Alphonso Davies’ dramatic 94th-minute goal spared Bayern Munich from a potential upset against Celtic, sending them through to the Champions League knockout stages after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday. Bayern came out strong and could have easily taken the lead within the first ten minutes, but Celtic also had their chances. Callum McGregor was left frustrated after failing to capitalize on a promising opportunity just seven minutes in. Nicolas Kuhn had a shot cleared off the line, and Daizen Maeda drilled wide soon after, with Celtic missing two of the best chances early on. Bayern’s Harry Kane hit the crossbar,…
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has acknowledged that the team is deeply missing midfielder Toni Kroos this season. Courtois and Kroos were teammates from 2018 until the end of the 2023-24 season, when the German midfielder decided to retire from professional football after Euro 2024 in Germany. Kroos, who had previously played for Bayern Munich, played a pivotal role in helping Real Madrid secure La Liga titles and UEFA Champions League victories. This season, Real Madrid has appeared to struggle at times without the steadying influence of Kroos in the midfield. In a conversation with Rio Ferdinand, Courtois shared (via…
Arsène Wenger believes Ethan Nwaneri is poised to take on a starring role for Arsenal, despite his young age, drawing comparisons to Cesc Fàbregas. The 17-year-old was Arsenal’s standout player in Saturday’s crucial 2-0 victory over Leicester City, providing the assist for Mikel Merino’s first goal of the match. Nwaneri is set to play a key role in Mikel Arteta’s squad as the Gunners face a shortage of forwards. His potential has already been recognized by Wenger, a legendary figure at the club. Wenger sees similarities between Nwaneri and Fàbregas, who also broke into the first team as a teenager…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged Raheem Sterling to seize the opportunity presented by the club’s current injury crisis, or risk letting his career fizzle out. Sterling has struggled for consistent game time since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea at the end of the summer transfer window, having fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge. The 30-year-old, a four-time Premier League champion, enjoyed a productive spell at Manchester City, scoring 79 goals over three seasons, before being sold in 2022. With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus both out for the rest of the season, Arsenal are without a striker.…
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman is set to make his return to Atalanta’s squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League second-leg playoff against Club Brugge. Lookman, who sustained a knee injury during a training session last month, has missed the team’s last six matches across all competitions. After weeks of rehabilitation, he participated in part of Sunday’s training session, raising hopes for his comeback. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, he is expected to be fit for Tuesday’s match at Gewiss Stadium, where Atalanta will look to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg. Lookman has been a key player…
Referee Michael Oliver, who has officiated in the Premier League since 2010, has been banned from taking charge of the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United next month. This decision comes after Oliver, a lifelong Newcastle fan, declared his allegiance to the club, which prevents him from officiating in any matches involving them. Oliver, 39, who grew up in Northumberland, has been seen wearing Newcastle’s black and white colors and previously stated in an interview with the Daily Mail that all referees must disclose any team allegiances to the PGMOL. As a result, he is prohibited from refereeing…
Despite Manchester United’s recent struggles, including a tough 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur that left them mid-table in the Premier League, many supporters still stand firmly behind manager Ruben Amorim. Their faith in him is grounded in several key aspects of his approach to the team and his management style. 1. Commitment to Youth Development One of the main reasons fans remain optimistic is Amorim’s focus on integrating young talent into the first team. In the recent match against Tottenham, 17-year-old Chido Obi made his senior debut, which demonstrated Amorim’s trust in youth development. Players like Obi, Sekou Kone, and…
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, sending his team to the top of the LaLiga table. The win allowed Barcelona to capitalize on dropped points by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid over the weekend, moving them from third to first place in the standings. Barcelona is now tied on 51 points with Real Madrid but leads on goal difference. Atletico Madrid trails by one point, while Rayo Vallecano sits sixth with 35 points. Barcelona had to work hard to end Rayo’s nine-match unbeaten streak in the league.…
Real Madrid is reportedly considering the possibility of leaving LaLiga due to growing frustration over refereeing standards, with Jude Bellingham’s controversial red card against Osasuna further intensifying their dispute with the league. Bellingham, the English midfielder, was sent off for alleged foul and abusive language towards referee José Luis Munuera Montero, a decision that Madrid vehemently disputes. The incident occurred during Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna, when Bellingham was shown a straight red card in the 39th minute. The referee’s report claimed Bellingham shouted “f*** you” towards him, but Bellingham maintains that he said “f*** off” in frustration at himself,…
Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi believes Victor Osimhen could still make a dream move to the Premier League giants, Chelsea. Osimhen was close to joining the Blues last summer, but the deal fell through, and the 26-year-old striker eventually moved to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. With Chelsea still struggling for firepower up front, Mikel expressed hope that Osimhen could make the move to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. “Chelsea has always been his club,” Mikel said on the Obione podcast. “He’s openly said it’s his childhood club, and he’s always wanted to…