Ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final showdown, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised his Barcelona counterpart, Hansi Flick. The match is set to take place later today, Tuesday, at the Montjuic Stadium. In their previous encounter this season, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, showcasing the better performance of the two teams. Barcelona aims to secure a second title this season, having already claimed the Supercopa de Espana earlier. Simeone spoke highly of Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, during his pre-match press conference. The Argentine tactician credited Flick for the Catalan club’s strong form this season,…
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Ademola Lookman has declined to comment on whether the rift with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has been resolved. Gasperini criticized Lookman for missing a penalty in La Dea’s home defeat to Club Brugge last Tuesday, prompting a response from the Nigeria international, who called the manager’s remarks disrespectful. Lookman moved past the disagreement with a brace in Atalanta’s 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday. After being substituted in the 73rd minute, Lookman shook hands with assistant manager Tullio Gritti but did not acknowledge Gasperini. When asked by Sky Sport Italia if the issue with Gasperini was behind him, Lookman…
Erik ten Hag, who has been without a club since his dismissal from Manchester United in October, has taken time to reflect on his next steps in football management. Following his departure, Manchester United appointed Ruben Amorim as the new head coach. However, Amorim has struggled to make an impact, with the team currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League—a far cry from the club’s usual standards. Amorim’s challenges in implementing his tactical philosophy have led to a turbulent start to his tenure. In a brief teaser from an upcoming interview for SEG Stories, Ten Hag revealed that…
Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Girona on Sunday saw the club set an unusual record. Goals from Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior secured a dominant win that lifted Madrid back to second in the La Liga standings, level on points with Barcelona but behind on head-to-head. As reported by MARCA, the match saw Madrid commit just one foul, marking a historic low for the club. Lucas Vazquez was the only player penalised, in the 36th minute, as the referee called only seven fouls on Girona throughout the game. Madrid’s total of eight fouls for the entire match was also the…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has encouraged Cole Palmer to keep doing what he’s been doing to break his recent goal drought. The talented midfielder has gone five Premier League matches without scoring and is also on a 13-match streak without an assist, a reflection of Chelsea’s broader struggles across all competitions. Palmer missed a key opportunity in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa over the weekend, but despite his recent lack of form, Maresca reassured that he is not concerned about the England international. “I’m always focused on the overall performance, but I’m not worried about Cole,” Maresca said in…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered a positive update on Erling Haaland’s knee injury, suggesting that the star striker could return “soon” and may feature in Wednesday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. Haaland has missed City’s last two games, including the crushing 2-0 loss to Liverpool, where he was absent from the squad. The Norwegian forward injured his knee during a rare victory against Newcastle United on February 15, landing awkwardly. Guardiola revealed that the injury is “not dangerous” and reassured fans, saying that all tests showed it was not serious, although Haaland didn’t feel fully ready to play. “I…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot explained the reasons behind his team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured all three points for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. The win moved Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table, with an 11-point lead over second-place Arsenal. In his post-match interview, Slot highlighted his team’s solid defensive performance against City and pointed to crucial moments in counter-attacks that led to the victory. “Winning at the Etihad is always a huge achievement, no matter where the teams…
Manchester United has revealed plans to cut up to 200 more staff positions as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving the club’s financial stability and operational efficiency. This follows the reduction of 250 roles last year. Despite generating significant revenues, including a record £662 million for the 2023/24 season, the club has faced financial losses for five consecutive years, starting in 2019. As part of the restructuring, free staff lunches at Old Trafford will also be eliminated, a move expected to save over £1 million annually. These initiatives are all part of a larger strategy to restore…
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has informed the Serie A club that he will not be renewing his contract when it expires in June 2026, according to Soccernet. The coach has been in the spotlight following his post-match comments after Atalanta’s elimination from the Champions League by Club Brugge. After losing 2-1 in Belgium, La Dea conceded three first-half goals at home, effectively ending their hopes in the tie. Ademola Lookman scored once but missed a penalty during the match. Following the game, Gasperini criticized Lookman, calling him the worst penalty taker he has ever seen. In response, Lookman took…
Chelsea has already begun a £78m, three-year transfer strategy, with Enzo Maresca facing the same goalkeeping challenges that have plagued previous managers, following a recent mistake by Filip Jorgensen. Just weeks after naming Jorgensen as his No.1 goalkeeper, Maresca refrained from confirming the youngster’s starting position for Tuesday’s match against Southampton. Chelsea’s search for stability and quality in goal continues. It has been over three years since Edouard Mendy was Chelsea’s undisputed first-choice keeper, a status he held after replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2020. Mendy’s stellar performances, including a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph, set a high bar,…