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Liverpool 0-0 Leeds: Arne Slott’s side continued their patchy Premier League form as they were held apart by the Yorkshire club at Anfield, but it was a game that will not live long in the memory.January 1, 2026, 19:27Updated January 1, 2026 19:48Arne Slott’s Liverpool were held off by Leeds at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool were drawn away by Leeds United on Thursday night as their inconsistent run of form continues.The Reds, who were plagued by numerous injury problems, struggled to progress as chances were at a premium. Leeds thought they had secured a memorable win when Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired home,…
Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to become Chelsea’s next manager after Enzo Maresca was sacked due to poor relations with the club’s leadership. Maresca’s 18-month tenure at Chelsea came to an abrupt end after just 17 days when he said he had experienced the “worst 48 hours” at the club and then failed to attend the post-match press conference following Tuesday’s draw with Bournemouth.The former Leicester boss had disagreements with Chelsea’s medical team over the fitness of his players, and the change was prompted by a poor performance with just one win in seven Premier League games. This opens the…
Vini Junior and Real Madrid reveal their New Year’s resolutionsKDue to Ilian Mbappé’s injury, Xabi Alonso will have to rethink his attack ahead of Sunday’s game against Betis, and perhaps also ahead of the Supercopa de Espana. It’s not just an absence. Mbappe has scored 29 goals in 24 games this season, accounting for over 50% of the team’s goals, and this alone explains the impact of his absence. The coach loses a player who has been on offense since his arrival.Without their attacking references, Xavi has several options. The most natural option would be to play Rodrigo Goes as…
The Championship showdown between Stoke City and Hull City at the MKM Stadium was marred by a major interruption due to Robert Bozenik’s devastating injury. The Potters were leading 1-0 on Bozenik’s goal in the first half when disaster struck shortly after the restart.The forward took a hard fall under pressure from opponents and continued to writhe in pain on the grass with what appeared to be a shoulder problem. The 26-year-old required assistance from Stoke’s medical staff to leave the field and Sky Sports confirmed he was given oxygen to ease any discomfort.Television footage showed a distraught Bozenik pulling…
LIonel Messi had a great year as Inter Miami’s star. He promised to lead the team to the top, and he accomplished that by winning the MLS Cup. Then, almost immediately, he became a celebrity in the sports world, creating an unusual phenomenon in India with his visits to the Asian country. But not only that, but he also set a new record that could never come close to that of Cristiano Ronaldo.In the tournament, where he played against Inter Miami, Messi played 54 games and provided 29 assists, making him the top assist player in football. With this number,…
Chelsea have confirmed the departure of Enzo Maresca, with Liam Rosenior emerging as an early candidate to replace him due to the club’s vision for young players and management.Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to become Chelsea’s next manager(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to become Chelsea’s next manager. This comes after Chelsea sacked Enzo Maresca following a rift between the Italian manager and the club.Maresca’s 18-month reign as Chelsea manager ended just 17 days after he claimed he had endured his worst 48 hours at the club and then failed to appear at the post-match press conference…
IFinally, the last ‘bomb’ of the year was given by Neymar Jr. Minutes before his contract was due to expire, Santos granted his fans’ first wish of the new year by announcing the renewal of the Brazilian star’s contract.The news broke in Europe late at night when Santos posted a very direct message to ‘X’: “The time has come.” Immediately, the machinery started rolling in Brazil, and the country’s mainstream media began to take Neymar’s contract renewal for granted. Neymar will remain at Vila Belmiro until December 2026, but everything has so far pointed to the fact that if he…
Enzo Maresca left Chelsea after a period of intense tension in which a relationship broke down behind the scenes and the Italian manager decided his own fate.January 1, 2026, 14:47Updated January 1, 2026 14:53Enzo Maresca’s time at Chelsea is over(Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)In 17 days, the relationship between Enzo Maresca and Chelsea has dissolved.Normally, just one problem is enough to get most Premier League managers sent off, but Maresca’s fate was ultimately sealed after a series of problems. Maresca’s 18-month reign saw them win the Club World Cup and Conference League, while the 45-year-old also led Chelsea back to the…
Chelsea’s authorities have held an emergency meeting to discuss manager Enzo Maresca’s future, with a decision on the horizon. The west Londoners have won just one of their last seven Premier League games and are 15 points behind leaders Arsenal at the halfway point. In their last match, Maresca was absent from post-match media duties following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.Despite being named Premier League Manager of the Month for November, the Italian’s position became uncertain after he criticized the club’s leadership after Chelsea’s win over Everton on 13 December. He said the 48 hours leading up to the match…
“The last 48 hours have been the worst since I joined the club because not many people supported us.”At that moment 19 days ago, Enzo Maresca appeared to be living on borrowed time, and it seemed like the beginning of the end. Relations with the club were strained after Chelsea’s leaders were embarrassed by the Italian’s comments after the win over Everton on December 13. Some officials have been kept in the dark about his true intentions, while others are puzzled as to why he publicly complained to journalists.From that moment on, Maresca was not the same person, at least…