Frank Lampard’s return to management with Coventry City marks a pivotal moment in his career after a series of mixed fortunes. Following an unsuccessful second spell at Chelsea, which ended in January 2021, Lampard now takes charge of Coventry with high expectations to rebuild his reputation. Lampard replaces the beloved Mark Robins, whose near-miss in the 2023 play-off final and FA Cup heroics left a strong legacy. Coventry’s current position…

Jadon Sancho’s return to Chelsea’s starting lineup was nothing short of spectacular, as the England winger played a pivotal role in their 2-0 victory over Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League. This result extended Chelsea’s perfect record in the competition, maintaining their flawless start with four wins out of four. Sancho, making his first start since October 20 due to illness and injury, provided assists for both goals. His first…

Arsenal Football Club manager, Mikel Arteta has sent a message of sympathy to Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager said he wanted to ‘harm himself’. Arteta when asked about his former boss said: “That’s something very personal but I feel a lot of sympathy for all my colleagues because I know the job, how ruthless this industry is and how we get judged just by one thing — results.”…

Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Rodri have earned nominations for the 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player Award, marking the Premier League’s sole representation. The duo’s inclusion follows City’s historic achievement of winning four consecutive league titles, a first in English football. Rodri, who claimed the 2023 Ballon d’Or, is considered a leading contender for the prestigious award, alongside Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., the runner-up in October’s Ballon d’Or voting.…

Ruben Amorim marked his Old Trafford debut as Manchester United manager with a pulsating 3-2 Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt. While the triumph brought joy to United fans, the 39-year-old Portuguese admitted to grappling with anxiety as he attempts to embed his footballing philosophy into a squad still adapting to his demands. United’s dramatic win was secured thanks to a brace from Rasmus Højlund and an early goal by Alejandro…

Manchester City faces a defining moment in their season as they prepare to take on Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. With Pep Guardiola’s side enduring their worst form in years, the stakes could not be higher. Winless in their last five games across all competitions, City sits eight points behind Liverpool in the title race. A defeat could widen the gap to a daunting 11 points, leaving…

Rangers delivered a scintillating performance in Nice, securing a commanding 4-1 victory that manager Philippe Clement hailed as “close to perfection.” The result not only boosts their Europa League progression hopes but also underlines the Scottish side’s ability to thrive on the European stage. First-Half Blitz Stuns Hosts Despite an early scare, Rangers raced to a stunning three-goal lead by half-time. Vaclav Cerny’s deflected strike opened the scoring, followed swiftly…

Veteran defender Mats Hummels rescued a point for Claudio Ranieri’s Roma in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the Europa League. The 35-year-old Germany international, returning to European action for the first time since July, endured a mixed evening. He conceded an early penalty—converted by Son Heung-min—but redeemed himself with a stoppage-time equalizer, tapping in Angelino’s pinpoint cross. Spurs dominated the first half, with Brennan Johnson doubling their lead…

French Open champion Iga Swiatek has been handed a one-month suspension following a positive doping test, though the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that the violation was not intentional. The Polish tennis star tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) in an out-of-competition sample taken in August 2024. However, the ITIA determined that the positive result was due to contamination, leading to a reduced penalty.

Manchester United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as the frontrunner to fill the managerial vacancy at Leicester City following the dismissal of Steve Cooper. Van Nistelrooy, whose managerial stock has risen after a recent interim spell at Manchester United, is reportedly in advanced talks with Leicester City. He was thrust into the interim role at United in October after Erik ten Hag’s departure and impressed with three wins in…

Chelsea legend and highest goalscorer, Frank Lampard was appointed manager of Championship side Coventry City on Thursday as the former England midfielder aims to rebuild his coaching career. The England International has been out of work since an ill-fated second spell in charge of Chelsea as interim boss for the final months of the 2022/23 season. Coventry sit 17th in the English second tier and controversially sacked Mark Robins, who…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described his side’s 3-3 draw in the Champions League against Feyenoord on Tuesday as feeling like another defeat, after his team squandered a commanding 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes. The result ended City’s five-game losing streak, but it did little to lift the mood ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool on Sunday. For Guardiola, the collapse against Feyenoord…