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Cristian Chivu believes he has grown as a person and coach throughout his first season in charge of Inter, which looks set to end with a Scudetto and a new long-term contract. Chivu took the reins when Simone Inzaghi left the Nerazzurri in the aftermath of last year’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, […] The post ´They wanted to kick me out after five games´ – Chivu reflects on Inter growth appeared first on Soccer News.

Harry Maguire's FA charge means that he'll banned for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea, joining the suspended Lisandro Martinez and injured Matthijs de Ligt on the sidelines

Aston Villa are monitoring Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford (23) as they consider long-term options in the event Emiliano Martinez leaves the club this summer. According to Sky Sports, Villa…

Tottenham are leading the charge for Andy Robertson, and he might not be the only Liverpool star to move to north London in the summer

FORMER Manchester United ace Lee Martin has been brutally sacked just hours after suffering cup final heartbreak. The 39-year-old, once signed by Sir Alex Ferguson, has been dismissed by Ramsgate following their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Wingate and Finchley. It marks the second time this season Martin has been axed, having previously been shown the...

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in the Champions League

The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums

A group of fans from the Bayern ultras section climbed over barriers while celebrating after their side’s win over Real Madrid, trampling pitch-side photographers.

It promises to be tight but who do we fancy to finish on top: Arsenal or Manchester City?

Emi Martinez missed Aston Villa's game at the weekend but could be fit to start this evening

Aston Villa Monitor Goalkeeper Market Ahead Of Key Summer Aston Villa are positioning themselves carefully ahead of a potentially pivotal summer, with Fabrizio Romano reporting via GiveMeSport that Aston Villa are closely tracking James Trafford of Manchester City. Villa’s recruitment planning aligns with their current trajectory. Sitting in the Premier League’s top four, they are […] The post Fabrizio Romano confirms Aston Villa’s interest in a move for Man City star appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Marco Senesi, soon to be a free agent as his contract with Bournemouth nears its expiration date, has been linked with a host of top clubs. Juventus and Atletico Madrid are said to be keen on the 28-year-old, while Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to be options for him to remain in England. However, […] The post Liverpool move ahead of competition in Senesi race appeared first on Soccer News.

Two of Liverpool's most important decision-makers, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, are set to remain in place for this summer's transfer window amid uncertainty over their futures.

CHELSEA lead the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott ahead of this summer's transfer window. The 22-year-old breakout star has attracted attention from several top clubs following an impressive campaign with the Cherries. But, according to The Independent, the Blues are leading the way. Scott - who earned his first England call-up in November - may...

I really enjoy public speaking and presenting. I always have done. Yet I am an absolutely useless networker. I cannot speak conversationally with people that I do not know or am not comfortable with very well at all. I am too hyperaware of the tics and social conventions that drive small talk and it makes […] The post This is my genre appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon (25) is reportedly considering his future and is keen to explore his options this summer, with interest building from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, according…

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season after deciding against extending his contract, Sky Sports has reported. The 43-year-old, who has been…

April 16 - Kingdom Holding Company, owned by billionaire businessman Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League soccer club Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Thursday.

Darren Fletcher's side bid to reach the final, when hosting Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer

The 46-year-old is continuing to plan for the transfer window as Liverpool look to add three or four new players to revamp their squad.

Mikie Sherrill says taxpayers should not carry burden Costs at World Cup have come under increased scrutiny New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will charge $100 for a return ticket to World Cup matches this summer. New Jersey Transit lists the price for a round-trip ticket from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches this summer, including the final, as $12.90. The new pricing, reported by The Athletic earlier this week, puts the return ticket at more than $100 with no reductions for children, seniors or people with disabilities. NJ Transit told Fox 5 New York that the price has not been finalized. A decision is expected in the coming days.

Liverpool might be wise to steer clear of a confirmed transfer target, with a journalist claiming his recent actions were 'sabotage, 100%'

Former Germany international Gerald Asamoah has called for a radical shift in the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) recruitment strategy, urging officials to leverage digital tools to identify diaspora talent long before they reach elite status.Speaking to 3Sports, the Ghanaian-born striker argued that the current practice of waiting until players reach the U21 level to initiate contact is fundamentally flawed and often results in losing top-tier talent to European nations.Asamoah emphasized that the modern era of scouting has moved beyond the necessity of constant physical travel.“You don't need to go out. You have Internet. You have Wyscout. You can check all the players. You can check the Ghanaians. We need to do these things.“Don't sit down and wait when they get to U21 level, and you go: ‘Do you want to play for Ghana?’ It is too late.”This call for an overhaul comes as newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz begins preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.There’s an ongoing conversation as to whether to pursue players like Hudson Odoi ahead of the tournament after they previously turned down approaches.

MEASURING. Accuracy. Teamwork. Carpentry taught Alexander Manninger everything about hard graft and he carried those lessons through to a life in football. The former goalkeeper, who died today aged 48, was always proud of his roots away from the pitch. Speaking to Gazzetta earlier this month, Manninger admitted: "Being a carpenter taught me the importance...

According to reports, Chelsea and Moises Caicedo have reached an ‘agreement’ over a new contract, and Liam Rosenior won’t be leaving either.

Chelsea 'running out of time' to secure Champions League spot - Liam Rosenior espn.in

By: Oliver Fisher Giovanni Malagò gave little away when asked whether AC Milan fans should be worried about losing Massimiliano Allegri to the national team. Malagò is the former president of CONI who was nominated by Lega Calcio Serie A as a candidate for the election for the presidency of the FIGC. The chances are growing that he […] The post FIGC president elect Malagò remains coy regarding Allegri to Italy links appeared first on SempreMilan.

Arsenal have booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals but Thierry Henry has warned Mikel Arteta that they need to raise their game ahead of Sunday's trip to Manchester City

Liverpool are frontrunners to sign the 28-year-old, despite rival interest from within the Premier League and across Europe, with an Arne Slot reunion on the cards

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! While a church bell clanged intermittently and bits of tumbleweed blew across the pitch at the Emirates Stadium, the Allianz Arena hosted a ding-dong battle that pretty much had it all on Wednesday night. For the second evening in eight days, it was left to Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to pull out all the stops and provide the box-office entertainment as Arsenal once again Arsenaled their way past Sporting in a bore draw to earn their place in Bigger Cup semi-finals. More or less picking up where they’d left off at the end of the first leg, Bayern and Madrid served up a gourmand feast of slapstick goalkeeping, a see-sawing scoreline, much better goalkeeping, near-misses, goals of an at times absurdly high quality, several red cards and no end of post-match salty Spanish tears and recriminations. While Madrid have little or no chance of pipping Barça to this season’s La Liga title, they certainly thrashed them in the ungracious Bigger Cup exit stakes. The image of Fermín López getting the boot from Juan Musso (yesterday’s Football Daily) clearly shows technique learned from English players. Admittedly, López’s head appeared to be at a dangerous level and one might expect an element of risk from crouching like that. As a life-long Hearts fan, I haven’t forgotten the approximation of a tackle attempted by English full-back Jason Talbot, then ‘playing’ for Livingston, on poor young winger Sam Nicholson in 2015. This was one incident in a match which, I believe, carries the accepted term ‘feisty’ (ie five goals, eight yellow cards and one red). And no, this wasn’t the red” – Ken Muir. Re: your almost-spot-on analysis of Southampton’s chances of automatic promotion (yesterday’s News, Bits and Bobs, full email edition), what you and – to be fair – every other publication I’ve read about this in, have omitted to mention is that Ipswich’s game in hand is away to Saints during the week before the last games of the season. Rather pertinent, I’d say” – Stuart Ainsworth. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions.

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Despite already being a historic figure for Argentina, Lionel Scaloni could be set for a move after the 2026 World Cup. After their UEFA Champions League elimination, Real Madrid have reportedly decided to look for a new head coach, with the Argentine emerging as a clear candidate. Lionel Scaloni has managed to turn Argentina into one of the best national sides in the world. Not only did he lead them to the 2022 World Cup title, but he also built a highly competitive roster blending experience and youth. Despite this, his future with the national team remains unclear, as he has yet to renew his contract. Furthermore, he is reportedly emerging as a leading candidate to become Real Madrid head coach in a post-2026 World Cup move. According to Abraham P. Romero, via El Mundo, Los Blancos have decided to move on from Álvaro Arbeloa, as they believe he failed to get the most out of the current squad. As a result, they have chosen to rule out young, inexperienced candidates, instead focusing on those with world-class experience. In this context, Lionel Scaloni emerges as a clear candidate to take over the role after the 2026 World Cup. With a contract with Argentina running through the end of 2026, Scaloni may not face a difficult exit from the national team. After ending a 36-year drought without winning a World Cup title, he has become one of the best coaches in the world, building a roster with a good balance between experience and youth. However, he may not decide on his future until after the tournament, leaving Real Madrid without a clear answer for several months. While Lionel Scaloni managed to lead Argentina to a World Cup title, he has never had experience as a head coach at club level. His closest role came as an assistant to Jorge Sampaoli at Sevilla FC. Far from being a simple challenge, he could face the demanding day-to-day environment at Real Madrid, defined by sky-high expectations and little tolerance for trophyless seasons. With this in mind, Los Blancos are keeping four other alternatives on their shortlist. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni. Not only Scaloni: Real Madrid reportedly chase four coaches After Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, Real Madrid made the risky decision to back Xabi Alonso, who had impressed at Bayer Leverkusen. However, he did not arrive with extensive experience managing star players, something that ultimately cost him his position. Nor has Álvaro Arbeloa proven to be the solution, as he failed to change the team’s reality. As a result, they are reportedly not only adding Lionel Scaloni, but also considering four other experienced candidates. Alongside Lionel Scaloni, Los Blancos have decided to add Didier Deschamps, who is set to leave France after the 2026 World Cup. While Jürgen Klopp is another clear favorite, he is not expected to leave the Red Bull GmbH group, but he will once again be tempted. Moreover, Mauricio Pochettino emerges as a surprise candidate, as president Florentino Pérez reportedly holds him in high regard, according to El Mundo. While the incident between Vinícius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni cast doubt over his candidacy, José Mourinho is also considered among the options to coach Real Madrid, according to El Mundo. As one of the managers most beloved by the fanbase, the Portuguese could be key to getting this promising team back on track, having consistently shown his ability to manage big egos and leading los Blancos into a new era.

Arsenal will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in a potential title decider this weekend

Inter coach Cristian Chivu says Alessandro Bastoni won’t be available for tomorrow’s Serie A match...

With fans in the stands, we take a look at every attendance in English and European football including biggest in midweek. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. We saw the most highly anticipated clashes, local […] The post Every Attendance in Midweek – 16th April 2026 appeared first on Fan Banter.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Silva joined City from Monaco in a deal worth around €50m (£43.5m) in July 2017 and has played a key role throughout the most successful period in the club’s history. The Portugal international has won 15 […] The post Man City captain Silva to leave at the end of the season appeared first on Soccer News.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has said that he is not concerned about his future at the club beyond the summer. He is expected to be in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season, yet with it looking likely that Real Madrid will finish the season without silverware, the expectation is […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Real Madrid future – ‘I’m not worried about it at all’ appeared first on Football España.

Competition: Irish Premier Division Market: Shamrock Rovers win Odds: 6/5 @ BetUS Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at the top of the Premier Division table, Shamrock will welcome Bohemians to the Tallaght Stadium. Starting with the hosts, reclaiming their Premier Division crown last season, Shamrock have their sights firmly set on shattering […] The post Bitesize Prediction: Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians – 17/04/26 appeared first on Soccer News.

Manchester United visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game.

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DECLAN RICE says Arsenal are ready to deliver a “massive statement” by winning Sunday’s monster Prem title showdown with Manchester City. The Gunners have not won at the Etihad for 11 years and Rice believes it is the “ultimate test” for Mikel Arteta’s side. City can close the gap at the top of the table...

Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo has reached a major career milestone after making his 150th appearance for Spanish La Liga side Celta Vigo over the weekend.The experienced centre back featured in Celta's 3-0 home loss against Real Oviedo.The centre-back now ranks among the club’s top 50 players with the most appearances, underlining his long-standing presence and consistency since joining the Galician outfit.Aidoo’s achievement places him second only to captain Iago Aspas among the current Celta Vigo squad in terms of longevity, highlighting his importance within the team’s core structure.Over the years, the Ghana international has built a reputation as a dependable figure in defence, contributing across La Liga campaigns and domestic competitions. His durability and commitment have made him a trusted option for successive coaches at Balaídos.The milestone adds another chapter to Aidoo’s steady rise in Spanish football, with the defender continuing to play a key role as Celta Vigo navigates the demands of the season.Aidoo is expected to be in action when Celta Vigo hosts Daniel Kofi Kyereh's SC Freiburg in the quarterfinals of the second leg of the Europa League tonight at the Estadio de Balaídos.He will be hoping to make Ghana's...

ARSENAL are optimistic that Noni Madueke will be fit for Sunday’s showdown against Manchester City. Madueke, 24, was forced off just after the hour mark of the Gunners’ 0-0 draw with Sporting on Wednesday night in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The winger was struggling with an injury to his right knee...

The Argentina international was suspended by the club for two games after comments in which he fuelled speculation that he would leave the club in the summer