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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Real Madrid faced jeers from disgruntled fans before Kylian Mbappé scored to give Levante a 2-0 win in the Spanish league on Saturday.The Santiago Bernabéu crowd whistled, booed and waved white handkerchiefs before the opening kick-off to express their anger at the consecutive defeats and sudden change of manager.Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final last weekend, but the team lost to the second division team in the Copa del Rey in Alonso’s debut.New manager Álvaro Albelao and his players, who were promoted from the B team, could not…
Gerrard: You have to love Arteta’s ’emotional’ sideVideo credit: TNT SportsLiverpool’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League were dashed by a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley in the Premier League, with manager Steven Gerrard predicting a “difficult week” ahead for manager Arne Slott. Liverpool, who had briefly fallen down the table after Manchester United’s lunchtime derby victory over Manchester City, returned to the top four after Brentford’s defeat at Chelsea and the stalemate coincided with the stalemate. However, the draw felt more like a two-point loss against relegation-battling Anfield opponents than a one-point gain. Slott’s side currently…
Chelsea welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the race for a place in the Champions League, but it is the Bees who are thriving under manager Keith Andrews.January 16, 2026 22:30Updated January 16, 2026 22:30Brentford are fifth in the Premier League (Image: Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)Keith Andrews has admitted he was too busy in the summer to realize that the doomsayers had sacked him from Brentford. The Bees lost manager Thomas Frank, captain Christian Norgaard, leading scorers Brian Mbeumo and Ioan Wissa, and No. 1 keeper Mark Frecken.It seemed quite a challenge for Andrews to…
Michael Carrick was serenaded in the tunnel after making a spectacular return to the Old Trafford dugout as Manchester United manager. The former Red Devils ace overcame legendary manager Josep Guardiola with a 2-0 win that could have ended 5-0 in United’s favor. It was a welcome ray of sunshine for United fans, who should have had great confidence in their team’s performance after a dismal few months under Ruben Amorim. But what exactly did Carrick do to defeat City’s commander-in-chief? Express Sport has picked out the three key decisions made by United’s caretaker manager that helped them win at…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Senegal coach Pape Thiau has appealed to star forward Sadio Mane to reconsider his decision. africa cup of nations his last.Mane, a two-time African Player of the Year, was playing in his sixth African Cup, scoring in a 1-0 win over Egypt in the semi-finals to lead Senegal to the final. Mane, 33, told reporters after the match that this would be his last African Cup.Mr. Thiau said on Saturday that he hoped Mr. Mane would listen to the will of the Senegalese people.”There is a country behind him. This country wants him to continue because…
Real Madrid faced jeers from disgruntled fans before Kirin Mbapp scored to beat Levante 2-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday.The Santiago Bernabéu crowd whistled, booed and waved white handkerchiefs before the opening kick-off to express their anger at the consecutive defeats and sudden change of manager.Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final last weekend, but the team lost to the second division team in the Copa del Rey in Alonso’s debut.New manager Lubalo Arbeloa and his players, who were promoted from the B team, could not have allowed another blunder against relegation-threatened…
Michael Carrick was set to take charge of Manchester United until the end of the season earlier this week and already has a say in the Red Devils’ transfer business.Harry Maguire’s contract expires in June (Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Manchester United’s new manager Michael Carrick is reportedly trying to prevent Harry Maguire from leaving Old Trafford. Maguire, 32, has six months left on his contract and means United will forfeit their £80m free signing.The same situation existed last year before the Red Devils triggered a one-year extension clause in Maguire’s contract, and it cannot be repeated. As it stands,…
Ben Davies was stretchered off the pitch on oxygen after colliding with Jarrod Bowen during the first half of Tottenham’s game against West Ham. The 32-year-old defender appears to have injured his left leg. Davis was sent off and replaced by Jed Spence. The extent of the injury is not yet clear, but manager Thomas Frank is expected to provide an update after the game.The Wales international, whose contract in north London expires at the end of this season, has only recently returned to action after a long spell out due to injury. However, a physio rushed onto the pitch…
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan They solidified their lead at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win over Udinese on Saturday and will be full of confidence when the Champions League resumes.Lautaro Martinez scored in the first half to put Inter six points behind second-placed AC Milan and nine points ahead of third-placed defending champions Napoli.Napoli then faced Sassuolo at home. Milan host lowly Lecce on Sunday.Fourth-placed Juventus then faced relegation-threatened Cagliari.Inter host Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsenal have won all six games in Europe’s elite club competition and are at the top of the…
‘Totally irrelevant’ – Carrick talks about dealing with external noiseVideo credit: SNTVPressure mounts on Frank after late defeat against West HamPressure is mounting on Thomas Frank after Callum Wilson scored the winning goal for West Ham United in the final minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The 33-year-old, who has been linked with a move away from the club, scored a heart-breaking goal for Spurs in the 93rd minute to snatch a crucial 2-1 win for his side.This defeat leaves Tottenham in 14th place, one point behind Crystal Palace, and they have lost their last three games in all competitions, going…