With Erik ten Hag’s dismissal following Manchester United’s challenging start to the season, the search for a new manager has begun in earnest. Several high-profile names have already emerged as potential candidates, each offering different strengths, experience, and tactical approaches that could shape United’s future. Here’s a breakdown of some of the top contenders for the role at Old Trafford. Ruud van Nistelrooy Managerial Record: Played 33, Won 22, Drawn…

In a tough start to the season, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry sustained an ankle injury during a 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers. The 36-year-old limped off in the third quarter, receiving treatment on the sidelines before briefly returning in the fourth. However, after just a few moments back on the court, Curry aggravated the injury and was escorted to the locker room by teammate Gary Payton. Head…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles showcased resilience, coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U-20 tournament in Togo. The win not only earned them a place in the final but also secured their qualification for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. After trailing early on, the Flying Eagles turned the game around under the guidance of head coach Aliyu…

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has celebrated the ruling by the Confederation of African Football regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Libya and Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles a victory in their controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. The ruling comes after an abandoned match on October 15, which was marred by safety concerns that…

Manchester City continue the bid to defend the Premier League title for the fourth time straight as they host Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The reigning champions come into the game fresh from an emphatic midweek victory in the Champions League over Sparta Praha. They will be without some key players, however, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard has indicated Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish and Jeremy…

Former PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has secured an important victory against his former club in his bid to claim €55 million in unpaid wages. The LFP legal commission had earlier ruled in favour of Mbappe’s claim last month. However, PSG appealed the decision, maintaining they were not obliged to pay their former star. Notwithstanding, the decision stands upheld after another hearing held on October 15. The LFP wrote in an…

Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) following an altercation with officials during United’s 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford on October 19. Fletcher is accused of behaving in an “improper and/or confrontational manner” and allegedly using “abusive and/or insulting words” towards the match officials. The incident unfolded after Brentford’s opening goal by Ethan Pinnock, which came under controversial circumstances.…

Luton Town Football Club has fiercely condemned another wave of racist abuse targeting striker Elijah Adebayo, demanding an end to discrimination and questioning, “Is it ever going to stop?” The latest incident occurred on Wednesday night after Adebayo, 26, scored his first goal of the season during the club’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland. A discriminatory message was sent to Adebayo on Instagram, prompting Luton to respond with a strongly-worded statement…

In a shocking incident of racial abuse, Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna was forced to leave the pitch in the closing moments of his team’s Europa League match against Twente in the Netherlands on Thursday. The 21-year-old French Under-21 international, who had been subjected to monkey noises from a section of the crowd, left visibly distressed after relaying his experience to the referee and the Lazio bench. With Lazio leading 2-0,…

Lando Norris has acknowledged he has room to improve when it comes to challenging Max Verstappen’s race-craft, admitting he’s “not quite at the level” of the three-time world champion as they battle for the Formula 1 title. The McLaren driver made the comments following a controversial United States Grand Prix, where he was penalized and demoted from third to fourth for overtaking Verstappen off-track. “Max is the best in the…

Kayode Akinwumi Roberto Mancini is no longer the coach of the Saudi Arabian national team. The Italian and Saudi reached an agreement to mutually terminate his existing contract as head coach of the national team. The former Manchester City coach was appointed to the role weeks following his resignation as manager of the Azzurri in July 2023. His performance, however, has left much to be desired, managing only seven wins…

The Europa League showdown between Manchester United and Fenerbahce delivered on premium drama as the two sides held out to a draw. A highlight of the game was Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho being shown a red card for protesting after a penalty call by his club was ignored by the referee. Mourinho’s side managed to get a draw after falling behind in the first half despite the manager being sent…