Manchester United have made their poorest start to a league campaign in four decades, but Michael Carrick says he is embracing the challenge. United travelled to Madrid without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw after both suffered minor injuries during the weekend draw with Tottenham. Although Carrick acknowledged that his team are going through a difficult […]
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Xabi Alonso has insisted that Cole Palmer remains fully dedicated to representing England, explaining that Chelsea’s No 10 sat out the latest international window because of discomfort connected to the groin injury that sidelined him for a significant part of last season. Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with Palmer, who is available for Saturday’s match against […]
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Scotland had enough opportunities to defeat Slovenia at the weekend, but costly misses from Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie ultimately denied them victory. However, their attacking approach and confident play in possession during the second half offered encouragement to supporters travelling to Hampden. That momentum disappeared when Hendry made a reckless challenge on Dan Ndoye […]
Continue ReadingIsmail Kartal is still serving as Fenerbahce’s head coach, even though he announced his resignation after Thursday’s Champions League match against Roma. Shortly after the 1-1 draw at home, the 65-year-old declared that he did not intend to return to the club where he had previously worked as a player and assistant coach. However, Fenerbahce […]
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David Moyes has revealed that he has not communicated with Everton owner and chairman Dan Friedkin during the 20 months since returning as manager. On Friday, Moyes also responded firmly to the club’s disastrous conclusion to the transfer window, suggesting the setback could unite the players and supporters in pursuit of “something special” this season. […]
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert insists Aaron Ramsdale can still contribute by supporting the squad, even though the goalkeeper is currently fourth in the club’s pecking order. The 28-year-old joined Southampton from Arsenal in the summer of 2024 after serving as deputy to Spain international David Raya. Ramsdale featured in 30 Premier League matches during the […]
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A warm, muggy evening in Monaco offered a clear indication of how Marseille’s supporters currently feel. Although visiting fans were officially barred from the Stade Louis II, many still attended the 2-0 loss in the Principality. New manager Bruno Génésio received applause, Geoffrey Kondogbia was jeered, and the quiet that dominated much of the second […]
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Fiorentina’s centenary celebrations lasted four days. They began with a supporters’ march through Florence’s historic centre on Wednesday evening and continued through Saturday afternoon’s home fixture against Frosinone. Although the club was officially established on 29 August 1926, a long-standing inconsistency in records has led fans to traditionally mark the anniversary on the 26th. This […]
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Celtic have been under pressure from their fans since last summer because of the club’s limited transfer activity before the Champions League play-offs. They also missed out at the same stage last season after losing to Kairat Almaty. Kasper Hogh, Camilo Duran, Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur joined the club before the match against LASK. […]
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Hull managed only nine league goals from dead-ball situations last season, matching the lowest total in the Championship. However, two such goals inside the opening 21 minutes secured a memorable win over Manchester United on Saturday. The visitors endured a dreadful opening to their campaign. Michael Carrick had warned beforehand that the contest would be […]
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