Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has expressed his doubt about the club’s chances of achieving a repeat treble this season. Despite being the favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup after their triumphant treble last year, Guardiola remains cautious. He emphasized that winning the treble is an incredibly complex endeavor
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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made the decision to postpone the introduction of a new blue card as part of trials of sin bins in professional football, according to sources. This comes as a setback to the measures announced in November by football’s lawmakers to improve player behavior and increase respect for match
In the aftermath of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool, there was a wave of criticism towards the team’s exuberant post-match celebrations. Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher were among those who accused Arsenal of displaying immaturity. Furthermore, Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones accused Mikel Arteta of “stealing” Jurgen Klopp’s fist-pump celebration. These comments have
Premier League bosses, including Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Ange Postecoglou, recently voiced their opposition to the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) plan to introduce sin bins in professional football. The proposed trial aims to evaluate whether temporary dismissals for dissent and specific tactical offenses, such as deliberate fouls, could improve player behavior and elevate
The January transfer window of 2024 proved to be a disappointment for Premier League clubs, as they only spent a modest amount of just over £100 million on new players. This pales in comparison to the staggering £800 million+ spent in the previous year. The cautious approach of clubs can be attributed to the looming
The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Premier League was aimed at reducing errors and improving the accuracy of key match decisions. However, the implementation of VAR has faced its fair share of challenges and criticisms. While there has been a decrease in VAR errors this season, there are concerns about the
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has once again fallen victim to racial abuse on social media, as confirmed by the club on Wednesday. In a strongly worded statement, the club expressed their deep anger and frustration towards the reprehensible behavior and emphasized that this is not the first time Toney has faced such a hateful attack.
Galatasaray, the Turkish football club, has reportedly decided against making a move for Christian Eriksen in the final days of the Turkish transfer window. Although there was previously interest in the Manchester United midfielder, it seems unlikely that a deal can be reached before the Feb. 9 deadline. However, sources have indicated that Galatasaray may
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his belief that he still has the support of the club’s owners, despite his team’s recent poor run of form. Despite suffering a 4-2 defeat to Wolves on Sunday, where fans chanted for former manager Jose Mourinho, Pochettino stated that he receives “very good texts” from the owners. Addressing
Blackburn Rovers, a renowned English Championship club, has revealed that the proposed loan move of United States international, Duncan Mcguire, from Orlando City in Major League Soccer (MLS) has collapsed. This unfortunate turn of events was attributed to an “administrative error,” as confirmed by Blackburn Rovers in an official statement. The announcement by Blackburn Rovers
Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are actively pursuing the 19-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio, according to insider sources revealed to ESPN. Sávio is currently on loan at Girona from Troyes, a Ligue 2 club. Although City denies any finalized agreement, talks have undeniably taken place, hinting at a potential partnership with the talented teenager.
Barcelona’s 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí is attracting attention from several Premier League clubs, according to sources. With a release clause of approximately €10 million ($10.7 million), the teenager’s performances have prompted the need for a new long-term deal. Cubarsí’s maturity and skill on the field have impressed both the coaching staff and fans, making him
Manchester United is strategically focusing on recruiting players who are entering the final year of their contracts this summer, as part of their rebuild under new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In doing so, they aim to manage their summer spending while abiding by profit and sustainability rules. Despite concerns about breaching financial rules, Manchester
In the latest round of action across Europe’s top five leagues, Mark Flekken of Brentford stood out as an exceptional goalkeeper. Despite his team’s eventual loss to Manchester City, Flekken’s performance prevented the scoreline from being much worse. He made an impressive 12 saves during the match, a record in the 2023-24 Premier League season.