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Gareth Southgate shared his thoughts in a lengthy post on LinkedIn (Image: Getty)Gareth Southgate says he has no problem with directors of football encroaching on a manager’s authority following the sacking of Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim. The former England manager identified the root cause of Amorim’s downfall as a clash with the club’s hierarchy. United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, who previously played with Southgate for England, ultimately won the dispute.Discussing the difference between manager and head coach, Southgate, who was previously linked with a move to United, revealed that when he was offered the position he requested that his…
Real Madrid decided to sack Xabi Alonso earlier this week, but the appointment of his replacement has made things even worse for the Spanish giants.Arbeloa has had a nightmare start to life at Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images)Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa has accepted responsibility for the club’s humiliating exit from the Spanish Cup at the hands of Albacete. Los Blancos faced the second-division team on Wednesday night in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.The game was Arbeloa’s first as manager after he was named to replace the sacked Xabi Alonso. The former had a nightmare start,…
Ruben Amorim was recently sacked by Manchester United after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford, but the Portuguese manager was ready to step down even before that.Amorim was set to leave Old Trafford before making his official exit (Image: Getty Images)Ruben Amorim was reportedly ready to quit Manchester United just three days before being shown the door. The Portuguese manager was sacked earlier this month after a dismal 14 months in charge.He underperformed under Amorim, and his relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox deteriorated to the point of no return. One comment in particular from a former…
Manchester United remain without a permanent manager, but the season could still be busy at Old Trafford in January. Manager Michael Carrick will remain in charge until the end of the season, at which point a long-term replacement will be sought. Until then, the former United midfielder will be tasked with qualifying for Europe at the end of the season.Carrick may look to strengthen his squad this month to give the Red Devils the best chance of achieving that goal. A new midfielder is thought to be at the top of United’s priority list, with several players already in the…
PSG have identified Enzo Fernandes as a long-term target and are considering signing Enzo Fernandes amid uncertainty at Chelsea’s midfield following the sacking of manager Enzo Maresca.January 15, 2026, 10:45Updated January 15, 2026 10:50PSG’s long-term target is Enzo Fernandes (Image: )PSG are considering signing the unstable Chelsea midfielder following the sacking of manager Enzo Maresca, and are keeping an eye on Enzo Fernandes’ movements.The Italian was let go on New Year’s Day after 18 months in charge, and the former Leicester manager had a very good relationship with the Argentine midfielder, who joined the Blues in 2023 for a then…
Martin Zvimendi’s arrival at Arsenal didn’t receive as much fanfare as some of the Premier League’s biggest names, but here’s why he was at his best.Zvimendi celebrates his goal against Chelsea (Image: Arsenal FC, Getty Images)The problem with Martin Zvimendi is that his £60m move is for about a year and he is likely to be a defensive midfielder.So when it was finally announced that he was joining Arsenal, it felt almost overwhelming. This big announcement, the club’s announcement, probably raised the question: “Didn’t we already know that?”And… Mikel Arteta signed another defensive midfielder (Victor Goqueres arrived almost three weeks…
DDespite the flurry of headlines surrounding his departure from Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso, the former manager looked calm and at ease while out with his partner, quietly getting into his car as reporters and fans captured the moment on their mobile phones. Questions were asked and cameras blared, but Alonso’s demeanor suggested something important. It was that he was okay, grounded and ready to move on.Alonso’s appointment as Real Madrid manager was greeted with real excitement. A club legend as a player, he returned with high expectations after a successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where his tactical acumen and…
Aston Villa are aiming to bring Tammy Abraham back to the club in January, with Unai Emery pushing to sign the England international striker and say they are prepared to let two of their 2025 signings leave.Tammy Abraham could be close to returning to Aston Villa (Image: )Aston Villa are close to signing Tammy Abraham on a long-term deal, with Unai Emery willing to sacrifice £50m of attacking talent to get the deal done.Emery is looking to add more strength to a Villa squad that is competing on multiple fronts and turned to Abraham, who knows the club well after…
TAlthough his moment felt spontaneous, he quickly gained attention within the arena. Bronny James, Luka Doncic and Maxi Kleber were spotted juggling soccer balls under the basket during the Los Angeles Lakers’ warmups. On a basketball court, just below the rim, the trio casually demonstrated footwork more common on a football pitch than on an NBA floor.For Bronny, this clip felt like more than just having fun. When you stand next to Luka, one of the most creative players in the league, it’s hard not to notice his influence. This was no random act of show-off. The players looked relaxed…
Manchester United brutally sacked Ruben Amorim following a disastrous defeat at Old Trafford earlier this month, but compatriot Bruno Fernandes has now responded to suggestions he could follow suit.Bruno Fernandes reveals his future (Image: YouTube/Rio Ferdinand Presents/Manchester United)Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has no plans to leave the club in the January transfer window. The Portuguese midfielder is said to be keen on a move following Ruben Amorim’s sacking.The former Sporting Lisbon manager was sacked earlier this month after a disastrous 14 months at Old Trafford. Fernandes, 31, was spotted meeting former manager Carlos Fernandes shortly after Amorim’s departure, sparking…