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Erling Haaland did not get off to a good start in 2026. The Manchester City striker started the new year with numbers well below his usual standards: he scored just four goals in 17 games.They hit rock bottom in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg match against Real Madrid (3-0). He made just 10 touches on the ball and was replaced by Marmouche in the 82nd minute without a shot going into the net.Haaland reveals his love for tacos in an unexpected momentHe even saw Igor Thiago (Brentford) seriously jeopardizing the Norwegian’s chances of becoming the Premier League’s…
Wayne Rooney has spoken out about Manchester City’s celebrations after defeating Arsenal in the weekend’s big game with only a few games left in the title race.Josep Guardiola speaks out after Wayne Rooney branded Manchester City’s post-Arsenal celebrations ‘over the top’ (Image: Haters TV)Manager Josep Guardiola has hit out at Wayne Rooney after he labeled the club’s celebrations “premature” and “overdone” after Manchester City’s big win over Arsenal.City went into Sunday’s shock encounter at the Etihad knowing that only a win would give Arsenal a six-point lead. And Guardiola’s side did just that, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling…
The Middle Eastern country announced in April that it would only decide to send its national team to the tournament if it received a response from FIFA about moving matches from the United States to Mexico. Doubts over Iran’s participation have reignited hopes for Italy to play in the World Cup finals for the first time since 2014. Four-time champions Iran lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties in the playoffs in March, failing to qualify for the tournament for the third consecutive time.However, the Financial Times reported that efforts are now underway for Italy to replace Iran. The plan…
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Pioneer coach Marie-Louise Eta have a chance to influence the battle for champions league His Union Berlin team will play against third-placed Leipzig on Friday, securing a spot in the Bundesliga.After Bayern Munich concluded the title Last week, attention shifted to a number of teams on the back foot in a spirited and often surprising battle for a top-four spot. Runners-up Borussia Dortmund could qualify for the Champions League this weekend, while it could be a tense few weeks for teams such as Stuttgart, Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen. This is especially true as Germany could earn…
According to a report in the Financial Times, a special envoy from the Trump administration has asked FIFA to move the 2026 World Cup to Italy instead of Iran. The proposal sparked a sports diplomacy debate and pitted the disgruntled European power against its geopolitical rivals.Proposal sparks World Cup controversyThe report, by journalists James Fontanella Khan, Josh Noble, Amy Kazmin and Alex Rogers, describes the growing conflict between sports and politics in the United States involving Italy and Iran.US envoy Paolo Zampoli has confirmed he has proposed a swap to both FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump, insisting Italy’s…
Liam Rosenior and Trevor Chalobah share different views on Chelsea after 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier LeagueKieran Horne digital sports journalist and Charlie Mallam09:23, April 22, 2026Updated April 22, 2026, 09:23Liam Rosenior praised Chelsea’s performance against Brighton in the Premier League (Image: (Photo by Javier Garcia/Shutterstock))Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and centre-back Trevor Chalobah had disagreements on a number of topics following their side’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton. Rossenyol condemned his players’ “unacceptable” performance, but Chalovar backed his team-mates and insisted the defeat was not due to a lack of effort.The Blues have currently lost five games in…
Liam Rosenior could reportedly earn £24m after his contract with Chelsea ends early. However, the English head coach will also face a hefty tax bill in the process.Despite only being appointed in January, Rosenior’s position at Stamford Bridge became untenable after a disastrous run of five consecutive defeats in which he failed to find the back of the net. The club relieved him of his duties on Wednesday night, just 106 days into his role. Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton, in which the team failed to register a single shot on target, was the final straw for the Blues board.…
PARIS (AP) — Things remain tense in Ligue 1, with Paris Saint-Germain not as dominant as they were on the European stage in this crucial final stretch.current french champion 3-0 victory over Nantes They played at the Parc des Princes in midweek, but had suffered their fifth loss in the French league last weekend (compared to their second loss last season). Lost 2-1 at home to Lyon.They have five games remaining in Ligue 1, with only four points separating them from second-placed Reims ahead of Saturday’s game against Angers.Luis Enrique’s team will have to move to Reims in May after…
Alexia Putelas has reached a milestone in Barcelona’s history, joining Lionel Messi. With this league victory, she now has 10 domestic titles with FC Barcelona, equaling the number Messi won during his time at the club.Her title dates back to the early 2010s (2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15) and continues to be Barcelona’s current domination, including the latest season up to the 2024/25 season.Alexia Puteras reaches milestone alongside Lionel MessiA record built across two different erasMessi won 10 La Liga titles between the 2004/05 and 2018/19 seasons, one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. Meanwhile, Puteras has been a…
Brighton 3-0 Chelsea: Liam Rosenior’s side have lost five in a row in the Premier League – failing to score in the half – increasing pressure on manager21:55, April 21, 2026Updated April 21, 2026 22:17Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior looks on after the defeat against Brighton (Image: Glyn KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)There is a turning point in every manager’s reign. And just three months after joining Chelsea, Liam Rosenior feels he can continue to do well.This is humiliating and courageless, and once a fan turns to such brutality, there is often no turning back. Chelsea fans, who were away, expressed their…