Intriguing Choice: Bennacer Rejects City’s Glamour for Home Comforts at Arsenal Young Ismael Bennacer had a tough decision in 2015: join Manchester City’s famed academy or take a different path at Arsenal. While City boasted impressive facilities and a chat with legend Patrick Vieira, Bennacer ultimately went with his gut feeling. The lack of immediate […]
Portuguese power play? Super Eagles’ Peseiro touts Mourinho for Barcelona job. Nigerian manager Jose Peseiro has stirred the pot, suggesting his compatriot Jose Mourinho as the ideal candidate for Barcelona’s vacant managerial position. Citing their close friendship and Mourinho’s winning pedigree, Peseiro believes the fiery Portuguese coach would excel at the Catalan club. “He has […]
Akanji’s Wobbly Rhythm Raises Fitness Concerns for Man City Manuel Akanji’s performance against Chelsea sparked worries about Manchester City’s fitness, despite Pep Guardiola attributing it to a lack of rhythm. Filling in for John Stones at center-back and shifting into midfield as Stones often does, Akanji struggled to make his usual impact. While Guardiola praised […]
Despite key Liverpool players missing the Carabao Cup final due to injuries, the head coach remains confident in his team’s ability to succeed. He acknowledges Chelsea’s recent performance against Manchester City as a factor requiring adjustments to his game plan. However, specific details or strategies have not been disclosed. Liverpool FC faces a blow as […]
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag raised concerns about the officiating towards midfielder Casemiro after he received his fourth yellow card in four league games. Red Card Fears: Ten Hag revealed he feared an imminent red card for Casemiro during their victory over Luton Town, even if the midfielder wasn’t actively fouling opponents. This prompted […]
London, February 19: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is set to make a bold move, attempting to trigger the £111m release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract. The prolific striker, who enjoyed a stellar 2022-23 season (26 Serie A goals, league title), could bolster Chelsea’s struggling attack (currently 9th in the Premier League). While Osimhen extended […]
Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, is facing an unexpected challenge – missed aerial opportunities. Despite being nicknamed the “Nordic Meat Shield,” recent games have highlighted a weakness in his game. While some dismiss this as a minor blip, his dip in form (only 2 goals in 6 games) coincides with crucial dropped points for […]
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, sees Thiago Silva’s long and successful chapter at Chelsea nearing its end. Silva’s absence due to injury in the recent 1-1 draw with Manchester City coincided with an impressive performance from young defenders Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill. Contract Expiry and Future Focus: With Silva’s contract expiring at the season’s […]
Good News for Nigeria! The Confederation of African Football (CAF) cleared the Super Eagles and their players of any wrongdoing during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite reaching the final and falling just short to Ivory Coast, no infractions were found against Nigeria. However, the tournament wasn’t free of disciplinary action. CAF took […]
Ennio van der Gouw, 23, isn’t just carrying on his father’s football legacy as a goalkeeper, he’s also carving his path. While Raimond van der Gouw spent most of his Manchester United career as a backup to legends like Schmeichel and Barthez, Ennio is already making his mark at Belgian side Zulte Waregem. Raimond, now […]