Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has acknowledged that his side’s aspirations to win a fifth consecutive Premier League title could be shattered if they suffer another defeat to table-toppers Liverpool next Sunday. Guardiola made the statement after watching his team endure a 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, marking their fifth defeat across all competitions and their third consecutive league defeat. The loss leaves City with a daunting 11-point…

Neymar has hit back at “talker” Rodri after the Manchester City star told Vinicius Junior to “pay attention” to become a better footballer. Rodri was named the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner last month, pipping Madrid’s Vinicius Jr to the coveted accolade. After the 28-year-old sent a warning of sorts to the winger, the Brazilian’s compatriot Neymar has come to his aid with a dig at the Spaniard. Rodri said this…

James Maddison scored twice as Tottenham romped to victory over a Manchester City side that has now lost five games in a row for the first time since 2006. Pedro Porro drove home a third before Brennan Johnson added a last minute fourth on an incredible night that saw the end of City’s 52-match unbeaten record at Etihad Stadium, stretching back to just before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.…

With the qualifier set to commence, countries continue to pull out of the 2024 Championship of African Nations qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Egypt and DR Congo are among the countries that have pulled out of the competition. Libya on Thursday announced that they will not take part in the qualifier, which automatically rule them out of the competition. The reason for their withdrawal was not revealed and it means the number…

Tensions are rising among Manchester United Women’s fans despite an unbeaten Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign so far under manager Marc Skinner. Although Skinner, 41, guided United to their first-ever major trophy with the FA Cup victory six months ago, fans’ frustrations over performances have led to a growing “Skinner Out” movement. Placards demanding Skinner’s departure have appeared at matches, with boos audible during home games. Criticism intensified following United’s…

Premier League clubs have approved significant changes to the rules governing commercial deals, despite opposition from Manchester City, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest. The amendments to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations were passed in a meeting in London on Friday, with 16 clubs voting in favor and four against. A Landmark Vote The changes address the integration of shareholder loans into the APT framework and reverse some…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has committed his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension, ensuring he remains at the Etihad until 2026. This decision comes after a period of uncertainty surrounding his future and follows a challenging phase for the reigning Premier League champions. Why Guardiola Chose to Stay The 53-year-old Catalan admitted he had considered leaving at the end of the season, particularly after a…

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw scored both goals as Manchester City defeated Hammarby 2-1 in Stockholm to secure a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals with two group games remaining. Match Highlights Keating’s Heroics Secure Win City goalkeeper Khiara Keating delivered crucial saves, including a remarkable double stop against Cathinka Tandberg and Blakstad, to preserve the lead. Controversy: Shaw Struck by Object The match was marred by an incident where…

Lewis Hamilton led both practice sessions on the opening day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Hamilton was just 0.011 seconds faster than Norris in the second session, and 0.396 seconds clear of Russell in the first. However, reigning champion Max Verstappen had a challenging day, ending up 17th in his Red Bull, struggling with tire grip and over…

Manchester City and Spain midfielder, Rodri, has ignited debate amongst football fans with his remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo, asserting that the Portuguese star lacks innate talent compared to Argentine’s Lionel Messi. The Ballon d’Or winner made the statement during an interview with the Spanish TV program El Hormiguero on Wednesday. He said, “Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, without any doubt. “Cristiano has managed to match Messi…

Reece James, Chelsea captain who has been laid off for most part of last season, and who just resumed playing, has suffered yet another injury setback. His fresh injury has made Nigerian, especially Chelsea FC supporters to troll him on social media and humorously liken him to the country’s frequently collapsing national grid. The 24-year-old right-back has been ruled out of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Leicester City due to…

Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another injury blow, as manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the 24-year-old will miss the Blues’ Premier League clash against Leicester City on Saturday due to a hamstring issue sustained in training. James, who only recently returned to action after undergoing hamstring surgery last season, experienced a “small” problem during training earlier this week. While Maresca downplayed fears of a lengthy absence, he admitted caution…