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Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola was asked ahead of a meeting between the two clubs about reports that he is developing Enzo Maresca as his successor after the latter was sacked by Chelsea.Pep Guardiola rates Enzo Maresca very highly(Image: 2025 CameraSport)Manager Josep Guardiola told Chelsea they had lost a “great manager” in Enzo Maresca. The former Manchester City assistant and academy coach’s sudden departure from Stamford Bridge came just before the match against City, leaving a void in the away dugout for Sunday’s game against the Etihad.There were a number of reasons behind Maresca’s sudden departure from Stamford Bridge, including…
FC Metz talent Tahiris dos Santos was injured in the massive fire that broke out in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Day, killing 47 people. The 19-year-old is believed to have been celebrating the New Year at Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort when the fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.According to reports, the substitute was flown to Germany for treatment for burns. His club subsequently released an official statement on their website. FC Metz wrote: “FC Metz is with great regret to announce that the club’s youth player Tahiris dos Santos, originally from Mont-Saint-Martin,…
ESpagnol and Barcelona will face off on Saturday, January 3rd in the new format of the Catalunya derby in matchday 18 of the 2025/26 La Liga season. The match will be held at the RCDE Stadium and will be a highly anticipated match, with the Blaugrana team enjoying some great moments.Barcelona emerges as La Liga’s undisputed leadersCristiano Ronaldo scores a shocking goal with his backHansi Flick’s side head into the leadoff with a four-point lead over Real Madrid with 46 points. The Blaugrana have maintained their good form with seven consecutive wins, leaving behind the loss in Clasico.In the last…
Liam Rosenior has emerged as the front-runner to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea’s head coach after impressing in France with Bruco’s Strasbourg, and now he has also spoken out.13:43, January 2, 2026Updated January 2, 2026 13:59Liam Rosenior rumored to be involved in Chelsea’s vacancy(Image: PA)Manager Liam Rosenior has broken his silence on Chelsea’s vacant role amid rumors that Strasbourg’s current head coach could replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge. The club announced Maresca’s departure on Thursday, just 48 hours after a 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth.During his debut season, Maresca qualified for the Club World Cup and Conference League, while…
Ruben Amorim does not expect Manchester United’s injured players to return for Sunday’s game against Leeds United, as he prepares to rely on young talent again. Harry Maguire has been out since November 8 with a thigh strain, while Matthijs de Ligt is out for six weeks with a lower back injury.Coby Mainu has been missing for nearly two weeks with a calf problem, while Mason Mount was dragged out of the boxing match against Newcastle on Boxing Day. Bruno Fernandes remains sidelined after sustaining a hamstring injury against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, United will also be without Nousser Mazraoui, Amad…
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) – Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to play against Arsenal on Saturday despite reports he is close to a move to Manchester City.”Antoine will play, yes,” Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said at a press conference on Friday.The Ghanaian is third in the Premier League’s scoring list this season, with his nine goals behind Erling Haaland (19) and Brentford’s Igor Thiago (11).The Cherries host Arsenal and then Tottenham in midweek.”The least possibility is that he will be available for these two home games,” Iraola said. “I hope he’ll be here more, but you never know what will…
Liam Rosenior deftly dodged questions about his links to Chelsea at a recent press conference with Strasbourg, but admitted he had “interactions” with Bruco executives. The 41-year-old faced the press for the first time since being touted by bookmakers as a favorite to win at Stamford Bridge. Following the sacking of manager Enzo Maresca, his name was quickly mentioned as a possible replacement.Strasbourg’s ownership by the Bruco consortium, which also owns Chelsea, could potentially facilitate a transition for Rosenior. However, despite this organizational link, the former Hull City defender remained tight-lipped about the speculation.Asked about the Chelsea rumors, Rosenior said:…
LONDON (AP) – Callum MacFarlane says his 24 hours at Chelsea have been a “whirlwind” since he was promoted from under-21 manager to caretaker manager and given the task of facing Josep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday.The English player will be managed by Chelsea. Successor to Enzo Maresca. McFarlane led team training on Friday after security passes were upgraded to allow him access to the first team building.”As you can imagine, it’s been a hectic 24 hours, but it’s also been a really fun and exciting time,” MacFarlane said.The London club announced on Thursday that Maresca had resigned as…
Enzo Maresca parted ways with Chelsea earlier this week as the Blues rush to appoint a successor – and Mikel Arteta shares his thoughts on the Italian head coachJanuary 2, 2026, 11:01Updated January 2, 2026 11:16Mikel Arteta talks about Enzo Maresca(Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media, Getty Images)Manager Mikel Arteta showed his class by praising rival manager Enzo Maresca for doing a “great job” at Chelsea after the Italian’s surprise exit from Stamford Bridge left many scratching their heads. On Thursday morning, a bombshell was made that the Blues are parting ways with their head coach after 18 months.The 45-year-old has won…
‘There’s a lot you don’t see’ – Amorim explains why Fernandes is a ‘great leader’Video credit: SNTVCrystal Palace have announced the signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur on a four-and-a-half year contract.Johnson, 24, joins Palace in a club record deal, reportedly worth £35 million. He will be eligible to make his club debut against Newcastle United on Sunday.”I’m really excited and really happy,” Johnson told Palace media. “Crystal Palace are a fantastic club and I have always respected them.“It’s a great time to be here and be a part of the journey this club is on. I’m really excited.”Head…