Mourinho clashes with Galatasaray coach after Osimhen’s brace seals victory Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho could face repercussions following an altercation with his Galatasaray counterpart, Okan Buruk, on Wednesday night. The 62-year-old Mourinho was seen pinching Buruk’s nose, which led to the Galatasaray manager collapsing onto the pitch, sparking further tensions. The incident occurred after Fenerbahce suffered a 2-1 defeat to their rivals at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen scored both goals for Napoli in the first half, securing a vital victory for Galatasaray. Sebastian Szymański’s goal for Fenerbahce was merely a consolation.…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration after a controversial penalty decision helped Everton secure a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday. Arsenal, already facing a challenging task in the Premier League title race, needed a win in Merseyside to reduce the gap to leaders Liverpool to nine points, offering a glimmer of hope that they could still be in the hunt. The Gunners took the lead through Leandro Trossard, but Everton equalized early in the second half with Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty. Despite over 40 minutes remaining, Arsenal struggled to create chances and couldn’t find a winner. In his…
Chelsea face the threat of a future ban from European football, including the Champions League, after violating UEFA’s strict financial regulations. Despite a tumultuous season, the Blues have put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since their last top-four Premier League finish in 2022. However, their significant spending in recent years has raised concerns with UEFA, who do not accept some of the financial practices the club has used to sidestep potential sanctions from the Premier League. Last summer, Chelsea recorded a £198.7m profit by selling their women’s team to a…
Everton fought to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime, further denting the visitors’ already dwindling Premier League title hopes. Leandro Trossard put Arsenal in front with the first shot on target of the match, giving the Gunners a 1-0 lead after 34 minutes. With a squad hit by injuries and looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta made several changes, leaving four key starters on the bench for the trip to Merseyside. At halftime, Arteta introduced two of his regulars, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, in hopes of increasing Arsenal’s…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick blocked defender Eric Garcia from leaving the club during the last transfer window. This revelation came from football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared the information in a tweet on Thursday. “Eric García had an offer from another club, but I told him that I needed him,” Flick was quoted by Romano. Garcia had received a proposal from Serie A club Como, with a nearly finalized €7 million transfer, including travel and medical arrangements. However, Flick intervened, insisting that Garcia remain at Barcelona. This comes after Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey…
Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The first leg of the semi-final ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, but Ferran Torres, who was selected to start over Robert Lewandowski, scored the only goal of the second leg. Barcelona’s 5-4 aggregate win now sets up an El Clasico final against Real Madrid in Seville later this month. For Atletico Madrid, this defeat marks the end of their hopes for silverware this season, with their last realistic chance to win a trophy being eliminated after their Champions League…
Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder, has confirmed he will be leaving the Premier League club at the end of the season. In a post on social media on Friday, De Bruyne announced, “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player.” The Belgian, whose contract expires this summer, joined City in 2015 from Wolfsburg for £54.5 million. Throughout his time at the Etihad, the 33-year-old secured six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Champions League trophy. De Bruyne was also a key member of Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team in the 2020/21…
Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger have been cleared to play against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League following an investigation into their controversial celebrations. After Madrid’s victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, Mbappe and Rudiger were seen making inappropriate gestures during their celebrations. UEFA launched an inquiry into the incident, and there were concerns that the players could face suspensions for the upcoming match against Arsenal. However, the European governing body has decided to fine both players, rather than impose a ban, meaning they will be available for the semifinal clash with…
Manchester City Takes Legal Action Against Premier League Over Sponsorship Rule Changes Manchester City is challenging the Premier League’s move to alter its sponsorship regulations, claiming the changes are unfair and discriminatory. Last year, the reigning champions, who have won four consecutive titles, secured a legal victory against previous competition rules. A tribunal ruled that the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations, designed to prevent clubs from signing inflated commercial deals with entities linked to their owners, were in violation of competition law. In November, Premier League clubs voted 16-4 in favor of modifying the existing rules, rather than rewriting them…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the tournament. In addition, CAF has chosen 15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees (VAR), and three assessors. Last week, CAF announced Egypt as the new host for the competition after Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal. The biennial tournament will take place from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.