UEFA is set to decide by Wednesday whether to switch the Champions League final to Wembley from Istanbul because of travel restrictions.
Rafa Benitez targets EPL League return….
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez said returning to England is his priority after his departure from Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro, with speculation brewing that Tottenham Hotspur could be his next Premier League job.
Hazard apologizes to Real Madrid fans…
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has apologized for laughing with Chelsea players after his side were knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals.
CAF confirms new calendar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches…..
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the new international calendar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Real Madrid fans livid with Hazard after elimination….
Real Madrid were eliminated from the 2020/21 Champions League after a comprehensive win by Premier League side Chelsea who outplayed Zidane’s men over both leagues recording a 3-1 aggregate win that sees the London based outfit progress to the Istanbul final on 29 May.
Xavi set to sign new two-year deal with Al Sadd….
Xavi Hernández and his coaching team will sign a contract extension which will keep them at Al Sadd until 30 June 2023.
Ansu Fati set for fourth operation in six months….
Ansu Fati has decided to put an end to the real hell he has been living since he injured the internal meniscus of his left knee on November 7 last year.
Guardiola says his five years at Man City now makes sense….
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says guiding the club to a first Champions League final “now makes sense” of his five-year spell in charge at Etihad Stadium.
Jens Lehmann sacked from Hertha Berlin’s board for racism….
Former Arsenal and Germany keeper Jens Lehmann has been sacked from his role on Hertha Berlin’s board after sending a Whatsapp message to pundit Dennis Aogo calling him a “quota black guy”.
Cristiano Ronaldo ponders return to Sporting Lisbon….
Cristiano Ronaldo is thinking about a move back to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon in 2022, according to Sport Mediaset.
Jose Mourinho is the next Roma coach….
Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma manager from the start of the 2021-22 season.
Valencia sack manager Javi Gracia….
Man Utd vs Liverpool game postponed after fan protest….
Manchester United’s Premier League game against Liverpool was postponed after about 200 fans broke into Old Trafford to protest against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club.
Enyimba qualify for CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final….
Nigeria’s quest in winning the 2021 CAF Confederation Cup got a boost on Wednesday after the country’s sole representative, Enyimba FC of Aba, defeated Orlando Pirates of South Africa to qualify for the quarter-final of the second Africa league cup.
Neymar says ‘war’ with Man City continues….
Neymar said “we lost the battle but the war continues” as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar keeps the faith with the club’s Champions League hopes in the balance.
Carvajal ruled out for rest of season….
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal suffered a muscle injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea and underwent medical tests on Thursday that have since confirmed the extent of the injury, meaning he will be out of action for three weeks.
Executives from ESL clubs forced to quit EPL advisory roles….
Executives at clubs involved in the failed European Super League have been forced to resign from advisory roles at the Premier League.
Jesse Marsch to replace Nagelsmann at Leipzig….
RB Leipzig have announced that American Jesse Marsch will replace Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager.
Harry Kane says he wants to be winning trophies….
Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to win trophies following Tottenham’s Carabao Cup final defeat and amid continued speculation over his future.
Egypt and Algeria drawn together in World Cup dress rehearsal….
African powerhouses Egypt and Algeria were drawn in the same group on Tuesday for the inaugural Arab Cup, an event which will take place in December and serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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