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…
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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…
Ademola Lookman reinforced his status as a frontrunner for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year with a stellar performance in Atalanta’s 6-1 victory over Verona in Serie A on Saturday night. Among the 10 nominees for the prestigious award, Lookman showcased his talent by contributing two goals and two assists in the match. He assisted Marten de Roon for the opening goal just six minutes in and set up Charles De Ketelaere for La Dea’s third goal in the 14th minute. Lookman then scored Atalanta’s fourth and fifth goals in the 29th and 34th minutes, respectively. He was…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that the team will not collapse like Manchester United if he chooses to leave in the summer. Since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013, United have struggled to win the Premier League title. In contrast, City has claimed the championship in six of the last seven seasons, and Guardiola is confident they will continue to succeed even after his departure from the Etihad Stadium. “I don’t know what happened [at United],” Guardiola remarked. “It would be a bad sign for the club if everything falls apart after just one person’s departure. They…
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his ambition to be the first full-back to win the Ballon d’Or award. The England international made this statement ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday. Historically, no full-back has ever won the prestigious award, although former Italy center-back Fabio Cannavaro claimed it in 2006 after leading his country to victory in the FIFA World Cup. “My main target? I’d say to win a Ballon d’Or,” Alexander-Arnold stated via Fabrizio Romano. “Because I believe I can. I want to be the first full-back to ever do it.” The winner of the…
Victor Boniface made a strong comeback, scoring in Bayer Leverkusen’s exciting 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen on Saturday night. The Nigerian striker missed Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw against Brest midweek following a car accident last Sunday. However, he returned in style, netting the opener for Die Werkself in the 30th minute with an assist from Jeremie Frimpong. This marked Boniface’s sixth league goal of the season. The 23-year-old was substituted for Patrick Schick with 20 minutes remaining. His international teammate, Nathan Tella, remained on the bench for Leverkusen.
Carlo Ancelotti expressed that Real Madrid didn’t deserve the heavy 4-0 loss to Barcelona in Saturday night’s El Clasico, emphasizing his team’s past successes despite the setback. Barcelona claimed their first away win at the Bernabeu since 2022, with two goals from Robert Lewandowski shocking the home crowd, followed by strikes from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. The result leaves Madrid trailing six points behind their arch-rivals in the La Liga title race. Ancelotti defended his players, noting their resilience in past challenges. In his post-match press conference, he said, “The result doesn’t reflect what happened. They deserved the win, but…
Barcelona ran riot in the second half, netting four goals to crush fierce rivals Real Madrid in Saturday night’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. A rapid brace from Robert Lewandowski shocked the hosts, and Madrid’s defense fell apart as late goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sealed a dominant 4-0 win for Barca. Kylian Mbappe struggled in his Clasico debut, frequently caught offside and missing key opportunities, contributing to a frustrating night for the home side.
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in El Clasico history as his team routed Real Madrid 4-0 at the Bernabeu. The visiting side handled a balanced first half before bursting into the second, with Robert Lewandowski’s quick-fire brace putting Barcelona firmly in control. The La Liga leaders held their ground and extended their lead in the 77th minute, when Yamal sprinted down the right and finished powerfully at Andriy Lunin’s near post. At just 17 years and 105 days old, he broke a 77-year record held by Alfonso Navarro, who scored at 17 years and 365 days for…
The Morocco national team has suffered a significant loss following the untimely death of their former star, Abdelaziz Barrada. Barrada, who began his professional career in France at Sénart-Moissy, later joined Paris Saint-Germain’s B team from 2007 to 2010. The midfielder went on to play for various clubs, including Lusitanos Saint-Maur, Antalyaspor, Al Shahania, Marseille, Al-Jazira, Al-Nasr, and Getafe in Spain. During his two-year stint with Marseille, he made 33 league appearances and scored two goals. According to Moroccan news outlet Hespress, Barrada suffered a fatal heart attack in the afternoon. His passing at the age of 35 has sent…
Chelsea star Joao Felix has expressed his enjoyment of playing alongside teammate Christopher Nkunku. Felix shared his thoughts after leading Chelsea to a victory over Panathinaikos in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Felix scored twice, while Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk each added a goal, securing a solid win for Chelsea at the Athens Olympic Stadium. After the match, Felix praised Nkunku’s talent, saying, “Nkunku is a top player. We know he’s top quality. We saw him do amazing things at Leipzig. I like to play with him; we think about the game in the same way. We know what…
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has shared his thoughts on the team’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Fenerbahce on Thursday. Onana delivered a strong performance for United, making several key saves throughout the match. Goals from Christian Eriksen and Youssef En-Nesyri resulted in the teams sharing the points. Speaking after the game, Onana told Fabrizio Romano: “It’s very disappointing for me, for the club. At Man United, we have an obligation to win, which we didn’t fulfill. We take our responsibilities and move forward.” This result means United are still seeking their first Europa League win of the season, having…