Claudio Ranieri, the seasoned Italian tactician and football icon, has returned to the helm of AS Roma as head coach until the end of the season—just six months after announcing his retirement. This marks the third time that the 73-year-old Roman takes charge of his hometown club, following stints in 2009 and a brief spell in 2019. Roma confirmed Ranieri’s appointment after the sacking of Croatian manager Ivan Juric, who…

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that referee David Coote’s career in the Premier League is finished after a video allegedly showing him insulting Liverpool surfaced. The video, which went viral on Monday, allegedly features a man’s voice calling Liverpool the “s” word and former manager Jurgen Klopp the “c” word. Coote has been suspended by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) pending an investigation. Carragher expressed doubt in…

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticized Alejandro Garnacho for his subdued celebration after scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League. Garnacho, 20, scored United’s third goal in a 3-0 victory but opted for a muted reaction in front of the Stretford End. Keane, known for his passionate and outspoken nature, expressed his disapproval on the “Stick to Football” podcast, stating that if a player cannot celebrate a goal,…

Marc Cucalon, a highly regarded youth player for Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 19 due to complications from a serious knee injury. Cucalon, who joined Real Madrid’s academy in 2016, was considered a talented midfielder with a bright future. He suffered a ruptured ACL during a UEFA Youth League match in Glasgow on September 6, 2022. After enduring 796 days of recovery…

Four Premier League clubs have taken legal action to seek compensation if Manchester City is found guilty of breaking financial rules. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur have all filed potential claims before a statute of limitations deadline last week. These claims stem from allegations against Manchester City, first published by Der Spiegel in November 2018, based on leaked documents known as “Football Leaks”. The allegations involve 115 breaches…

England captain Harry Kane has publicly criticized his teammates for withdrawing from the national team squad ahead of crucial matches. Kane expressed his disapproval of players prioritizing club commitments over international duty, stating that “England comes before anything.” Eight players, including Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Declan Rice, withdrew from interim manager Lee Carsley’s squad on Monday, just days after the initial announcement. Some of these withdrawals followed statements from…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that a pivotal phone call from the late coach Stephen Keshi and the opportunity to play international football at a young age were the key factors in his decision to represent Nigeria over the Netherlands, the country of his birth. In a recent interview on the Sports Afterparty Podcast, Troost-Ekong, now 30, explained that the choice between playing for the Dutch national team…

Steph Curry stole the spotlight once again as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup, scoring an impressive 37 points, including the Warriors’ final 12. His late-game performance helped secure a hard-fought win and highlighted his continued stellar form at the start of the season. Klay Thompson, returning to the Chase Center as a Maverick after 13 seasons with…

Following violent incidents after last Thursday’s Europa League match between Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, Dutch authorities arrested five more individuals on Monday, bringing the total number of suspects detained to 68. The men, aged 18 to 37, were charged with “public violence against persons” amid escalating unrest. The recent arrests follow initial violence where Maccabi supporters were reportedly targeted in “hit-and-run” attacks by youths on scooters, leaving…

The integrity of English football’s officiating system is under fire after a leaked video allegedly captures Premier League referee David Coote using profane language about Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which governs match officials in English football, has suspended Coote pending an investigation. The Football Association (FA) has also launched its own probe. The video, widely circulated on social media, has not…

Howard Webb, the chief of English football’s refereeing body (PGMOL), has publicly acknowledged that West Ham’s controversial penalty during their 2-1 win over Manchester United on October 27 was an error by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The decision, which contributed to Erik ten Hag’s dismissal as United’s manager the following day, has sparked fresh debates over VAR’s role in the Premier League. During the match, referee David Coote initially…

The investigation into a Premier League footballer, referred to as *Player X*, has intensified following accusations of sexual misconduct from multiple women. Despite allegations from four women and police questioning on three separate occasions, *Player X* has continued playing for his club, prompting scrutiny of the Football Association (FA) and Premier League’s handling of such cases. *Player X* was initially arrested in July 2022 on suspicion of rape following a…