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MILAN (AP) – Coach Antonio Conte is training his players to be “tiger tamers” ahead of Napoli’s Serie A match against former club Inter Milan on Saturday.Napoli will face Inter at the worst possible time for the defending champions, who are reeling from Tuesday’s game. Lost to PSV Eindhoven 6-2 This is the first time in the Champions League that Conte’s side have conceded six goals in a single game.Conte seemed uncharacteristically calm on the sideline during the game, not his usual loud and abrasive personality.”I always try to help the players,” Conte said. “It’s true that it was my…
The Italy international has emerged as one of the Premier League’s best midfielders and is thriving on Tyneside under manager Eddie Howe.October 22, 2025, 12:36Updated October 22, 2025 12:37Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali(Image: Newcastle United 2025)Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali secretly signed a contract extension last year during the gambling ban, but is set to pen a new contract at St James’ Park.Italian midfielder Tonali has performed well for the Magpies earlier in the season and talks are expected to take place with Tonali’s agent and new sporting director Ross Wilson. And Thun chiefs are now relaxed into talks about…
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed he led a players-only meeting earlier in the week after four straight defeats.Van Dijk said “everyone was sad” after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League, which included losses to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea before the international break.So, following a briefing with manager Arne Slott, Liverpool’s players gathered at the training ground on Monday, where centre-back Van Dijk delivered a message to his team-mates.Van Dijk explained that it was “not a crisis meeting” and added: “There are a few things I wanted to say. You…
Highlights: Wirtz shines as Liverpool beat FrankfurtVideo credit: TNT SportsManager Virgil van Dijk has revealed that he called a players’ meeting after Liverpool’s loss to Manchester United to lift spirits and remind his team-mates how quickly the season can turn around.The Liverpool captain spoke emphatically after his team’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, ending a four-game losing streak. As a result, Van Dijk was among the scorers and showed a much improved performance despite his poor form.Manager Arne Slott has made important changes to both personnel and formation in Germany, including the removal…
TThe 2025-26 season witnessed an extraordinary performance from Harry Kane, who currently plays for Bayern MunichAccording to OptaJoe, the English striker has scored 20 goals in his first 12 competitive games, putting him on par with legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of early-season goal speed.Harry Kane scores a touchdown with Ebere Eze during England trainingHarry Kane’s explosive start in GermanySince arriving at Bayern, Kane has shown that he has quickly adapted to German football. His 20 goals have come in competitions such as the Bundesliga, Champions League, DFB Pokal and German Super Cup. This number…
The former Everton manager had a disappointing start at Goodison Park, but will have an even better team at his disposal at the City Ground.October 22, 2025, 14:01Updated October 22, 2025 14:18Andy Dunn is the Mirror’s chief sportswriter. Sean Dyche will be in charge of his first game as Nottingham Forest manager when they take on Porto in the Europa League(Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Nottingham Forest’s statement confirming the appointment of Sean Dyche earlier this week was a bit strange and unintentionally funny in parts. It was hard not to smile when the announcement began with global head of football Edu…
During the Reds’ big Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt, Mohamed Salah passed the ball to Florian Wirtz and missed a great chance to assist the German’s first goal for Liverpool. The £116m summer recruit was playing in his homeland as Liverpool enjoyed a huge win. Manager Arne Slott decided to start Salah on the bench and bring him on midway through the second half.Wirtz started this game and recorded two assists, playing a key role in establishing Liverpool’s commanding lead. When Salah came on, he was keen to make his mark and found himself in a perfect position to…
Former Premier League star Benni McCarthy has inspired his generation of strikers, insisting that players like Wayne Rooney and Didier Drogba were a cut above, despite the numbers posted by the likes of Erling Haaland.October 22, 2025, 13:00Updated October 22, 2025 13:04Erling Haaland is breaking goalscoring records, but in an era where some argue it’s easier to find the back of the net.(Image: Rob Newell/Getty Images)My time was better than yours. I had it harder than you. These are all comments from players who passed by those who came 20 years ago or decades later.Some of Diego Maradona’s greatest cheerleaders…
Manchester United legends have been left baffled by the seemingly special treatment a player received from Sir Alex Ferguson during the Scottish legend’s time at Old Trafford. Ferguson oversaw a galaxy of world-class talent during his remarkable 27 years as United manager. The roll call featured former players from the Class of 1992, such as David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers, as well as foreign superstars such as Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he formed a fatherly bond.Of course, Ferguson developed stronger relationships with certain players than others, particularly legendary captain Bryan Robson,…
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With 12 wins in 12 games and a star striker scoring 20 goals, who can stop Bayern Munich and Harry Kane?England captain scores his 20th goal of the season for Bayern Munich Passed Club Brugge in champions league on wednesday. Bayern is already 5 points clear They won all seven games in the German Bundesliga.major matchesOn Saturday, Bayern head to the stadium where Vincent Kompany’s side have faced Borussia Mönchengladbach, where they have struggled in the past. Bayern’s record there over the past six years has been two wins, one draw and four losses.Kasper Urmand’s unbeaten…