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Manchester United defeated Manchester City during Sunday’s English Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. United winger, Amad Diallo struck a last-gasp winner at the Manchester derby to give Manchester United a stunning double-blast to secure a 2-1 victory at neighbours Manchester City that continues Pep Guardiola’s champions’ wretched run. In the first half of the match, Josko Gvardiol headed in the opener on 36 minutes as the visitors’ struggles…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has fired a warning to any Manchester United player who does not meet his standards. Amorim also claimed he “pays attention to everything” after Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were omitted from his squad for the Manchester derby. There had been rumours on Saturday night about Manchester United’s starting line-up against Manchester City being leaked well before the official publication. The team that did the…
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot was delighted by his side’s character as they preserved their six-point lead on Arsenal and said Robertson was punished for playing on with an injury. In a post-match interview on Saturday, Slot said he cannot ask for more although it is not the result he is expecting from the match. At Anfield, Liverpool fought back to claim a 2-2 draw, thanks to Diogo Jota’s late equaliser,…
Arsenal football club manager Mikel Arteta has said his side deserved to win the match against Everton in their English Premier League clash at the Emirate stadium. In a post-match conference on Saturday, Arteta explained how Arsenal created chances against the Toffees. “I feel very disappointed not to win the game, because obviously there is only one team which deserves to win, which is Arsenal,” added Arteta. “We gave nothing…
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has urged Instagram and authorities to take stronger action against online racism after he was subjected to vile abuse following his team’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus. Walker, 34, shared a screenshot of the offensive message on Instagram, condemning the “vile, racist, and threatening abuse” and calling for immediate intervention to prevent such incidents. “No one should ever experience this,” Walker wrote, adding that…
Beijing, China – Li Tie, the former head coach of China’s national men’s football team and a prominent figure in Chinese sports, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, according to state media reports. His case has become a focal point of President Xi Jinping’s intensified anti-corruption campaign, which has targeted various sectors including sports, banking, and the military. Li, 47, was convicted of fixing matches, accepting…
Manchester City have posted a record-breaking revenue of £715m for the year ending 30 June 2024, marking the highest in Premier League history. The figure surpasses their previous best of £712.8m despite a year that fell short of their historic 2023 Treble triumph. The club celebrated a fourth consecutive league title and victories in the Club World Cup and European Super Cup. City reported a pre-tax profit of £73.8m, with…
Ibrox witnessed a night of ferocious intensity as Rangers battled to a 1-1 draw against a lackluster Tottenham Hotspur. Cyriel Dessers nearly stole victory late on, but Fraser Forster, Spurs’ savior, delivered a crucial stop to deny the hosts. Tottenham arrived seemingly unprepared for the hostile environment. Manager Ange Postecoglou, aware of Ibrox’s challenges from his Celtic days, watched his team wilt under relentless Rangers pressure. Nicolas Raskin set the…
On a night when Manchester United secured a hard-fought Europa League victory against Viktoria Plzen, all eyes were on Andre Onana. The Cameroonian goalkeeper’s error in the first half, leading to Matej Vydra’s opener, added fuel to an ongoing debate: Is Onana a liability or an integral piece of Ruben Amorim’s tactical puzzle? A String of Errors Onana’s attempt to pass out to Matthijs de Ligt was intercepted by Pavel…
Though Manchester United Manager, Ruben Amorim admits Dan Ashworth’s exit is “not the best situation” but he believes the exit of Manchester United’s sporting director “doesn’t change” anything. Sunday morning brought the stunning announcement that the 53-year-old sporting director was leaving Old Trafford just 159 days after arriving from Newcastle. Manchester United spent several months negotiating Ashworth’s appointment, with Ashworth – who also worked for the FA and Brighton -…
The Football Association (FA) is set to support Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, alongside backing the multi-nation hosting of the 2030 tournament. The FA’s stance is expected to be confirmed during Wednesday’s online FIFA Congress, where both bids will likely be ratified. Saudi Arabia is the sole contender for the 2034 World Cup, while the 2030 edition is poised to be awarded to unopposed co-hosts…
At 43 years old, Fernando Alonso refuses to let age dim his ambition for a third Formula 1 World Championship. The Spanish driver, who clinched his two titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, remains steadfast in his belief that he can achieve the ultimate glory again. With an eye on the sweeping regulation changes set for the 2026 season, Alonso’s dream is far from over. Alonso’s hopes have been…
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