The future of Kelechi Iheanacho at Sevilla remains uncertain, as the club’s sports director, Victor Orta, confirmed that the Nigerian forward is considering offers from other La Liga teams. After joining Sevilla on a free transfer from Leicester City six months ago, Iheanacho has struggled to make an impact, failing to score in nine La Liga appearances and netting only three goals in cup matches against lower-league opposition. According to Orta, Sevilla is open to letting Iheanacho leave due to his underwhelming performances. Despite coach Garcia Pimienta emphasizing that there is no ill will between the team and the player,…
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When the Champions League adopted its new format at the start of the season, Manchester City were widely considered near-certainties to qualify for the knockout stages in the revamped 36-team group phase. After all, who could have predicted that the 2022/23 European champions and reigning Premier League winners would be outperformed by teams like Brest, Feyenoord, and Celtic in Europe’s top competition? However, City’s disappointing European campaign has caught everyone off guard, and now they find themselves dangerously close to missing out on the knockout rounds. As of Matchday 8, the Cityzens sit in 25th place, just outside the playoff…
The English Football Association (FA) has overturned Myles Lewis-Skelly’s three-match ban after accepting Arsenal’s appeal against his dismissal during last weekend’s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 18-year-old left-back was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver just before halftime in Saturday’s game at Molineux. Lewis-Skelly fouled Matt Doherty by deliberately tripping him to halt a counter-attack, a move he likely expected to be penalized with a yellow card. However, Oliver, with VAR assistance from Darren England, deemed the tackle as “serious foul play,” resulting in the red card. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta strongly contested the decision, and the…
Liverpool have become the latest club to express interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, joining Chelsea and Napoli in the pursuit of the highly-rated 23-year-old. Adeyemi was frequently linked with a move away from Dortmund last season, with Chelsea consistently reported as a leading contender. The Blues remain in the mix, continuing their search for a left-sided forward, according to reports from Germany. Napoli have also set their sights on Adeyemi as a potential alternative to Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A. Chelsea, meanwhile, are monitoring both players. Italian outlet…
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has cited “concentration” and “sloppiness” as major factors contributing to the team’s poor form, which has intensified pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Spurs have been winless in the Premier League since defeating Southampton on December 15, managing only five points out of a possible 33 in that period. Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Leicester City marked their sixth defeat in seven league matches, further compounding their struggles. Despite growing frustration among fans, the club’s hierarchy reportedly continues to back Postecoglou, recognizing the significant impact injuries have had on the team’s performance. Speaking after the disappointing Leicester…
Real Madrid are reportedly set to avoid entering the transfer market for a centre-back before the January window closes, thanks to the encouraging progress Eder Militao has made in his injury rehabilitation. Militao suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee in early November, following a similar injury to his left knee just 15 months earlier. Despite typical recovery timelines ranging from seven months to over a year, the Brazilian defender is determined to return to action before the end of the season. According to MARCA, the “remarkable” strides Militao has made in under three months have…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has again refused to rule out the possibility of winger Alejandro Garnacho leaving the club, as the 20-year-old continues to adapt to his role in the team’s evolving setup. Garnacho has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks. Despite the speculation, Amorim entrusted the Argentine with a starting role in United’s 1-0 victory over Fulham on Sunday. While it wasn’t a standout display from any of United’s forwards, Amorim admitted post-match that he is still experimenting to find Garnacho’s best position within his preferred formation. “He is improving in every…
CAF Announces Host Cities and Stadiums for AFCON 2025 in Morocco Ahead of Monday’s Draw As the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches this Monday night, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have revealed the cities that will host matches for the prestigious tournament in Morocco. A total of six cities and nine stadiums have been selected for the competition, which is set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The host cities are Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier.
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s group placement in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, describing it as a stroke of bad luck. The draw placed Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles, who were eliminated in the knockout stages of the last tournament in Ivory Coast. Completing the group are two East African teams: Tanzania and Uganda, the 2016 CAF National Team of the Year. Yobo expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances but acknowledged the challenges posed by the group. Yobo Confident in Nigeria’s Chances to Win 2025 AFCON in Morocco…
Former England international Karen Carney has ignited discussion by claiming Bruno Fernandes is the only “world-class” player in Manchester United’s current squad, calling it a “shocking” reality. Speaking after United’s narrow 1-0 win over Fulham on Sunday at Craven Cottage, Carney highlighted Fernandes’ crucial role in the team. Lisandro Martinez scored the winning goal, helping United climb to 12th in the Premier League table, but Carney believes Fernandes remains the squad’s standout performer. “Manchester United fans don’t even want to imagine where the club would be without him. He’s possibly the only world-class player in the team, which is shocking…