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Arne Slott is at a key point in his Liverpool career. The Dutchman is currently on his worst run since taking over as Reds manager, losing six of his last seven league games. This poor performance has seen the reigning champions plummet to 12th place in the Premier League, 11 points behind current leaders Arsenal. They suffered another defeat in the Champions League, losing 1-4 to PSV.Criticism has been directed not only at players such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, but also at Slott himself. Many have suggested that his position as head coach is under serious threat.…
Steve McManaman and Steven Gerrard have agreed that it is “too early” to consider sacking Liverpool manager Arne Slott. There has been increased interest in the Dutch head coach following the Reds’ ninth defeat in 12 games, most recently a 4-1 win over PSV at Anfield. Former Liverpool captain Gerrard echoed his former Anfield colleague’s views on Slott’s position. But he suggested “serious questions” would be asked of the Premier League-winning manager.The Reds missed out on an automatic place in the Champions League last 16 after suffering a setback in the Eredivisie competition. In European competition, Liverpool must survive difficult…
Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona: Enzo Maresca’s exciting young side sent a real message to their Champions League rivals as they ran against the battered Spanish giants at Stamford Bridge.November 25, 2025 22:00Updated November 25, 2025 22:00Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford BridgeThe last time Chelsea beat Barcelona, they ended up winning the Champions League. With this victory, Chelsea will have dreams of winning again in Enzo Maresca’s 2025/26 class.And teenager Estebao Willian’s sensational goal will long be remembered as the night he outclassed Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal.The last time Chelsea beat Barcelona was in the semi-finals in April 2012, when…
PARIS (AP) – Midfielder Vicinha showed off his shooting talent with a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday.He scored the first goal with his right foot, the second with his left foot, and then scored a penalty.”(This is special) I think it’s definitely the first time in my career that I’ve scored two goals in one game,” he said. “It shows the character of the team. It’s not the first time we (lost) a game.”Fellow midfielder Fabian Ruiz and defender Willian Pacho also scored as defending champions…
Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen: Manager Josep Guardiola made almost his entire squad on Tuesday night, but his side suffered their first Champions League defeat of the season against the Germans.Patrik Schick helped Bayer Leverkusen leave the Etihad with three pointsPep Guardiola replaced feelings of shame and embarrassment at the Etihad with utter humiliation. In a humiliating night that Guardiola will never forget, Manchester City suffered a crushing defeat at home in the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2018.And Guardiola had only himself to blame. Making the strange decision to name the second string side, he…
PARIS (AP) — Randall Kolo Mouani reminded why Paris Saint-Germain once paid him so much money.The France international scored two goals and provided one assist in Tottenham’s 5-3 loss to PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.These were his first goals for Tottenham, who are on loan from PSG this season.The Champions League title holders were twice behind against Spurs at the Parc des Princes, with Kolo Muani having problems with his touch and movement.He joined PSG from eintracht frankfurt He was acquired two years ago for 95 million euros ($101 million at the time), making him the third richest…
Kai Rooney will finally grace the hallowed turf of Old Trafford next month when Manchester United take on Peterborough United in the FA Youth Cup, but his father Wayne may not be able to watch.November 26, 2025 09:35Updated November 26, 2025 09:36Kai Rooney is Wayne Rooney’s eldest son(Image: Getty Images on Disney+)Kai Rooney could finally follow in his father’s footsteps when he makes his debut at Old Trafford next month. The 15-year-old son of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has attracted attention at academy level with his skills as both a centre-forward and a winger.However, due to his age, he…
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Rio de Janeiro police officers and soccer fans clashed Wednesday near the city’s international airport as Flamengo’s team prepared to travel to Peru to play Palmeiras in the Brazilian Copa Libertadores final.According to local media, around 12 fans climbed onto the Flamengo bus through the ceiling as thousands of people cheered outside. Footage seen by the Associated Press showed authorities using tear gas and rubber bullets during the clashes, and some fans fighting back.Flamengo midfielder Saul Niguez joked about the incident on his social media channels, showing fans boarding the bus from above.”We have some…
Manchester City and the Premier League have waited nearly a year to hear the verdict of an independent panel into the club’s 115 alleged financial irregularities.Pep Guardiola is still waiting for the verdict(Image: Mike Mowers/Getty Images)Manchester City could learn their fate over financial fraud allegations before Christmas, according to a former Manchester City adviser. City and the Premier League have been waiting for a verdict on 115 charges since December last year, but repeated delays have dragged things out even further.The hearing into City’s 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations concluded in December 2024 after 12 weeks…
MADRID (AP) – Few people experience as much pain and drama in the Champions League as Atlético Madrid and manager Diego Simeone.Even during wins, like Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Inter Milan, Simeone displayed a wide repertoire of emotions, from pain to ecstasy, on the sideline wearing his trademark all-black suit, shirt and tie.Atlético captain Jose María Jimenez’s header in stoppage time ended Inter’s perfect run of four successive Champions League wins.”He has great timing,” Simeone said of Jimenez. “We needed a goal like that. It’s always good for a centre-back to score a goal.”The match between two teams who have…