Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has admitted that winning the Europa League and securing Champions League qualification would bring clear advantages, but cautioned that the club’s fundamental problems would remain unresolved. Since Amorim took charge in November with United sitting 12th in the Premier League, results have worsened, with the team now 14th and eliminated from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. Despite the poor domestic form, United remain in the hunt for European silverware, set to face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals, with Bodo/Glimt or Tottenham Hotspur awaiting in a potential final. Amorim, however, remains…
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Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to Al Nassr’s supporters and emphasized his pride in the team despite their 3-2 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League semi-finals. The loss, which took place on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, ended the club’s hopes in the tournament, and despite Ronaldo’s eight attempts on goal, he was unable to find the back of the net, missing a close-range opportunity in stoppage time. Following the match, Ronaldo appeared visibly frustrated, reflecting on the tough defeat as he walked off the pitch. On social media, he shared an emotional message: “Sometimes the dream has…
Chelsea has revealed a new sponsorship partnership with DAMAC Properties, which will see the luxury real estate brand’s logo appear on the front of the Blues’ shirts for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. After their agreement with Infinite Athlete ended last summer, Chelsea has played the entire campaign without a front-of-shirt sponsor, forgoing a key income source in hopes of securing a more lucrative deal. Central to their plans has been qualification for the Champions League, which would guarantee a more substantial sponsorship agreement. Currently sitting in fifth place in the Premier League, Chelsea are on track for a…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique stated that Arsenal have “nothing to lose” ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg next week, following PSG’s 1-0 victory at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half goal secured the win for the Ligue 1 champions, who had already triumphed over Manchester City in the group stage and progressed through the knockout rounds by eliminating Liverpool on penalties and Aston Villa in the quarter-finals. Enrique reflected on the match, saying: “There was an incredible atmosphere in the stadium—it was deafening—but we got off to a great start, and the early goal gave…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that his first season in charge has been disappointing, even if they manage to win the Europa League. Amorim has faced a challenging campaign, with United set to finish outside the top 10 in the Premier League for the first time in years. The team also exited both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the early rounds. Despite this, Amorim’s side has reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they will face Athletic Bilbao. However, the 40-year-old insists that winning the competition won’t “save” their season. Speaking to reporters, Amorim said:…
Chelsea are reportedly open to the possibility of selling centre-back Wesley Fofana this summer, with Ligue 1 club Marseille showing interest. The Blues fought a lengthy transfer battle to secure Fofana’s services in the summer of 2022, eventually agreeing to a £75m deal and offering the 24-year-old a significant salary believed to be around £200,000 per week. However, Fofana’s time at Chelsea has been plagued by injuries, with the Frenchman making just 34 appearances over three seasons. This includes 14 outings this season before he was sidelined due to a season-ending injury that required surgery last month. According to Foot…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly reached an agreement to take charge of the Brazil national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the LaLiga champions at the end of the season, already has his next role lined up, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Romano revealed: “BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian to become Seleção head coach for the World Cup 2026. “Deal valid from June, NOT after Club World Cup. “Real Madrid and…
Several top Premier League clubs — including Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United — are reportedly keen on signing Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, according to DAILY POST. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has been in scintillating form this season, racking up 25 goal contributions (18 goals and seven assists) across all competitions for the Italian side. CaughtOffside reports that the interested clubs are preparing to open talks with Lookman as the summer transfer window approaches. Lookman is no stranger to English football, having previously featured in the Premier League with Fulham and Leicester City.
Paris Saint-Germain will head into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Arsenal holding a 1-0 lead following a narrow victory in north London. The atmosphere inside the Emirates was electric ahead of kick-off, with Arsenal fans buoyed by perfect English weather and the excitement of the occasion. However, their optimism quickly deflated within the first three minutes as Ousmane Dembele finished off a slick PSG move, putting the visitors ahead early. It was a dream start for PSG, who controlled the first 30 minutes with their fluid positioning and sharp passing. Arsenal struggled to cope, and Desire…
Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger is set to miss up to two months following knee surgery, according to multiple reports. The German defender suffered an injury during the final moments of normal time in last Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Despite heavy strapping on both knees, Rudiger returned to the pitch but struggled with his mobility, allowing Ferran Torres to slip past him and equalize before Barcelona eventually won in extra time. On Tuesday, Madrid confirmed that Rudiger had undergone surgery to repair a tear in the outer meniscus of his left knee. MARCA reported that the 32-year-old…