Ruben Amorim understands that winning the Europa League does not signify a successful season for Manchester United, however, he believes it could be important to the club’s immediate future, on and off the pitch. The Red Devils – who are gearing up for their first leg semi final clash at Athletic Bilbao in Europe’s second tier competition – sit 14th in the Premier League with 39 points after 15 losses. And Amorim is of the opinion that success in Europe could help with momentum for rebuilding plans after a disappointing campaign. “Everybody knows [the game against Bilbao] it is really…
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Arne Slot has stated that his Liverpool side will not relax with expectations high following the stylish win of their 20th Premier League title. The Reds defeated Tottenham at a jubilant Anfield — as a 5-1 win confirmed league success with four games left to play. A remarkable achievement for Slot, who guided Liverpool to move level with same number of league titles as arch rivals Manchester United, in his first season after taking over from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp. With this being their second league crown in the Premier League era, the last time the club conquered the division…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his side reaching the final of the FA Cup does not salvage their poor season. On the day which Guardiola and his City team were dethroned as Premier League champions, after winning the title in the last four seasons, Liverpool sealed a record-equalling 20th accolade. The Reds recorded a 5-1 triumph against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, and at similar time, City secured their ticket back to Wembley after defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the English capital in the semi-finals of the game’s oldest cup competition. Rico Lewis netted the opener just two…
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte cut a relieved figure, encouraging his side to enjoy the moment after his team moved top of the Serie A standings following their victory against Torino on Sunday while also confirming their return to the UEFA Champions League next season. A first-half double from Scott McTominay aided Napoli to a 2-0 triumph, also leapfrogging Inter Milan on the table after their title rivals fell to a stunning 1-0 home defeat to AS Roma. “It’s not the first time we’re in the lead, we’ve been in the lead more than anyone else,” Conte said in a…
Former Manchester United and France full-back Patrice Evra is set to switch sports to mixed martial arts and will make his debut with a fight in May in Paris, as announced by American promoter the Professional Fighters League [PFL]. “Former captain of ‘Les Bleus’, Evra will fulfill his new dream of competing in an MMA bout,” the PFL said in a statement. The PFL stated the 43-year-old had been training in combat sports since 2016 with his friend and Paris-based PFL star Cedric Doumbe. “You guys should know by now, I love this game too! I’ve performed on the world’s…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been on a 16-game goal drought, and head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed the situation is due to a mental issue than a technical or tactical one. The England international had a superb debut season last term, netting 27 times and recording 15 assists in 48 games. However, this season, Palmer has just scored 14 goals in all competitions. Although, Maresca believes it is just a matter of time before his star name rediscovers his true self. “Cole is still the player who scored 14 goals in 20 games. The style is the same, the…
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount made his first appearance since December 2024 for the club, earlier this month after an extended spell on the sidelines and the Englishman is slowly being reintegrated into the fold. The 26-year-old has admitted he desires consistent game time as the season heads into the latter stages. Mount spoke to the club’s media about his aims and how he wants to be consistently available to help the Red Devils climb into the top half of the standings. The former Chelsea man made his return from injury at the beginning of April as a substitute in…
Sergio Conceicao sounded off on the lack of respect which he has been shown as head coach of AC Milan, with his future constantly questioned. Milan suffered a 10th league loss of the campaign to Atalanta on Sunday – a result which leaves them ninth on the log, far from Champions League qualification and 20 points behind rivals and league leaders Inter Milan. A last chance to rescue a disappointing season presents itself in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Inter on Wednesday, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Conceicao replaced Paulo Fonseca in December and won…
With reports suggesting the looming exit of current Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the end of the season, possible replacements have been touted in the media. Among the names brought up to take over is former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp – this has led to his agent, Marc Kosicke debunking a potential move, insisting his client is “very happy” in his current role with Red Bull. Klopp became Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer in January, handling clubs like RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls and Bragantino. German media reported that Klopp was one of the names the…
Chelsea gaffer Enzo Maresca insisted he still has the backing of club’s hierarchy despite raised eyebrows from supporters of the club. Despite booking their place in the last four of the Conference League, boos echoed round Stamford Bridge following the end of the 2-1 second leg quarter final loss to Legia Warsaw. After a run of six wins in 17 games, the Blues could also fall out of the top five in the Premier League if Nottingham Forest avoid a loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. “Absolutely yes, no doubt,” said Maresca when quizzed whether he felt support from the…