Michael Owen backs Carrick for long-term role at Manchester United
Michael Owen believes Michael Carrick is well qualified to be appointed as permanent manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. Carrick rejoined the club in January on an interim basis until the end of the season following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim and has put himself in contention for the permanent role […]
Erling Haaland to leave Man City? Striker’s agent gives update
Rafaela Pimenta, agent of Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, has dismissed speculations linking the striker to a move away from the club this summer. The big Norwegian was back in the transfer headlines this week with speculations linking him with a move to Spanish champions Barcelona. One of the Catalan club’s presidential candidates Victor Font […]
Unai Emery hails Aston Villa’s crucial Europa League win at Lille
Unai Emery expressed satisfaction with Aston Villa’s performance after his side sealed a 1-0 win at Lille in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 on Thursday. The Premier League side moved one step closer the quarterfinals with a crucial away win which puts them in firm control of the tie heading […]
Courtois denies Real Madrid players’ influence in Alonso’s dismissal
Thibaut Courtois has denied claims that Real Madrid players were involved in the dismissal of Xabi Alonso as head coach in January. The Spaniard departed the club earlier in the year after less than eight months in charge and was immediately replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa on interim basis. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach was reported […]
Arteta backs Arsenal to defeat Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League return leg
Mikel Arteta is confident Arsenal will step up to the challenge and defeat Bayer Leverkusen when both sides meet again next week in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. The Gunners snatched a late 1-1 draw in their first leg in Germany on Tuesday, but will be overwhelming favourites […]
Bayer Leverkusen’s Hjulmand slams penalty decision in Champions League draw with Arsenal
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has expressed disappointment with the penalty decision that allowed Arsenal to score a late equalizer in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash on Wednesday. The 2024 Europa League finalist had taken the lead in the clash through Robert Andrich earlier in the second half and were […]
Rosenior defends Jorgensen after howler in PSG’s trashing of Chelsea
Liam Rosenior has defended his decision to start Filip Jorgensen ahead of Robert Sanchez despite his howler in Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat to PSG in Wednesday’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash. The former Strasbourg coach surprisingly dropped first-choice goalkeeper Sanchez for Jorgensen ahead of the clash, but the decision backfired after the goalkeeper’s […]
Guardiola challenges Man City ahead of Real Madrid Champions League clash
Pep Guardiola has challenged Manchester City to approach their Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against Real Madrid with the determination to win. The Cityzens face the record European champions once again in the knockout stages of the UCL, hoping to advance this time around after their defeat in the previous campaign. City […]
Tudor defends Kinsky’s substitution in Atletico Madrid’s decimation of Tottenham Hotspur
Igor Tudor has said that it was important for goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to come off in the first half of Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. The Premier League side suffered a crushing defeat in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie, giving them a mountain to […]
Kyle Walker: Ex-Man City star retires from international football
Burnley defender Kyle Walker has announced his decision to retire from international football, ruling him out of England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup. Walker made his full debut for the Three Lions under Fabio Capello in 2009, coming on as a substitute during a 1-0 win over Spain in a friendly match at Wembley. […]
