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LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Igor Tudor Admitted that some players are struggling to cope with the pressure at the club. leaning towards relegation They had one of the worst seasons in a generation and were knocked out of the Premier League.Spurs, a fixture in England’s top flight since the 1970s, sit one point above the bottom three with nine games remaining. They are without a win in their last 11 Premier League games dating back to last year.The team was also reeling from a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League Round of…
ULuguaya midfielder Federico Valverde added a historic chapter to the UEFA Champions League by scoring three goals in the first half against Manchester City. This is an extremely rare record against an English team.Kylian Mbapp reacts in the stands after Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick against Manchester CityWith this performance, the Real Madrid player became the second footballer in the history of the tournament to score a hat-trick in the first half against England. A very prestigious club in the Champions LeagueUntil now, the only player to have achieved something similar was Lionel Messi.The Argentine star scored three goals in…
Manchester United, Tottenham and Crystal Palace have been linked with Andoni Iraola in recent weeks, but the Bournemouth manager is yet to sign a new contract.Andoni Iraola gives an update on his contract (Image: Sky Sports)Andoni Iraola has said he is close to making a decision on whether to remain at Bournemouth beyond the end of the season. Iraola has made a huge impact at the Cherries and is a target for other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, as his current contract nears expiry.The Spanish manager only has a contract with Bournemouth until the end of the 2025/26 season…
Barcelona have reportedly outlined terms to turn Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United into a permanent transfer. The attacker is currently at the Catalan club on a temporary basis, but has the option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.According to reports, Barcelona are preparing to trigger a £26m buyout clause in his contract. However, recent suggestions suggest they may be reconsidering their position.Rashford was a consistent part of Barça’s first eleven in the middle of the season, but in recent years he has increasingly established himself as a substitute player. He did not feature in…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The sports world appears to be softening the hardline stance it took against Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian player is back compete under your own flag At the Paralympics. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the international ban on the Russian soccer team “has not produced any results.” and his counterpart at the International Olympic Committee. Kirsty Coventryargues that all athletes should be allowed to “compete freely.”Oleksandr Usyk remains resolute as ever. “My opinion has not changed. This should not happen,” the Ukrainian boxing world heavyweight champion told The Associated Press. “People who support the murder…
Former US President Donald Trump said he would “welcome” the Iranian national soccer team to participate in the US World Cup, but advised them not to participate for “their own safety”.Authorities suspend flights after drone attack near Dubai airport”I welcome the participation of the Iranian national soccer team in the World Cup, but considering their own safety, I do not think it is appropriate for them to participate in the World Cup,” he told the Truth social network.The US leader’s message came a day after Iranian Sports Minister Ahman Donyamali said there were “no conditions” for Iran to participate in…
Manager Igor Tudor insisted he was not talking about “these bullshit” when talking about Tottenham’s devastation and urged his players to “stand up” ahead of Sunday’s trip to Liverpool.Tudor, 47, has had a nightmare start to his reign in north London since replacing Thomas Frank as the club’s head coach. They lost all their opening four games. The Croatian has been signed until the end of the season but faces immense pressure after failing to reverse Tottenham’s fortunes.Spurs are near the bottom of the Premier League and in danger of being relegated after defeats to Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace,…
PARIS (AP) — At 73 and with grandchildren to look after, Vahid Halilhodzic was enjoying retirement after nearly 50 years in soccer as a player and coach.Then, he received a call from his former club Nantes, who are once again fighting to avoid relegation from the French league.Against his better judgment, Halilhodzic accepted the offer until the end of the season. The temptation to save Nantes was too strong.”This is my club. A lot of people have asked me questions, myself included. When they first contacted me, it was impossible. It’s normal to ask questions. I’m 150 years old,” he…
TThe situation with the Iranian national soccer team has increased uncertainty ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There are still many doubts about their participation, but if they decide not to participate they will join a small group of countries that declined to participate in the World Cup after qualifying.The reasons range from political conflicts to institutional decisions to economic issues, but all have led FIFA to reorganize its competitions. Teams that declined to participate in the World CupIn fact, before Iran, it all started with the 1934 World Cup. There, reigning champions Uruguay refused to travel to Europe…
Manchester United are yet to name their next permanent manager, with Michael Carrick set to take charge on an interim basis, with Jamie Carragher reportedly recommending Aston Villa’s Unai Emery.March 13, 2026 09:31Updated March 13, 2026 09:32Jamie Carragher says Unai Emery is ‘underrated’ (Image: Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)Jamie Carragher believes Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is the “perfect” candidate to revive Manchester United. Michael Carrick will remain in charge until the end of the season as the Red Devils continue their search for a new permanent manager.Mr Carrick’s encouraging record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 1…