Manchester City’s bid to defend their Premier League title is unraveling, with Pep Guardiola’s team enduring a sharp decline after a promising start to the season. Fourteen games unbeaten have been followed by seven without a win, exposing deep-rooted issues stemming from questionable recruitment decisions and squad management. City’s struggles have been exacerbated by the absence of Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri, sidelined with a serious knee injury. His absence has…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has boldly predicted that his youthful squad will establish dominance in English football within the next five to ten years. Despite Chelsea’s impressive form this season, the Italian tactician has tempered expectations for immediate success, emphasizing the club’s long-term vision. Maresca’s remarks came ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton on Wednesday. Speaking about the club’s future, the 44-year-old expressed confidence in the project spearheaded…

The Football Association (FA) is set to remind Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and his club of the regulations surrounding religious messaging on football kit following an incident during their recent Premier League match against Newcastle United. Guehi, the England defender, wore a rainbow captain’s armband on Saturday as part of the Premier League’s annual Rainbow Laces campaign, which supports LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. However, the armband bore the message…

The race for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2024 award is officially underway, with six remarkable athletes shortlisted for the honor. Voting is now open for fans to select their favorite, with the winner to be revealed during the live BBC One show on December 17. Here are the contenders for the award: 1. Simone Biles (United States – Gymnastics) Simone Biles continues to…

As the sun sets over Silverstone, the F1 paddock buzzes with anticipation. It’s 2014, and Susie Wolff, behind the wheel of a Williams car, is about to make history as the first woman to take part in an F1 weekend in 22 years. Although her car would stall in practice and Wolff would not race, the moment still marked a significant milestone in the sport’s history. For Wolff, and many…

After a glittering 20-year playing career at clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, Michael Essien has transitioned to coaching, a move that has given him new insights into the world of management. Despite being one of the best midfielders of his generation, it wasn’t a desire to follow in the footsteps of renowned managers like Jose Mourinho or Carlo Ancelotti that prompted Essien to enter coaching. Instead, it…

Bayern Munich salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Der Klassiker, but the spotlight was stolen by Harry Kane’s early exit due to injury. Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund the lead in the 27th minute with a sensational solo goal. Picking up a pass from Nico Schlotterbeck near the halfway line, the England Under-21 star breezed past Konrad Laimer and rifled a fierce strike past Manuel Neuer.…

FIFA has released its long-awaited report on the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but the governing body has sparked backlash by rejecting its human rights sub-committee’s key recommendation to compensate workers impacted during the tournament’s preparation and delivery. The sub-committee had urged FIFA to use its £39.4m “legacy fund” to provide remedies for migrant workers who suffered harm, including deaths, injuries, unpaid wages, and significant debt. Instead, FIFA…

Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert etched his name in Premier League history by scoring a hat-trick of penalties in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wolves at Molineux, a feat not achieved in English top-flight football since 1957. Kluivert’s clinical display came in a dramatic match where Evanilson won all three spot-kicks, the first player in Premier League history to do so. The result sent Wolves into the relegation zone and intensified scrutiny…

Victor Torp’s dramatic late penalty salvaged a 2-2 draw for Frank Lampard in his first game as Coventry City manager against Cardiff City at the CBS Arena. Yakou Meite gave Cardiff the lead just four minutes in, heading home Alex Robertson’s corner, but Coventry responded almost immediately. Ephron Mason-Clark volleyed in Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s precise pass to equalize in the seventh minute, marking an electrifying start to Lampard’s tenure. The visitors…

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to Las Palmas on Saturday, casting a shadow over their 125th anniversary celebrations. Former Barca striker Sandro Ramirez opened the scoring for the visitors with a low strike that silenced the Camp Nou crowd. Although captain Raphinha leveled with a brilliant low drive, Wolves loanee Fabio Silva sealed the upset, converting Javi Munoz’s exquisite pass to restore Las Palmas’ lead.…

Nottingham Forest secured a much-needed 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at the City Ground, with Chris Wood’s penalty in the 49th minute sealing the three points. The goal, Wood’s ninth of the Premier League season, equalled Bryan Roy’s club record of 24 Premier League goals. Ipswich started the game confidently but were unable to break down Forest’s defence. Omari Hutchinson came closest for the visitors in the first half, forcing…