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By Martin Graham For yet another time this season, a Premier League manager reacted angrily to a dismissal for pulling an opponent’s hair. This time it was Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, who labelled Lisandro Martinez’s red card against Leeds United as a “shocking decision.” Earlier in the campaign, Everton manager David Moyes had […]

By: Oliver Fisher In the past few months, less has been seen and heard from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. A report has claimed it is a deliberate step back. As Calciomercato.com recall, Ibrahimović serves as Senior Advisor to RedBird Capital and Operating Partner at Milan, with a cross-functional role that combines sporting and commercial duties, without being nailed down to […] The post CM: Ibrahimovic ‘marginalised’ at Milan – how his role has ‘radically changed’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

Bayern Munich are reportedly exploring attacking reinforcements ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, with Brian Brobbey emerging as a player of interest following his encouraging debut campaign in the Premier League. According to The Independent, the German champions have been closely tracking the Sunderland forward, who has made a positive impression during his first […] The post Bayern Munich eye impressive Premier League striker as potential back up to Harry Kane appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United are set to appeal against Lisandro Martinez’s red card in the 2-1 defeat against Leeds United at the behest of Michael Carrick. However, former Premier League referee Peter Watson has told the interim manager that he’s ‘wasting his time’ and has ‘no chance of success’. Martinez was dismissed just 11 minutes into the […]

Manchester United’s search for long-term stability in the dugout appears to be gathering pace, with fresh reports suggesting that club officials have recently reached out to the representatives of Julian Nagelsmann. According to a source circulating on social media platform X, contact between United and Nagelsmann’s camp was made within the last 24 hours, signaling […] The post Contact made: Man United make initial inquiry to appoint promising young manager appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Nottingham Forest return to the City Ground to face Porto knowing their European season rests on a single night, but the reality is far more complicated than a simple home advantage. The 1-1 draw in Portugal has left this Europa League quarter-final finely poised, yet it is a result that demands more from Forest than […]

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The US federation’s sporting director hired Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes, but it’s too early to judge his larger impact Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Sporting directors live in the mid-to-long-term. While the coaches they hire and players they recruit have to deal with the highs and lows of week-to-week performance reviews, the executives watch on and make sure the project hasn’t veered off course. With a club, the rule of thumb is that it can take at least three transfer windows to start seeing tangible evidence of progress under a new sporting director. In international soccer, it often takes multiple cycles. Matt Crocker arrived at US Soccer in April 2023 pledging to guide the program into a brave new era while acknowledging that initiative would take time to actualize. As it turned out, he never game himself that time. US Soccer announced on Tuesday that Crocker was stepping down as sporting director, and he’s reportedly due to take up a similar position with Saudi Arabia.

Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and this week’s roving reporter Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football. Ben reports from an airport somewhere in Europe as he starts his long journey back from Poland after Ireland’s huge win in Gdansk in their World Cup Qualifier. There is a new game, courtesy of Matthew, who asks who from the Irish diaspora is likely to don the green shirt at senior level? The trio get into a debate about what it means to be Irish, where people grow up and how that affects how people feel about their national identity and why, perhaps, we shouldn’t be so hard on Declan Rice. And with the EFL coming to the boil, as well as the Premier League, the lads dissect the biggest Irish football stories from across the water. 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 Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. 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

Rolando Mandragora is aware that Fiorentina need a ‘perfect game’ to overturn their 3-0 deficit...

Chelsea and Belgium legend Eden Hazard has shared his thoughts on Rayan Cherki being Kevin De Bruyne’s successor at Manchester City. Cherki joined Manchester City as their third signing of the previous summer window from Lyon on a five-year contract as the Blues planned for life beyond De Bruyne, who joined Napoli as a free […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has told the press that his side showed personality in order to be able to get back into the game against Barcelona, having gone two goals down in the first half. Ademola Lookman’s goal put Los Colchoneros back in front on aggregate, and they won out 3-2 eventually. Simeone was […] The post Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone – ‘We attack better than we defend, goals are the difference’ appeared first on Football España.

The only injury concern for Manchester City to come out of their 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday was the hamstring injury sustained by Nico O’Reilly. Nico O’Reilly picked up a hamstring injury in the second half of City’s win. O’Reilly was replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri in the 64th minute of City’s […] The post A vital player for Manchester City trained on Monday after sustaining an injury against Chelsea appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

It’s no secret that focusing on just one competition can be beneficial to a team when it comes to the cut-throat run-in to any given season. That’s simply common sense. Fewer games mean star players can sit out games of lesser importance in order to be in tip-top condition for those that matter. Never has […] The post Can Atletico Madrid Follow in the Footsteps of These Two Teams That Famously Solely Focused on the Champions League? appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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As Mohamed Salah waved to The Kop after Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to PSG on Tuesday night it brought down the curtain on his Champions League career for the Reds

Modern football likes to celebrate managers. When a team plays well, improves players, and competes above its level, the credit usually goes straight to the manager. But at clubs like... You can click here to read the full article.

I was looking forward to watching Liverpool play PSG on Tuesday night. I wasn’t disappointed. I expected Liverpool to be well beaten and they were, even with Alexander Isak returning... You can click here to read the full article.

The Gunners are circling...

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Issa Doumbia, who is continuing to make a name for himself at Venezia. Calciomercato.com write that in Venezia’s long pursuit of a return to Serie A, there’s one player whose performances are giving Giovanni Stroppa a huge boost. That player is Doumbia, who operates […] The post CM: Milan among clubs keen on Venezia sensation labelled the ‘Italian Pogba’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

The clueless boo boys were probably always Eddie Howe haters. It makes it all the more hilarious that the man they seem to think should replace Eddie Howe, is Eddie... You can click here to read the full article.

Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola believes Alessandro Bastoni should not even consider a move...

Following Barcelona’s Champions League elimination, Marcus Rashford was chastised by the Spanish media, leaving his future in Spain in doubt. The Manchester United academy product joined the Blaugrana on loan last summer, with an option to buy for £26 million. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – […] The post “He lacks the character” – Man Utd star facing uncertain future after ‘lacklustre’ display appeared first on Stretty News.

Diego Simeone is still astonished by the competitive edge his Atletico Madrid team can find after they saw off Barcelona in the Champions League. Atletico lost the quarter-final second leg 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Tuesday, but Ademola Lookman’s strike proved enough for them to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory. Simeone’s Atletico have reached the […] The post Simeone continues to be astonished by Atletico´s competitive edge appeared first on Soccer News.

Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla responds via social media after York City fans receive a stadium ban following the Altrincham fixture. Some York fans woke up this week with an email notifying them of the ban, which comes after a 96th minute winner, with video footage since emerging. Matt Uggla, the club’s chairman and owner, has […] The post Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla responds after York City fans receive stadium ban following Altrincham fixture appeared first on Fan Banter.

By: Oliver Fisher There could be yet another coaching carousel in Serie A this summer, and AC Milan might well be a part of it. La Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Massimiliano Allegri is an increasingly credible candidate for the national team job, depending on how the FIGC presidential elections go. Antonio Conte is another name on the […] The post GdS: Allegri at a crossroads as Italy calls – three reasons for and against staying appeared first on SempreMilan.

Man Utd have renewed hope that they can get a deal over the line for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer, according to reports.

Inter Milan secured their second consecutive Serie A win last Sunday, pulling off a stunning comeback at Como. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri defied the absence of their captain, Lautaro Martinez, to extend their lead at the top of the table. Cristian Chivu’s men have developed a habit of underperforming when […] The post Como 3-4 Inter Milan – Four Nerazzurri Stalwarts Step Up In Lautaro Martinez Absence appeared first on SempreInter.com.

On Matchday 29 and 30, Heidenheim and Freiburg will team up with Germany Bone Marrow Donor Registry (DKMS) to organise three large registrations campaigns where people can sign up as stem cell donors following the recent leukemia diagnosis of Eren Dinkçi's partner, Cinja.

Southampton see off Blackburn with a 3-0 win and close the gap to Ipswich, who lost 2-0 to Portsmouth, a boost to their own survival hopes. Goals from Conor Shaughnessy and Colby Bishop sees Portsmouth claim a massive three points against second-placed Ipswich. It means Pompey are now four points above the drop zone, while […] The post Southampton see off Blackburn and close gap to Ipswich, Portsmouth boost survival hopes appeared first on Fan Banter.

As Newcastle United fans you will well remember supporters of both Arsenal and Liverpool taunting us. Arsenal fans throughout much of last season seeing it as a formality that Alexander... You can click here to read the full article.

Arsenal are looking to bring in more defensive reinforcements this summer, with a top young centre-back near the top of their wish list. They have a long standing interest in Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas, and now added to their potential targets is Como’s Jacobo Ramón. The Spaniard join the Serie A club from Real Madrid... The post Gunners eyeing defensive reinforcements appeared first on Footie Central.

Marcus Rashford was a second half substitute as Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid, with the England forward's performance coming under fire from the Spanish media

Fabio Capello believes that Antonio Conte is primed and ready to re-claim the Italy national...

By: Oliver Fisher Paulo Dybala’s contract is expiring at the end of the season, and he apparently wants to join AC Milan in the summer. We are getting towards the point in the season where decisions must be made on the players whose deals are running out. We picked out five players that Milan could look to target […] The post CorSera: Dybala dreams of Milan move – ‘performance-based contract’ possible appeared first on SempreMilan.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered a brutal warning to his underperforming squad: expect a massive summer fire sale, and don’t assume your spot is safe just because you’re considered a “good player.” Following a string of nightmare results, the honeymoon period at Anfield is officially dead and buried, and management is ready to clean […] The post Arne Slot outlines audacious transfer plan for Liverpool after UCL elimination appeared first on CaughtOffside.

What was he thinking?!

Omar Alderete has become one of those signings that only looks obvious in hindsight. Sunderland’s recruitment in their push to survive in the Premier League has rightly drawn attention for the headline additions, with Nordi Mukiele adding athleticism and recovery pace to the defensive unit, Enzo Le Fée giving them flair, and Granit Xhaka providing […] The post Omar Alderete Scout Report At Sunderland 2025/2026: The Black Cats’ Defensive Stabiliser – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Ahead of the Crystal Palace match, I was already looking ahead to Bournemouth and Brighton. With the current mood, it wasn’t difficult to see a bit of situation developing… Every... You can click here to read the full article.

Let's overreact to last weekend's Premier League action, from Arsenal's slip in the title race to alarm bells ringing at Tottenham.

Liverpool have been selected as one of three clubs who can activate a Bundesliga superstar’s shocking release clause, and the clause can be activated almost immediately. Borussia Dortmund fans were overjoyed earlier this week when…

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri will once again change formation for the game in Hellas Verona, but one thing will remain: Rafael Leao as a striker. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Milan’s assault on the Champions League begins with Leo. Despite the loud boos at San Siro and the return to a 3-5-2, […] The post GdS: ‘Everything at stake’ – why Allegri will continue using Leao as a striker appeared first on SempreMilan.