Author: Silver Emmanuel

7Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno refusing to look at table

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 6: Nuno Espirito Santo Head Coach of Nottingham Forest on the side line during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Molineux on January 6, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he will not look at the Premier League table until the end of the season despite his side opening the door to a surprise title challenge with a 3-0 win at Wolves. Goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi earned a sixth successive Premier League win and moved them six points behind leaders Liverpool. Arne Slot's men visit the City Ground next week in a clash which is likely to decide whether Forest could ...

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7Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Abraham scores late to win Italian Super Cup for AC Milan

(D) Rafael Leao left winger of AC Milan and Portugal and (L) Tammy Abraham centre-forward of AC Milan and England celebrates with the trophy after winning the EA SPORTS FC SUPERCUP 24/25 final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Arena on January 6, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) AC Milan completed a comeback victory against Inter Milan to claim the Italian Super Cup on Monday, with Tammy Abraham scoring a stoppage-time goal. Inter Milan took the lead with a close-range finish from Lautaro Martinez in first-half stoppage time, followed by Mehdi Taremi doubling the advantage in the 47th minute. AC Milan responded with a free-kick goal by Theo Hernandez in the 52nd minute and Christian Pulisic equalized i...

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6Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Lopetegui ‘tells Tim Steidten to stay away from training ground’

New West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (right) with West Ham United technical director Tim Steidten during a press conference at the London Stadium. Picture date: Monday July 1, 2024. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images) West Ham sporting director Tim Steidten has been told to stay away from the club's training ground by under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui, according to a report. The German's relationship with the Hammers boss has reportedly deteriorated amid the side's dismal form, which has seen them fall to within just seven points of the relegation zone in 14th place. West Ham have won only one of their past five Premier League games, a run that includes a 4-1 defeat by Manchester City and 5-0 defeat by Liverpool in their most recent fixtures. Steidten was ...

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6Jan By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Ligue 1

Dembele scores late to help PSG emerge champs

29 Bradley BARCOLA (psg) during the Trophee des Champions Final match between Paris and Monaco at Stadium 974 on January 5, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. Ousmane Dembele’s stoppage-time goal settled the Trophee des Champions (French Super Cup) yesterday, giving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) a 1-0 win over Monaco in a fixture played at Stadium 974 in Doha. PSG’s troubles in front of goal this season have often cost them in the Champions League, and they were thwarted throughout this game by a combination of poor finishing and some fine saves by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Koehn. However, it was ultimately a deserved victory for Luis Enrique’s team, as PSG won the trophy - the French equivalent of a Super Cup or England’s Community Shield - for the 11th time in the last 12 seasons. This fixture was suppo...

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5Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Tottenham sign Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague

BILBAO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Antonin Kinsky of SK Slavia Praha reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Athletic Club and SK Slavia Praha at Estadio de San Mames on October 24, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Tottenham have completed their first signing of the January transfer window with the addition of Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Spurs have been without first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario since he fractured his ankle during the 4-0 win over Manchester City on November 23 and he is set to be sidelined until the end of February. Fraser Forster initially deputised to good effect but Tottenham have only won two of their last 11 games in all competitions amid an injury crisis and the England internatio...

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5Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Maresca teases January transfers for Chelsea after Palace draw

Chelsea's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca consoles his players on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park in south London on January 4, 2025. The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca hinted at a push for defensive reinforcements during the January transfer window after his side were held to a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Blues have failed to win their last four matches, drawing with Everton and most recently Palace on either side of defeats to Fulham and Ipswich Town. Maresca had presided over eight successive victories before a bleak run over the festive period, which has coincided with a glut of defensive injuries. While club captain Reece James has on...

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5Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus to face Torino without Conceicao due to injury

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 1: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus during a training session on January 1, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) Juventus could face crosstown rivals Torino without standout winger Francisco Conceicao next week. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the diminutive forward will undergo detailed checks at J Medical upon Juve’s return from Saudi Arabia after suffering an injury on Friday. Conceicao was supposed to be in the starting line-up against Milan. However, he left the field in tears after succumbing to a fitness problem during warm-up. Juventus would go on to lose their Supercoppa Italiana semifinal tie 2-1 despite leading at halftime. It was Thiago Motta’s second defeat in charge of Juventu...

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4Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland scores twice as Man City thrash West Ham

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and West Ham United FC at Etihad Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland in one of their best performances in weeks. The champions are sixth in the table on 34 points, 11 behind leaders Liverpool who have two games in hand. "No," City boss Pep Guardiola told the BBC when asked if his team are back in the groove. "It is happier to win but we are still not like we were for different reasons. The result wil...

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4Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa beat Leicester to get top-four ambitions back on track

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Leicester City FC at Villa Park on January 04, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Aston Villa got their Premier League top-four ambitions back on track with a 2-1 win over Leicester. Villa’s quest for a second successive year in the Champions League has been hamstrung by inconsistency this season, but they kicked off 2025 with an important three points. Leon Bailey chose a good time to score his first goal of the season 14 minutes from time after Ross Barkley’s opener had been quickly cancelled out by Stephy Mavididi. Victory moved Unai Emery’s men to within four points of fourth-placed Chelsea as t...

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4Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle boost Champions League hopes after defeating Spurs

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 4: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United goal celebration after scoring to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Newcastle United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 4, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images) Tottenham were even more depleted and Newcastle United took full advantage, though their victory in north London should have been more convincing. Illness to Fraser Forster meant a first-team debut for Brandon Austin, who joined Spurs in 2007. He didn’t do anything hilariously awful against Newcastle, so he appears to be an upgrade and should probably start over Forster moving forward. The game pretty much went just how we expected it would. Spurs had the occasional bright spark...

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4Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

James Rodriguez plans to terminate Rayo Vallecano contract

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: James Rodriguez of Rayo Vallecano looks on during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Rayo Vallecano and UD Las Palmas at Estadio de Vallecas on November 8, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) James Rodriguez wants to cancel his contract at leave Rayo Vallecano before the end of January. The Colombian international completed an unexpected summer transfer back to the Spanish capital after leaving Sao Paulo in August. However, despite the huge excitement surrounding his arrival in Vallecas, the 33-year-old’s impact has been limited. His future has been the subject of major speculation since the end of 2024, with reports in the USA (via ED), claiming the veteran midfielder is attracting ...

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4Jan By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

Madrid’s Vinicius Jr red card: matches to miss

VALENCIA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid see the red card during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla stadium on January 3, 2025, in Valencia, Spain. (Photo By Ivan Terron/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid could be without the services of Vinicius Junior for their next four matches following the red card that he received in Friday night's chaotic La Liga clash with Valencia at Mestalla. The Brazil international was sent off in the latter stages of what proved to be a 2-1 victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side, with the forward handed a red card following an altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Vinicius showed his anger towards the referee before leaving the field, a...

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3Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Espanyol sign Pablo Ramon from Real Madrid

NYON, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 22: Pablo Ramons of Real Madrid smiles during the UEFA Youth League Semi Final match between Salzburg and Real Madrid at Colovray Sports Centre on August 22, 2020 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Espanyol have on Friday announced a defensive signing by way of La Liga rivals Real Madrid.The player to have put pen to paper on terms with the Periquitos for the long-term? Pablo Ramon. Ramón, for those not familiar with his name, is a 23-year-old defender, who generally lines out in a central position. The Spaniard spent the last six years of his career on the books of reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid, before being farmed out on loan to Mirandés for the first time last season. And it was during this stint that Ramón bega...

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3Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action

Ben White of FC Arsenal warms up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 football match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Roberto Tommasini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes Ben White could return to action before the end of January. White underwent knee surgery back in November to solve an issue that had been causing him discomfort this season. The right-back is recovering well and his return would be a major boost for Arsenal, who are currently also without Takehiro Tomiyasu. And asked if White could return before the end of this month, Arteta said: “It might be a possibility, but obviously he hasn’t done anything yet with the team. “The knee looks good, he has reacted rea...

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3Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Dumfries on target as Inter move into Italian Super Cup final

Denzel Dumfries of Inter celebrates fourth goal during the Serie match between Lazio and Inter at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Dutch full-back Denzel Dumfries scored twice as Inter Milan beat Atalanta 2-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Italian Super Cup final. In the Riyadh semifinal, Dumfries scored the opener in the 49th minute as the 28-year-old's overhead kick beat Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. On a counterattack in the 61st minute, Dumfries scored again for Inter, unleashing a fierce shot that clipped the crossbar before going inside the net. Then following a scramble in the Inter box, Atalanta's Ederson scored, but it was denied by the video assistant referee (VAR). A teammate of Ederson was caught offside in the Inter area. Head coach Simone Inzagh...

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1Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Newcastle United player Kieran Trippier reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on December 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Three years ago, Kieran Trippier left Atletico Madrid in order to return to his homeland, where he joined Newcastle United. He has been an outstanding servant for the Premier League side, although his time on Tyneside looks like it could be ending. Trippier has regularly been linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent months, largely because he has lost his regular starting position. As it turns out, his next destination could be a familiar one in Spain.As per reports in England (via CaughtOffside), there are c...

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30Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

AC Milan hire Conceicao as Head coach

OEIRAS, PORTUGAL - MAY 26: Head Coach Sergio Conceicao of FC Porto celebrates with trophy after winning the Portuguese Cup Final at the end of the Final da Taca de Portugal match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at Estadio Nacional on May 26, 2024 in Oeiras, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge. Fonseca paid the price for the Italian giants' inability to mount a Serie A title challenge. "Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026," Milan said in a statement. Conceicao, 50, was available after ending a seven-year stint with Porto in June this year ...

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30Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lazio ends Atalanta winning run after 1-1 draw

Leonardo Pavoletti (#29 Cagliari Calcio) and Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta 1907) participate in the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and Atalanta 1907 in Italy on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Alessandro Tocco/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Atalanta’s club winning run in Serie A ended with a 1-1 draw at Lazio as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half goal for the hosts was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Marco Brescianini. The result ended Atalanta’s streak of 11 consecutive victories but Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are still top of the table with 41 points, one ahead of Internazionale who won 3-0 earlier at Cagliari. Lazio are fourth with 35 points. Lazio started aggressively in the opening minutes, with Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi saving a double chance from Valentin Castellan...

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30Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man Utd without five player for Newcastle clash

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester United FC at Molineux on December 26, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Newcastle United will face a Manchester United side shorn of five first-team stars at Old Trafford tonight. New manager Rubin Amorim is already under pressure after seeing his side fail to improve following Erik ten Hag's departure, and has been dealt a big blow with two key suspensions this evening. Newcastle head to the North West full of confidence following wins over Leicester, Brentford, Ipswich and Aston Villa, but will be wary of a backlash from their hosts this evening. Man United have beaten neighbo...

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29Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lazio 1-1 Atalanta,Marco equalized for the visitors

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 28: Marco Brescianini of Atalanta BC and Luca Pellegrini of Lazio compete for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on December 28, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images) Lazio faced Atalanta in Roma, where the teams ended in a 1-1 draw Saturday. Lazio took the lead in the 27th minute as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru capitalized on a brilliant assist from Nicolo Rovella to score from close range. Marco Brescianini, however, equalized for the visitors in the 88th minute with a composed finish inside the penalty box, set up by Ademola Lookman at Stadio Olimpico. Atalanta, who have a match in hand are atop the Serie A standings with 41 points, Lazio are fourth with 35 on matchday 18.

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