Paul Pogba is free to return to competition starting Tuesday, as the 18-month doping ban that sidelined the former France international has now expired. However, the 30-year-old midfielder still needs to find a new club. After a turbulent period marked by injuries and inconsistent form, Pogba is eager to move past the chaos of the last few years and is actively seeking a new team. He aims to return to top form and make a push for the 2026 World Cup, with Inter Miami, David Beckham’s MLS side, among the potential destinations. Pogba, who previously played for Manchester United and…
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Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-0 win at Anfield, which led to a penalty shoot-out victory. Liverpool started brightly, but against the run of play, Ousmane Dembele’s clinical finish leveled the aggregate score just 12 minutes in, putting PSG back in contention. Dominik Szoboszlai thought he had found an equalizer early in the second half, only for it to be ruled offside. The tension mounted further when Jarell Quansah’s diving header hit the inside of the post with just ten minutes remaining. Neither team could break the deadlock in regular or extra time,…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that his side “ran out of luck” after being eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The Reds had won the first leg 1-0 at Parc des Princes, despite PSG dominating much of the game. However, it was PSG who scored the only goal at Anfield, sending the match to penalties, where Liverpool fell short. Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones both missed their penalty kicks, while PSG converted all four of theirs. “During the first 20-25 minutes, we were all over them, creating chance after chance, and suddenly we were…
French midfielder Paul Pogba has completed his suspension and is now free to sign with any club. Pogba’s ban officially ended on March 10, 2025, and he is currently a free agent. The 28-year-old’s contract with Juventus was terminated in November 2024, leaving him without a club. He is now exploring opportunities to continue his career, with a focus on top European leagues. Pogba has been linked to both Marseille and Manchester United. In February 2024, Pogba was handed a four-year ban for violating anti-doping rules, effective from September 11, 2023. However, on October 7, 2024, the Court of Arbitration…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that the team’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, will be available for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Benfica. The Polish striker was absent from the squad for the scheduled match against Osasuna on Saturday, which was ultimately postponed following the passing of team doctor Carles Minarro. Looking ahead to the European clash with Benfica, Flick confirmed that Lewandowski would be part of the squad this week. “Lewandowski is back and available to play tomorrow,” the German coach said on Monday. “He is in top form. On Saturday, we decided to rest him. He…
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday with four pivotal second-leg matches as teams fight for a spot in the quarter-finals. Based on current form, first-leg results, and home advantage, here are the four teams most likely to advance: Barcelona take a slender 1-0 lead into the second leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. With key players fit and their strong home form, they are expected to hold off Benfica’s challenge. However, Benfica, known for pulling off surprises, will be determined to make a comeback. After a dominant 3-0 victory in Munich, Bayern Munich are in a commanding position.…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made an optimistic assessment of Ayden Heaven’s potential following the 18-year-old’s standout Premier League debut against Arsenal, as reported by Metro. Heaven, who made the switch from Arsenal’s youth academy to Manchester United in January, was called upon sooner than anticipated due to an injury to Leny Yoro. Despite the pressure of facing his former club, Heaven delivered a solid performance, demonstrating composure on the ball and strong defensive awareness. Amorim was clearly impressed with Heaven’s performance and suggested the young defender has a promising future ahead. “I think he did really well,” Amorim…
Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho has expressed frustration over his lack of goalscoring form, admitting it is “annoying” not to be doing better in front of goal after another blank in the weekend’s 1-0 win over Leicester City. The victory saw Chelsea move into the top four, edging out Manchester City, but Sancho extended his goal drought to 16 consecutive games without scoring for the club. Sancho’s last goal came in Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on December 8. Since then, the 24-year-old has made regular starts but has only registered a single assist, which came in January against Crystal…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains hopeful about his team’s Champions League qualification, but acknowledged that a season without European competition could offer some relief to his fatigued squad. On Saturday, Nottingham Forest defeated the Premier League champions 1-0, handing City their ninth league loss of the season, which equals the most losses Guardiola has experienced in his tenure at the club. This tally also marks the joint-highest number of league defeats across his entire managerial career. A scrappy win for Chelsea over Leicester City on Sunday dropped City to fifth place, with Brighton just one point behind them in…
Victor Osimhen has emphasized that Galatasaray must keep pushing for a third consecutive Turkish Super Lig title and cannot afford to ease up. The Yellow and Reds secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor at GAIN Park Stadium on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points over Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce, who have a game in hand. Osimhen scored the decisive goal for Galatasaray in the win and stressed the importance of maintaining their focus for the remainder of the season. “First, I want to congratulate the team and thank our fans. We wouldn’t have…