Author: Silver Emmanuel

6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Monaco defeat Marseille For seventh Ligue 1 win in a row

Monaco's US forward #09 Folarin Balogun (L) and Marseille's English defender #04 Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley (R) fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between Monaco (ASM) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco on April 5, 2026. ( Monaco earned their seventh successive win in Ligue 1 on Sunday by beating Marseille 2-1 to surge to within one point of the automatic Champions League places. Aleksandr Golovin stabbed in a cross from Jordan Teze on the hour at the Stade Louis II before Folarin Balogun struck for the sixth match running with a sublime chip. Amine Gouiri reduced the deficit late on, but Monaco stretched their unbeaten league run to 10 matches to continue a remarkable revival that began in January. "It's a fantastic streak ...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juve closing in on Locatelli’s renewal

Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC in action during the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo. The match ended 1-1 tie. Serie A giants Juventus are closing in on tying Manuel Locatelli down to a new deal at the Bianconeri. The Italian has been one of Juve’s most important players this season and he has shown his strengths consistency across the campaign. His current deal in Turin runs out in 2028 but Locatelli seems all but set to stay beyond that point. TuttoSport – via Calciomercato, report that the midfielder’s renewal is being finalised. The extension is pretty much ready, with Locatelli set to sign a renewal that will run out in 2030. More than that, the renewal will hand the player a wage higher than €4 million.This a decision that has been made pur...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

“We were punished ruthlessly” – Hoeneß and Undav react to Dortmund defeat

04 April 2026, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: Soccer, Men: Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart - Borussia Dortmund, Matchday 28, MHPArena. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß (VfB Stuttgart) gesticulates. The VfB coach and top goal-scorer gave visitors Dortmund credit despite the hosts' dominant display which ended in defeat. Despite suffering a late defeat which largely came against the run of play, VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß credited Borussia Dortmund for their 2-0 win. “Congratulations to BVB on the victory. It wasn't a game with many highlights – and yet the result doesn't reflect the play on the pitch,” Hoeneß said in his post-match interview. "The outcome is bitter for us. We were active, dominant, and passionate, but we didn't create any truly clear-cut scoring opportunities. We mana...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

FA Cup

Arteta reacts as Arsenal suffer shock FA Cup exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Gabriel Martinelli at the final whistle after the Emirates FA Cup, quarter-final match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Saturday April 4, 2026. Arteta's side must swiftly rediscover some confidence, with a trip to Sporting in the Champions League to come on Tuesday night to come before the Premier League title run-in resumes. The Arsenal manager was keen to emphasise the physical toll his players continue to put themselves through as he vowed to "defend them more than ever". "I love my players," Arteta said."What they have done for nine months - I'm not going to criticise them because we lost a game here in the manner that they tried. "And the way they are putting their bodies through everything. Some of them probably didn't even...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid beaten by Mallorca as Muriqi hits late winner

Real Mallorca's Kosovar forward #7 Vedat Muriqi fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Brazilian defender #3 Eder Militao during the Spanish league football match between RCD Mallorca and Real Madrid CF at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium in Palma de Mallorca on April 4, 2026. Real Madrid suffered a major blow to their La Liga title hopes as Vedat Muriqi's late winner for Mallorca kept Alvaro Arbeloa's side four points behind Barcelona. Hosts Mallorca went ahead four minutes before half-time when Manu Morlanes met a cross from the right delivered by Pablo Maffeo, took a touch to compose himself, and slotted into the bottom right corner. Real thought they had salvaged a point in the 88th minute when Eder Militao heading in superbly from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner. However, Muriqi ...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

FA Cup

Haaland nets as Man City thrash toothless Liverpool

Haaland of Manchester City scores their 2nd goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland scored a superb hat-trick to help Manchester City continue their formidable FA Cup run under Pep Guardiola by booking a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final with a ruthless dismantling of insipid Liverpool. Manager Guardiola had to watch from the stands as he served the second game of a touchline ban and he witnessed his team take apart toothless Liverpool in a result that will increase the pressure on boss Arne Slot. City's previous game was at Wembley, when they triumphed over Premier League leaders Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, and the hosts backed that up wit...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Alessandro Bastoni’s future amid Barca interest

Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Inter boss Cristian Chivu has been quizzed on Alessandro Bastoni’s future after his red card for Italy in midweek and amid interest from Barcelona. Bastoni has been told “he’ll have to find a club abroad” after riling supporters with his red card as the Azzurri’s World Cup dreams were ended by Bosnia and Herzegovina.Yet Chivu says he would be happy for Bastoni to stay at San Siro with Inter. ”What matters is the respect of your teammates, your work, and who you are as a human being. Alessandro is sorry for what happened but is happy with the support of his teammates in the national team and at Inter,” he told a press...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Trippier to leave Newcastle in summer

Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Kieran Trippier admits it will be "emotional" when he leaves Newcastle this summer as his contract expires. The 35-year-old defender has made over 150 appearances for the Magpies, scoring four goals, during his four-and-a-half-year spell at St James' Park. He has played a key role under Eddie Howe as the club won their first major trophy in 70 years when lifting the Carabao Cup last season and has helped them qualify for the Champions League twice in the last three years. Trippier said in an interview on Newcastle's website: "The time has come to leave this amazing club after four and a half years...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

FA Cup

lsak could make injury return against Man City

Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk captain of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 02, 2026 in Kirkby, England. Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after making his return to team training 101 days after surgery on a broken leg. Liverpool's club record £125m signing has been out since 20 December, having fractured his leg and had ankle surgery. The 26-year-old Sweden striker, who scored three goals in 16 appearances for the Reds before his injury against Tottenham, returned to full training on Thursday. Head coach Arne Slot said Isak was in contention to play "a few minutes" - but that decision could be complicated by the possibility of extra time being required to decide Saturday's tie at Etih...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter Milan’s Bisseck to miss Roma clash

Inter will be without Yann Bisseck for Sunday’s Serie A clash with Roma after the German defender sustained a muscle strain in his right thigh during the international break, ruling him out of Sunday’s home clash with Roma and the following fixture against Como. Inter expect him back for the Cagliari match on Friday 17 April at the Meazza.His absence creates a defensive headache for Cristian Chivu.To make matters worse, Carlos Augusto is also suspended for the Roma match. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, Acerbi is the favourite to start in the central role. Meanwhile, with Akanji and Bastoni flanking him as the two wide centre-backs. Acerbi holds the advantage over De Vrij for the spot.However, there is better news on the Mkhitaryan front. The Armenian has...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Man Utd reportedly expecting huge offers for key player

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes appeals to referee Stuart Attwell after Harry Maguire had received a red card during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on March 20, 2026 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Manchester United return to action on 13 April when they host rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have enjoyed an impressive upturn in form since Michael Carrick was appointed as caretaker head coach in January, following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal after a dismal first half of the campaign. Carrick’s side remain on course to finish in the top four in the Premier League and qualify for next season’s Champions League, and victory against the Whites in their next outing would only improve their chances of doing so....

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich star to be left out in Freiburg game

Phil Foden and Harry Kane of England talk at full time after the international friendly match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium on March 31, 2026 in London, England. One big player was missing for Bayern Munich in the training at Sabner Strasse on Thursday, as Harry Kane was not spotted with his teammates on the grass. The English forward is nursing a minor injury that he suffered during the international break. After Croatia capped off the exhibition and World Cup qualifying fixtures, Bayern Munich welcomed back every member for the preparation for the last stage of the season. While Luis Diaz, Michael Olise, and most of the other core players came back unscathed, Bayern's top goalscorer, Harry Kane, suffered a knock that kept him out of the game against Japan. ...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

German defender sees Real Madrid as his ‘dream club’

Nico Schlotterbeck of Germany in action during the international friendly match between Germany and Ghana at MHP Arena on March 30, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. Just when Nico Schlotterbeck appeared to be out of the race to join Real Madrid owing to an imminent contract renewal with Borussia Dortmund, the player’s situation took a dramatic turn. Speaking to the media recently, the German centre-back confirmed that he is still far from an agreement with his current employers, thus opening the door to a transfer once more. "I'm glad you asked me that, because I read it in your news today.“To be honest, I have to categorically deny it (that his contract renewal with Dortmund is close to being finalised). Unfortunately, we haven’t reached that point yet,” he said. Real Madrid back o...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Spurs boss De Zerbi apologises for past comments on Greenwood

New Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi. The new Tottenham Hotspur head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, has issued an apology for his past comments on Mason Greenwood and said he would never intentionally downplay violence against women. The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) strongly criticised the Italian’s appointment on Tuesday, releasing a statement that expressed “serious and far-reaching concerns” soon after he was confirmed to have signed a five-year deal in replacing the interim manager Igor Tudor. De Zerbi also faced opposition from the fan groups Proud Lilywhites, Women of the Lane and Spurs Reach, with the THST’s statement calling on the club and the 46-year-old to publicly reassert their “commitment to the values that fans hold dear – chief among them equal...

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2Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Isak set to return to Liverpool training this week

Alexander Isak of Liverpool leaves the game injured during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London, England Alexander Isak will return to team training on Thursday, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed. Club record £125m signing Isak has been ruled out since December, having fractured his leg and had ankle surgery. The 26-year-old Sweden striker managed 16 appearances and scored three goals for the Reds before his injury against Tottenham. "I think Alex is in a really good place because Sweden qualified for the World Cup and, apart from that, he's going to train with the group again for the first time tomorrow," Slot told the club's website. "If you've worked so hard for three, four ...

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1Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Czechs reach football World Cup for first time in two decades

Czech Republic's headcoach Miroslav Koubek (C) gestures from the sidelines during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification final football match Czech Republic vs Denmark on March 31, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech Republic’s footballers have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 20 years after overcoming Denmark in their playoff final in Prague on Tuesday night. The Czechs twice went ahead and twice saw the visitors equalise before they eventually won the match at Sparta Prague’s stadium on penalties, just as they had against Ireland in a playoffs semi-final. Coach Miroslav Koubek’s team will be in a group with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea at the World Cup, which starts in North America in June.

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27Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Diego Simeone agrees to extend Atletico Madrid tenure

Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid, reacts as Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid leaves the pitch after being substituted during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Diego Simeone is currently in the midst of his 14th season as head coach of Atletico Madrid, but there has been doubts about a 15th. The Argentine has been linked with taking over as Inter manager, although there is now considered to be no chance of this happening in the summer of 2026. Atleti’s new era, spearheaded by Apollo Sports Capital, has also led to doubts about whether Simeone will remain in charge, but Diario AS have confirmed that he will. Talks recently took place between the 55-year-old and t...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Mainz make Japanese midfielder’s loan permanent

Sota Kawasaki of 1. FSV Mainz 05 acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 round of 16 second leg match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and SK Sigma Olomouc at Mainz Arena on March 19, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. After joining Mainz 05 on loan from Japanese side Kyoto Sanga last summer, Sota Kawasaki's move to the Bundesliga club has been made permanent. Die Nullfünfer confirmed on Friday that they have exercised an option to sign the 24-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal. “Sota Kawasaki feels at home in Mainz and sees his future here with us,” said Mainz director of sport Christian Heidel. “From our perspective, Sota has shown strong development in his first season with us. We are fully convinced of his qualities and believe that, as a young player, he will conti...

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27Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Tonali leads Italy past Northern Ireland and into World Cup playoff final

Sandro Tonali of Italy celebrates a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time. The Azzurri beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the European semifinals on Thursday. Sandro Tonali broke the deadlock with a half-volley early in the second half for Italy at home in Bergamo and then set up another goal for Moise Kean. "After taking the lead, we cleared our minds," Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said. "We put in a good performance. This should be a confidence boost for Tuesday. We have to win. We have no other choice." Also ad...

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26Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Rodri opens door to Real Madrid move

Rodri of Manchester City celebrates with the EFL Trophy after winning the Carabao Cup Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England. Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked significant transfer speculation after openly discussing the possibility of playing for Real Madrid and returning to La Liga, in a revealing interview with Onda Cero. The Spanish international did not shy away from addressing links to Madrid, making it clear that a move—despite his Atlético Madrid past—would not be out of the question. “Having played for Atlético de Madrid doesn’t prevent me from playing for Real Madrid; there are other players who have gone that way. Not directly, but eventually. You can’t turn down the best clubs in the world ,” Rodri al...

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