Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Manchester City needs to “find a solution” for the absence of Rodri following the team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Rodri, who suffered an ACL injury in his right knee during City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. His presence in midfield has been crucial for the team. Without him, City’s performance has faltered, with the club losing seven of the 21 Premier League matches in which he was unavailable. In the match against Newcastle, Guardiola opted for a midfield trio of Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gündogan, and Rico…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced the stadiums set to host the Club World Cup next year, with ten of the twelve venues located on the East Coast of the USA. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 15 to July 13, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium. The venues confirmed by Infantino at the Global Music Festival in New York on Saturday are:
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes received his first red card as a United player in his 242nd appearance for the club on Sunday. Fernandes was sent off in the 42nd minute after a challenge on James Maddison, with United already trailing 1-0 following Brennan Johnson’s goal. The Premier League Match Centre confirmed via a tweet during the game that the red card had been reviewed by VAR, stating: “The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s decision for serious foul play.”
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia secured a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a Week 4 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday. Sunday Megwo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute, sending the home fans into celebration. Abia Warriors continued to apply pressure, but Kano Pillars’ goalkeeper Idreesu Ibrahim made a crucial save in the 20th minute. The home side doubled their lead in the 37th minute, making it 2-0 before halftime under the leadership of coach Imama Amakapabo. Kano Pillars came out stronger in the second half, searching for goals, but the Abia…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag highlighted key mistakes his team made during their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, marking their second consecutive 3-0 home loss after also being beaten by Liverpool. Tottenham opened the scoring when Micky van de Ven made a 50-yard run to set up Brennan Johnson for a tap-in at the far post. Three minutes before halftime, United captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card for a tackle on James Maddison. In the second half, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke added two more goals for Spurs. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day,…
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville labeled Sunday as “a bad day” for Erik ten Hag after the team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. This marked United’s second consecutive home loss without scoring, with Brennan Johnson netting the opener, followed by second-half goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: “The pressure is going to ramp up this week—it’s going to be brutal. It’s been a really bad day for Ten Hag, one of the worst performances I’ve seen under him, and that’s saying something. It was really poor. “Tottenham were brilliant, you have…
Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has cautioned other Premier League clubs to take note of Chelsea’s attacking prowess and quick ball movement. His comments came after Chelsea’s impressive first-half performance against Brighton, where they scored four goals in a 4-2 victory on Saturday, with Cole Palmer netting all four goals. In a post on his official X account, Oliseh remarked that it would be unwise to bet against Chelsea this season. “I’m really enjoying watching this Chelsea team play this season. “They are full of movement, goals, well-structured off the ball, and better organized in their networking. “They could achieve…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admitted he let his teammates down after receiving a red card during Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. With United trailing 1-0 in the first half, Fernandes was sent off for a high tackle on James Maddison. Spurs capitalized, scoring twice in the second half through Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke to secure all three points at Old Trafford. The loss leaves Erik ten Hag’s side with just seven points from six games, sitting in 12th place. Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Fernandes said: “I let my teammates down with the red card. I…
Former Arsenal and Dundee forward Fabian Caballero has passed away at the age of 46. Born in Paraguay, Caballero’s death was announced by Dundee in a statement on Saturday. “All at Dundee Football Club are extremely shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former player Fabian Caballero,” the statement read. “Fabian passed away at the age of 46 and will be greatly missed by everyone at Dundee Football Club. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.” Caballero was signed by Arsène Wenger in 1998 but made only three appearances for Arsenal across all competitions before…
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has named Neymar as the Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT), overlooking Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Nigerian forward also identified Neymar as his idol, asserting that both Messi and Ronaldo are from another planet. In a recent interview with Sporty TV, Boniface stated: “Neymar is my football idol and G.O.A.T. Ronaldo and Messi are from different planets. On this planet, Neymar is my G.O.A.T.” Neymar currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, having joined in the summer of 2023, though he has faced challenges due to injuries since his arrival.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Ethan Nwaneri for his impressive performance in the Gunners’ Premier League win over Leicester City on Saturday. Arteta highlighted Nwaneri’s impact after coming on, noting how the young midfielder beat three players, and expressed his admiration for Nwaneri’s style of play. Nwaneri contributed to Arsenal’s dominant 4-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, an own goal from Wilfred Ndidi, and Kai Havertz securing all three points. Speaking about Nwaneri after the match, Arteta said: “He came on and immediately beat one, two, three players. I just love it!” He…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that he advised Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the club during the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old winger, who joined Chelsea in 2022, has struggled for game time under Maresca this season, making only one appearance in the Carabao Cup against Barrow. Speaking after Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Brighton, Maresca explained that he felt it would have been better for Chukwuemeka to seek regular playing time elsewhere. “I’ve said it many times: Carney is a very good player, but with the number of players we have, we decided at the start of the season it…
Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe has shared his thoughts on why Manchester City couldn’t secure a win against his team on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park, with Joško Gvardiol scoring first for Pep Guardiola’s side before Anthony Gordon equalized for the hosts. After the game, Howe praised his team’s defensive efforts in the final 20 minutes, stating, “We are happy, especially after last week. That was a good display; we played our way and showed bravery.” He added, “It was two teams going at each other for about 70 minutes. In the last…
Liverpool will sit atop the Premier League ahead of the next round of fixtures, following their narrow 2-1 win over Wolves on Saturday evening. Arne Slot’s side knew that securing three points would take them to the top of the table. Manchester City had earlier drawn 1-1 with Newcastle United, while Arsenal defeated Leicester City 4-2, leaving both City and Arsenal tied on 14 points. However, Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty ensured Liverpool reached 15 points, after Rayan Ait-Nouri equalized following Ibrahima Konate’s opener. Chelsea currently hold fourth place with 13 points.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated that his players made “bad decisions” during their 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in Saturday’s early kick-off. The Premier League champions took the lead in the first half with a goal from Josko Gvardiol. However, the Magpies were awarded a controversial penalty, and City couldn’t secure a late winner, with Nick Pope making an excellent save. Guardiola told TNT Sports: “They had some moments in the first ten minutes and after their goal, but overall, we played really well. We made bad decisions at crucial moments that could have made it 2-0. It’s always…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer admitted he should have scored six goals in their Premier League clash against Brighton. Palmer made history by netting four goals in the first half of Chelsea’s 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Reflecting on his performance, Palmer said, “I should have had five or six. When I missed the first chance, I was upset, but with the way they played and their high line, I knew we’d get more chances.” Palmer now has six Premier League goals this season.
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at RAMS Park. Osimhen struck twice within eight minutes, helping Okan Buruk’s side extend their unbeaten run in the Turkish Super Lig this season. The 25-year-old Nigerian opened the scoring for the home team in the 20th minute, then followed up with a second goal in the 28th minute. Argentina’s Mauro Icardi added a third for Galatasaray six minutes later. Kasimpasa responded with goals from Mamadou Fall, Haris Hairadinovic, and Nuno Da Costa. Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo also featured for Kasimpasa, playing…
The Super Eagles are reportedly set to secure Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who appears ready to commit his international future to Nigeria instead of England. Although the news isn’t official yet, Team Nigeria UK hinted at this development during an interview with TVC News on social media. Born in London but with strong Nigerian roots, Adarabioyo’s decision to represent Nigeria could reflect his heritage. If confirmed, he would join other notable Anglo-Nigerian players like Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman, who have made similar choices in recent years. Adarabioyo has often expressed his support for the Super Eagles, frequently seen wearing…
He has netted three goals and provided six assists across all competitions, but his frequent yellow cards and aggressive playing style have raised concerns. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly becoming frustrated with the disciplinary issues exhibited by star winger Vinicius Junior. Although Vinicius is one of the team’s most influential players, his behavior on the field has drawn scrutiny from both Ancelotti and his teammates. Despite a strong start to the season, with three goals and six assists, Vinicius has become the second most-booked player in La Liga after just seven matches, prompting Ancelotti to engage in discussions…
England international Cole Palmer has revealed his football idol. Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, Palmer has been outstanding, emerging as a key player in a way few expected. His impact on the team mirrors that of former Blues winger Eden Hazard, who dazzled fans after Chelsea’s Champions League victory in 2012. Palmer expressed his admiration for Hazard, saying he would love to play alongside him. He acknowledged their differing styles but emphasized his desire to bring the same excitement to the game. “If I could play with one Chelsea icon, it would definitely be…