Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a return to the Premier League, with the Newcastle United job emerging as a potential target should current manager Eddie Howe leave. Mourinho, who has enjoyed successful stints at Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, is currently in charge of Turkish side Fenerbahce. However, recent comments, including a fiery eight-minute rant about referees and alleged corruption in the Super Lig, have sparked speculation about his future in Turkey. According to The Guardian, the 61-year-old has expressed interest in a Premier League return and has made inquiries through intermediaries regarding the Newcastle position, seeing it as…
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The 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League campaign has seen some thrilling action, with standout performances across Thursday’s fixtures on November 7. On Matchday Four, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen was pivotal in Galatasaray’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Turkey, scoring twice to lead his team to a crucial win. Meanwhile, Manchester United triumphed 2-0 over PAOK at Old Trafford, with Amad Diallo grabbing both goals to further cement his importance in the squad. Other exciting results included Lazio’s 2-1 victory over FC Porto, while Hoffenheim and Lyon played out a 2-2 draw in a high-octane encounter. Following these matches, the top…
Declan Rice was unavailable for Arsenal’s midweek clash against Inter due to a toe problem, while Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino were substituted during the match for separate issues: Havertz sustained a blow to the head, and Merino was feeling unwell. When asked about Rice’s availability for the upcoming Chelsea match, manager Mikel Arteta was cautious, saying, “I have to be very vague on that one because there’s no clarity on whether he’s going to be fit for the weekend.” Arteta added, “He hasn’t trained yet, and it’s not clear if he’ll be available to play.” Regarding Havertz and Merino,…
Carlo Ancelotti’s position at Real Madrid is under serious threat following a disastrous start to the season. The legendary Italian manager, who led the club to two Champions League titles since his return in 2021, is now feeling the heat as the team sinks into crisis. Real Madrid’s season is spiraling, with humiliating losses in both La Liga and the Champions League. Currently, they sit nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona in the league, following a demoralizing 4-0 defeat in El Clasico. In Europe, they are languishing in the bottom half of their group, having suffered a 3-1 defeat at…
England Confirm Squad for November Nations League Matches England have named their squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures in November, with some notable absences. Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are both sidelined with injuries, leaving the team without a natural left-back. In response, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall has earned a call-up, joining a squad largely unchanged from October’s roster. This will be the final squad selected by interim manager Lee Carsley before Thomas Tuchel takes over in January. If England fail to secure the necessary results and finish second in their Nations League group, Tuchel will be tasked…
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 131-114 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their fourth loss on a road trip that has left them at a 4-4 record overall and 1-4 on the trip. The game highlighted the Lakers’ struggles in the absence of Anthony Davis, who was sidelined due to a bruised left heel, along with starting forward Rui Hachimura. Without their All-Star big man, the Lakers were outmuscled inside, with the Grizzlies dominating in the paint, scoring 60 points, adding 15 second-chance points off 12 offensive rebounds, and finishing with 27 fastbreak points. Despite the loss, LeBron James…
Former Champions League winner Thierry Henry launched a sharp critique of Kylian Mbappé after Real Madrid’s disappointing 3-1 home defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. This loss followed a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu at the end of October, leaving Carlo Ancelotti’s side struggling with form. The Italian coach admitted that his team “is not playing well,” and the pressure is mounting. Mbappé, who joined Madrid this summer, has been a focal point of criticism due to his underwhelming performances, managing only five non-penalty goals in 15 appearances across all competitions this…
Chelsea’s crowded attacking lineup has made it challenging for Joao Félix, as he competes for playing time with the likes of Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke. Ahead of Chelsea’s Conference League clash with Armenian side Noah, Enzo Maresca admitted feeling “shame” over Félix’s limited opportunities. “I feel shame about Joao,” Maresca said to reporters. “I would like to give him more minutes in the Premier League, but I’ve said many times, we need defensive balance. We can’t play with Joao, Cole [Palmer], and Christo [Nkunku] all at once.” Maresca explained that while he would love to field all…
Kylian Mbappé Left Out of France Squad for Upcoming UEFA Nations League Fixtures Kylian Mbappé has been excluded from Didier Deschamps’ squad for France’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, following a difficult start to the 2024/25 season at Real Madrid. The French forward has been in the spotlight for his struggles to find his footing at Madrid, as the team has faced challenges under Carlo Ancelotti, sitting behind Barcelona in both La Liga and the Champions League standings. Mbappé’s omission from the Nations League squad has raised questions, but Deschamps addressed the decision during his squad announcement, explaining: “I had…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down concerns over Kai Havertz’s health after the German forward suffered a bloody head injury during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan. Havertz, who started as the central striker for the Gunners in their Champions League encounter at San Siro, was forced off in stoppage time after a clash with Inter’s Yann Aurel Bisseck. Havertz’s face was left covered in blood, prompting goalkeeper Yann Sommer to call for medical assistance. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession and 20 shots on goal, they were unable to break down Inter’s defense following Hakan Calhanoglu’s first-half penalty. Arteta…
Zinedine Zidane urged Vinicius Junior to follow the example of two Real Madrid icons in order to achieve long-term success. Having enjoyed a standout year with victories in both La Liga and the Champions League, along with a match-winning performance in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Vinicius is at the peak of his career. However, despite his achievements, the Brazilian was outshone by Manchester City’s Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d’Or voting, which left him disappointed. Real Madrid, feeling disrespected by the Ballon d’Or organizers—particularly after the result was leaked before the official announcement—decided to boycott the ceremony.…
Manchester United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has unexpectedly revealed that he has yet to make contact with the club’s incoming permanent head coach, Ruben Amorim. Van Nistelrooy was appointed on a temporary basis after Erik ten Hag was dismissed in late October. The former striker had only rejoined United as part of the coaching staff over the summer and is set to hand over the reins to Amorim when the Portuguese manager leaves Sporting CP to take charge on November 11. Although United reached an agreement with Amorim on November 1, Van Nistelrooy confirmed that there had been no…
Tottenham’s Late Rally Falls Short as Galatasaray Prevail 3-2 Tottenham’s perfect start to the Europa League came to a dramatic end on Thursday as they were defeated 3-2 by a dominant Galatasaray, despite a spirited late comeback. Victor Osimhen’s brace and Yunus Akgun’s early strike sealed the win for the Turkish side, who dominated throughout but should have scored more, registering 28 shots on goal. The match came to life early when Akgun struck a sensational effort from the edge of the box to give Galatasaray the lead just six minutes in. Tottenham quickly responded with a well-worked goal, as…
Chelsea ran riot in the Conference League with a commanding 8-0 win over Armenian side Noah, continuing their perfect start to the competition. Enzo Maresca’s team showed no mercy, overpowering their opponents with speed, precision, and clinical finishing, despite a promising early display from Noah. The floodgates opened in the 12th minute when Tosin Adarabioyo scored his first goal for Chelsea, heading in from an excellent Enzo Fernandez corner. Moments later, Noah handed Chelsea another goal after Marc Guiu intercepted a poor pass, calmly slotting home. Axel Disasi then added a third with a header almost identical to Adarabioyo’s. Noah’s…
Since his return to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Ahmed Musa has continued to make an impact, both on and off the pitch. The 32-year-old’s leadership and experience have been instrumental in raising expectations within the league, where he has become a major figure, reminiscent of his rise to prominence as a teenager in 2009. Musa has carved out an iconic legacy over the years, and it seems there may still be more to give. His future could involve leading a team to the African Nations Championship (CHAN), an opportunity he may choose to pursue if the stars align.…
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is at risk of missing Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash against Arsenal after suffering a knee injury during the recent match against Manchester United, according to the Daily Express. The 22-year-old winger was forced off the pitch at Old Trafford after a rough tackle from United’s Lisandro Martinez, which Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca described as “not a normal one.” The challenge, which took place in stoppage time and earned Martinez a yellow card, has left Palmer unable to train since. “He didn’t train on Tuesday; we’ll see today if he’s able to join us,” Maresca…
Departing Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has shared his thoughts on how his team managed to defeat Manchester City 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Viktor Gyokeres was the hero for Sporting, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead his team to victory over Pep Guardiola’s side. City also had a chance to get back into the game, but Erling Haaland missed a late penalty with the score at 3-1. Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, reflected on the victory, attributing the result to the team’s collective effort and the atmosphere at the stadium. “It was written,”…
Al-Hilal are reportedly considering terminating Neymar’s contract, according to Saudi outlet Action Ma3 Waleed. Since joining the club in the summer of 2023 for a fee of around €90 million, Neymar has struggled with injuries. The Brazilian forward suffered an ACL injury last year, which kept him sidelined until his return on October 21 against Al-Ain from the UAE. However, Neymar was forced off with another injury just 30 minutes after coming on as a substitute in Al-Hilal’s AFC Champions League win over Esteghlal. Now, the Saudi club is reportedly contemplating an early termination of Neymar’s two-year contract in January.…
Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a potential move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the current season. Despite being 32 and undergoing a managerial change at Liverpool, Salah has continued to perform at an elite level in the 2024/25 campaign, with 16 goal contributions in 15 appearances across all competitions. According to SPORT, Barcelona officials have once again discussed the possibility of signing Salah, a player they had shown interest in back in 2022. However, that pursuit stalled due to Liverpool’s high asking price and Salah’s wage demands. While Barcelona’s…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump, assuring him that football fans will enjoy a fantastic World Cup in 2026. Infantino’s message came as he extended his congratulations to Trump following his victory in the US presidential election, where he defeated Democrat Kamala Harris. “Congratulations, Mr. President!” Infantino posted on Instagram on Wednesday. “We will have a great FIFA World Cup and a great FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America! Football unites the world!” The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.