Manchester City will lock horns with Southampton at Wembley Arena this Saturday as they look to secure a win in the semifinals of the FA Cup. The Mancunian giants managed to earn a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game. Pep Guardiola will set his […] The post Rodri And Trafford To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Southampton appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

The Premiership title run-in will enter the split phase this weekend, with Rangers set to host Motherwell on Sunday afternoon. They remain a point behind Hearts, but the league leaders would be under immense pressure to retain the top-of-the-table status, as they will clash heads with Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby later in the evening […] The post Aasgaard To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Motherwell appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Tottenham Hotspur will lock horns with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. Spurs managed to earn a 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in the league. […] The post Tel To Start, Kolo Muani On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Vinicius Junior has reportedly agreed on a new deal with Real Madrid, though Kylian Mbappe will be retaining his status as the club's top earner. Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid has been clouded by uncertainty over the last several months as the Brazilian star rejected multiple contract offers with less than two years remaining on his current deal. However, new reports indicate that an agreement is finally in place between Vinicius and the club, though Kylian Mbappe is expected to retain his status as the team’s highest-paid player. According to Sky Sports‘ Florian Plettenberg, an agreement in principle has been reached for a new long-term contract that Real Madrid offered Vinicius. While this represents a major step forward, several final details still need to be ironed out before the Brazilian officially puts pen to paper on his extension with Los Blancos. The report also clarified that Mbappe will remain the top earner on the roster, a position he has held since his high-profile arrival during the 2024-25 season. This hierarchy was reportedly a point of contention that stalled negotiations, as Vinícius was initially eager to surpass his teammate’s earnings. As previously reported by Diario AS, Vinicius Junior currently earns a net salary of approximately $11.7 million from the extension he signed in October 2023. By comparison, Kylian Mbappe secured a base salary of $17.5 million after joining the club as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid gestures to fans. With his current contract set to expire in June 2027, Vinicius’ camp reportedly demanded a salary in the range of $29 million to $35 million per year, including bonuses, during the early stages of renewal talks. After a lengthy stalemate, both sides now appear ready to move forward and secure the star’s long-term presence in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid defuses the Vinicius standoff Real Madrid have spent over a year working on this extension, facing numerous obstacles along the way. Doubts regarding his long-term stay began to surface after Vinicius claimed the FIFA The Best award, a milestone followed by a dip in form and a stretch of inconsistent play over the last two years. The demand for a significant pay raise and the status of being the squad’s highest-paid player became a sticking point during this period. Furthermore, the Saudi Pro League made a heavy push for the winger, with reports suggesting a potential record-breaking transfer fee aimed at making Vinicius the new face of soccer in Saudi Arabia. While those rumors eventually faded, the player’s recent friction with former manager Xabi Alonso briefly reignited speculation about an eventual departure. However, with the coaching change and a new agreement on the table, a resolution now seems closer than it was at any point last year.

Real Madrid will face off against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium this Friday night as they look to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 win over Alaves recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the league. […] The post Rudiger To Start, Alaba On The Bench | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real Betis appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

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Alvaro Arbeloa was asked about Kylian Mbappe's Instagram activity

Alvaro Arbeloa was asked about a social media “like” from Kylian Mbappe related to Jose Mourinho and his possible return to Real Madrid. With the strong possibility that Real Madrid will finish the season without winning any trophies, Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as head coach appears all but decided. Jose Mourinho has emerged as one of the reported candidates to replace him, and that option gained traction after Kylian Mbappe liked a social media post related to the topic. The Instagram account Score90 compared Mourinho’s previous spell at Real Madrid (between 2010 and 2013) with a potential second tenure starting this summer. The post featured images of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil from that era alongside current stars Mbappe and Arda Guler, highlighting similarities in profile and playing style. “These are things I don’t even bother to evaluate, and they don’t bother me or matter to me,” Arbeloa said in Thursday’s press conference when asked about the French forward’s social media activity. “He can ‘like’ Mourinho, Julia Roberts, or whoever he wants. I don’t give it any importance.” The coach also addressed the potential risk to his job following the team’s recent poor results. “My goal is for Real Madrid to win every time they play—not to focus on my position,” Arbeloa said. “These six remaining matches are vital for us. We have to make a huge effort, and I’ve told the players to think only about Madrid.” Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Benfica. Arbeloa weighs in on injuries ahead of the World Cup The main news surrounding Real Madrid in recent hours involves the season-ending injuries to Arda Guler and Eder Militao. Both players have been ruled out for the final six La Liga matches due to muscle issues, with their recovery timelines aimed at being fully fit for the World Cup. When asked whether he believes the rest of the squad might hold back in upcoming matches to avoid injuries that could jeopardize their participation in the tournament set to begin in June, the coach was clear. “I wouldn’t understand a player holding back because of the World Cup,” said Alvaro Arbeloa, who was part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad in South Africa. “We are Real Madrid players. Our responsibility is to fight in these six matches.”

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan and Juventus will renew their rivalry at San Siro on Sunday night in a game that has big top four implications. In truth, the game between Milan and Juventus isn’t quite as big as it could have been. Massimiliano Allegri’s side had almost every result go their way in the last round, which […] The post A drought meets a storm: Milan must end 1,064-day wait to celebrate against Juventus appeared first on SempreMilan.

ROY KEANE sparked panic for Gary Neville over a controversial Alfie Haaland comment. The former Manchester United legendary pair were joined by Ian Wright and Jill Scott in The Overlap studio as conversation turned to a flashpoint moment in Man City's win over Arsenal. Mikel Arteta's men lost out 2-1 at the Etihad as the...