Gabon’s sports authorities have taken unprecedented action following the national team’s poor performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), announcing the suspension of the team, the dismissal of the coaching staff, and the banning of veteran players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga. The decision comes after a 3-2…
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City’s wasteful finishing proved costly after they were held to a 0–0 draw by Sunderland on Thursday, a result that dealt a significant blow to their Premier League title ambitions. City delivered an uneven performance at the Stadium of Light, creating numerous scoring opportunities but…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer will not feature in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter with Atalanta in Bergamo, as the club continues to manage the fitness of its injury-hit squad. Palmer, 23, has endured a challenging period, first sidelined by a groin issue and later suffering a…
Manchester United strengthened their bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a commanding 4-1 victory over struggling Wolves at Molineux on Monday. Bruno Fernandes spearheaded the win with a brace, supported by goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount. The result came as a welcome boost for…
Istanbul prosecutors have ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, including 29 football players, as part of a sweeping probe into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. Among the players, 27 are suspected of placing bets on games involving their own teams, according to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office.…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has described Saturday’s Premier League clash against leaders Arsenal as a crucial measure of his team’s ambitions, as the Villans surge to third place in the table. Villa endured a slow start to the season, collecting just three points and scoring a solitary goal in…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned consideration for a striking role, even when the club’s traditional forwards are fully fit. Merino, who joined the Gunners from Real Sociedad in August 2024, had never played as a number nine before arriving in London. However, he…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to rotate the squad following Wednesday night’s 3-1 loss to Leeds United, insisting many of the changes were unavoidable due to player fitness and availability. The defeat at Elland Road dealt a blow to Chelsea’s Premier League ambitions, leaving the Blues fourth…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that he deliberately steers clear of social media to protect himself and his family from online abuse, even if it means missing out on lucrative sponsorship deals. The Portuguese coach has faced a challenging first year at Old Trafford. Last season, United finished…
Chelsea endured a disappointing night in the Premier League as they were stunned 3-1 by struggling Leeds at Elland Road on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to their title ambitions. Enzo Maresca’s team struggled from the start, conceding twice in the first half to Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka. Pedro…