Manchester United Announces New Coach Following Erik Ten Hag’s Sacking Manchester United has confirmed the appointment of a new manager following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag. The Red Devils officially announced Ten Hag’s departure after a string of disappointing results. The Dutch manager struggled to lead the team to title contention this season, securing only three wins in his last nine games. As a result, the team currently sits in 14th place with just 11 points from those matches. Ruud van Nistelrooy Takes Over at Manchester United Ruud van Nistelrooy has been approved by the club’s hierarchy to assume…
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Rodri Wins the 2024 Ballon d’Or, First Defensive Midfielder to Receive the Honor Rodri has been awarded the 2024 Ballon d’Or, making history as the first defensive midfielder to win the prestigious trophy. The Manchester City star helped the club secure its fourth consecutive Premier League title in May, maintaining his exceptional form after a career-best 2022/23 season. His contributions were recognized at both club and international levels, as he played a crucial role in Spain’s triumphant Euro 2024 campaign, where they defeated England in the final to clinch the continental title. Although he was a favorite for the Ballon…
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal clinched the prestigious Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. Named in honor of French legend Raymond Kopa, this award is given to the best male football player under 21, with winners chosen by former Ballon d’Or recipients. The award’s first recipient, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, claimed the inaugural Kopa Trophy in 2018 while at Paris Saint-Germain. Matthijs de Ligt followed in 2019, after leading Ajax to the Champions League semifinals, including a notable victory over Madrid at the Bernabeu. Barcelona has a strong recent history with the Kopa Trophy, with…
Super Eagles Winger Ademola Lookman Finishes 14th in Ballon d’Or Rankings Ademola Lookman has secured the 14th position in this year’s Ballon d’Or rankings, making him the only African player on the 30-man shortlist. The Atalanta winger earned this recognition following an impressive season with both his club and the Nigerian national team. Lookman was honored as Atalanta’s Player of the Year, concluding the season with 11 goals and seven assists across 31 league matches. His standout performance included a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, who entered the match unbeaten. In the previous year’s voting, Lookman’s…
Real Madrid Won’t Send Vinicius Junior or Anyone Else to the Ballon d’Or Ceremony Real Madrid has decided not to send Vinicius Junior or any representatives to the Ballon d’Or event tonight, as they believe he will not be the winner. This information was shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano posted on his X account: “BREAKING: Vinicius Jr will NOT travel to Paris as Real Madrid knows he will NOT win the Ballon d’Or. “No one from Real Madrid will attend the ceremony—no Florentino Pérez, no Vini Jr, no Carlo Ancelotti, no Jude Bellingham.”
Aitana Bonmati Wins Her Second Consecutive Ballon d’Or Féminin Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has claimed her second consecutive Ballon d’Or Féminin, having also won the prestigious award in 2023. The Catalan star successfully retains football’s top honor after a remarkable season with Barcelona, where she helped the club secure its fifth straight Liga F title and lifted the Champions League trophy. Her outstanding performance saw her outshine teammates Caroline Graham Hansen and Alexia Putellas, as well as Khadija Shaw and Lucy Bronze, to be named the best women’s player in the world. Bonmati’s victory continues the legacy of her Barcelona…
Mirror Football Reports: Erik ten Hag Departs for the Netherlands After Manchester United Exit Following his dismissal as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag was seen leaving his home and traveling back to the Netherlands. The decision to part ways came after United’s disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham, which left the club 14th in the Premier League. This was United’s fourth defeat in nine league games, with away performances proving particularly challenging. Ten Hag’s tenure at Old Trafford, filled with high expectations, spanned just under two and a half years. Despite securing a domestic cup, his efforts to elevate…
Lionel Messi Honored with Eight Golden Rings to Mark Each Ballon d’Or Triumph Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi, 36, received eight gold rings symbolizing each of his record-breaking Ballon d’Or victories during a glamorous ceremony in Paris on October 30. The Inter Miami forward, who claimed the prestigious award for the eighth time, was gifted these 14-carat gold rings by Adidas. Each ring represents one of his Ballon d’Or titles and is set to be auctioned off. In one of the photos released by Adidas, Messi poses in tribute to NBA legend Bill Russell, imitating an iconic 1996 image of the…
Reportedly Learning of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or Win Over Vinicius Junior Kylian Mbappe was also absent from the ceremony, despite winning the Gerd Müller Trophy alongside Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane for being the top scorer in the 2023/24 season. Hayes Achieves Success with ChelseaCarlo Ancelotti triumphed over five other nominees, which included three Spanish coaches: Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, and Spain’s national team manager Luis de la Fuente. Also overlooked were Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni and Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini. Emma Hayes accepted her award for Women’s Coach of the Year via a video message. The former Chelsea…
Erik ten Hag Dismissed as Manchester United Managr Manchester United has officially parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach was informed of his dismissal on Monday morning, ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure at Old Trafford. His final game in charge resulted in a Premier League loss to West Ham United on Sunday, leaving the club in 14th place, seven points shy of Champions League qualification, with only three wins from nine league matches and four from 14 in all competitions. The club has appointed former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined in the offseason to assist Ten…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his team should have secured a win over Liverpool in their Premier League match on Sunday. Mohamed Salah’s late goal rescued a point for Liverpool at the Emirates after Bukayo Saka initially put Arsenal ahead with a superb finish. Virgil van Dijk equalized with a header, but Arsenal regained the lead before halftime through Mikel Merino’s first goal for the club. “Really disappointing not to win because, when you look at the chances, we should have won the game,” Arteta commented. “The team played very well—we were dominant, determined, and aggressive, creating big chances in…
Vinicius Junior delivered a memorable comeback to Barcelona’s Gavi following Real Madrid’s disappointing 4-0 defeat in El Clasico. After Barcelona’s emphatic win at the Santiago Bernabeu, where they scored four goals in the second half, Gavi taunted Vinicius by holding up four fingers, indicating the match’s final scoreline. Vinicius, however, had a swift reply. According to El Chiringuito, he calmly stated, “Yes, yes, but on Monday I’m going for the Ballon d’Or.” This response has generated significant reactions, highlighting Vinicius’s ambition for individual recognition despite Real Madrid’s struggles in the La Liga title race. Barcelona’s victory puts them six points…
Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo has chosen to abstain from voting. Garcia suggested that Ronaldo is among those “very upset” with the decisions surrounding the awards. The Portuguese superstar has won the Ballon d’Or five times, trailing only Lionel Messi, who has eight. However, Ronaldo has not been named the best player in the world since 2017. After Messi’s victory in 2023, Ronaldo liked an Instagram post claiming that Messi had won three Ballon d’Ors too many. This year marks the first time in 21 years that neither Messi nor Ronaldo appears on the 30-man…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has announced its intention to appeal the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award Nigeria a 3-0 victory in their controversial 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. According to the Libyan news outlet alwasat.ly, the LFF believes the ruling is unjust. To support their appeal, the federation has engaged Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas. The Match Day 4 fixture was set to take place in Benina on October 15 but was canceled after the Nigerian delegation’s flight was diverted. As a result, players and officials from the Super Eagles were held at an abandoned airport…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has explained the clash that occurred with Barcelona’s bench during their 4-0 defeat in Saturday’s El Clasico. Ancelotti was infuriated by the visitors’ celebrations after Raphinha scored the fourth goal. He was seen speaking with Hansi Flick both during the incident and at full time. When asked about the confrontation, Ancelotti clarified, “Something happened with the assistant, not with Flick. He wasn’t a gentleman when celebrating the goal towards our bench. Flick agreed with us, and that’s it.” Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the match, allowing Barcelona to extend their lead to six points at…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has recognized Southampton as one of the top teams in the Premier League when it comes to defending with the ball. Guardiola made this statement after his side’s 1-0 victory against Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a first-half goal from Erling Haaland. In an interview with BBC Match of the Day, Guardiola praised the visitors for their demanding style of play, noting their effectiveness in maintaining possession. “The way they played, they are so demanding. They defend with the ball,” the Spaniard said. “You can defend with the ball, and they…
The Premier League has clarified the decision to award West Ham a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday. Initially, referee David Coote chose not to give the spot-kick after Matthijs De Ligt made contact with Danny Ings. However, VAR official Michael Oliver advised Coote to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. Jarrod Bowen successfully converted the penalty, securing the win after Casemiro had equalized following Crysencio Summerville’s opening goal. The Premier League’s statement read: “The referee did not award a penalty to West Ham for a challenge by De Ligt on Ings. The VAR deemed…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has attributed their 2-1 defeat to West Ham to a controversial penalty decision. Late in the second half at the London Stadium, Jarrod Bowen converted a penalty to secure the win. Crysencio Summerville initially gave West Ham the lead with his debut goal, but Casemiro soon equalized with a header. The penalty incident came after Matthijs De Ligt’s clash with Danny Ings, which referee David Coote initially waved off. However, VAR official Michael Oliver advised Coote to review the incident on the pitchside monitor, leading to the penalty decision. Speaking to the BBC, Ten…
Barcelona legend Gerard Pique aimed a subtle dig at Real Madrid following Barcelona’s 4-0 El Clasico triumph in La Liga on Saturday. Pique asserted that Real Madrid could never match the essence of the Catalan club. The victory broke a streak of four consecutive El Clasico defeats for Barcelona. After a scoreless first half at the Santiago Bernabeu, Barcelona surged ahead with a brace from Robert Lewandowski and additional goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, securing the win for Hansi Flick’s side. Reacting on X, Pique wrote in Catalan: “We are unique. They can never be like us. With all…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles on Saturday following the disrupted 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision strengthens the Super Eagles’ position at the top of their group, bringing their total to 10 points from four matches, four points ahead of second-placed Benin. Meanwhile, Libya sits at the bottom of the group with just one point. A draw against Benin in Abidjan next month will secure the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2025 AFCON, set to be hosted by Morocco in December 2025. In addition, CAF…