Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, has criticized former Italian player Antonio Cassano for his remarks about the Al Nassr star. Cassano recently disparaged Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese forward doesn’t know how to play football and that he doesn’t care if Ronaldo scores 3,000 career goals. In response, Aveiro pointed out that while Cassano has no idea how to score 900 goals, her brother has achieved that milestone. She attacked Cassano’s credibility, stating that he was merely a ball boy and never a true footballer. “It’s surprising to wake up to comments like this. I don’t know this poor guy. It…
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The former Juventus and Arsenal goalkeeper recently retired but has been mentioned as a possible short-term option for Barcelona after Marc-André ter Stegen’s serious knee injury. Barcelona are in need of cover until the end of the season, and Szczesny’s name has surfaced as one of several experienced free agents being considered. Speaking to Polish media, Szczesny responded to the speculation: “It’s flattering to be linked with a club like Barcelona, but I’m still adjusting to life after football. However, if the right opportunity comes, who knows?” Szczesny retired after leaving Juventus last summer, having enjoyed a successful career that…
German legend Lothar Matthaus has asserted that Manchester City’s Rodri deserves to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or over Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Matthaus praised Rodri as a leader who played a crucial role in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024 and in Manchester City’s Premier League triumph. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in October, with both Vinicius and Rodri among the top contenders. Discussing the award, Matthaus stated (according to Bild): “In this election, goal scorers often receive more attention than others. While Vinicius has titles from the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid that merit…
Barcelona Head Coach Hansi Flick Nears Historic Achievement After Latest Victory Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick secured yet another La Liga win on Wednesday night, with his side clinching a 1-0 victory over Getafe. Robert Lewandowski netted the decisive goal within the first 20 minutes, while Barça dominated 78% of possession and restricted their Madrid-based opponents to just one shot on target. This marks Barcelona’s seventh consecutive win in La Liga this season, keeping them four points clear of rivals Real Madrid, who have already dropped points twice in August. Flick’s winning streak equals that of Ernesto Valverde, who also…
Osimhen expressed that he has a strong rapport with his fellow strikers at Galatasaray, according to DAILY POST. Okan Buruk’s team boasts a formidable attacking lineup that includes Mauro Icardi, Michy Batshuayi, and Burak Yilmaz. Icardi was a key player for the club last season and is anticipated to partner with Osimhen in the attack. Since joining the Istanbul giants, Osimhen has participated in three matches, including the UEFA Europa League game against PAOK Thessaloniki on Wednesday night. He emphasized the importance of teamwork over rivalry, stating, “We have a very good relationship with Mauro Icardi; he is also a…
Norway manager Stale Solbakken remains optimistic about including Martin Ødegaard in the squad for the October international break, despite the Arsenal captain dealing with ankle ligament damage. Ødegaard sustained the injury during the recent September international fixtures. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated last week that the midfielder is likely to be out “for a while” and expressed doubts about his availability for Norway’s upcoming matches. While Arteta did not provide a specific timeline for Ødegaard’s return, he noted that it would be “hopefully not months.” Solbakken has not completely ruled Ødegaard out for the UEFA Nations League matches against Slovenia…
Jack Porter has made history by becoming the second youngest player in Arsenal’s history after being named in the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup match against Bolton Wanderers. At just 16 years and 72 days old, Porter, who celebrated his birthday in July, is now second on the all-time list, following Ethan Nwaneri, who debuted in 2022 at 15 years and 181 days. This milestone has pushed Cesc Fabregas, who first played for Arsenal at 16 years and 177 days in 2003, to third place. Previously, the youngest goalkeeper for Arsenal had been Malcolm Webster, who made his…
Manchester United began their Europa League campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Despite dominating the match and taking the lead through Christian Eriksen in the first half, United failed to create enough clear-cut chances to secure a win. A mistake by Eriksen allowed Sam Lammers to equalize for Twente. Match Overview Erik ten Hag made some slight rotations for the visit of his boyhood club, fielding a strong lineup that included Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire, and Amad Diallo. The game started slowly for both teams, but United nearly found…
Chaos at the Etihad, discussions around Arsenal’s use of ‘dark arts,’ and concerns over Rodri’s injury have overshadowed Kevin De Bruyne’s absence. The Premier League legend is no stranger to injuries, having missed significant time during Manchester City’s fourth consecutive title-winning season. While De Bruyne has shown flashes of brilliance since his return at the beginning of 2024, he has not consistently performed at his peak. This decline in his influence may be why there has been limited discussion about his latest injury setback. However, Pep Guardiola and City would prefer to have him on the pitch rather than sidelined,…
Football pundit Mark Goldbridge has criticized Manchester City forward Erling Haaland for showing disrespect towards Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Goldbridge made his comments on Tuesday after Manchester City’s intense 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal on Sunday. The Norwegian striker clashed with Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus following a heated exchange where Haaland taunted Arteta, telling him, “Stay humble, eh, stay humble.” Haaland had already stirred tension earlier by throwing the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes’ head after John Stones scored City’s 90+8th-minute equalizer. Reacting to the incidents, Goldbridge expressed his disapproval of Haaland’s actions on social media, saying: “Haaland’s lucky…
France World Cup winner Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football on Wednesday at the age of 31, stating that he will continue with Como in a non-playing role. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back had joined the Italian club this season but was left out of their Serie A squad after suffering a knee injury in August. “A new chapter begins off the pitch,” Varane wrote on social media. “I will remain with Como, just without my boots and shin pads. I look forward to sharing more about this soon.” The four-time Champions League winner added. Varane…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised hat-trick hero Christopher Nkunku as one of three players who “deserve to start.” Nkunku scored three goals as Chelsea cruised to a 5-0 victory over Barrow in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The Frenchman netted twice within the first 15 minutes, before a Joao Felix free-kick ricocheted off goalkeeper Paul Farman, making it 3-0 at halftime. Pedro Neto added his first goal after the break, and Nkunku completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute. “I’m happy for Pedro, for Christo, and for Joao,” Maresca said. “They all deserve to start in the Premier…
South Africa will host the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in January 2025, as reported by DAILY POST. According to SCORENigeria, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted South Africa the rights to host the tournament. It’s worth noting that South Africa last hosted the competition 13 years ago, when Nigeria claimed victory by defeating Senegal in the final. To qualify for the tournament in South Africa in 2025, the Flying Eagles must first succeed in the WAFU B qualifying tournament, which will take place in Togo next month. Last year, the Flying Eagles secured third place at the…
Football pundit Mohammad Al-Deayea revealed that Al-Nassr players were jubilant following the dismissal of their former coach, Luis Castro. According to Al-Deayea, the players felt that Castro had favored superstar Cristiano Ronaldo over other key players at the club. Al-Nassr made the decision to part ways with Ronaldo’s compatriot after a poor start to the season. At the time of Castro’s sacking on September 17, the Pro League giants were seventh in the table, having accumulated just five points in three games. Speaking on the Dorina Gear program (via Ysscores), the former Al-Hilal goalkeeper said: “Some players celebrated Castro’s dismissal…
Howard, speaking about Guardiola’s influence, suggested that the Spanish tactician has transformed the way football is played at the highest level, particularly in the Premier League, where his style has become the standard for many teams. “Guardiola has raised the bar so high that teams now believe they have to play out from the back, dominate possession, and press relentlessly. It’s almost like he’s ruined football in that sense because if you’re not doing that, people think you’re not playing the right way,” Howard said during a recent discussion. Guardiola’s tactical innovations, which emphasize ball control and positional play, have…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that his tactics have been “more than” influenced by former rival José Mourinho. Traditionally, Arsenal had been characterized as a team focused on attacking football yet perceived as defensively weak since the latter part of Arsène Wenger’s tenure. Arteta, however, has worked to change that perception, transforming the Gunners into one of the Premier League’s more aggressive sides. The “dark arts” of Arsenal’s play were notably highlighted during their 2-2 draw against Manchester City, where the team defended deep in the second half following Leandro Trossard’s red card. This approach has drawn comparisons to…
Arsenal will have Leandro Trossard available for their upcoming Premier League match against Leicester on Saturday afternoon, despite his red card against Manchester City. Trossard received his marching orders from referee Michael Oliver during first-half stoppage time for kicking the ball away after a foul on Bernardo Silva. VAR confirmed that the second yellow card was issued specifically for delaying the restart of the game. This marks the second instance in quick succession where an Arsenal player has been dismissed for a second yellow card related to kicking the ball away, following Declan Rice’s controversial red against Brighton & Hove…
A thrilling Premier League clash took a dramatic turn when Manchester City’s midfield linchpin, Rodri, was forced to leave the field in evident discomfort. City started strong against Arsenal, with Erling Haaland scoring early to give Pep Guardiola’s side a 1-0 lead. It appeared that the reigning champions were poised to make a significant early-season statement against a team that has come close to dethroning them in recent years. However, Rodri’s injury opened the door for a Gunners comeback. The 1-0 deficit quickly shifted to a 2-1 lead for Arsenal, who nearly secured a monumental victory despite playing the entire…
Barcelona is reportedly in discussions with former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as they explore options to replace Marc-André ter Stegen. Ter Stegen ruptured a tendon in his right knee during the weekend’s victory over Villarreal, requiring surgery that is feared to end his season. This injury leaves Inaki Pena as Barcelona’s only senior goalkeeper, with young backups Ander Astralaga and Diego Kochen lacking experience. Consequently, the Catalan club is rumored to be conducting ’emergency’ transfer talks to find a suitable replacement. Claudio Bravo, who shared goalkeeping duties with Ter Stegen for two years before recently retiring from Real Betis, has…
Chelsea cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Barrow, securing their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The League Two side was no match for Enzo Maresca’s team, who raced into a 2-0 lead early on, with Christopher Nkunku scoring both goals. An own goal made it 3-0 at halftime. Pedro Neto added another just after the break, and Nkunku completed his hat-trick, capping off a dominant performance. Match Summary:Despite making 11 changes to the starting lineup, Maresca fielded a strong team, leaving academy players on the bench. Chelsea took the lead in the eighth minute when…