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TDiscussions regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in the Portugal national team are more lively than ever in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. With only a few months left until the start of the tournament, opinions are divided between those who believe the team can play more fluently without their historic striker and those who believe his presence is still decisive. During this discussion Bruno Fernandes came out and left a strong position for him that Cristiano should be untouchable.In an interview with Portugal’s Canal 11, the Manchester United midfielder said that the UEFA Nations League champions are a stronger…

Mikel Arteta has improved Arsenal, transformed the club on and off the pitch, and improved himself by ultimately putting them in a position to end their Premier League title drought.Mikel Arteta has overseen a remarkable transformation(Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)Six years on, Mikel Arteta is managing a completely different Arsenal on and off the pitch.Following football’s tradition of perfect timing, Arteta took over as Arsenal manager on December 20, 2019, and 24 hours later chose to watch his new team’s goalless draw at Goodison Park from the stands.Arteta returns to Everton this weekend hoping for a win to remain top of…

Manager Arne Slott has urged Ibrahima Konate to maintain the excellent form that has helped Liverpool keep clean sheets ahead of Saturday’s game against Tottenham. The French defender has been a constant presence in the starting XI alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk in the Premier League this season. However, his performance came under scrutiny during a tough period in which the reigning champions suffered six losses from late September to November.Despite this, the Reds are unbeaten in five games in all competitions, recording three clean sheets in that time, including wins over West Ham, Champions League wins over Inter Milan…

PRAGUE (AP) — Veteran coach Miroslav Koubek will take charge of the Czech national team for the final stage of World Cup qualifying, the country’s soccer federation announced Friday. Koubek, 74, will replace Ivan Hašek. fired in october After a humiliating 2-1 loss to the Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying.Jaroslav Koestl, who was Hašek’s assistant, was interim manager during the team’s 1-0 win over San Marino in a friendly and 6-0 win over Gibraltar in the final. world cup modifier.Czech Football Association president David Tranda said Koubek had been given a two-and-a-half year contract.His immediate challenge is the European…

Atlético Madrid legend Paulo Futre told Josep Pedrol in El Caferito: “Lamine Yamal will be the best in the world…but he will have to get a girlfriend soon.”Lamine Yamal coaches Pedri in a no-drop game during practiceRamin Yamal is young, so it is important that he has a girlfriendPaulo Futre”How?” a surprised Pedrellol asked the Portuguese soccer legend.”Lamine Yamal is young (18 years old) and it is important that he has a girlfriend,” the former footballer argued.I started becoming a 100% professional soccer player when I met the mother of my childrenPaulo FutrePutting his answer into context, Paolo Futre said:…

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz is expected to be sidelined until early to mid-January due to a setback he suffered while recovering from minor knee surgery last month. The forward has been sidelined since August 17, when he injured his knee in Arsenal’s first Premier League game of the season against Manchester United.Havertz underwent knee surgery a week later. According to the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old was just a week away from rejoining the matchday squad in November when he suffered a stumble in his final training session. The German expects to be ready for match-day selection by the middle of…

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov suffered a broken hand after his heroics in the penalty shootout to win the Intercontinental Cup.Safonov made his fourth consecutive penalty save as PSG defeated Brazil’s Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday, clinching the club’s first world title. He was thrown into the air by his teammates during a celebration.PSG announced on Friday that Safonov had suffered a fracture in his left hand, but did not say when or how he sustained the injury, saying “his situation will be reassessed” in three to four weeks. Safonov, PSG’s Russian backup goalkeeper,…

‘100% speculation’ – Chelsea manager Maresca denies link with Man City Video credit: SNTVNewcastle United will face Chelsea at St James’ Park in their final Premier League fixture before Christmas. The Magpies suffered a heavy 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in their final league game, with the result extending their winless record against their nearest rivals to 10 Premier League games. Head coach Eddie Howe suddenly apologized for the result and performance in the post-match press conference. Newcastle bounced back with a 2-1 win over Fulham in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and will be looking to get back to…

Wilfried Nancy has lost his first four games as Celtic manager, prompting some onlookers to call for his sacking just weeks after taking over at the club.Thierry Henry gave his verdict against Wilfried Nancy(Image: PA)Premier League legend Thierry Henry believes Celtic should wait until the end of the season to make a decision on new manager Wilfried Nancy. Former Columbus Crew manager Nancy has lost his first four games as Parkhead manager and there are already calls for his sacking.Celtic, meanwhile, are thought to be prepared to stick with their new manager after losing to Dundee United in midweek. The…

Sir Alex Ferguson believes it could be another decade or so before Manchester United finally regain the Premier League title, but he also believes the club have made the perfect trio of signings to speed up that process. The iconic former United manager was, of course, the last man to bring the big man back to Old Trafford.Since then, a number of players have tried and tested, including Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, with Ruben Amorim currently in the spotlight. However, the Portuguese may only have a few title-worthy players at his disposal, as Sir Alex named Senne Lamence,…