism over the hosts’ human rights record, the Spanish Super Cup will continue to be played in Saudi Arabia until at least 2029.…
According to Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, Victor Osimhen is too expensive for the team.Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, the Red Devils, who are searching for a new striker, have been connected with Osimhen.According to reports, United inquired for Osimhen last summer but were turned off by Napoli’s astronomical asking price.Despite being aware of Osimhen’s potential, Ferdinand suggested his former team sign Mehdi Taremi from Porto.On his YouTube program Vibe with Five, the United icon responded to a question about the team’s need for a striker by saying, “I would have gone and got Taremi in from Porto.”It’s a…
Cristiano Ronaldo has five Ballon d’Ors to his name in a glittering career, but in 2017, he decided to sell one of his replica awards. The Ballon d’Or replica is typically given to the club the winner was playing for by those who have had the honor of receiving it. Alternatively, it ends up in their own museum or collection of personal trophies. But according to MARCA, Ronaldo requested that his 2013 Ballon d’Or be donated to a good cause. All of the auction’s revenues went to Make-A-Wish, a foundation that aids children with life-threatening illnesses. Idan Ofer, the richest…
Marcus Rashford, a forward for Manchester United, extended his remarkable scoring streak against Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal. Rashford sealed a 3-0 victory by scoring twice in stoppage time after coming off the bench. Having now scored in eight straight home games, Rashford surpassed the old mark of seven set by Wayne Rooney. With six additional assists, Rashford’s season total rises to 15 goals. Rooney lauds Rashford Rashford’s genius was recognized by Rooney, who tweeted a message to his former teammate. Class @MarcusRashford, he wrote. Let’s continue it. When Manchester United plays Manchester City this weekend, Rashford will face…
After missing out on signing the 24-year-old striker last summer, Real Madrid is planning to step up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe had verbally agreed to join the La Liga winners, but he changed his mind and signed a new three-year contract with PSG, angering the Real Madrid administration. Los Blancos are still interested in signing Mbappe, but this time on their own terms as they have established two requirements for the PSG striker to meet, according to Sportskeeda. According to reports, Real Madrid wants the Paris Saint-Germain player to pressure the Ligue 1 champions by…
Argentina After 11 years in command and a subpar season at the club, Diego Simeone has informed Atletico Madrid of his decision to quit the team at the end of the current campaign. Simeone, one of the best coaches ever, has been very successful with Atletico Madrid. Even with a small budget, the manager, 52, has been able to produce results. Additionally, he used defensive strategies that hindered teams from scoring a lot of goals against the Spanish team. He has recently had trouble coming up with a great formation for new players. Diego Simeone appears to be used to…
Al-Nassr assistant coach Stephane Jobard has been open about Cristiano Ronaldo’s approach to training at the club. There are rumors that Ronaldo and Al-Nassr just reached an agreement on a two and a half year, €200 million contract. Since his arrival at Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian league has drawn attention from all around the world. Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, was humble and willing to help, according to Jobard, who met him during a few training sessions. Jobard was quoted by Sportskeeda as stating, “Cristiano Ronaldo made a mistake in practice, and I informed him that it was just a…
Following Poland’s disappointing showing in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, English football icon Steven Gerrard has emerged as a surprise contender to take over as their head coach. After losing to France 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 last December, Czeslaw Michniewicz’s contract was not renewed, and Poland is looking to replace him. According to the Polish newspaper Meczyki, the FA of that nation has already gotten in touch with Gerrard, who has been out of work for the previous two months after being fired by Aston Villa. Other possibilities on the list include Herve Renard, the Saudi…
At the expense of League One Charlton, Marcus Rashford struck twice late to up his season total to 15 goals and advance Manchester United to the Carabao Cup semifinal at Old Trafford.United had the edge thanks to Antony’s excellent first-half goal, but Dean Holden’s visitors were widely credited for their fightback up until second-half replacement Rashford scored twice in the final two minutes to give United a sixth straight victory.The 9,000-strong Charlton traveling crowd, their largest ever for a midweek cup match, cheered their team on as they left the field. They had supported them throughout, and when Scott Fraser…
Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo is anticipated to raise his 175 million pound annual salary by aiding Saudi Arabia’s bid for the FIFA World Cup 2030, raising his income to almost 1 million pound each day. The seasoned Portuguese forward signed with Al-Nassr last month after leaving Manchester United. Ronaldo signed a staggering two-year deal worth 175 million pounds per season with the Saudi Pro League squad. And that won’t even be the beginning of his revenues from the Middle East. Ronaldo will be compensated an additional 175 million pounds, according to the news agency AFP, for backing Saudi Arabia’s bid…
Hugo Lloris, the 36-year-old captain of France, announced his retirement from international play three weeks after his nation’s World Cup final loss to Argentina in Doha on penalties. In an interview with French sports newspaper L’Equipe that was published on Monday, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris stated, “I have decided to stop my international career, with the feeling that I have given all.” “I think it’s necessary to make this announcement now, two and a half months before Euro qualifying begins.” Lloris, who made his debut for France at age 21 in a friendly match against Uruguay in November 2008,…
In the summer of 2024, Harry Kane’s contract with Tottenham expires. The England captain “won’t win anything at Spurs,” according to Rio Ferdinand, who has instructed his previous club Manchester United to make a full effort to sign him this summer. As his Tottenham contract expires, the 29-year-old frontman is approaching a pivotal point in his career. If the talented frontman wants to win trophies before he retires, he may have to consider a transfer for the second time in two years. Prior to the start of the 2021/22 season, Kane sought to force through a transfer to Manchester City,…