Republic of Ireland name former Villa head coach Ward as boss
Republic of Ireland have announced Carla Ward as their new boss, replacing Eileen Gleeson. The former Aston Villa head coach will lead the country through their 2027 World Cup campaign after they missed out on Euro 2025 qualification. Ward’s first game will see Republic of Ireland take on Turkey in the Nations League next month. […]
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Ancelotti´s Supercopa frustrations linger ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Carlo Ancelotti was keen to avoid questions about Real Madrid’s Supercopa de Espana defeat to Barcelona last Sunday ahead of facing Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey. Ancelotti watched on as Los Blancos were thrashed 5-2 by their Clasico rivals, earning Hansi Flick his first trophy since taking over the Blaugrana. It also saw […]
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Klopp: I´ll throw a party if Man City lose their Premier League titles
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that he would organise a party on the island of Mallorca if the Premier League stripped Manchester City of their titles due to the investigation into their 115 charges. Liverpool finished second to Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Manchester City while under Klopp in 2018-19 and 2021-22, while they also […]
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Emery anticipates ´excited´ Everton as Moyes returns to Goodison
Unai Emery is wary of the threat of an “excited” Everton to his Aston Villa side ahead of David Moyes’ first match back at Goodison Park. Moyes, who was previously Everton boss between 2002 and 2013, has returned to Merseyside, replacing the departed Sean Dyche. While Everton will be hoping Moyes can lift them clear […]
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Barcelona may keep Araujo due to injury problems, says Flick
Hansi Flick says Barcelona could decide to keep Ronald Araujo at the club, with Inigo Martinez set for a month on the sidelines through injury. Araujo made his first appearance of the season in Barcelona’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win over Barbastro earlier this month, after recovering from a serious hamstring injury, and came off […]
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James Rodriguez signs for Club Leon after leaving Rayo Vallecano
James Rodriguez has signed for Club Leon on a free transfer after leaving Rayo Vallecano. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star only joined Vallecano last year, after enjoying a brilliant Copa America campaign with Colombia. James led Colombia to the final, which they lost to Argentina, and was one of the players of […]
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Maresca feels ´shame´ over Chilwell treatment
Enzo Maresca admitted he feels “shame” over leaving Ben Chilwell out of the team, but reiterated the left-back does not feature in his Chelsea plans. Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City in August 2020 on a five-year contract and has made 107 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, while also helping them to win […]
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Arteta says under-fire Havertz ´a joy´ as Arsenal´s striking woes continue
Mikel Arteta defended under-fire Arsenal forward Kai Havertz after he endured another off day in front of goal against Manchester United on Sunday. Just five days after suffering a 2-0 first-leg defeat to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-finals, Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup by the Red Devils, who triumphed 5-3 […]
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Slot says Forest can rival Liverpool for Premier League title
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has talked up Nottingham Forest’s Premier League title chances ahead of the teams’ huge clash at the City Ground on Tuesday. Forest are third in the Premier League, behind second-placed Arsenal on goal difference and six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand on their rivals. […]
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Maresca says Chelsea can rely on fitness of James and Lavia
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hopes he can rely on the fitness of Reece James and Romeo Lavia, following lay-offs for both players. James started his first match since early November in Chelsea’s 5-0 victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup third round on Saturday alongside Lavia, but both were limited to just 45 minutes […]
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