As per a BBC report, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner of Manchester United, recently provided key insights into the club’s future trajectory, covering crucial aspects such as ownership structure, player management, and strategic planning. Manchester United Co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Discusses Glazers, Greenwood, Transfers, Catching Man City & Liverpool Ratcliffe underscored the significance of collaboration with the Glazer family, expressing confidence in their shared vision for Manchester United’s revival. He highlighted a positive working relationship with Joel and Avram Glazer, indicating their dedication to steering the club back to its former glory. Regarding Mason Greenwood’s situation, Ratcliffe took a cautious…
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Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has affirmed that INEOS Chairman, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is interested in collaborating with him. Following Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 25% stake in the Old Trafford club last week, Ten Hag acknowledges that he has not had the opportunity to converse with him yet. Under mounting pressure as United currently occupies seventh place, Ten Hag addressed the situation in a Friday media interaction, stating, “The schedule is so condensed I didn’t have the time so far to speak with them but it will come. I look forward [to talking]. They want to work with me,…
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva has selected Blues legend John Terry as his ideal center-back partner. Speaking to the Premier League’s official YouTube channel, Silva expressed his admiration for Terry, citing their excellent rapport at Chelsea and acknowledging Terry’s legendary status in the club and English football. Silva stated, “I will go with John Terry since I am at Chelsea. We have a great relationship. There is always a good vibe every time I see him, and he is a legend for the club and English football.” John Terry, who had a brief stint at Aston Villa before retiring in 2018, boasts…
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has identified 12 players whom he regards as world-class. This declaration follows his recent assertion that Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has not yet reached that elite level. During a discussion on TNT Sport, Ferdinand highlighted a quintet from Manchester City – Ederson, Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland. Additionally, he included Liverpool’s formidable trio of Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah in his esteemed list. Beyond the confines of the Premier League, Ferdinand’s world-class selections encompass Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham. Despite acknowledging Saka’s promising potential and…
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has identified Antonio Conte as the manager who brought out the best in him during his career, albeit for an unconventional reason. Hazard, who retired from football at the age of 32 in October, decided not to join a new club after the conclusion of his contract with Real Madrid. Despite an injury-marred stint in Madrid, Hazard was widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s top players during his successful seven-year tenure at Chelsea, where he secured two league titles and four additional trophies, including the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for the…
According to reports, Luka Modric has been offered an opportunity to join Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff if he decides to retire this summer. Over the last 18 months, Modric has seen a reduced role under Ancelotti, making only 11 La Liga starts in the current campaign. Speculation suggests that the 38-year-old might leave Real Madrid when his contract expires. Although retirement is a possibility, Modric, expressing his desire for more playing time this season, has not hinted at hanging up his boots. The Athletic reveals that Ancelotti discussed the coaching role with Modric about two months ago, but the Croatian…
Inter Miami has unveiled a new stadium naming rights agreement with the American banking giants JP Morgan Chase ahead of the upcoming MLS season. The rebranded venue, now known as Chase Stadium, marks Chase’s inaugural naming rights partnership with a professional soccer team. This move aligns with the anticipation surrounding Inter Miami, particularly with the presence of global football star Lionel Messi. Chase, which merged with JP Morgan in 2000, already holds stadium naming rights for the NBA franchise Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Xavier Asensi, Miami’s chief business officer, expressed the honor of partnering with…
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has confirmed that former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will be available for the team’s opening game of the 2024 season against Real Salt Lake. Inter Miami fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Messi and Suarez, along with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are expected to feature in the season opener at the newly named Chase Stadium. Jordi Alba was the only former Barcelona player not to suffer an injury during Inter Miami’s international tour this winter, playing in every preseason game from Saudi Arabia to Japan. Busquets managed…
Manchester United has officially announced the completion of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% share purchase. Ratcliffe, having obtained Premier League approval last week and now receiving the green light from the Football Association, is set to collaborate with INEOS at Old Trafford. Expressing his honor and acknowledging the responsibility, Ratcliffe stated in a released statement, “To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility. This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European, and world football, with world-class facilities…
Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Brentford on Tuesday evening, propelling them to the second spot in the Premier League table. After a goalless first half, Erling Haaland’s well-executed effort proved to be the decisive factor, as the reigning champions managed to overcome a spirited Brentford side. The win brings Manchester City within a point of league leaders Liverpool, as they strive for a fourth successive Premier League title. In the match’s unfolding events, Manchester City, eager to recover from a recent setback against Chelsea, established territorial dominance early on, with Pep Guardiola’s side consistently pressuring Brentford’s defense.…
Inter took a significant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals, securing a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Tuesday. Marko Arnautovic’s second-half strike proved decisive, although Atletico had their chances, with Alvaro Morata making an impact after coming on as a substitute. Arnautovic finally found the net with ten minutes remaining, capitalizing on a rebound after Jan Oblak saved a shot from Lautaro Martinez. Meanwhile, in Eindhoven, Luuk de Jong’s penalty secured a 1-1 draw for PSV against Borussia Dortmund. The match began evenly, but Dortmund’s quality became evident, with Donyell Malen…
Bayern Munich has officially confirmed that Thomas Tuchel will depart from the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. The team has faced a challenging campaign under Tuchel’s leadership, currently trailing by eight points in the Bundesliga title race and on the verge of Champions League elimination following a recent 1-0 defeat to Lazio. Despite substantial summer investments, including over €150m on star players Harry Kane and Kim Min-jae, Bayern Munich has struggled to meet expectations. In a statement announcing the news, club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen stated, “In a good, open discussion, we came to the decision to…
Real Madrid, the Spanish LaLiga powerhouse, is actively pursuing a deal for French captain Kylian Mbappe, despite earlier reports suggesting that the contract had already been signed this week. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano clarified the situation, emphasizing that certain processes need to be finalized before the official announcement. In an update to The Daily Briefing, Romano stated, “There is no clarity on the announcement yet. I don’t have a specific date now; they are still working on the details of the deal, and then it will be announced as soon as they sign.” Romano further addressed the situation in…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has tentatively agreed to hold the 2025 Cup of Nations in Morocco during July and August, according to an anonymous CAF official who spoke to AFP. This comes after CAF president Patrice Motsepe had previously refrained from confirming the tournament’s dates, citing logistical challenges for a qualifying competition if held in January and February. Choosing to host the event in June and July would clash with FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup scheduled for North America. However, the anonymous source revealed that there is “an agreement in principle between CAF and the Moroccan Football Federation…
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, commended Erling Haaland for silencing his critics with the decisive goal in their 1-0 triumph over Brentford. Despite a goalless performance in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea last Saturday, where Haaland had nine attempts without finding the net, he rebounded in the match against Brentford, securing his 22nd goal of the campaign and securing a narrow victory for the Premier League champions. The win narrowed the gap with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League to just one point. Guardiola, defending his star striker, stated, “Top scorers, top strikers, score a lot of goals,…
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has contemplated the team’s checkered history in the Champions League Round of 16 as they return to the competition this season for the first time since 2017. Ahead of their upcoming knockout clash against FC Porto, Arteta dismissed the relevance of the club’s past failures in this stage. During the period from 2011 to 2017, Arsenal faced setbacks in the Round of 16, succumbing to seven consecutive defeats that included three losses to Bayern Munich and two to Barcelona. Now, with a renewed focus, Arsenal is determined to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since…
“In my team, the numbers go from one to 11,” Real Madrid president Florentino Perez conveyed to Zinedine Zidane when the latter signed with the Spanish giants in 2001. “There are no 35 or 40 on the jerseys!” Zidane gladly accepted the lowest available number, making the number five an iconic figure in Madrid’s history. This significance was such that, two decades later, Jude Bellingham reached out to Jesus Vallejo for the same digit when he moved to Spain’s capital. Now, Kylian Mbappe, considered the heir to Zidane’s legacy at the pinnacle of French football, is poised to commence negotiations…
Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, has garnered attention in the English Premier League by achieving the record for the highest shot conversion rate since last season. Despite facing injury setbacks and sitting out 12 games for Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi has outperformed notable players such as Erling Haaland, Hee-Chan Hwang, Callum Wilson, Diogo Jota, and Ivan Toney. Reports indicate that Awoniyi currently boasts an impressive 28.6% shot conversion rate, surpassing Manchester City’s Haaland, who holds a 26.1% conversion rate. This accomplishment is particularly notable considering Haaland’s higher goal tally of 52 compared to Awoniyi’s 16 since the beginning of last season.…
Atletico Madrid’s standout performer, Antoine Griezmann, has shared his thoughts on his fellow countryman, Kylian Mbappe, amid rumors of the latter’s potential move to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window. Expressing his enthusiasm, Griezmann revealed his eagerness to engage in thrilling derbies against Mbappe, who, like Griezmann, plays a pivotal role for the French national team, contributing significantly to their victorious FIFA World Cup campaign in 2018. Mbappe reportedly conveyed his intention to depart Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to the club management last week, signaling an impending exit once his contract concludes at the end of the season. The…
Continuing their victorious streak, Arsenal secured a dominant 5-0 win against Burnley on the road. Mikel Arteta’s side has consistently displayed impressive performances against their adversaries in recent encounters. Upcoming Fixtures for Arsenal 1. FC Porto vs Arsenal – Date: Wednesday, 21st February 2024 – Competition: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg – Kick-off: 21:00 West African Time 2. Arsenal vs Newcastle United – Date: Saturday, 24th February 2024 – Venue: Emirates Stadium – Kick-off: 21:00 West African Time 3. Sheffield United vs Arsenal – Date: Monday, 4th March 2024 – Venue: Bramall Lane – Kick-off: 21:00 West…