Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that this season has been the most challenging of his managerial career. After securing four consecutive titles, City has struggled to maintain their usual high standards. Guardiola’s side fell out of the Premier League title race early and was eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid in the first knockout round. Despite these setbacks, City still has the chance to end the season with silverware, with an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on the horizon. Additionally, they remain on track to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. However, Guardiola,…
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The match began with Arsenal paying tribute to Liverpool with a guard of honour, acknowledging the team they had chased all season without success. However, it ended with the Gunners battling back to earn an unexpected point. Liverpool, having secured the Premier League title with games to spare, hadn’t been at their best, understandably easing off as they had no other competitions to focus on, giving more playing time to those with fewer minutes. Still, they surged into a 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz. Arsenal, still reeling from their Champions League…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr is now in question following another disappointing Saudi Pro League season. Since joining the club at the end of 2022 after his departure from Manchester United, Ronaldo has been a prolific scorer in the Middle East, netting 91 goals in 103 appearances. However, his time at Al Nassr has yet to yield significant silverware. Despite the presence of high-profile teammates like Jhon Duran and Sadio Mane, Al Nassr has struggled to mount a serious title challenge. A 3-2 loss to league leaders Al Ittihad on Wednesday—after leading 2-0—virtually ended their hopes of winning the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that his team will perform a guard of honour for newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool when the two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool were welcomed onto the pitch by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend, in their firshttps://www.gossipinfo.ng/na-this-man-gave-birth-to-me-femi-adebayo-shower-praise-on-his-father-adebayo-salami-as-he-clock-age-72-today/ pt game since sealing the title. While the tradition of a guard of honour dates back to the 1950s, it’s not always observed beyond the champions’ initial match. However, Arteta made it clear that Arne Slot’s side deserve the recognition.“They’ve been the better team, the most consistent,” he said. “What Arne and…
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bold move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, following his standout performances in the Champions League. The 26-year-old Italian earned widespread praise for his decisive display in PSG’s semi-final victory over Arsenal, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta calling him the Parisians’ “best player” in their 3-1 aggregate win. Donnarumma’s crucial saves in the second leg added to an already impressive campaign, which included key contributions in earlier knockout rounds against Liverpool and Aston Villa. With Donnarumma’s contract at PSG running until 2026, his future has come under fresh scrutiny, and both Manchester United and…
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for April 2025, while Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira has claimed the Manager of the Month award. Mac Allister stood out with a spectacular long-range strike in a narrow 3-2 loss to Fulham and continued his fine form by opening the scoring in Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham—a win that ultimately sealed the Premier League title for the Reds. With this achievement, Mac Allister becomes only the fourth Argentinian to win the monthly award, joining Juan Sebastian Veron, Carlos Tevez, and Sergio Aguero. He…
Bayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed that manager Xabi Alonso will depart the club at the conclusion of the season. Alonso, who was relatively unproven in top-tier management when he joined Leverkusen in 2022—having previously managed only Real Sociedad’s B team—quickly forged a formidable reputation. In just two years, the former midfield maestro led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title run, attracting interest from Europe’s elite clubs. While Bayern Munich and Liverpool were among those reportedly keen on acquiring his services, Alonso declined their advances. Long-time admirers Real Madrid, however, are believed to remain focused on bringing him to the Santiago…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year after receiving an impressive 90% of the total votes. The Egyptian forward has enjoyed a sensational season, scoring 33 goals and providing 23 assists across all competitions, including 28 goals in the Premier League. His contributions played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool secure their 20th top-flight title, leveling them with Manchester United for the most league titles in history. This marks the third time Salah has won the prestigious award, matching the record set by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who is the only other…
Marcus Rashford’s hopes of securing a high-profile summer move to Barcelona have been handed a major boost, with new reports revealing manager Hansi Flick’s admiration for the England international. Currently enjoying a strong spell on loan at Aston Villa—who hold a £40m option to buy—the Manchester United forward has been linked with a move to Barcelona, which is believed to be his preferred destination. This week, Rashford aligned himself with influential agent Pini Zahavi, who has close ties to both Barcelona president Joan Laporta and new manager Flick. According to Fernando Polo, the journalist who broke the story of Rashford’s…
Chelsea have booked their place in the Europa Conference League final, where they will take on Spanish side Real Betis later this month. The Blues sealed their spot with a 1-0 win over Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Enzo Maresca’s side had already put one foot in the final after a dominant 4-1 first-leg performance in Sweden. With qualification virtually assured, Maresca made 10 changes to his starting lineup, resting key players ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle, which could impact their Champions League hopes. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall netted the only goal…