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…

Manchester United reported a £6.9 million operating loss for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, largely attributed to their absence from the Champions League and costs tied to a significant redundancy programme. The club’s eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season—their worst-ever placement—meant they missed out on the lucrative European competition, competing instead in the Europa League. This absence contributed to a 20.4% drop in broadcasting revenue,…

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is determined to reclaim his title by the end of 2025, following his July loss to Belal Muhammad. The 33-year-old fighter from Birmingham, who held the belt for nearly a year and defended it twice, is now focused on his path back to the top of the division. “My goal right now is to get the belt back,” Edwards shared on Instagram. “For me,…

Thiago Messi, son of legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is starting to carve his own path in football. The 12-year-old wore his father’s iconic number 10 shirt as he represented Inter Miami’s under-13 team at the Newell’s Cup in Rosario, Argentina. The tournament, now in its 10th edition, features youth teams from eight clubs across North and South America competing over five days. Monday’s match saw Thiago and his teammates face…

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery following a remarkable display against Manchester City in which he played 60 minutes with a broken ankle. Despite the injury, the 28-year-old Italian completed the game, helping Spurs secure a stunning 4-0 victory over the reigning Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium. A Selfless Performance The incident occurred in the first half when Vicario collided with City winger Savinho. After receiving…

A groundbreaking football format is set to launch in the UK and US in 2025, blending professional footballers, social media influencers, and innovative gameplay. Dubbed the Baller League, this six-a-side competition promises to redefine the sport’s entertainment value, much like the crossover success of influencer boxing. With a March 2025 debut, the UK version of the league has already garnered significant attention, thanks to big-name appointments like YouTube star KSI…

Zambia and Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has added another accolade to her growing list of achievements, having been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The 24-year-old was selected by football fans worldwide after receiving the majority of votes from the BBC Sport website. Banda beat stiff competition from an illustrious shortlist that included some of the biggest names in women’s football. The five nominees, based on performances between…

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has labeled Mohamed Salah “selfish” following the forward’s public expression of frustration over Liverpool’s failure to offer him a new contract. Salah, 32, has been a key player for the Reds, with 12 goals in all competitions this season, yet his current deal is set to expire at the end of the campaign. Speaking after Liverpool’s commanding 3-1 victory over Southampton, Salah revealed to reporters that…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi following his historic victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix, where he clinched the 2024 FIA World Cup title.  Ugo’s achievement makes him the first American driver in over four decades to win the prestigious championship. In a statement on his X, Obi praised Ugo’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and hard work, emphasizing that…

Manchester United had to settle for a point at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge despite striker Marcus Rashford providing the perfect start with his 81-second opener. Omari Hutchinson levelled for Ipswich before the break, with United keeper Andre Onana twice denying Liam Delap with stunning saves. It was a disappointing outcome for Amorim as his side struggled to contain Ipswich at times and found the home defence…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has acknowledged that his side’s aspirations to win a fifth consecutive Premier League title could be shattered if they suffer another defeat to table-toppers Liverpool next Sunday. Guardiola made the statement after watching his team endure a 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, marking their fifth defeat across all competitions and their third consecutive league defeat. The loss leaves City with a daunting 11-point…