Category: Football News
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Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font says a priority is to fix the relationship between the club and Lionel Messi. Font will challenge current president Joan Laporta in the March election and insists the way the current board has treated Messi must be rectified. On El Larguero, Font lashed out at Laporta and asserted that “reconciliation…
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Pep Guardiola has played down Premier League title talk while warning Manchester City will face a stern test when they host Fulham at the Etihad Stadium this week. The fixture marks the first meeting between the two sides since City’s chaotic 5–4 victory at Craven Cottage earlier in the season. This time, Guardiola’s men return…
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Toni Kroos has come to the defence of former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo amid criticism surrounding his recent Al-Nassr absence, claiming “no one would watch the Saudi Pro League” without him. The Portugal captain is set to end a two-game spell out after returning to training this week, having missed matches in protest over January transfer…
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Manchester City defender Marc Guehi has admitted he was left puzzled by the hostile reception he received from Liverpool supporters during City’s 2–1 comeback victory at Anfield. The England centre-back was booed consistently throughout the match, despite playing a key role as goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland sealed a late turnaround for Pep…
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Joan Laporta has resigned as president of Barcelona in order to seek re-election, launching a 35-day countdown to elections set for March 15, the club said on Monday. Laporta, who took office in March 2021 after winning 54% of the vote, steps down after nearly five years in charge in line with club statutes. Vice…
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AS Roma management are becoming resigned to losing Paulo Dybala at the end of the season. Off contract in June, Dybala is wanted by Roma next season, but will have to accept a drastic pay-cut to stay. La Gazzetta dello Sport says he earns €8.5m-a-year plus bonuses. Management is clear that its wage ceiling now…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s week-long absence from Al-Nassr matches has taken a dramatic turn, with details of his conditions for ending the standoff now emerging. The 41-year-old forward has missed Al-Nassr’s last two fixtures, opting not to travel with the squad despite remaining active in training. His absence has sparked intense speculation in Saudi Arabia, now fueled…
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Manchester United could receive a timely boost in midfield this week, with Mason Mount edging closer to a return from injury, according to head coach Michael Carrick. Speaking ahead of United’s upcoming fixtures, Carrick confirmed the England international is unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s match but is firmly on track to be available for the…
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Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge, insisting he pays little attention to transfer rumours. The England international was speaking after starring in Chelsea’s 3–1 Premier League win over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, where he struck a first-half hat-trick. Palmer opened the scoring in the…
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Manchester City’s late victory over Liverpool reignited the Premier League title race as a stoppage-time penalty secured a dramatic 2–1 win at Anfield, ending the champions’ eight-match unbeaten run at home and piling pressure on leaders Arsenal. Anfield has rarely been kind to City in recent years, and this clash carried huge risk in a…
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Dutch journalist Mike Verweij believes Ajax could target Liverpool head coach Arne Slot this summer. According to Verweij, newly appointed Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff is keen on Slot and may try to tempt him away from Anfield and back to the Eredivisie once the season concludes. “Is Dick Schreuder the leading candidate for Ajax…
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Liverpool’s incoming centre-back Jérémy Jacquet has suffered what has been described as a “serious” injury, just days after his move to Anfield was made official. Rennes head coach Habib Beye confirmed the setback following his side’s 3–1 defeat to Lens on Saturday. The 20-year-old was clearly in pain after awkwardly landing on his shoulder during…
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Despite a controversial finale, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations served as another marker of how far African football has come, both on and off the pitch. Senegal edged Morocco in a heated final in Rabat on January 18, a match that sparked debate long after the final whistle. Still, once emotions cooled, the wider…
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Kai Rooney continued his rapid rise through the ranks with a four-goal display for Manchester United’s U16s on Saturday. The young forward hit all four in a thrilling 6-4 victory over Norwich City, underlining why he is so highly rated at Carrington. Rooney only stepped up to U18 level last month, making his debut in…
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Cole Palmer produced another statement performance as Chelsea swept past Wolves 3-1 at Molineux, with the 21-year-old setting two club and league records in a ruthless first-half display. Chelsea struck early when Palmer opened the scoring in the 12th minute, coolly converting from the penalty spot after Matt Doherty brought down Joao Pedro. No fuss,…