BBC broadcaster and former football star Gary Lineker is expected to step down as the host of *Match of the Day*, the iconic BBC football highlights show, at the end of this Premier League season in May 2025. According to reports, the BBC is preparing to announce his departure officially on Tuesday. This exit will mark the end of an era for the 63-year-old Lineker, who has hosted *Match of…

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has earned his first call-up to the England senior squad for the upcoming Nations League games after eight players, including key stars from Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, were forced to withdraw due to injuries. Rogers, 22, was initially slated to represent England Under-21s but was promoted by interim manager Lee Carsley following an impressive season start at Aston Villa, where he has scored three…

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United’s interim head coach, has left the club following the decision by newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim not to retain him on the coaching staff. Van Nistelrooy, who joined as an assistant in July on a two-year contract, briefly stepped up as caretaker boss after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal, leading the team to three wins and a draw in his four matches in charge. The former…

The Premier League refereeing body, PGMOL, has suspended top-flight referee David Coote after a video allegedly showing him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp circulated widely on social media. The video, which has not been verified, features a man believed to be Coote criticizing Klopp’s behavior and using profane language in reference to the German coach. PGMOL, which oversees Premier League referees, confirmed the suspension would…

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that the club has requested Lamine Yamal be released from the Spain national team due to injury. The 17-year-old winger suffered a “severe contusion” during Barcelona’s 5-2 Champions League victory over Red Star Belgrade. Yamal missed Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga loss to Real Sociedad on Sunday. He was replaced by Fermin Lopez, who unsuccessfully filled in on the right wing. Barcelona ultimately lost the…

Following the recent anterior cruciate ligament injuries to both Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, Real Madrid are actively searching for defensive reinforcements in the upcoming January transfer market. The club is reportedly considering three main options: Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr, Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig, and Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. Real Madrid’s top choice is Aymeric Laporte, a left-footed center-back currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Laporte is…

Barcelona missed the chance to extend their lead atop La Liga after losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. Sheraldo Becker scored the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute, handing Barcelona their second league defeat of the season. Barcelona failed to score in a La Liga match for the first time this season. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was dealt a blow before the match when…

Arsenal’s hopes for a Premier League title took another hit as they drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The draw leaves Arsenal winless in their last three league matches. Chelsea’s Pedro Neto scored a stunning goal from 25 yards out to equalize for the home side, canceling out Gabriel Martinelli’s opener for Arsenal. Neto, who joined Chelsea from Wolves, has become a key player for the Blues, particularly on…

Chelsea are set to face off against rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The Blues, currently ahead of Arsenal on goal difference, are hoping to secure their first victory against the Gunners since August 2021. It’s predicted that Chelsea will field a strong lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to capitalize on their recent 8-0 victory against Noah FC in the Conference League. Despite…

Arsenal are hoping to snap their two-game losing streak in the Premier League with a win against rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sports Illustrated predicts that Arsenal will return to their favored 4-3-3 formation if captain Martin Ødegaard is fit to start after recovering from an ankle injury. The predicted lineup features David Raya in goal, a backline of Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, William Saliba, and Ben White, and a midfield…

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Amex Stadium, marking City’s fourth consecutive loss. This defeat is particularly notable as it’s the first time Pep Guardiola has experienced four consecutive losses in his managerial career. Manchester City, despite their recent struggles with injuries and three consecutive losses prior to this match, initially seemed to have regained their footing. Erling Haaland scored for City…

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, propelling them to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. This win capitalized on Manchester City’s earlier defeat to Brighton, bringing Liverpool to 28 points, a feat surpassed only once in the past 34 seasons. During the 2019-20 season, they achieved 31 points at this stage and ultimately won the league title. Darwin Nunez played a crucial role in…