Following Napoli’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Hellas Verona, coach Antonio Conte wasted no time in taking full responsibility for the disappointing performance. Conte recognized that as the coach, it was his duty to lead the team to success, and the defeat was unacceptable. Expressing humility, Conte apologized to the fans and acknowledged that
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Manchester City is currently exploring the possibility of signing Ilkay Gündogan amidst doubts over his future at Barcelona. The midfielder, who made 51 appearances for the Catalan club last season, has two years left on his contract. While Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants the 33-year-old to stay, club bosses are open to letting him leave
Chelsea FC has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to secure the services of João Félix from Atlético Madrid. This potential transfer deal is set to pave the way for Conor Gallagher to make his move in the opposite direction. Talks have been gaining momentum in recent days, with Atlético aiming to offload a player
Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, made the difficult decision to retire from international football with Germany after having captained his nation at the European Championship this past summer. In a heartfelt post on social media, the 33-year-old expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country in 82 matches, scoring a total of 19
Lionel Messi, the star player for Argentina, has unfortunately been left off the latest national team roster. This decision comes as Messi continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final in July. The injury, which occurred in the first half of the final, forced Messi to leave the field in
The 2024-25 Serie A season kicked off with a bang as Venezia debuted their new home kit designed by Nocta, the Nike offshoot founded by rap icon Drake. The news of Drake’s involvement with the newly promoted club came after he became an investor in APEX Capital, a global sports-focused firm. It was revealed that
After a frightening incident during Lille’s match against Stade de Reims, midfielder Angel Gomes took to social media to reassure fans about his condition. Gomes, just 23 years old, suffered a head injury after colliding with Reims midfielder Amadou Koné on the pitch. The medical staff worked on him for over 30 minutes before he
Atlético Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, has expressed his excitement and high expectations for the club’s new signing, Julián Álvarez. The 24-year-old forward recently joined Atlético from Manchester City in a significant deal worth around €75 million ($82.7m). Simeone believes that Álvarez has the potential to make a substantial impact on the team and help them
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelloti, did not hold back in his criticism of his team’s performance after being held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca in their opening game of the 2024-25 LaLiga season. The Italian manager pointed out issues with the team’s attitude and collective commitment, particularly in the second half when they
As Juventus gear up for the new Serie A season, manager Thiago Motta has highlighted the challenges facing the team. With only 19 players available for the opening game against Como and limited options for substitutions, Motta expressed the need for reinforcements in the transfer market. Following four seasons without a league title, Juventus is
The 2024-25 Premier League season has seen a total of three VAR decisions overturned so far, with none being rejected. These decisions have led to two goals being disallowed and one penalty being overturned. Despite the implementation of VAR technology, there has been no penalties awarded resulting in goals, indicating a cautious approach from VAR
In a stunning 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arsenal showcased their attacking prowess with Kai Havertz scoring a brilliant goal to break the deadlock. Havertz’s goal exemplified his versatility and skill as a forward, dispelling any doubts about Arsenal’s need for a new attacking player. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta praised Havertz’s performance, highlighting his impact
Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah for his exceptional performance in their 2-0 win against Ipswich Town. Salah not only scored a goal but also assisted in another, showcasing his skill and impact on the team. With this win, Salah has now scored on the opening day of the Premier League season nine
Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, recently expressed his concerns about the lack of playing time for Ben Chilwell in the upcoming season. With Chelsea having a crowded squad of 43 first-team players, Chilwell’s minutes on the field could be significantly reduced. Maresca pointed out that the arrival of Marc Cucurella in 2022 pushed