Liverpool fans have been hit with the worst possible news as their season continues to spiral, with star forward Hugo Ekitike confirmed to miss up to nine months after suffering a devastating injury during Tuesday night’s Champions League exit to PSG. The 23-year-old was stretchered off in tears after just 22 minutes at Anfield, having […] The post Journalist shares worst possible news for Liverpool fans as season hits rock bottom appeared first on CaughtOffside.

By: Ben Dixon Christian Pulisic’s future is a heavily discussed topic currently and AC Milan will want an answer soon about his future. Over the next few months, Milan need to get some inklings about what is happening with Pulisic. Ultimately, the American has had his future on hold for almost a year now and whilst the Rossoneri […] The post MP: Pulisic’s agent visits Milano twice in one month – the reasons for his presence appeared first on SempreMilan.

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Some Santos fans were involved in an unfriendly exchange with Neymar. Santos are having serious trouble getting positive results this season, both domestically and continentally. In that context, Neymar was involved in a tense argument with some fans, who demanded a greater level of commitment to the club. This Tuesday, Santos drew 1-1 against Recoleta FC in the Copa Sudamericana group stage and, after the final whistle, some people at Urbano Caldeira Stadium booed the Brazilian forward, who responded with gestures asking them to be quiet. “I’m going to give you your minute of fame. Am I spoiled? I’m giving absolutely everything out here and you don’t respect that,” Ney said to one of the fans who criticized him. He then took aim at the fan’s physical appearance: “You should train more! You’re getting a little chubby!” A few minutes after that tense exchange, Neymar gave an interview to ESPN in which he addressed his confrontation with the fans in the stands. “I understand fans who criticize our play, but when it becomes personal and they attack me in a different way, I can’t accept it,” he said. Neymar Junior of Santos. “I can’t accept it because I’m a very consistent guy. I give my life for soccer and for this club. I even do more than I should, so they can’t treat me like this,” added the 34-year-old star. “I’m not saying they shouldn’t criticize my performances on the field, but I don’t accept criticism for what I do off it.” Santos struggling to find direction The fans’ animosity toward Neymar, while surprising, is understandable given that the team’s recent results have fallen well short of expectations. After avoiding relegation in the final matches of last year, they entered this season with hopes of competing for trophies, but so far that has not been the case. In the Brazilian Serie A, Santos are in 15th place with just three wins in 11 matches, only three points clear of the relegation zone. Their Copa Sudamericana campaign has also been underwhelming: they lost their opener against Deportivo Cuenca and drew their second match against Recoleta FC, leaving them at the bottom of Group D for now. Neymar needs to stand out at Santos Santos’ slow start to the season certainly does not help Neymar. He has two months to try to show Carlo Ancelotti that he is in peak physical and competitive condition to be part of the 26-man roster that will represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Individually, however, he has shown consistent form. So far in 2026, Ney has recorded eight appearances for Santos, with seven goal contributions (four goals and three assists). Those are solid numbers, especially considering the difficult team context, which has included a recent coaching change.

Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the usual suspects, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth, to talk all things League of Ireland. Gary O'Neill reveals his cancer diagnosis and aims to make a comeback in the green and white of Shamrock Rovers. Bohemians goal-scoring struggles continue to blight their campaign but who are the players who need to step up? St. Patrick's Athletic's shot-stopper Joseph Anang is one of the best distributors in the league but how can Stephen Kenny's side bounce back after two defeats in a row. Dundalk continue their solid form, and is Gbemi Arubi one of the best strikers in the league? And Derry's miserable form continues, and what is really going on up north? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The LOI Pod on Off The Ball. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app? - Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... - Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo... SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels: - YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/offtheball... - TWITTER | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/offtheball... - FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio... - We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 - or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio... PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well - iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - We are wherever you get your podcast GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180 - Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1 - Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam

By: Ben Dixon Matteo Gabbia is a crucial player to AC Milan, with stats pointing out that since his absence began, they have lost six times. It is clear anyway that Gabbia is one of Milan’s most important players. There are few doubts about that, regardless of the recent situation. However, his absence over the past few games […] The post GdS: Leadership and offensive threat – how Gabbia’s absence is hurting Milan at both ends appeared first on SempreMilan.

Arsenal are prepared to sanction the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz at the end of the season. Jesus has recently returned from injury and has struggled for gametime with the London club. He needs to leave in order to play more often. It is no surprise that Arsenal are prepared to sanction his […] The post Report: Arsenal prepared to sell “amazing player” for £70m in the summer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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JONJO SHELVEY could have taken a tougher first step into management than a third-tier club in the UAE. But the job comes with an expert-level side mission which has flummoxed some of the most experienced football brains on the planet. Shelvey, 34, will be the latest to see if he can get a tune out...