Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has debunked speculations that he is set to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the club.....Read Full Article>>

With Ronaldo’s time at Al Nassr coming to an end, it was claimed Mourinho wants to bring his compatriot back to European football.

But Mourinho has joked that the 39-year-old would only visit Turkey for food or to see him.

“News about Cristiano Ronaldo to Fenerbahçe is ridiculous,” Mourinho said.

“Cristiano might come to Istanbul to eat because it’s right in the middle of the road between Saudi and Portugal.

“Or maybe he’ll come see his old friend Jose; we can eat at my hotel!”.

EPL table: Liverpool open eight-point gap after 3-2 win at Southampton....Read Full Article>>

Liverpool had to come from behind to claim a 3-2 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Reds knew that victory at St Marys would take them eight points clear of Manchester City, who were humiliated 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.

And they took the lead in the first half through Dominik Szobozslai.

However, the Saints fought back to take the lead, thanks to Armstrong’s penalty and a breakaway goal from Mateus Fernandes.

But Mohamed Salah scored twice to ensure Liverpool took maximum points.

Arne Slot’s men will now face City at Anfield next weekend, in what could be a decisive fixture in the title race.

EPL: Brilliant player, he’s good – Owen Hargreaves lavishes praise on Arsenal star....Read Full Article>>

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has lavished praise on ‘brilliant’ Arsenal star, Ethan Nwaneri, after the Gunners’ Premier League 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Recall that Nwaneri become Arsenal’s second youngest Premier League goalscorer, behind only Cesc Fabregas, after he scored the third goal against Nottingham Forest.

His teammates Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey also scored against the visitors at Emirates Stadium.

“Brilliant player,” Hargreaves told Premier League Productions about Nwaneri.

“That is what he is good at, on the half-turn, receiving the ball from anywhere.

“Great weighted pass and gets himself into a great spot. Look at that. Seventeen! He passes it into the goal, he doesn’t smash it.”

The decision comes after just 12 games in the English Premier League, with the Foxes currently sitting in 16th place, only two points above the relegation zone.....Read Full Article>>

The statement from the club reads, “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.

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“Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also left the Club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and with our best wishes for the future.

“Men’s First Team training will be overseen by First Team Coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the Club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that the club need to manage Ethan Nwaneri following his impressive display against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.....Read Full Article>>

Arteta watched as Nwaneri scored Arsenal’s third goal against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.

Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey had given the Gunners a two-goal lead before Nwaneri made it three for the hosts late in the second half of the encounter.

Speaking at his post-match interview, Arteta said Arsenal is responsible for building a career for the 17-year-old.

“We are responsible to build a career for him. We have to do that brick by brick,” Arteta said.

“Now you have to put the cement in to make sure the next brick sticks. If we put five or six bricks straight away it won’t work. We have to manage him.”

The France Football Federation, FFF, on Thursday unveiled a 30-player squad for the international friendly against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.....Read Full Article>>

Les Blues will also face Spain in another friendly after the encounter with the Super Falcons.

Key stars like Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani and Eugénie Le Sommer were included in the squad. Laurent Bonadie has been appointed interim head coach of the team following Herve Renard’s resignation.

The Super Falcons also have an interim coach, Justine Madugu, in charge.

France will face Nigeria at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, on Saturday, November 30.

Manchester City on Thursday night, confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension with the Premier League. The champions revealed this in an official statement on their website.....Read Full Article>>

This means Guardiola would have spent more than one decade as City manager by the end of this new deal. Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.

City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said: “Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with

Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.

“His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our Club, and the English game at large.

“This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.”

Former Chelsea and Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, has said that the Blues have made a decision to choose 17-year-old, Estevao Willian over Christopher Nkunku in their planning.....Read Full Article>>

DAILY POST reports that the Brazilian youngster has signed for the Premier League side and will join them in the summer of 2025 after he turns 18. The Blues have paid an initial €34 million to Palmeiras for the 17-year-old Brazil international, beating a host of clubs to the signature of the youngster.

Chelsea will only complete the move for the teenager after he turns 18 in April 2025 according to Premier League regulations. He leads the Brazilian top-flight in goals and assists, with 12 goals and eight assists to his name in just 27 appearances this season.

Emmanuel Petit said that the youngster is coming to play in an attacking midfield role, hence the decision to shift Nkunku, who enjoys a similar role, to being a striker.

“Christopher Nkunku isn’t being prioritised at Chelsea because of who is coming in to play in that position, Estevao Willian,” Petit told Casino Hawks.

“This is a player who has broken Neymar’s records in Brazil and has so much quality despite only being 17.

“His agent says that everything is clear with the Chelsea board in terms of plans and he’ll be playing in the number 10 position next season.

“Nkunku has done well and has also played well for France, but his injuries have held him back and although Chelsea will be very happy to keep him, he isn’t their priority.”

Former Brazil and Barcelona player Romario has described Raphinha as one of the best players in the world at the moment.....Read Full Article>>

This is following the winger’s amazing start to the 2024-25 season under Hansi Flick.

The winger has already made 22 goal contributions in 17 games for Barcelona this term.

The 27-year-old also scored his country’s lone goal in their frustrating 1-1 draw against Venezuela last week.

“Barca now have a great team. They’ve won some good games and played well. I think we’ll be champions again this year,” Romario told Mundo Deportivo.

“Raphinha is one of the best players today. He is one of the best in the world. He does very well with the Barca shirt and he is also doing very well with the Brazilian shirt. Raphinha is a pride for all Brazilians; he will give us very special things in football.”

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has identified Xabi Alonso as the perfect replacement for manager, Carlo Ancelotti. According to Fabrizio Romano, Perez believes Alonso has everything to coach the LaLiga champions, including the style of football.....Read Full Article>>

Los Blancos have already suffered more defeats (3) in this season than they had all of last season (2).

Toni Kroos’ retirement left Ancelotti’s team without an identity in the midfield and Kylian Mbappé’s arrival has disrupted the team’s attacking chemistry.