Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the crucial goal for Nottingham Forest as they secured a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. The first half was largely uneventful, with the two top-four contenders struggling to create clear chances. Nico Gonzalez came closest to breaking the deadlock with a powerful shot that struck the outside of the Forest post. However, Hudson-Odoi made the difference in the 83rd minute, calmly finishing past Ederson. The Brazilian goalkeeper had earlier denied the winger with a fantastic save, but he should have done better to stop the shot at his near post. The…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that he had limited involvement in the decision for young talent Chido Obi to leave the club for Manchester United. Reflecting on the transfer, Arteta expressed disappointment but respected the player’s choice. “When a player believes that leaving is the best option for his development, there’s not much you can do,” Arteta said. “It’s unfortunate because we want our academy players to be successful here.” Obi, a highly-rated academy prospect, chose to move to Manchester United in search of greater opportunities. His departure underscores the ongoing challenge for clubs like Arsenal in retaining their…
Athletic Club forward Nico Williams has explained why he turned down transfer interest from Barcelona last summer, choosing instead to stay with his boyhood club and the “family” atmosphere it provides. Williams, who has spent his entire career at Athletic, plays alongside his older brother, Inaki, with the two brothers becoming fan favorites for their electrifying pace and dynamic partnership. While Inaki, 30, may be past his peak, Nico, eight years his junior, has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after wingers. His impressive performance, including scoring the opening goal in Spain’s Euro 2024 final win over England, only increased…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that 17-year-old Chido Obi will be included in the squad for Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Amorim praised Obi’s potential, noting that the young talent, who impressed during his brief appearance in the FA Cup defeat to Fulham, has earned his place despite his lack of experience. “Anyone can start,” Amorim told the club’s website ahead of the match. “If they’re training tomorrow or playing today, they can be ready—and Chido is on the list, so he could play.” With United juggling multiple competitions and dealing with…
Roma legend Francesco Totti has stated that Lionel Messi would not have won eight Ballon d’Or awards if he had spent his entire career at the Serie A club. Totti, who spent his entire 25-year playing career with Roma, shared his thoughts in his autobiography, Gladiator. He revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez had attempted to make him the highest-paid player in the world in 2001, but his deep love for Rome and the club kept him from making the move to Spain. Speaking on the Viva El Futbol podcast, Totti said, “I never thought about playing for another…
Chelsea are one step closer to the Conference League quarter-finals after securing a 2-1 win over Copenhagen at Parken Stadium on Thursday night. The Blues built a 2-0 lead in the Danish capital, so Copenhagen’s late goal to pull one back was disappointing, as it kept them in the tie. After a goalless first half, Reece James gave Chelsea the lead with a powerful low strike from outside the box, finding the bottom corner almost immediately after the restart. Midway through the second half, Enzo Fernandez doubled Chelsea’s advantage, converting a cross from Tyrique George in the center of the…
The World Cup could be set for a significant change, as FIFA reviews a proposal to expand the 2030 tournament from 48 to 64 teams. The potential expansion is part of the plan to celebrate the centenary of the competition. FIFA has confirmed that it will assess the proposal’s financial, political, and sporting implications. Shock Proposal for a 64-Team Tournament The 2030 World Cup is already shaping up to be historic. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host the majority of the matches, while Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay – where the first World Cup was held in 1930 – will each…
Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on Thursday night as Ruben Amorim’s side kicked off their Europa League Last 16 campaign. With a weakened squad, United traveled to northern Spain, hoping to bounce back from their FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham last weekend. Joshua Zirkzee put United ahead early in the second half, having been slightly the better team up to that point. However, a somewhat fortunate penalty, converted by Mikel Oyarzabal, brought the hosts level midway through the second half. Buoyed by the equalizer, Real Sociedad finished the game stronger, with Andre…
Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, continue to hold their position as Africa’s best, maintaining their lead over rivals South Africa and Ghana in the latest FIFA rankings. Released on Thursday, the rankings show that Nigeria remains the 36th best team in the world, solidifying their status as the top women’s team on the continent. South Africa dropped one spot to 54th globally, placing them second in Africa, while Ghana sits in third at 65th. Morocco has climbed to 60th, moving up to fourth in Africa, while Zambia falls to 64th, completing the top five. Other notable movements…
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has addressed the racism allegations made against him for the first time. The controversy followed a 0-0 draw with Galatasaray in last month’s Istanbul Derby, where Mourinho was accused of making a derogatory comment about the opposition bench, referring to them as “jumping around like monkeys.” Despite the backlash and threats of legal action, Mourinho remains calm and unfazed. Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss explained that his critics had misunderstood him due to their lack of knowledge about his background. “They weren’t clever in the way they attacked me because…