Author: admin_ok9yktt6

Former Liverpool team-mates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were at the center of a touchline row that led to suspensions during the AFCON clash. Mane was brought down by Salah as he tried to evade a tackle, and the Reds winger was clearly furious at the decision. The reaction was reflected on the sidelines, with both the Senegalese and Egyptian coaches having to be separated after a scuffle.In the ensuing melee, Habib Diarra was shown a yellow card and, due to suspension, will miss either the third-place match or the final, depending on Senegal’s progress. Kalidou Koulibaly found himself in…

LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher returned to English soccer on Wednesday, signing with Tottenham from Atletico Madrid for a reported 40 million euros (about $46.5 million). world cup.25 year old midfielder left Chelsea His move to Atletico in the summer of 2024 is primarily to help his boyhood club comply with the Premier League’s stricter financial rules.He returns to the Premier League with one of Chelsea’s strongest rivals, Tottenham. “I’m very happy and excited to be here and take the next step in my career at a great club,” said Gallagher. “I wanted to be a Spurs player and thankfully…

Hello everyone. Welcome to the English MARCA live blog. This time we will be looking at the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Albacete and Real Madrid, which was played at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte. Los Blancos come into the encounter after losing 3-2 to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The defeat means Xabi Alonso will leave the club seven months after joining Real Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen. The Spanish tactician was replaced by former Castilla manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who won the Champions League twice with Real Madrid. Arbeloa will make…

Chelsea supporters are currently dissatisfied, with former midfielder John Obi Mikel urging the current regime to listen to the fan base after another managerial change.January 14, 2026, 10:00Updated January 14, 2026 11:33John Obi Mikel has harsh words for Chelsea’s current system (Image: Google Pixel)Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel fears the club is in serious danger of losing its winning mentality.Mikel warned that Chelsea had taken a “step forward” under manager Enzo Maresca but had taken “five steps back” by sacking him at a time when they needed an experienced leader on and off the pitch. Blues manager Liam Rosenija will…

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso has fired coach Blama Traore and his assistants following the team’s disappointing results. africa cup of nations.The Burkinabe Football Federation announced on Wednesday that the performance at the Africa Cup in Morocco was “far below the goals set for the national team.”Burkina Faso advanced to the round of 16 but was eliminated. 3-0 against defending champion Ivory Coast.”This poor performance caused deep disappointment to supporters, national football officials and the governing body,” the federation said.“As a reminder, the objective clearly set before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup was to reach at…

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is one of the driving forces behind a potential change to the offside rule, but his bold plans are likely to run into opposition from UEFA.Manager Arsene Wenger proposes drastic reform of offside laws (Image: Getty Images)Arsene Wenger’s plans to overhaul offside laws have been hit hard by UEFA and the English federation. The former Arsenal manager and current head of world football development at FIFA has proposed major changes to the way offside is determined.He believes VAR and semi-automatic offside decisions are robbing strikers of the advantage in close games. So he proposed a…

With the 2026 season reaching its peak, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the game’s heritage. 3Retro.com is the best place to get iconic kit that will never go out of style. From the heavy cotton classics of the 1960s to the bold, experimental patterns of the 90s and 00s, our carefully selected range covers the golden era of the world’s biggest clubs and national teams.All pieces are officially licensed and made from high quality materials, so you’re sure to look the part whether you’re on the stand, at the pub or adding to your ever-growing collection.What can…

TThe Spanish soccer classic between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the most watched matches every year, and the rivalry between these great European clubs is only increasing day by day.So far this season, Los Blancos and Los Blaugrana have only met twice, with both teams winning, but Barcelona have already won the Spanish Super Cup final to snatch their first title of the year from Real Madrid.Lamine Yamal mocks Real Madrid after FC Barcelona wins the Spanish Super CupBarcelona vs Real Madrid: Who has won the most Clasicos?The two most important clubs in Spain have played in the…

Former Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel, infamous for being involved in the dramatic transfer drama between Man United and Chelsea 20 years ago, believes Sir Alex Ferguson still holds a grudge.January 14, 2026, 10:00Updated January 14, 2026 11:33John Obi Mikel doesn’t think Sir Alex Ferguson will fully forgive him after one of football’s greatest transfers.Chelsea legend Mikel famously made a last-minute U-turn and brushed off Manchester United manager Fergie to move to Stamford Bridge instead.Mikel joined up with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea and went on to enjoy an illustrious 11-year career. That’s the inspiration for a fun new ad for…

Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United’s new interim head coach. (Image: Getty Images)Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United’s interim head coach, with his first game being this Saturday’s high-stakes Manchester derby before taking charge of the club’s final 16 Premier League games. With no domestic cup competitions at hand, the main goal is to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. United currently sit in seventh place in the Premier League table after 21 games.Back-to-back draws with Wolves and Burnley mean they are now three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool, but just one point behind fifth-placed…