Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Curtis Jones for effectively ‘controlling’ Chelsea’s Cole Palmer during their Premier League clash on Sunday. Jones scored the decisive goal as Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah and Nicholas Jackson also finding the net during the match. In his post-match interview, Slot gave special recognition to Jones, emphasizing his success in keeping Palmer, who has been in great form this season, subdued. “He was very good. A standout individual performance. The whole team worked incredibly hard,” Slot told Sky Sports. “Curtis had a tough task controlling Cole Palmer, which…
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The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has renewed its appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for leniency ahead of the expected ruling regarding the recent incident involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Al-Abraq airport. According to Vanguard, the Nigerian team was stranded without adequate assistance for nearly 20 hours upon their arrival in Libya for the return leg of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, preventing them from proceeding with the match. The incident, which has drawn criticism from CAF, will be addressed at the upcoming general assembly, where a final decision is expected. Nasser Al-Suwaie, the general secretary…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that Cole Palmer will not be the solution to all the club’s issues. Ahead of their Premier League match against Liverpool, Maresca emphasized that it is unfair to place all the pressure on Palmer. He urged other players to rise to the occasion as the season progresses. “If we think that Cole Palmer is going to solve all our problems, that’s a big mistake,” Maresca said. “Placing all the pressure on his shoulders is not right. We have many players who are performing well. It’s not just about Cole; it’s about the entire squad.”…
Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has confirmed that the club will terminate Paul Pogba’s contract, stating that Pogba is no longer part of the club’s plans. “Pogba was a great player, but we have different plans now. We’ve invested in other players, and our team is complete,” Giuntoli said. Despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reducing Pogba’s four-year doping ban to 18 months, allowing him to resume training in January and return to competitive football in March, Juventus is moving forward without him. Pogba is expected to continue his career elsewhere, even though his contract with Juventus runs until…
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has criticized the team for their carelessness following William Saliba’s red card in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. Rice emphasized that Arsenal cannot afford to keep making costly mistakes. Speaking to reporters via ESPN, he said, “We’ve shot ourselves in the foot three times in eight games. We got away with it against Brighton at home and Manchester City away, but Bournemouth capitalized and made it 2-0.” Despite praising his teammates’ efforts with 10 men, Rice pointed out the team’s naivety: “I’m proud of the fight, but we need to stop making…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed a double injury setback following his team’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves. Wolves took an early lead at Molineux through Jørgen Strand Larsen, but Joško Gvardiol equalized for City before John Stones secured a dramatic 95th-minute winner. During the post-match press conference, Guardiola addressed the injuries to Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne, saying: “I don’t think they will be ready for the midweek game against Sparta Praha in the Champions League. We have a few days of training, but I don’t think so.” The win keeps Manchester City in second place,…
Spanish football club Real Madrid reportedly regrets its decision to sign Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward, who joined the club on a free transfer this summer, is currently embroiled in controversy due to allegations of rape that surfaced in Sweden. According to Swedish media, Mbappé was involved in an incident at a hotel in Stockholm on October 10, which he has since denied. This alleged incident follows Mbappé’s highly anticipated move to Real Madrid, and despite a strong start at the Bernabéu, where he has scored seven goals in 11 games, the club is reportedly dissatisfied with…
Flick expressed his desire to start Frenkie de Jong before the Dutch midfielder had to leave training due to discomfort. “He felt some discomfort; he started with the group but then went to the sidelines,” Flick explained. “I wanted him to play as a starter, but we’ll see.” According to AS, De Jong’s latest issue is not related to his previous ankle problem but is instead a minor muscle complaint, raising concerns at the club about his availability for the Sevilla match. Ultimately, De Jong was included in Barcelona’s matchday squad, though his fitness remains uncertain. Additionally, Barcelona confirmed the…
Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss next Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool after being sent off in the first half of Saturday’s game against Bournemouth. Saliba initially received a yellow card for pulling back Evanilson, but after a VAR review, referee Rob Jones upgraded the decision to a red card for a last-man tackle. This marks the third red card for an Arsenal player this season, following the dismissals of Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard in matches against Brighton and Manchester City, respectively.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has criticized Libyan authorities for their inhumane treatment of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and their Super Eagles teammates during the international break in October. Iwobi, Bassey, and their teammates traveled to Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier that was scheduled to take place in Benghazi last Tuesday. However, their flight was diverted to a smaller airport in Al Abraq, where they were held for 18 hours without food, water, or internet access. Discussing the ordeal Iwobi and Bassey faced in Libya ahead of Fulham’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday,…
IBF World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois has declared his readiness to face former two-time champion Anthony Joshua once again in their highly anticipated rematch. In an interview with BoxNation, Dubois confidently stated his intention to prove his dominance. “He’ll have a lot of demons to face. Who knows if people are pushing him into this? I don’t know. But from my side, I’m ready to show the world that I’m the king,” he said. If the rematch with Joshua doesn’t materialize, the 27-year-old aims to avenge his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, should the Ukrainian defeat Tyson Fury in their December…
Barcelona reportedly fell victim to a scam during the transfer of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. The Spanish club was allegedly tricked into transferring €1 million (£830,000) to a fraudster posing as Lewandowski’s agent. Barcelona signed Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of €45 million (£37 million). Since then, Lewandowski has proven his worth by scoring 71 goals in 106 matches. According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, during the transfer, the club received an email, supposedly from the striker’s agent, Pini Zahavi, instructing them to pay a €1 million agent’s commission. The email directed…
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he retired from Manchester United to spend more time with his wife, Cathy, following the death of her sister. Ferguson stepped down in 2013 after 27 years at Old Trafford, where he won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, and numerous other trophies. Although many believed he retired due to his age, Ferguson explained on Ally McCoist’s podcast, Ally’s Social Club, that the decision was deeply personal. “Cathy’s sister had passed away the previous October, and she was struggling,” Ferguson said. “At Christmas, I told her, ‘I’m going to retire at the end…
The Libyan Football Federation is in a state of panic after CAF requested documents regarding the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria. This request follows Nigeria’s refusal to play after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport, where they were held for 18 hours without food or water. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, Nasser Al-Suwaie, the Secretary-General of the Libyan FA, confirmed in a special statement that CAF has given both the Libyan and Nigerian football associations until the 20th of this month to submit the necessary documentation related to the incident. Al-Suwaie stated that the…
Manchester City are prepared to spend heavily on Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. Wirtz is regarded as one of the top young talents in European football. According to Sky Germany, City see Wirtz as the perfect successor if De Bruyne decides to move to Saudi Arabia next summer, with Al-Nassr showing interest. Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing the club to sign the Belgian playmaker. At 33, concerns are growing over De Bruyne’s long-term fitness, as he missed a significant portion of last season and continues to face injury issues. However, Wirtz reportedly favors…
Jose Mourinho has abruptly terminated the contract of a Fenerbahce player just days before a clash with his former club Manchester United. Fenerbahce announced the decision on Thursday night, a week before their upcoming match against United. Mourinho, who took charge of Fenerbahce in June, has been active in reshaping the team, securing a number of new signings, including loans for Allan Saint-Maximin, Filip Kostić, and Sofyan Amrabat, as well as a deal for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri and veteran forward Cenk Tosun on a free transfer. Currently, Fenerbahce sits fourth in the league after seven matches, accumulating 16 points.…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that Reece James is currently unable to play more than one match per week as the club aims to end his prolonged struggle with injuries. James is set to make his first appearance of the season on Sunday against Liverpool, having already missed 11 games across all competitions. Over the past three seasons (2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24), he has been sidelined for a total of 83 matches. While Chelsea fans are eager to see James return to peak form, Maresca has urged patience as the medical team carefully manages his comeback. “He is finally…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Kylian Mbappe used the international break to transform into “a different player” compared to the one who struggled during his initial months in Spain. Overall, Madrid has had a disappointing start to the year, and Mbappe’s performances have played a role in that struggle. While he has scored seven goals in 11 matches, three of those came from penalties, leading to questions about whether his presence has positively impacted the team. As Madrid prepares to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, Ancelotti emphasized that fitness issues were behind Mbappe’s slow start and that…
Chelsea have unveiled a new badge as part of their bid to establish themselves as ‘London’s true club’ in celebration of their 120th anniversary. Founded in 1905, the west London club is gearing up for this milestone year with a specially designed emblem that will be used for branding and promotional purposes, though it won’t replace the current Chelsea badge. The new design is part of Chelsea’s collaboration with Uncommon Creative Studio, which began over the summer. As part of this partnership, a campaign titled ‘We Burn Blue’ was launched in July, branding the club as ‘CFC LDN’ to emphasize…
Alphonso Davies is open to considering an approach from Manchester United if they are willing to meet his wage demands, according to reports. As he approaches the final six months of his contract with Bayern Munich, the left-back has yet to agree on an extension, with financial issues reportedly causing the delay. With just two months left to negotiate with overseas clubs, interest in Davies is growing. Manchester United recently entered the fray, alongside Barcelona, but Real Madrid remains the frontrunner for his signature. While Madrid is favored to secure Davies, Christian Falk suggests that a move to Spain is…