Southampton have named Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract, replacing Russell Martin, who was dismissed last week following a heavy 5-0 defeat to Tottenham. The 49-year-old Croatian, previously at Roma, was sacked in November after just 12 matches in charge. Despite his short tenure in Rome, Juric brings a wealth of … Read more
Manchester City have been dealt another injury setback, with manager Pep Guardiola confirming that Portuguese defender Ruben Dias will be sidelined for “three or four weeks” due to a muscle injury. Dias sustained the injury during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United and will miss the entire festive fixtures, including the FA Cup third-round tie … Read more
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery for a lower limb fracture following a car accident on Saturday, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers expressed their gratitude to emergency services and first responders who assisted Antonio at the scene, adding that he will remain in hospital under observation for the next … Read more
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has firmly stated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be sold during the January transfer window, despite interest from top European clubs. Lookman has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe following his impressive performances with Atalanta last season and a strong start to the current campaign. The … Read more
Jadon Sancho opened his Chelsea scoring account as the Blues cruised to a dominant victory over Southampton, capitalizing on defensive lapses to secure a resounding win. Sancho rounded off the scoring in a comprehensive performance, with goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, and Cole Palmer putting Chelsea firmly in control. Southampton’s Joe Aribo … Read more
Manchester City ended their seven-game winless streak in emphatic style with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, providing a much-needed boost for Pep Guardiola’s side. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne gave City a commanding lead before Jeremy Doku sealed the win with a clinical strike 12 minutes into the second half. … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal must achieve near-perfection to challenge runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool but is confident his team is regaining momentum after a recent slump. Arsenal, runners-up to Manchester City for the past two seasons, were expected to contend strongly again this year. However, Liverpool have surged ahead, opening an eight-point lead over second-placed … Read more
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension, with the 28-year-old set to receive a significant wage increase, according to The Athletic. Aina, who joined Forest in July 2023 after his contract with Serie A side Torino expired, has impressed since his arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Arsenal defender Ben White will be sidelined for “months” following knee surgery, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The 27-year-old has been dealing with several injuries, and during the international break, it was decided that he would undergo an operation to address the issue. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
UEFA has launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was struck by an object during her team’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby. Shaw played a pivotal role in City’s 2-1 win at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, scoring a goal in each half to secure the team’s place in the quarter-finals with two … Read more