Carlo Ancelotti has officially been announced as the next head coach of Brazil’s men’s national team, becoming the first foreign manager in the nation’s storied football history. The confirmation comes ahead of his expected departure from Real Madrid. Ancelotti’s future at the Spanish club had been uncertain following their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Arsenal. Despite speculation that he might be dismissed before the season ended, Real Madrid allowed him to stay on through a string of disappointing results, including back-to-back Clasico defeats and a Copa del Rey final loss. Most recently, Madrid surrendered a 2-0 lead…
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A visibly frustrated Ruben Amorim has cast doubt over his future at Manchester United, admitting he could walk away if he’s unable to instil a meaningful culture shift within a team he believes is eroding the club’s storied legacy. Following a dismal 2-0 defeat at home to West Ham — United’s 17th Premier League loss of the season, their worst since the relegation campaign of 1973/74 — Amorim didn’t hold back. Despite making six changes after securing a place in the Europa League final, he still fielded a lineup featuring stars like Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo. Yet, the team…
Real Madrid are facing a nervy end to their domestic campaign with both Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez sustaining injuries during Sunday’s wild 4-3 loss to Barcelona, Spanish reports confirm. Both players were forced off in the latter stages of the match, and subsequent medical evaluations have revealed that Vinicius has suffered a sprained left ankle, while Vazquez is dealing with an injury to the pectineus muscle in his left thigh. According to MARCA, Vinicius will miss Wednesday’s crucial La Liga clash against Mallorca—a game that could hand Barcelona the title should Madrid fail to win. There are also doubts…
Barcelona’s pursuit of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford may hinge on offloading Ansu Fati this summer, according to reports. Rashford was previously on Barcelona’s radar during the January transfer window amid uncertainty over his Manchester United future. However, the financial demands of a loan move proved too steep, and the England international instead joined Aston Villa on a temporary deal that includes a £40 million option to buy. Although Villa have yet to decide whether to activate that clause, Rashford is now reportedly keen to explore a potential transfer to Barcelona instead. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Rashford…
Barcelona have been handed a timely double boost ahead of Sunday evening’s LaLiga El Clásico against Real Madrid. The club announced on its official website that Alejandro Balde and Marc Casadó have both returned to full fitness and are available for selection by head coach Hansi Flick. Casadó had been sidelined since March 18 due to a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, while Balde sustained a distal biceps femoris injury in his left thigh during the clash with Leganés on April 12. The highly anticipated El Clásico will kick off at 3:15 p.m. Nigerian…
Top Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to join Juventus from Napoli during the upcoming summer transfer window after an agreement was reached between both clubs. According to renowned Tuttosport journalist Raffaele Auriemma, Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has successfully struck a deal with Osimhen, with the Bianconeri already tabling an official offer of €85 million for the 26-year-old. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis reluctantly approved the move, despite Osimhen joining a direct Serie A rival, in order to avoid losing the star forward on a free transfer when his current deal expires in June 2026. Osimhen, currently on loan…
Chelsea could be blocked from participating in next season’s UEFA Champions League—even if they finish in the Premier League’s top five—unless they meet a key UEFA requirement. With three matches remaining, the Blues currently sit fifth in the table, two points ahead of Nottingham Forest in sixth. Thanks to England’s strong UEFA coefficient, the league’s top five teams will qualify for the Champions League. Chelsea, who last featured in the competition during the 2022/23 season, are also preparing for the Europa Conference League final under manager Enzo Maresca, where they will face Real Betis. A victory, or a sixth-place league…
Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has finally addressed the long-standing speculation surrounding his relationship with former teammate Sadio Mane, confirming there was indeed tension between the two during their time at Anfield. For years, fans debated whether friction existed behind the scenes between Salah and Mane—two of Africa’s biggest football stars and key figures in Liverpool’s golden era. Now, in a candid interview with France Football, Salah has set the record straight. “Yes, there was tension with Sadio,” Salah admitted. “But we were always professional. I don’t think it ever affected the team. Off the pitch, we weren’t very close, but…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that Martin Odegaard will remain club captain despite recent rumours suggesting he could be stripped of the armband. Speculation had intensified following Arsenal’s underwhelming performances and their Champions League exit, with some questioning Odegaard’s leadership, including pundit Mark Lawrenson who suggested giving the captaincy to Declan Rice. However, according to The Athletic, these claims are unfounded, and Arsenal have no plans to replace the Norwegian midfielder as captain next season. Odegaard, who was appointed skipper in 2022 after the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, has faced a dip in form,…
FIFA has announced that the Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams beginning with the 2031 edition. The decision was unanimously approved by the FIFA Council on Friday, recognizing the significant progress women’s football has made globally. The expanded tournament will feature a 12-group format, increasing the number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the competition by an additional week. FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted that the expansion follows the success of the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which was won by Spain. He explained, “This is not just about adding 16…