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A total of 11 Arsenal players withdrew from the national team last week, sparking a wave of criticism of Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of their FA Cup game against Southampton.April 3, 2026, 14:00Updated April 3, 2026, 14:27Noni Madueke was sent off during England’s first friendly (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the long-term injury situation following the withdrawal of one of his players from international duty. The Gunners have faced relentless criticism after a bevy of star players returned to north London early ahead of their run-in.Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, for example, only…
Enzo Fernandes’ inner circle has reacted strongly to the two-match ban imposed on him by Chelsea FC following comments he made in which he hinted he wanted to live in Madrid in the future, warning of a possible departure. The player’s agent, Javier Pastore, criticized the club’s decision in an interview with The Athletic, claiming it was all due to a misunderstanding of the player’s comments.”Enzo didn’t understand the situation,” Pastore said, insisting the Argentine footballer accepted the decision “because he’s a professional” but did not give a reason for the punishment. “This punishment is completely unfair… There is no…
WWith just 70 days left until the start of the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the Brazilian national team is in the spotlight after manager Carlo Ancelotti reportedly decided not to include Neymar Jr. in his squad. According to ESPN, the Italian coach has effectively finalized the 26-man roster that will represent Verde Amarella, but the number 10 is not on it.End of an era? Ancelotti may exclude Ney from the World CupThe Brazilian national team coach caused controversy by excluding Ney, who is recovering from a muscle strain, from friendly matches…
Arne Slott has been under pressure at Liverpool all season (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Manager Arne Slott continues to have the full support of Liverpool’s leadership despite an underwhelming season. The Dutchman won Premier League honors in his first attempt last season but is finding it difficult to repeat the same level of performance this year.Despite spending nearly £450m over the summer, the Reds occupy fifth place in the Premier League table and are yet to come close to the standards they achieved last season. Expectations were high last summer with the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkes and…
Former Liverpool defender and now prominent football pundit Jamie Carragher has sparked controversy with his recent comments about the behavior of Liverpool supporters. Carragher, known for his outspoken opinions and insightful analysis on Sky Sports, highlighted the team’s recent inconsistencies as well as how some fans are reacting to the club’s woes, likening their behavior to what he often sees from Manchester United fans.Liverpool’s season has been turbulent, with inconsistent performances frustrating supporters. After a season in which they challenged for the Premier League title, the Reds have faced setbacks and there are growing calls for immediate change. Mr Carragher…
Kylian Mbappé sat on The Bridge alongside Achraf Hakimi, Choameni and comedian Malik Bentalha and spoke at length without his usual press conference shield. He himself explained it this way. “I’m tired of interviews. Journalists are there to make you say things you don’t want to say, and you don’t want to say things they want you to say. It’s like a boxing match.”He also did so when talking about his defense, one of the most common criticisms he has received since arriving at Madrid. “I’m a little less of a defensive player than some of the other players, so…
Max Dauman is the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history and the Arsenal teenager’s rapid development has surprised Gabriel JesusGabriel Jesus is a big fan of Max Dauman (Image: Rio Ferdinand Presents)Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has described Max Doman’s meteoric rise as “crazy” after the Frenchman made an incredible introduction to first-team football at the Emirates. The 16-year-old made history as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history when he found the back of the net in the 2-0 win over Everton in March.The winger took a bow in the top flight on August 23 when he came off the…
Gary Neville made his fortune through podcasting (Image: James Gill – Danehouse, Getty Images)Gary Neville reportedly earns more than £1 million a month through his podcasting activities on top of his salary at Sky Sports. Manchester United’s iconic Buzz 16 Productions – which oversees projects such as Overlap – generated a turnover of £11.6m last year. The Sun reports that Baz paid £4.6m in salary and pension contributions last year.Meanwhile, Mr Neville reportedly shared more than £3m in dividends with three other directors. Neville joins long-term broadcasting partner Jamie Carragher on shows such as Stick to Football and Fan Debate,…
TThe recent exit from the World Cup play-off final has put the spotlight not only on Italian footballers, but also on their families, especially Camila Bresciani, wife of Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni. Both Bastoni and Bresciani found themselves facing a wave of online abuse after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In response, the couple disabled comments on their social media accounts to protect themselves from hostility and protect their privacy.Italy’s hopes of returning to football’s most prestigious stage were dashed at Zenica, where they faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic play-off. The match ended…
Jesse Lingard made history as the first Englishman to play in Brazil’s top tier when he made his debut for Corinthians.Jesse Lingard didn’t have the best start in Brazil (Image: Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images)Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has had a rocky start to his new chapter at Corinthians. This was the case, at least in terms of results, as his team suffered a heavy defeat against Fluminense.The 33-year-old has been patiently waiting to make his Brazil international debut in Sao Paulo after starting training against Corinthians in early March. That moment finally came on Wednesday night, when he came…