In a pivotal FA Cup fifth-round match against Nottingham Forest, Casemiro’s glancing header in the 89th minute secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United. This victory came at a crucial time for under-pressure manager, Erik ten Hag, who has been facing scrutiny due to the team’s inconsistent performance throughout the season. The significance of this
Soccer
Erling Haaland’s performance in Manchester City’s 6-2 FA Cup victory over Luton Town was nothing short of outstanding. The Norwegian striker scored five goals in the match, showcasing his incredible talent and ability to find the back of the net. Haaland’s return to form after a foot injury that sidelined him for over a month
Pep Guardiola recently expressed his desire for Kevin De Bruyne to remain at Manchester City for the upcoming season. Despite De Bruyne having a contract in place at the Etihad Stadium until 2025, rumors of a potential move to the Saudi Pro League have been circulating. Guardiola acknowledged that while he hopes De Bruyne stays,
Everton’s punishment for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSRs) has been a topic of discussion in the football world. The initial 10-point sanction was considered the harshest in Premier League history, sparking immediate action from the Merseyside club to appeal the decision. On Monday, the Premier League announced that the punishment has
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique recently made a statement regarding the potential departure of star player Kylian Mbappé. During a recent match against Rennes, Mbappé was substituted in the 65th minute, leading to speculation about his future with the club. Enrique admitted that the team needs to start preparing for a future without the French
Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Bournemouth, with Phil Foden scoring his 16th goal of the season. The win narrowed the gap between City and Premier League leaders Liverpool to just one point. Pep Guardiola praised his team’s resilience in facing a tough opponent like Bournemouth, who had a full week to prepare
Jaedyn Shaw showcased her talent by scoring two impressive goals within the first 20 minutes of the game, setting the tone for the United States’ dominant victory over Argentina. At just 19 years old, Shaw’s performance was a standout moment in the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup. In addition to Shaw’s goals, veteran player Alex Morgan
Valencia and Levante have requested LaLiga to postpone their upcoming matches this weekend due to a devastating fire that occurred in Valencia. The fire resulted in the death of at least four people, with up to 15 individuals still missing. The incident took place in two connected apartment blocks, causing widespread destruction in the Spanish
FC Porto managed to secure a shocking last-minute 1-0 victory against Arsenal in their Champions League round-of-16 tie. Galeno’s remarkable goal in stoppage time left the Estadio Do Dragao crowd in awe. This unexpected outcome was a result of a rather lackluster performance by Arsenal, who failed to showcase their usual attacking prowess. Despite scoring
New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set his sights on dethroning the current top dogs of the Premier League, Manchester City and Liverpool, within the next three years. Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 27.7% stake in the club, expressed his desire to emulate the success of United’s historic rival, Liverpool, in dominating
Vivianne Miedema, the talented Arsenal and Netherlands forward, has faced a challenging road to recovery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. This setback resulted in her missing the 2022 Women’s World Cup, where her national team was eliminated in the quarterfinals. Despite the obstacles she has faced, Miedema has been working hard to regain her
Real Madrid is currently in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé regarding a potential free transfer this upcoming summer. Sources have informed ESPN that discussions are progressing well, and there is optimism within the Madrid camp about finalizing a deal in the near future. Mbappé has reportedly expressed his intention to leave PSG as
Real Madrid, the current LaLiga leaders, faced a setback as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by city rivals Rayo Vallecano. Joselu’s early goal for Madrid was canceled out by Raul de Tomas’ penalty, putting a dent in Madrid’s title aspirations and potentially giving hope to surprise contenders like Girona. The draw against
Liverpool’s current manager, Jurgen Klopp, recently hailed Xabi Alonso as the “standout” manager of the new generation of coaches. Alonso, who is a former midfielder at Anfield, has been making waves in his first senior managerial job at Bayer Leverkusen. Under Alonso’s guidance, Leverkusen has surged to a five-point lead at the top of the
U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan recently found herself in hot water after making critical comments about fans of the USWNT. In an interview with The Athletic, Horan expressed her belief that American soccer fans lacked knowledge and understanding of the game. Her remarks sparked outrage and prompted her to issue a public apology.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League tie against Real Sociedad, with second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola securing a hard-fought 2-0 win at the Parc des Princes. Real Sociedad, who remained unbeaten in this year’s competition after topping Group D, started the match strong and
In a surprising turn of events, Lazio managed to secure a 1-0 victory over the highly-regarded Bayern Munich in their Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash. The winning moment came in the 69th minute when Ciro Immobile successfully converted a penalty kick, capitalizing on a clumsy challenge by Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano on Gustav
Serie A clubs have voted against reducing the number of teams in the Italian top division from 20 to 18. This decision was made after the league’s shareholders’ meeting in Milan. Although some top clubs had pushed for the reduction in order to enhance the quality of football and decrease the number of games played,