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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is said to have been waiting for a call from Real Madrid before putting pen to paper about extending his contract at Anfield. The shocking revelation comes hours before the two football giants meet in the Champions League, with rumors circulating that the Dutch defender accepted Liverpool’s offer after Los Blancos showed no interest.Van Dijk was in the middle of a season-long impasse over his future at Anfield, as the contracts of the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah were due to expire at the end of this season. In the end, Salah and…
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is returning to Liverpool with Real Madrid, was defaced on Tuesday.The word “rat” has been daubed repeatedly on artwork near Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool fans furious when he left his hometown club to join Spanish giants Madrid in July.Despite winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League during a trophy-filled decade at the club, he was jeered by fans at the end of last season, with former manager Jurgen Klopp saying: “I couldn’t have been more disappointed.”The vandalism was removed on Tuesday night before Liverpool hosted Madrid in…
EManager Haaland and manager Josep Guardiola analyze Wednesday’s Champions League round four clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium. The Catalan coach mentioned several issues, including the team’s performance last season, the tight schedule and match preparation. The Citizens will play after two days of rest, but will not practice on Tuesday as manager Guardiola has given the team a day off.The team is not training today. “We’re going to train tomorrow morning. I’ve done it a few times, not a lot, but I’ve done a few. Sometimes I like it better that way. The game against Bournemouth was…
Radnicki 1923 manager Mladen Zizovic, 44, tragically suffered a heart attack in the 22nd minute of Sunday night’s match against Mladost in the Serbian top flight.November 4, 2025, 10:25Updated November 4, 2025 10:26Players from both teams fell to the floor after hearing the news.(Image: https://x.com/BalkanFutbolu)The Serbian soccer world is in mourning after the sudden death of a coach during a match. Radnicki 1923 manager Mladen Zizovic tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack during Sunday night’s game against Mladost.The 44-year-old collapsed 22 minutes into the top league match. The father of three from Bosnia was rushed to the hospital…
Manchester City have signed an “alternative agreement” with UEFA after Manchester City missed training the day before their Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. This means City will not be punished by the governing body following manager Josep Guardiola’s decision not to hold pre-match training on Monday following the Premier League game against Bournemouth.The Catalan coach concluded that his team would benefit more from having Tuesday off in preparation for Wednesday’s game against Dortmund. The move goes against UEFA’s standard requirements for Champions League matches. The ‘media matters’ section of the regulation states that clubs ‘must make training sessions on…
Cristiano Ronaldo has not only garnered attention for his achievements with Al Nasr FC, but also for his comments in a recent interview with Piers Morgan. CR7 has once again divided soccer fans by downplaying the importance of the World Cup after claiming he considers himself a better player than long-time rival Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo turns celebrations into a showCristiano looks back on his marriage and soccer achievementsWith a total of 34 trophies to his name, the Portuguese star has established himself as one of the sport’s greatest icons. But the World Cup, which many fans and players consider…
Viktor Gökeres is the latest Arsenal player to suffer an injury after the Swedish forward was substituted against Burnley, with timetable for return revealedVictor Gokeres injured in the match against Burnley at the weekend(Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Arsenal are eyeing a north London derby with the return of Victor Gokeres and Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners hope the pair will be available after the international break starts next week.Jokeles scored in Saturday’s Premier League game against Burnley, but was ruled out after half-time due to a muscle problem. The Swede did not travel to Arsenal’s Champions League game against Slavia…
David Beckham has finally earned the title of Sir after being knighted in front of his wife Victoria and parents at Windsor Castle. The former England captain has been knighted for his services to sport and charity. After years of missing out, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has finally been named to the King’s Birthday honors list and received the honor on Tuesday.Wearing a sleek gray suit tailored especially for the occasion, Beckham beamed and bowed to the king before being formally knighted in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Sir David’s wife Victoria and parents Ted and…
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Longtime assistant coach at Barcelona Rafel Navarro appointed He is scheduled to coach the Swiss women’s team on Tuesday. Replaces Pia Sundage.According to the Swiss Football Association, Navarro has signed a contract until the summer of 2029 for the next Women’s World Cup and European Championship.His appointment was announced hours after Switzerland drew with Northern Ireland, Turkey and Malta in the first group of World Cup qualifiers. The Swiss national team will be favored to advance to the play-off round, and the team will qualify for the final tournament in Brazil in 2027.Barcelona women’s team wins…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been contacted by Wolves as the Premier League bottom club look for a new manager to replace sacked Vitor Pereira.November 4, 2025, 12:41Updated November 4, 2025 12:45Erik ten Hag available after being released by Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Bayer 04 Leverkusen)Wolves have been dealt a second blow in their search for a new manager after learning Erik ten Hag is reluctant to replace Vitor Pereira. Wolves sacked Pereira after Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham and are looking for a replacement.The club are at the bottom of the Premier League, without a win in 10…