New AC Milan gaffer Sergio Conceicao insisted he is prepared for the difficulty of the job as he intends to transform the club to a team fitting of the club’s history. Conceicao was hired on Monday, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca, with the side sitting eighth on the Serie A log and distant in the title race, as they sit 14 points behind leaders Atalanta, with just seven wins from their opening 17 games. “I’m proud to take on this adventure. The emotions are temporary because we need to work,” Conceicao said. “We need to have a warm heart…
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Referees will provide explanation for VAR decisions to stadium crowd in what will be a trial measure set to be used in the semi-final of the League Cup next week, according to the English Football League (EFL). As part of the trial, referees will make use of the stadium’s public address system to announce their final decision once a visit to the VAR pitchside monitor is concluded, or after decisions made on situations like accidental handball by a goalscorer or offside decisions. “The new pilot forms part of PGMOL’s broader commitment to transparency and embracing technological advancements for the benefit…
Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo has expressed his desire to “make history” with the club despite their current struggles. The Red Devils have lost five in the first 10 of new gaffer Ruben Amorim’s games in all competitions since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon to replace the ousted Erik ten Hag. Miserable defeats to Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham in the last three outings have further increased pressure on Amorim ahead of the visit of Newcastle on Monday. United are in uncommon territory in 14th place on the log, eight points above the relegation zone — but Diallo shown promise as…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has urged his teammates to “create their own history” in light of comparisons to the club’s last Premier League-conquering side. Arne Slot’s side top the league – six points off second-place Arsenal – with a game in hand ahead of Sunday’s clash at West Ham. On the hunt for a first top flight crown since 2020, the Merseysiders have mounted themselves as favourites to win the English title after losing just once and winning 13 out of their first 17 league matches. Most of the Liverpool faithful are already drawing comparisons if Slot’s current team are…
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte is keeping a level head ahead of their game against Venezia, warning that a win against their visitors would be tricky, as they hope to commence their New Year celebrations ahead of time. The 2022-23 champions have returned to fine form under Conte this season as they sit second on 38 points. “We hope to close out 2024 with some more joy for the fans, for ourselves, to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style,” Conte, who took over in June, said in his press conference. “These have been five very intense months, lived to the…
Manchester United’s poor form under manager Ruben Amorim continued following their 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers. It was also the fourth consecutive game which Marcus Rashford was left out of the matchday squad by Amorim — who is not flinching nor going back on his decision to leave the striker out of his plans. Rashford was initially left out of the squad weeks ago against rivals Manchester City, and then stated he wanted a new challenge — and the Portuguese gaffer’s comments after the loss to Wolves suggested there is still no change to the situation. “It’s always the same…
Manchester City’s stunning slump in form continued after star striker Erling Haaland’s second half penalty was saved in the 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad. Being crowned champions of the last four Premier League campaigns, the reigning champions have won just one of their last 13 matches in all competitions. Iliman Ndiaye cancelled out Bernardo Silva’s opener, to salvage a point for the Merseyside outfit, who moved five points off the relegation zone in 15th place. City gaffer Pep Guardiola also had admitted that his side were at risk of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hit out at those close to Marcus Rashford, questioning the decisions made regarding the striker who has been left out of the squad for the ast three games. Amorim did not include the Englishman in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League, fueling further reports that the forward wants to leave club. The Portuguese coach had initially left Rashford out for the 2-1 win against rivals Manchester City on December 15 — two days after, Rashford revealed in an interview that he was “ready for a new challenge” after 20…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe admitted he hit “rock bottom” following his penalty miss against Athletic Bilbao earlier this month — but stated he used his disappointment to spark his new form. The Frenchman struggled to adapt to new life at Real Madrid after his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, where he was the French club’s all-time top scorer, but niggling injury problems has contributed to his difficulty in settling. However, after missing his second straight penalty in a week in the 2-1 loss at Bilbao, Mbappe has netted four times in all competitions, including the opening goal in Sunday’s…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk provided an update on his contract situation as his current deal ends this season. The 33-year-old stated that there is “no deadline” with regards to his contract situation at the club. The Dutchman will be able to negotiate with other clubs from January 1st — and it is understood that his preference remains to Anfield. “There is no deadline at all. We will see what the future brings. Is there an update? No,” he said to reporters. Van Dijk is one of three star players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, whose deals are entering…