Mourinho believes opposing players deliberately provoke his star winger from the opening whistle, describing it as a tactic the Brazilian encounters in nearly every match. “It is difficult for him, and he must learn to manage his emotions extremely well,” he said. Following the winger’s yellow card in Mourinho’s first competitive game since returning to […]
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Michael Carrick insists he will keep a measured perspective, although he has demanded a better display after Manchester United opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss at Hull. It was United’s fourth opening-day defeat in seven years, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy capitalising on weak set-piece defending. The United head coach remained composed in […]
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Ahead of the new campaign, Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to demonstrate the hunger required to retain their Premier League crown. He also made clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave the club during the current transfer window. Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry on Friday evening, aiming to win consecutive league […]
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Leicester endured a difficult campaign last season as their five-year spell in the WSL came to an end, mirroring the relegation suffered by the club’s men’s side. The women’s team won only two of their 22 fixtures and finished with a goal difference of -41 after struggling in front of goal. The relegation raised doubts […]
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Wearing a black bomber jacket despite the unusual heat and accompanied by a substantial security detail, David Sullivan settled into his seat. Ignoring advice from the stadium operators, serious accusations against him and widespread public criticism, West Ham’s leading shareholder and former co-chair remained highly visible with his arms folded. West Ham secured an encouraging […]
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With the second week of August drawing closer, City have completed just one signing. Elliot Anderson is expected to earn a place in the starting lineup this season. The England international arrived from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116m. The 23-year-old appears set to fill the role left vacant by Bernardo Silva, who moved to […]
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Roberto De Zerbi hopes Richarlison will remain at Tottenham, although the forward, who has attracted interest from elsewhere, has yet to decide what he wants to do next. The Brazilian struck a dramatic late winner as Tottenham, reduced to 10 players, beat Chelsea 2-1 in a pre-season match in Sydney. Kevin Danso received a red […]
Continue ReadingAntoine Griezmann, who played a pivotal role in France’s semi-final victory against Morocco in 2022, observed from the stands on this occasion as Les Bleus overcame the Atlas Lions once more to secure a third straight World Cup semi-final appearance. The 35-year-old, fresh from finalizing a transfer to Orlando City, had not been present at […]
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