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The referees for next month’s FA Cup final have been announced, with Darren England set to take charge of Wembley’s centerpiece for the first time and his assistant make history.Darren England to take charge of FA Cup finalDarren England has been announced as the referee for the FA Cup final, taking charge of the match for the first time ever, with his assistant making history at Wembley.Two semi-finals were played last weekend, with Manchester City and Chelsea defeating Southampton and Leeds respectively to reach the final.It has been confirmed that England will be in charge of those involved in the…
Andoni Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth, is reportedly a candidate to become Manchester United’s next permanent manager this summer. The Cherries manager, who is set to leave the Vitality Stadium when his contract expires, has been named on United’s shortlist alongside caretaker manager Michael Carrick, months after the sacking of Ruben Amorim.The Telegraph reported that Iraola is highly regarded by United’s decision-makers, with his coaching philosophy and attacking approach to the game proving to be an attractive player. His tactical framework is reportedly exactly what United are looking to replicate.Mr Carrick has made a positive impression during his tenure as…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona could win its second consecutive La Liga title this weekend if it holds on and Real Madrid endures another setback.Barcelona leads Madrid by 11 points with five games remaining. If Barcelona win against Osasuna on Saturday, Madrid must also win against Espanyol on Sunday to extend their title race by at least one more round.If everything goes according to Barcelona’s plans this weekend, their next match will see them welcome newly crowned champions Real Madrid to the Clasico.While Hansi Flick is on the brink of a third major title in Barcelona’s two years in charge…
Esteban Andrada was already sent off for punching opposing captain Jorge Pulido in the face during the derby between Spain’s Real Zaragoza and Huesca on Sunday.Real Zaragoza’s Esteban Andrada punches Huesca captain Jorge Pulido (Image: La Liga Hypermotion)Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been suspended for 13 games for punching an opponent in the face. Andrada, 35, sparked a huge brawl at the end of Zaragoza’s 1-0 loss to local rivals Huesca in Spain’s second division.The goalkeeper, on loan from Mexican giants Monterrey, had just been sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time, when he sprinted towards…
Steven Gerrard has been given a clear path into football management after Burnley and Scott Parker parted ways just four games before the end of the Premier League season. The Clarets have already been relegated from the top flight and will return to the Championship just one season after promotion.The decision gives Gerrard a path back into management, with the now vacant position potentially linked to a former Rangers and Aston Villa player. Gerrard left Saudi Professional League side Al Etifaq by mutual consent in January 2025 and has been away from management since then.A statement from Burnley said: “Scott…
IPSWICH, England (AP) — Former England international defender ashley young He announced that he would retire from soccer at the age of 40. Young played on teams such as manchester united He moved to Inter Milan and spent this season at second-tier Ipswich.They won the English and Italian league titles, as well as the FA Cup and Europa League. He was part of England’s squad for the 2018 World Cup.”I’m very proud and lucky to have accomplished everything I have in my career,” Young said. “I don’t sit down and think about this very often while I’m still playing the…
Coventry City are leading the race to sign goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. Karl Rushworth has spent the season on loan with Frank Lampard’s side and wants a permanent move despite interest from NewcastleKarl Rushworth has impressed Coventry City and they are ready to sign him permanentlyCoventry City are set to beat Newcastle in the race to sign goalkeeper Karl Rushworth, with Premier League newcomers expected to be in the running for his signature.Rushworth is currently on loan at Coventry Building Society Arena and has played a key role in their promotion efforts. With Frank Lampard’s side clinching the Championship title, attention…
Koby Mainu signs new contract with Manchester United (Image: MUFC)Koby Mainu has committed his long-term future to Manchester United after putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal that includes a significant pay rise for the homegrown talent. Mainou has agreed terms until the summer of 2031, with his weekly salary expected to rise to around £150,000 after negotiations between the two sides accelerated this year.This represented a significant pay rise of around 500 per cent, and Mainu last signed with his boyhood club at the age of 17, when he was just beginning to break into the first…
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan could be. Serie A He was a champion even before he kicked a ball against Parma on Sunday.Cristian Chivu’s side have a 10-point advantage over second-placed Napoli and a 12-point advantage over AC Milan with four matches remaining.A home win on Sunday night would seal Inter’s title. Depending on the result of the match between Napoli and Milan, even one point could be enough.But the Nerazzurri will still be champions even if Napoli lose to Champions League chasers Como on Saturday, and Milan fail to beat Sassuolo about four hours before Inter kick-off at the…
The position will be vacant after Steve McClaren stepped down as Jamaica coach in November after failing to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup.(Image: Katherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)Former England manager Steve McLaren is in talks with Rotherham United over his role at the club. Rotherham will be playing in League Two next season after being relegated last month.Lee Clarke is currently caretaker manager of the Millers, but is waiting to see if he is offered a full-time role after winning just one of his eight games in charge. Rotherham will end a disastrous season away to Wycombe Wanderers…