Author: Silver Emmanuel

14Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Ryerson delivers as Dortmund close gap to Bayern

Julian Ryerson of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball whilst under pressure from Kaishu Sano of 1. FSV Mainz 05 during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park on February 13, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund started the game knowing a win would put pressure on the league leaders Bayern, but the visitors created the first chance right from kickoff. Ji-Sung Lee, who has extended his contract at Mainz this week, nearly scored his fifth goal against Dortmund after a cheeky backheel assist from Phillip Tietz. At the other end, Serhou Guirassy’s appeal for a penalty-kick was unsuccessful after a tussle inside the box with Stefan Posch. But the Guinean international did score his tenth goal of the season in the tenth minute with a br...

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14Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Modri´c saves AC Milan’s blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa

Luka Modric of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. Luka Modri´c scored a late winner for AC Milan to beat Pisa 2-1 and close the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan to five points on Friday. Inter plays fourth-placed Juventus on Saturday. Milan had drawn three of its last six games, including against struggling Fiorentina and Genoa, and made heavy work of a match against the second-from-bottom club that had won only one league game all season. Ruben Loftus-Cheek got the opener just before halftime when he rose unmarked to head home a cross from the right, and Niclas Füllkrug missed a penalty as Milan took control after a slow start. However, Pisa threatened to dent the visitor´s title hopes when F...

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13Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Dayot Upamecano signs new Bayern deal

Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and SC Freiburg at Allianz Arena on November 22, 2025 in Munich, Germany. France defender Dayot Upamecano has signed a new four-year deal to stay at Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga powerhouses ended a long drawn-out saga on Friday by announcing the 27-year-old Upamecano had penned a new contract through June 2030, ending speculation that he could be swayed by reported interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. He only had a few months left on his existing contract. "Upamecano is another central figure in our team who we've been able to extend with," Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said on the club website. "A squad needs an...

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13Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Pereira signs deal as Forest boss until end of next season

Vitor Pereira, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks on after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on November 01, 2025 in London, England. Vitor Pereira has signed a deal until the end of next season to become Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the campaign and help them avoid relegation from the Premier League. The 57-year-old takes over at the City Ground from Sean Dyche, who was sacked early on Thursday morning. Forest are yet to officially announce the Portuguese's appointment, but he is set to return for another spell in English football, having been axed by Wolves in November after 11 months in charge. The Tricky Trees are 17th in the Premier League, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in th...

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13Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

LALIGA

Atletico thrash Barca in Copa del Rey semis first leg

Ademola Lookman second striker of Atletico de Madrid and Nigeria celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final. After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone's side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. Barca defender Garcia was sent off in the final stages, with Atletico maintaining their significant advantage on the record 32-time winners, which they will take into the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3. Both sides missed good ch...

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13Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Rice tells Arsenal to ignore noise after PL lead cut

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England. Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to "block out the outside noise" but insisted his teammates remain calm after missing the opportunity to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Brentford. Noni Madueke's 61st-minute header gave the Gunners the lead at Gtech Community Stadium but Keane Lewis-Potter equalised 10 minutes later to ensure Arsenal are only four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. It represents a significant swing in the title race as Arsenal were on course for a nine-point lead before City fought back to b...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Ireland to face Israel in upcoming Nations League

A general view of UEFA Nations League branding prior to the UEFA Nations League 2026/28 League Phase Draw at Brussels Expo on February 11, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League as well as matches with Austria and Kosovo. The two games between Ireland and Israel are likely to be highly politically charged. In November, the FAI voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from its European club and international competitions but following today's draw, the association confirmed it would fulfil the upcoming fixtures against Israel. "The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirms that the Ireland Men's National Team will fulfil their 2026 UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel after being drawn together in Group B3...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Diego Simeone hails Barca boss Flick ahead of Copa clash

Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, attends a press conference ahead the Spanish Cup, Copa del Rey, football match against FC Barcelona at Ciudad Deportiva Wanda Atletico de Madrid on February 11, 2026, in Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has moved to reveal his appreciation for the tactical nous and commitment of Barcelona counterpart Hansi Flick. This of course comes ahead of the two managers locking horns for the latest occasion on Thursday. The Rojiblancos will act as hosts tomorrow evening, welcoming Barca to Spain’s capital for a Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg clash. This is the same stage of the competition in which the clubs met last season, with the latter having ultimately triumphed en route to lifting the Copa title. S...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Dyche out as Forest sack third coach this season

Sean Dyche, Manager of Nottingham Forest, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Nottingham Forest FC and FC Porto at City Ground on October 23, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (more…)

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City beat Fulham to cut gap to three points on Arsenal

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Phil Foden during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2026 in Manchester, England. Manchester City turned up the heat in the Premier League title race by taking apart Fulham in the first-half to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points. The Gunners are looking over their shoulders before Thursday's trip to Brentford after Pep Guardiola's side backed up Sunday's last-gasp comeback at Liverpool by sealing a comfortable three points at Etihad Stadium. Three goals in the space of 15 first-half minutes inflicted the damage against the Cottagers, who have now suffered three consecutive defeats. The quickfire sequence of goals began whe...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona loanee suffers hamstring injury on debut for new club

Andres Cuenca of FC Barcelona poses for a portrait during the FC Barcelona portraits Session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on September 13, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain. La Masia talent Andres Cuenca left Barcelona for Sporting Gijon in the recent winter transfer window on loan to garner minutes under his belt and further hone his skills for six months. The 18-year-old defender is highly rated by the club’s administration and they thus ensured that he renewed his deal until 2027 before leaving so as to maintain control over his future. There were talks of a potential permanent departure to Cesc Fabregas’s Como in Italy too, but the club ultimately chose to bet on him for the longer term and recall him after six months. This past weekend, Cuenca made his debut for Sporting Gijon in t...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

TRANSFERS

Marseille considering move for Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano

Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, looks on and makes a thumbs up gesture prior to the Serie A match between Bologna and Genoa at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 24, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Marseille are considering a move for Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano as they look to restructure for next summer following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi. According to Calciomercato IT, the French giants have identified Italiano as a primary candidate to lead the team next season. The move comes after De Zerbi was sacked, leaving a vacancy that the Ligue 1 club is eager to fill with a profile capable of implementing an attacking philosophy. Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia is a big fan of Italiano and is driving the interest in the former Fiorentina coach. Italiano could leave Bol...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Spurs sack Frank after eight game winless run

Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, applauds the fans after defeat in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 17, 2026 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank following their 2-1 loss against Newcastle United on Tuesday evening. The Lilywhites confirmed on Wednesday morning that the Dane had been dismissed, ending his spell at the club after just eight months. Spurs were beaten 2-1 by the Magpies on Tuesday night, with Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey scoring either side of Archie Gray’s equaliser at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That result leaves the North London side 16th in the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation zone. Frank leaves the club amid on a r...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Freiburg advance in German Cup after win at Hertha Berlin

Freiburg's players including German goalkeeper #21 Florian Mueller (L) celebrate after the penalty shootout of the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) quarter-final football match between Hertha Berlin and SC Freiburg in Berlin on February 10, 2026. Freiburg advanced to the semifinals of the German Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win at Hertha Berlin on Tuesday. Freiburg goalkeeper Florian Muller saved Pascal Klemens’ sudden death spot kick in the Olympiastadion in Berlin to secure his team’s place in the last four of the competition. Yuito Suzuki’s strike had put the visitors 5-4 in front, meaning Klemens had to score to keep the shootout going. After the game ended goalless in regulation time, Yuito Suzuki fired Freiburg ahead in the 96th minute. Eight minutes later the game was level again when...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

TRANSFERS

Barcelona star receives transfer offer

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has received a contract proposal from Major League Soccer outfit the Chicago Fire. This of course comes amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Pole’s future beyond the summer. Lewandowski, as things stand, is primed to depart Barcelona upon the close of the 2025/26 campaign, when his contract terms are due to expire. The former Bayern Munich man continues to play a leading role in Hansi Flick’s squad, fresh off finding the net once again this past weekend. The fact remains, though, that he is set to turn 38 later this year. For this reason, the most likely sc...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City expect injury boost ahead Fulham clash

Abdukodir Khusanov of Manchester City receives medical treatment after clashing with Cody Gakpo of Liverpool (not pictured) as teammates Gianluigi Donnarumma and Matheus Nunes watch over during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov is available to face Fulham where he could continue his long run of consecutive starts. Abdukodir Khusanov may not speak like William Shakespeare but there is no longer a question over whether the Uzbek defender can play for Manchester City against Fulham. The centre-back was forced off in Sunday's win over Liverpool with what looked like it could be concussion, but Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the 21-year-old will be fine to face Fu...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Malen score twice to keep Roma in touch with Serie A pack

Donyell Malen #14 with his teammates of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on February 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. Donyell Malen scored in each half as Roma beat Cagliari 2-0 and stayed in touch with the chasing pack at the top of Serie A on Monday. Leader Inter Milan was eight points clear of city rival AC Milan and nine ahead of reigning champion Napoli. Roma was three points further back along with Juventus. Dutch center forward Malen had scored only once in four appearances since joining on loan from Aston Villa in January and he proved his worth on Monday with two excellent finishes. He ran on to a clever through ball from Gianluca Mancini and his deft chip over the goalkeeper was equal to th...

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9Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Moyes disclose Everton’s Europa League target

Everton's Scottish manager David Moyes celebrates the team's victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on January 18, 2026. David Moyes has revealed what Everton need to secure European football.Tuesday’s visit of Bournemouth could see Moyes’ side leapfrog Liverpool and put themselves potentially within three points of a Europa League position. The Blues could still claim qualification with a sixth-place finish as the Premier League looks set to be allocated five Champions League spots next season. But despite his players now on a five-game unbeaten run, Moyes believes they will require several unexpected results during the season’s final weeks. He said: “I think that for us to do...

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9Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona: Laporta resigns as club president

President of FC Barcelona Joan Laporta celebrates following the Final Supercopa de España Femenina match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Nou Castalia on January 24, 2026 in Castellon de la Plana, Spain. Joan Laporta has resigned as president of Barcelona but for merely a procedural reason, stepping down in order to pursue re-election later this year. Laporta, who took office in March 2021 after winning 54 percent of the vote, steps down after nearly five years in charge in line with club statutes. Vice-president Rafa Yuste will act as president for the next three and a half months, with Laporta’s departure coming days after Barcelona officially pulled out of the European Super League. Lawyer Laporta is aiming to reclaim the role at the ballot box and return to offi...

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9Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Inter beat Sassuolo as Juventus stumble

Woyo Coulibaly of US Sassuolo competes for the ball with Federico Dimarco of Inter FC during the US Sassuolo vs Internazionale FC, 24th Serie A Enilive 2025-26 game at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy, on February 8, 2026. Federico Dimarco provided three assists as Inter Milan thumped Sassuolo 5-0 on Sunday to take their unbeaten Serie A run to 12 matches, while Pierre Kalulu scored deep into added-on time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Juventus against Lazio. Dimarco, who took his season's tally to nine assists, also hit the woodwork and cleared a certain goal off the line as Inter moved eight points clear of city rivals AC Milan. But he said he would not let his fine form go to his head."I don't feel like I'm anyone. In football, when things are going w...

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