Following the dismissal of Paulo Fonseca, AC Milan on Monday appointed Sergio Conceição as their new head coach. Fonseca was relieved of his duties after failing to secure a consistent push for Champions League qualification in Serie A. The 51-year-old Portuguese manager hinted at his departure during the post-match press conference on Sunday after Milan’s draw with AS Roma, stating he had been fired as he exited the San Siro.…

Mohamed Salah has downplayed any thoughts of personal awards, including the Ballon d’Or, as he remains focused on helping Liverpool secure the Premier League title. The Egyptian forward played a key role in Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Sunday, contributing a goal and two assists to extend the Reds’ lead at the top of the table to eight points. Despite his standout performances, Salah emphasised the collective goal…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000 and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors. CAF, in a statement on Sunday, charged Libya with “misconduct” during and after the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification game against the Benin Republic in Tripoli on November 18. Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, had recounted how…

…Shares a special night with Georgina and Cristiano Jr…Named best player in the Middle East ·WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo was awarded the Best Middle East Player award at the Globe Soccer Awards and was also given a honorary award to celebrate him becoming the highest official goalscorer of all time. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made a number of comments during the awards gala taking on the authenticity of the prize…

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “need help” during the January transfer window after admitting his side have “no chance” of winning the Premier League title this season. The City boss celebrated 500 games in charge of the club with a nervy 2-0 win over Leicester on Sunday. City’s victory – just their second in their last 10 Premier League games – lifts them up to fifth, but they are 14…

Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim admitted that he could be sacked amid his struggles to reverse Red Devils’ slump. Amorim, who joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon for a £9.2 million buyout fee, has endured a challenging start. Under his tenure, the team has lost five out of their ten matches, prompting concerns about the manager’s ability to steer the club back on course. His appointment came with high expectations,…

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he has plans to buy a football club and play the role of owner after he retires. ·Ronaldo does not plan to go into coaching·Plans to become club owner after retirement·Ronaldo edging towards the end of his career WHAT HAPPENED? A lot of questions have been placed on Ronaldo with regards to what the future will hold for one of the…

Sporting Lisbon have parted ways with Joao Pereira, just over a month after he took charge following Ruben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United. Pereira’s tenure has ended abruptly due to the club’s unexpected decline in form. Under Amorim, Sporting enjoyed a perfect start to the Primeira Liga season. However, Pereira’s reign saw a significant downturn, with the team losing its grip on the league’s top spot after a goalless draw…

Boxing Day turned out to be another disappointing chapter in Manchester United’s tumultuous season, as they faced a 2-0 defeat against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match was marred by the early dismissal of captain Bruno Fernandes, who received his third red card of the season shortly after the break for a second bookable offence. The defeat highlights the ongoing challenges facing United, as they continue to grapple with inconsistencies on…

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has called for reinforcements in the January transfer window, admitting the squad is “short in a couple of areas” amid a challenging run of form. Spurs have slipped to 11th in the Premier League after losing three of their last four games, including a 6-3 home defeat to Liverpool. Key injuries to goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have compounded…

La Liga strugglers Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new head coach, bringing the Spaniard back to his homeland after an impressive stint with West Bromwich Albion. Corberan, 41, has signed a contract until the end of the 2026-27 season, taking over from Ruben Baraja, who was sacked following Valencia’s poor start to the campaign, with just two wins in 17 league matches. Valencia triggered Corberan’s release clause, reportedly…

Philadelphia, PA — In a dramatic turn of events, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected during his team’s 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Eve. The reigning NBA MVP found himself at the center of controversy after a heated confrontation with referee Jenna Schroeder in the second quarter. The incident unfolded when Embiid was called for a third personal foul following a charge on Spurs rookie…