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Manchester United’s season may be over in terms of competitive fixtures, but the players are far from finished as they prepare for a two-match post-season tour in Asia. Following their final Premier League game, a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford, United’s squad immediately boarded a flight to Malaysia. The tour includes a high-profile friendly against ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May, before…
Kylian Mbappe has secured the European Golden Shoe for the 2024–25 season, capping a remarkable debut campaign in Spain with 31 La Liga goals for Real Madrid. The French superstar struck twice in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, ensuring he topped the continent’s scoring charts and clinched the award for the first time in his illustrious career. Despite Real Madrid finishing the season without any silverware,…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been named the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, signing a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso, who was recently unveiled as Real Madrid’s next manager. The appointment marks Ten Hag’s return to football management following his departure from United in October 2024. The 55-year-old Dutchman takes over a Leverkusen side that has grown into one of Germany’s top teams, coming off…
Carlo Ancelotti has officially begun his tenure as Brazil’s head coach, describing his appointment as a “great honour” and pledging to restore the Selecao to their former global dominance, with the 2026 World Cup firmly in his sights. Unveiled at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters on Monday, the 65-year-old Italian coach appeared alongside CBF president Samir Xaud and received a symbolic national team shirt. Ancelotti, who left Real Madrid…
Manchester United are closing in on their first major signing of the summer as they prepare to activate the £62.5 million release clause for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha. Sources close to the deal have told BBC Sport that United are confident of landing the 25-year-old attacker, with negotiations now at an advanced stage. The move, which would see Cunha join the Red Devils in a two-year structured payment…
What began as a jubilant celebration of Liverpool FC’s Premier League title victory turned into a scene of terror and panic today evening, as a 53-year-old man drove a car into a large crowd of football supporters gathered in central Liverpool. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:00 PM on Water Street, left several injured and caused widespread fear among the thousands who had lined the streets for the club’s…
Stuttgart claimed their fourth DFB-Pokal title with a thrilling 4-2 victory over third-division side Arminia Bielefeld at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday evening. While the result ultimately favored the Bundesliga giants, the final was a celebration of Arminia Bielefeld’s remarkable journey—a run that captivated the nation and saw them eliminate four top-flight teams, including reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen, en route to the final. But their dream of lifting the…
Alejandro Garnacho’s time at Manchester United appears to be nearing its end after manager Ruben Amorim reportedly told the winger he is free to leave the club this summer. The decision comes just days after United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, where Garnacho was controversially brought on as a substitute in the 71st minute despite having played a key role in earlier rounds of the competition. The snub sparked…
Cristiano Ronaldo could yet make a surprise appearance at this summer’s revamped Club World Cup, despite his current club Al-Nassr failing to qualify for the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hinted that the legendary forward is at the centre of discussions involving multiple clubs ahead of the historic 32-team tournament in the United States. Ronaldo, 40, remains one of the biggest names in football and continues to impress with…
Napoli have been crowned Serie A champions for the fourth time in their history following a commanding 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win, sparking jubilant scenes in Naples as the city erupted in celebration. Going into the final round of matches, Napoli sat level on points with Inter Milan but needed all three points to secure…
Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro will not feature in the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Tottenham Hotspur following an incident during training, head coach Fabian Hürzeler has confirmed. The 23-year-old Brazilian was absent from Monday’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool, and reports suggest his omission was due to a training ground altercation involving defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Pedro, who has scored 10 league…
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he will leave Real Madrid after Saturday’s La Liga clash with Real Sociedad, bringing an end to a glittering second stint in charge of the Spanish giants before taking the reins of the Brazil national team. The 65-year-old Italian manager, widely regarded as one of the most respected tacticians in football, is set to begin his new role as Brazil head coach on 26 May, the…
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