Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Rúben Amorim has moved to clarify his future at Manchester United, insisting he has no plans to quit the club despite a turbulent Premier League campaign and mounting speculation about his job security. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager, who took charge earlier this season, was speaking at a UEFA media briefing at Old Trafford ahead of United’s Europa League final clash with Tottenham on May 21 in Bilbao. Amorim stirred headlines following Sunday’s dismal 2-0 defeat to West Ham, when he suggested United should “find someone who could” solve their problems if he failed to do so. The remark was widely…

Bologna FC sealed an emotional and historic Coppa Italia victory on Wednesday evening, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final at the Stadio Olimpico. The triumph marks the club’s first major silverware in 51 years, with the last trophy secured in 1974. The hero of the night was Swiss forward Dan Ndoye, who scored the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute, ensuring Bologna’s place in next season’s Europa League. For AC Milan, the defeat was yet another bitter blow to a club that has been struggling to regain its former glory. Despite dominating possession and creating some…

Everton have announced that their historic stadium, Goodison Park, will become the permanent home of the club’s women’s team, scrapping earlier plans to demolish the 132-year-old ground. The decision marks a significant shift in strategy from the club’s new owners, The Friedkin Group, who took over in December 2024. Previously, the site was set to undergo an £82 million regeneration project to make way for housing, shops, a care home and a public park, following the men’s team’s relocation to the new 53,000-seater Bramley-Moore Dock stadium this summer. However, following a feasibility study and months of internal discussions, the club…

Carlo Ancelotti says he has “never had a problem” with Real Madrid and is not looking to “make a big deal” out of his upcoming departure, as the legendary manager prepares to take over as head coach of the Brazil national team. The 65-year-old Italian will officially begin his tenure with the five-time world champions on 26 May, a day after Real Madrid conclude their La Liga campaign against Real Sociedad. Although his appointment was confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Monday, Real Madrid have yet to release an official statement. Addressing the media ahead of his final…

Nottingham Forest have issued a strong rebuttal to suggestions that club owner Evangelos Marinakis confronted manager Nuno Espirito Santo after Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester City, calling reports of a dispute “fake news.” The Greek businessman was seen animatedly speaking to Nuno on the pitch after the full-time whistle, prompting widespread speculation about a rift between the pair. However, in a lengthy and impassioned statement released on Tuesday, the club denied any confrontation took place and defended Marinakis’ actions as those of a deeply invested leader responding emotionally to a serious injury suffered by striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Awoniyi,…

As Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped onto the Anfield pitch on Sunday, it should have been a triumphant homecoming — a moment to honour a local lad turned legend in what was likely his penultimate appearance for Liverpool. Instead, he was met with a chorus of boos from a section of the crowd. The reaction from some supporters to Alexander-Arnold’s return—following his announcement that he would leave the club at the end of the season—has stirred debate, exposing emotional fractures within the fanbase. After spending over 20 years with Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold has lifted every major domestic and European trophy, contributing significantly to…

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been ordered to serve the remainder of a five-match international ban after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected his appeal. The ban stems from an altercation he was involved in with Colombia fans during Uruguay’s Copa America semi-final defeat in July 2024. The incident occurred after Uruguay lost 1-0 to Colombia, with Nunez seen physically confronting spectators in the stands. The altercation occurred in the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA, following the final whistle. The incident, which involved several other Uruguay players, was condemned by South American football governing body Conmebol,…

Real Madrid are working swiftly to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with plans for him to take charge as early as June 1. Sources close to the Spanish giants reveal that Alonso, 43, is expected to be in Madrid by the start of next month to prepare the team for their first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal on June 18 in Miami. The move follows Alonso’s announcement on Friday that he would leave his current position at Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the 2024-25 Bundesliga…

David Beckham has called for “respect and elegance” in victory after Minnesota United aimed cheeky digs at his Inter Miami side following a crushing 4-1 defeat. The loss, suffered on Saturday night, marked Inter Miami’s heaviest defeat since Lionel Messi joined the club in July 2023. Despite a goal from Messi in the second half, Miami’s woes continued with a fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions. But it wasn’t just the on-pitch performance that stirred headlines—it was what happened online after the final whistle that caught the attention of the footballing world. Minnesota United, now sitting above Inter…

Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United has veered dangerously off course. Appointed in November 2024 to steady a faltering ship, the Portuguese manager finds himself under intense scrutiny after a dismal run of form that has plunged the Red Devils into 16th place in the Premier League—just two points above the relegation zone. The recent 2-0 home defeat to West Ham extended United’s winless streak to seven matches, equalling their worst such run in Premier League history. In Amorim’s own words, it’s “embarrassing.” When Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag mid-season, expectations were cautiously optimistic. United were underperforming but sat in…