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The Manchester United captain won’t be considered for the Ballon d’Or unless Portugal win the World Cup, but he went in to great fanfare as he lifted the domestic end-of-season award.20:41, April 23, 2026Updated April 23, 2026 20:45Bruno Fernandes had his best season at Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)There is a strong element of Paul Pogba stating the obvious when he says Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d’Or candidate if he played for Manchester City. City have won trophies and will probably win another before the end of the season.City are a truly elite club and are not far…
Manchester United’s appeal against Lisandro Martinez’s three-match ban has been rejected by the FA after it ruled there was no clear error. The Argentine received a straight red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewis’ hair during the defeat to Leeds United earlier this month.It was also pointed out that the argument that hair-pulling was “unjust punishment for the crime” was dismissed, stating that it “should not be tolerated and should be discouraged.” Everton had a similar outcome when they appealed Michael Keane’s sacking.United interim head coach Michael Carrick was furious at the decision to send Martinez off, even though the rules…
Italy needs change. This is one of the decisions that will change not only the bench but also the atmosphere of the country. And in this scenario comes a name that changes everything: Pep Guardiola. The Italian federation is considering the possibility of luring the Manchester City manager to become Azzurri manager, a complex maneuver that borders on desire and reality, but it has not been ruled out from the start.The main problem is money. Guardiola, who also had links with Brazil, earned a salary at City that was unattainable by FIGC’s usual standards, totaling around 24.8 million euros, a…
Gabriele Vaccaro, a 25-year-old soccer player, was killed in a parking lot in Pavia, Italy, after an argument over pizza. The player from Agrigento (Sicily) was honored on the pitch of his club Castrum Favara. A banner displayed during the game against Gela read: “Your smile will last forever.”Details of Gabriele Vaccaro’s murder: bullying, altercations, arrest of minors and failure to helpGabriele Vaccaro was allegedly stabbed with a screwdriver after a fight over pizza.The Castrum Favara footballer and his friends were returning to their parked car in Pavia at around 3:30 a.m. when they encountered five young men who, according…
After more than 50 years on the air, the BBC will be broadcasting some big news on Football Focus that will surprise many fans and viewers.15:58, April 23, 2026Updated April 23, 2026, 17:23The BBC has confirmed that Football Focus will be abolished at the end of this season (Image: BBC)The BBC has confirmed that Football Focus, which has been broadcast for more than 50 years, will be taken off the air. A statement has been released confirming that the popular Saturday afternoon football program will no longer be broadcast.In a statement, the BBC said: “Following extensive consideration, BBC Sport has…
Chelsea will reportedly not accept a one-year ban from UEFA to avoid exclusion from future Champions League competition. The Blues are embroiled in a dispute with UEFA over alleged breaches of regulations, but are determined to press ahead with a settlement agreement.The west Londoners were previously fined £26.5m for breaching financial rules and talks with UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) are said to be scheduled in the coming weeks. However, according to the Times, Chelsea are not considering a one-year voluntary ban from next season’s UEFA competitions.Two-time European champions are claimed to have stress-tested the agreement to ensure they…
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle full-back Tino Libramento could miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury, putting his retention in jeopardy. England team preparing for the World Cup.Libramento has been a regular (when healthy) in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this season and is highly regarded for his ability to play at both right-back and left-back.He suffered what Newcastle manager Eddie Howe described as a “terrible injury” on Friday during last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth and has already undergone initial tests.”He will be tested again over the weekend to determine the full extent of the time-out,” Howe…
Made Luxury Concierge is the central figure in a high-end prostitution ring being investigated in Italy, with links to numerous footballers and other top athletes, and remains the main focus of media attention around the world.The company’s owners and main procurers, Emanuele Buttini and Deborah Ronchi, were arrested along with other collaborators on charges of conspiracy to commit prostitution, incitement, exploitation, and money laundering by illegal acts.Specifically, it is alleged that 1.2 million euros was generated as a result of the illegal activities. Ostensibly, it has operated for many years as a high-end service agency for the wealthy, offering leisure…
Michael Carrick has done a fantastic job since taking over as Manchester United’s caretaker manager and has been compared to Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who was brilliant as caretaker manager in 2019.Michael Carrick isn’t interested in comparisons (Image: MUTV)Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has said comparisons with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are “irrelevant”, but it remains to be seen whether the interim period will end with the same result. United bosses are yet to decide whether Carrick, 44, will take up the job permanently, despite the club remaining on track to qualify for the Champions League.The former United midfielder, who was appointed…
World Cup qualifiers have ended, but uncertainty over Iran’s participation has led to suggestions that Italy could take their place in North America this summerApril 23, 2026 19:22Updated April 24, 2026 07:10US President Donald Trump (Image: Alex Wong/Getty Images)Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi insisted it was neither appropriate nor impossible to replace Iran with the four-time World Cup champions. The politician dismissed the possibility of a proposal reportedly from Paolo Zampoli, the US special representative for global partnerships.An aide to US President Donald Trump claims he proposed the exchange to Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. But soccer’s governing body…