Author: Somto Isaac

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has hit Atletico Madrid with a partial closure of their south stand for two matches following the racist abuse on Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams in Saturday’s LaLiga game. Due to LaLiga’s protocol against racism, in the 36th minute, the contest was brought to a halt by referee Juan Martinez Munuera after he heard racist abuse directed at the 21-year-old, who was birthed to in Pamplona to Ghanaian parents. Atletico, who have been granted 10 days to appeal, have also been fined 20,000 Euros. In a statement on Tuesday, the RFEF said that the closed area…

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The Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] has appointed ex-international Finidi George as the new head coach of the Nigeria’s Senior Male National Team, the Super Eagles. The board of the NFF confirmed the appointment on Monday after approving the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee. George was in charge of the Eagles team during the two international friendly games in March — following the resignation of José Peseiro after a second place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations — having spent a year and eight months as assistant. The 52-year-old was part of the revered ‘golden generation’, amassing 62…

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has claimed his side are one of the best entertainers in the Premier League, despite their inability to win games. The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw with 19th placed Burnley on Saturday following Zeki Amdouni’s late spot kick leveller following Andre Onana’s error which led to the goalkeeper conceding a penalty. The result implies Ten Hag’s team have now garnered just seven points from their past six league games and have registered just a single win in regular time dating back to the middle of March. However, there have been 38 goals…

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Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah declined to play down his heated exchange on the touchline with manager Jürgen Klopp in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at West Ham. In a game which saw the Red’s title hopes take another severe blow, Salah and Klopp were seen having a fierce argument, with the Egyptian star needing to be restrained back by Darwin Nuñez. The 31-year-old, who started the contest from the bench, claimed there would be “fire” if he spoke about the clash. Desperate to recover from their Merseyside derby loss in midweek, Klopp opted against starting Salah even as Liverpool recovered to comeback…

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Mauricio Pochettino held nothing back when speaking on the use of VAR by match officials, insisting that it is “damaging the image of English football”. The Chelsea manager made the bold claim after his side were denied a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa, with the contest ending 2-2. The Blues seemed to be ending a disastrous week in brilliant fashion when Axel Disasi’s header in the fourth minute of injury time completed a come from behind win from 0-2 down, however, Benoit Badiashile was judged to have committed a foul on Diego Carlos in the build up to the goal…

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With Jürgen Klopp’s exit as Liverpool manager on the horizon, the Merseyside outfit have been actively on the hunt for the next man to take the reins. After names like Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, Hansi Flick and Julian Nagelsmann were mentioned, it is now reported that Feyenoord manager Arne Slot will be the next gaffer at the Anfield dugout. The news of Slot’s expected arrival has stirred mixed reactions – with fans worried about the profile of the manager while others impressed with his exploits in the Dutch top flight. Slot won the Eredivisie last season and…

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Barcelona manager Xavi will stay on and continue his duties at the dugout of the Catalan side after he reversed his decision to resign on Wednesday. Recall that the Spaniard announced months ago that he would be leaving his role as gaffer at the end of the ongoing 2023-24 campaign after the Blaugrana’s 3-5 loss to Villarreal. However, Xavi has made a u-turn on his decision following a final meeting with the club’s board members as plans are already in place for next season. Following an initial face-to-face meeting between Xavi and club director Deco prior to now, present in…

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has labelled his side’s penalty shout-out win against Coventry City as a good achievement. The Red Devils blew a three goal-lead up until the 71st minute, in their 2024 FA Cup semi final clash against second division Coventry City at Wembley on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’ second half goal had put United in a commanding position to reach the final after first half goals from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, however, Conventry almost made the greatest FA Cup semi final comeback of all time. Goals from Simms, O’Hare and a 95th minute equalizing penalty from…

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It has not been the best of seasons for Manchester United in the Premier League and with the risk of possibly missing out on Champions League football next season, Erik ten Hag is on a literal hot seat. The Dutchman’s side are winless in six of their last seven Premier League games and Saturday’s 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth was another dent in United’s top four hopes. Aside from the result, there was drama on social media as Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho reacted to a post slamming his manager of his skills after he took him off in the…

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Erik ten Hag has revealed Manchester United will need the services of a new striker to aid their goalscoring problems. Ahead of Saturday’s visit to AFC Bournemouth, United have scored 45 goals this campaign, the lowest among the top 10 teams on the Premier League log. Signed for £72million last summer, Rasmus Hojlund has scored 13 goals in 34 games across all competions this season. Anthony Martial, who has netted twice this season, has been out injured since January. Alejandro Garnacho has recorded nine goals in 41 appearance and Marcus Rashford who netted 30 times last season has managed just…

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