Chelsea brought newly crowned champions Liverpool back down to earth with an emphatic 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Despite Enzo Maresca’s pre-match warning that Liverpool wouldn’t ease up after sealing the Premier League title last weekend, the visitors looked off the pace—sluggish and disjointed throughout. The hosts struck early, with Enzo Fernández finishing a sharp move down the right flank just three minutes in. Chelsea’s relentless pressure down that same wing paid off again in the 56th minute, though their second goal came in bizarre fashion. A clearance rebounded off Virgil van Dijk and struck an unfortunate…
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged his side’s difficulties in defending set pieces following their 4-3 defeat to Brentford on Sunday. The loss left the Red Devils in 15th place, with their only remaining hope for salvation this season being the Europa League. Speaking to BBC’s Match of the Day, Amorim said:”I was pleased with the performance of the young players. I liked how we controlled the game, even though we didn’t have many chances to score.” “In the first 30 minutes, we struggled with set pieces, but we knew we didn’t have the height to compete in that area.”…
Barcelona have been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, as left-back Alejandro Balde has been officially ruled out of the match at San Siro on Tuesday. Balde has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since last month, missing the last eight games for Barcelona. His recovery has not progressed as expected, and now it seems he will not be available for the crucial clash with Inter Milan. The 21-year-old was originally expected to return for Barcelona’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid this past weekend. However, Balde was not…
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly eager to bring central defender Jonathan Tah with him to Real Madrid if he takes over at the Bernabéu this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. Alonso, currently managing Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, is widely tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid at the end of the season. Ancelotti is expected to take over as Brazil’s national team coach. Tah, who has been a key figure under Alonso, has played in all but one match this season and has impressed with his consistency and leadership. Since joining Leverkusen in 2015, the German international has become…
Victor Osimhen has etched his name into Galatasaray’s history books, setting a new personal goal-scoring record after netting a brace in their 4-1 win over Sivasspor at RAMS Park on Saturday night. The Nigerian forward has now scored 33 goals in all competitions this season, surpassing his previous best of 31 goals, which he achieved during the 2022–23 campaign with Napoli. Reflecting on the milestone, Osimhen expressed deep gratitude and pride:”It was important to break my record in my first season. I am at one of the most important clubs in the world—the biggest club in Türkiye,” he told the…
The Football Association has officially confirmed that the 2024-25 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will kick off at 4:30pm BST on Saturday, May 17, ending weeks of speculation over the timing of the Wembley showdown. With no Premier League fixtures scheduled that day, the FA had initially considered a traditional 3pm start. However, concerns over a potential scheduling clash with the Eurovision Song Contest—which airs that evening from Switzerland and drew over 7.5 million UK viewers last year—prompted further discussions. A later kick-off risked overlap in the event of extra time or penalties, while the earlier…
Erik ten Hag is reportedly in advanced negotiations to become the next head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, as the Bundesliga side prepares for Xabi Alonso’s anticipated move to Real Madrid. According to Kicker, Leverkusen are accelerating their contingency plans to ensure a smooth transition, with talks said to be “very advanced.” The club is aiming to maintain its momentum and stability as Alonso’s departure nears confirmation. From Manchester to the BayArena Ten Hag has been without a club since his departure from Manchester United in late October. Despite a turbulent spell at Old Trafford, he remains one of just six…
LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined the list of clubs eyeing a move for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Despite having two years remaining on his contract, Lookman is expected to leave the Bergamo-based club at the end of the season. Atalanta have placed a €60 million price tag on the Nigerian international. According to Spanish publication Marca, Atletico have already initiated talks with Lookman’s representatives, though Diego Simeone’s side are keen to negotiate a lower fee. The 27-year-old has been in impressive form this season, registering 18 goals and 7 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions for La…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as a potential summer signing. Boniface, who has been a key player for the Bundesliga side, could be considering an exit this summer, particularly with manager Xabi Alonso expected to join Real Madrid. The 24-year-old was close to a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in January but the deal fell through when they opted to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran instead. According to Spurs Web, Tottenham are set to make a move for Boniface once the season concludes. The Nigerian forward is also attracting interest from Serie…
Arsenal’s plans for Wednesday’s crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain took a serious hit after a surprising 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth. It’s like preparing for a big race only to stumble in the warm-up. Despite a strong lineup—Arsenal made only two changes from the PSG first leg—the Gunners seemed poised for a comfortable victory when Declan Rice rounded goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and fired them ahead in the first half. It looked like the perfect start, like an artist putting the first brushstroke on a masterpiece. But Bournemouth weren’t ready to give up, and they came…