Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will receive most of his withheld salary after a tribunal ruled in his favor. The decision marks a significant step in the legal proceedings that began after Mendy’s suspension in September 2021, when he was charged with rape and sexual assault. Although he was cleared of all charges in 2023, Mendy had been seeking approximately £11 million in unpaid wages. Judge Joanne Dunlop ruled…

Manchester City’s recent struggles continued as they suffered a surprising 4-1 loss to Sporting CP in the Champions League. This marks City’s third consecutive defeat following recent losses to Tottenham in the League Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League. Midfielder Bernardo Silva expressed the squad’s frustration, describing their current state as “a dark place,” with missed opportunities and defensive lapses becoming common themes in recent matches. City initially took…

Ruben Amorim’s last home game as Sporting CP’s manager ended with a resounding 4-1 win over Manchester City in the Champions League, sending off the Portuguese coach on a high note. After four and a half years transforming Sporting, Amorim is set to join Manchester United, with his final Sporting match against Braga before he heads to England. Amorim acknowledged the storybook ending, saying, “It was written it had to…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti admits his team “have to be worried” after suffering a second consecutive home defeat, this time a 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League. With only six points from their first four European games, Madrid’s Champions League campaign now hangs in the balance, as does their La Liga title defense following a humbling 4-0 El Clasico defeat to Barcelona. The latest slip-up leaves…

In a surprising development, tennis icon and defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Finals, citing an “ongoing injury.” The 37-year-old Serbian star, who holds a record seven titles at the event, shared his disappointment in a heartfelt message to fans on social media. “I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won’t be playing next week,” Djokovic wrote. “Apologies to those…

As Sporting Lisbon prepares to face Manchester City in the Champions League, all eyes are on Viktor Gyökeres—the Swedish striker whose journey from unheralded youth to European sensation has captivated fans and analysts alike. Since joining Sporting in 2023, Gyökeres has scored an astounding 63 goals in 66 appearances, including 20 in 16 games this season. His meteoric rise has drawn interest from Premier League clubs, particularly Manchester United, as…

Neymar has reassured fans that his latest injury, sustained during Al-Hilal’s 3-0 victory over Esteghlal in the Asian Champions League Elite, is not serious. The 32-year-old Brazilian star, who returned to action this year after a lengthy recovery, was substituted 86 minutes into the match, raising concerns about his fitness. In a message to his supporters on Instagram, Neymar explained, “It felt like a cramp, only very strong. I’m going…

Kylian Mbappé, once Paris Saint-Germain’s standout winger, is facing a pivotal adjustment period at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old French forward joined the Spanish giants this summer, but adapting to a central striker role has proven challenging. Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema, who spent 14 seasons with the club, recently shared candid advice for Mbappé on the Spanish television show *El Chiringuito*. Benzema, who amassed five Champions League and four La…

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has returned to training after a two-month injury layoff, providing a significant boost for the Gunners as they prepare to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Norwegian midfielder’s absence has been felt in recent weeks, with his leadership and creativity missed as Arsenal navigated a challenging fixture schedule. Ødegaard’s return could not come at a better time for Arsenal, who are aiming…

Brazilian star Neymar Jr has picked up another injury following his recent return from a knee injury that sidelined him for more than a year. The former Barcelona man was brought on for Abdullah Al Hamdan in the 57th minute of Al Hilal’s three-nil victory over Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League. He was forced to leave the game after playing for less than 30 minutes, however. The Brazil captain…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledge the recent struggles of his team, following their 2-1 loss over the weekend at Bournemouth. He maintained, however, that they will contest for trophies by the end of the season. Several injuries have hit the City squad, compounding their woes as they suffered their first Premier League loss of the season over the weekend, ending their unbeaten streak from last season. Notwithstanding, they…

José Mourinho has revealed that he had the opportunity to sign in-form Nigerian star Ademola Lookman. The Fenerbahce manager recounted how he was prevented from recruiting the Atalanta forward during his tenure at Italian side AS Roma in 2022. The Nigerian international was recently voted 14th in the Ballon d’Or and remains the favorite in the race for the African Player of the Year Award. According to Mourinho, the head…