Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has responded to speculation of a falling-out with his players following their Champions League exit. Reports from Relevo suggested that the Los Blancos dressing room is growing increasingly distrustful of Ancelotti. It also claimed that some players had approached club president Florentino Perez to voice concerns about the Italian’s tactics after their 2-1 Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal. However, Ancelotti firmly denied the rumors, insisting that any talk of a rift is false. “I’ve spoken with the players and the club, and we’re on the same page. We’re hurt,” Ancelotti said in a press…
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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has expressed his surprise at the club’s decision not to offer him a new contract. The Belgium international’s current deal at the Etihad expires at the end of this season, and De Bruyne has confirmed he will be leaving Pep Guardiola’s side by June 2025 after a decade with the club. As the 32-year-old prepares to exit, several clubs are reportedly lining up to secure his services as a free agent. Speaking to Aadamp9, De Bruyne shared his feelings on the situation: “There was a little bit of shock as I didn’t receive any…
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has suffered relegation from the Premier League with Leicester City for the second time, following their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Sunday evening. Trent Alexander-Arnold was the match-winner, coming off the bench to score a rebound in the second half, sealing the victory for Liverpool. The win takes Liverpool’s points tally to 79, with five matches still to play. The Reds now need just one more victory to secure their 20th league title, which they can clinch next weekend when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Meanwhile, Leicester’s return to…
Manchester United winger Antony has expressed his gratitude towards former manager Erik ten Hag, revealing how the Dutch coach helped him become a better player. Antony, who played under Ten Hag both at Ajax and Manchester United, joined the Red Devils in 2022 for £85 million. Reflecting on his time with Ten Hag, the Brazilian international told ESPN: “Erik ten Hag is a coach I’m very grateful to. He helped me a lot in the Netherlands, and in England too, even though the opportunities didn’t come the way I wanted.” He added, “But that is the coach’s choice, I don’t…
Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs keeping a close eye on Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki, with both teams interested in a potential bargain transfer this summer. At just 21 years old, Cherki has already made nearly 200 appearances for Lyon and is having an exceptional individual season. With 30 goal contributions—12 goals and 18 assists—in 39 appearances across all competitions, the Frenchman is living up to the immense potential that has been evident since his teenage years. This includes scoring in both legs of Lyon’s Europa League quarter-final defeat to United earlier this month. According to The…
Joe Thompson, the former Rochdale midfielder, has sadly passed away at the age of 36 after a courageous third battle with cancer. Thompson was diagnosed for the third time in April 2024 with stage four lymphoma, a form of blood cancer that had spread to his lungs. He had previously beaten cancer in both 2014 and 2017. Rochdale AFC confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement on Friday morning, saying Thompson “passed away peacefully at home on Thursday with his family by his side.” “Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson,” the statement read.…
Virgil van Dijk continues to be Europe’s highest-paid defender after signing a new contract with Liverpool, according to a recent report. Contract negotiations with Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah stretched into April, just months before their previous deals were set to expire. Liverpool reportedly had concerns about committing significant funds to two aging players. However, both stars secured favorable terms, with Salah, who turns 33 in June, signing a new contract worth an estimated £380,000 per week. Van Dijk, who will turn 34 in July, agreed to a two-year extension of his own. As reported by The Athletic, Van Dijk’s…
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has firmly dismissed growing rumors suggesting that the Liverpool manager could leave his current position to take over at Real Madrid. Recent reports from Brazil claimed that Klopp had become disillusioned with his role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer and was open to a return to management, potentially with the Brazilian national team or Real Madrid. The rumors gained traction after it emerged that Madrid were preparing to part ways with Carlo Ancelotti following their Champions League exit to Arsenal, with Klopp specifically named as a potential replacement. However, Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, quickly responded…
Real Madrid are optimistic that Kylian Mbappé’s ankle sprain, sustained during Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal, will not sideline him for this month’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, according to multiple reports from Spain. Mbappé twisted his ankle awkwardly while attempting to dispossess Declan Rice in the second half of the match at the Santiago Bernabéu. It capped off a frustrating night for Madrid’s star forward, who limped off the pitch after a performance where his only notable contribution was a failed penalty appeal. With their Champions League hopes dashed, Madrid’s focus has shifted to the La Liga title…
Paris Saint-Germain booked their spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win over Aston Villa, but the victory could be overshadowed by potential UEFA disciplinary action. During Tuesday’s dramatic second leg at Villa Park, Marcus Rashford appeared to have objects thrown at him from the away end while preparing to take a corner. Though the incident wasn’t shown on television, Amazon Prime commentator Jon Champion noted “items being thrown at” the Manchester United forward. Rashford, who assisted Ezri Konsa’s goal with a brilliant run into the box, continued playing, but the incident may now lead to consequences…