Harry Maguire believes Manchester United must restore their confidence and turn Old Trafford into a fortress after a series of disappointing performances this season. The Red Devils endured their sixth home Premier League defeat last Saturday, losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace, followed by a narrow FA Cup victory over Leicester, which almost ended in another setback. United’s struggles at home were evident during Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round match, where the team was jeered off at halftime. A goal from Bobby De Cordova-Reid had given Leicester the lead, punishing United for a lackluster first-half performance. However, a late comeback, featuring Joshua…
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Pep Guardiola has discussed Rodri’s significant impact on Manchester City and his potential return from injury ahead of next season, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Guardiola acknowledged the midfielder’s importance, especially as the club approaches the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League. However, he made it clear that he would not rush Rodri’s recovery, saying, “I’d love to arrive in the last stages of the UCL and he could help, but I will not put one second of pressure,” emphasizing his trust in the squad to handle key moments without the Spanish international. Rodri has been sidelined due to…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has acknowledged that Ansu Fati has caught his attention as the winger continues to fight for his future at the club. Fati has only made four La Liga appearances this season and has played just once for Barcelona since November 2024—coming on as a late substitute in the Copa del Rey match against fourth-tier Barbastro. The 22-year-old was frequently linked with a move away from Barcelona during the January transfer window, but he chose to stay and fight for his place in the squad, despite Flick recognizing the stiff competition for minutes in his position. Embracing…
FIFA has suspended the football federations of Congo, Pakistan, and one other country, barring them from participating in the 2026 World Cup due to ‘serious circumstances.’ The suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) stems from “undue interference by third parties” in the association’s operations. FIFA’s statement highlighted that this interference violated FECOFOOT’s obligations under FIFA’s statutes. The decision was made after two FIFA/CAF missions were sent to Brazzaville for consultations. In Pakistan’s case, the suspension was due to the failure of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to adopt a revised constitution that ensures “truly fair and democratic elections.” The…
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his frustration with the FA Cup officials after his side was defeated by a controversial stoppage-time winner from Manchester United’s Harry Maguire on Friday night. Ruben Amorim, Van Nistelrooy’s counterpart at United, could only agree with the irate Dutchman. Leicester took a first-half lead in their fourth-round clash at Old Trafford, with Joshua Zirkzee equalizing after the break. The match was tied at 1-1 as it entered the third and final minute of added time. Maguire then hammered a free-kick from Bruno Fernandes into the bottom corner to snatch a late, and arguably…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the club expects to learn the outcome of their ongoing legal battle with the Premier League “in one month.” The reigning Premier League champions were charged in February 2023 with over 100 breaches of financial regulations, including accusations of inflating sponsorship agreements to bypass both domestic and international financial restrictions. The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing. An independent tribunal heard arguments from both City and the Premier League at the end of 2024, but no specific verdict date was given, though it was anticipated that a resolution would come in the…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has opened up about the reasons behind Marcus Rashford’s unexpected loan move to Aston Villa, as reported by Daily Post. The 27-year-old forward has joined Villa until the end of the season, with the club covering up to 75% of his wages and having the option to make the move permanent for £40 million. In a press conference ahead of their FA Cup match, Amorim explained that he struggled to get Rashford to align with his tactical vision for the team, which ultimately led to the decision to let him go. He noted that Rashford…
Vinicius Junior has reportedly turned down Real Madrid’s initial contract offer, but talks are still ongoing as the club works to ward off interest from Saudi Arabian teams. Speculation about the Brazilian’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu continues, with the Saudi Pro League pushing for his signature. There are reports suggesting a potential bid worth €300m (£251.2m) could come from the Middle East this summer. Real Madrid is determined to retain the 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up, who played a crucial role in their success as European and Spanish champions last season. This campaign, he has continued to impress, with over…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has hinted that talismanic attacking midfielder Cole Palmer could be moved up front following injuries to two of the club’s strikers this week. Nicolas Jackson picked up a hamstring issue during Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over West Ham United on Monday, while Marc Guiu, who replaced Jackson during the match, also sustained an adductor injury. Guiu is expected to be sidelined for “weeks or months,” while Jackson may return in a few days. However, Chelsea faces Brighton twice within a week, forcing Maresca to consider alternative options for his forward line. The obvious replacement for the injured…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that winning the FA Cup won’t be enough to salvage the Red Devils’ season. The Portuguese coach made this statement following Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday. In his post-match comments, Amorim emphasized that he cannot focus solely on the momentum of the cup to salvage the season. “I cannot focus just on saving the season with the momentum of the Cup. That’s not how I view football, and it’s not how I view Manchester United,” he said. “For me, it’s about everything – the performance,…