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Manchester United has appointed Ruben Amorim as the new head coach, set to take over on November 11, 2024. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager joins from Sporting Lisbon, where he won multiple titles, including two Primeira Liga championships. Amorim replaces Erik ten Hag, with Ruud van...
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has announced his separation from his wife Valentina Cervantes, with both vowing to co-parent their two children amicably. Fernández's desire for independence has raised questions among fans about his motivations, impacting public perception and speculating on...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explains why Cole Palmer did not play in the Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. Despite being an unused substitute, Palmer's absence was attributed to the strong performance of Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku, as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss in the tournament...
Pep Guardiola blamed Manchester City's FA Cup final defeat on players being "hungover" from post-title celebrations. Despite late-night partying before the match, the team lost 2-1 to Manchester United. Guardiola acknowledged the impact on performance and addressed the squad's current injury...
Fulham's Calvin Bassey revealed that Lionel Messi's iconic goal against Nigeria during the 2018 FIFA World Cup inspired him to choose Nigeria as his international footballing nation. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, Bassey debuted for the Super Eagles in 2022 and has since earned 28 caps...
Ballon d'Or organizers clarified Vinicius Jr.'s absence from the award ceremony, where he lost to Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid withdrew from the event amid controversy, with club officials deeming the decision a "historic robbery" and questioning the award's respect for the club. The...
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a last-minute penalty as Al-Nassr was eliminated from the King’s Cup by Al-Taawoun in a disappointing 1-0 defeat. This latest setback for Ronaldo and new manager Stefano Pioli has raised concerns about the team's performance ahead of their upcoming match against...
Manchester United is in final discussions with Sporting Lisbon to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal. Interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to lead only one game before Amorim’s anticipated debut against Chelsea, as officials rush to secure the...
CAF has scheduled Nigeria's final AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic on November 14 and Rwanda on November 18 in Uyo. The matches, managed by Senegalese and Moroccan officials, will determine Nigeria’s path to the tournament’s finals in Morocco in December 2025...
CAF has sanctioned Libya’s Football Federation, issuing a $20,000 fine and two closed-door matches following a violent incident. This comes after Libya’s appeal against an earlier CAF ruling awarding Nigeria three points due to the mistreatment of the Super Eagles. The Confederation of African...
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