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Chelsea forward João Pedro experienced one of the most bittersweet nights of his professional career after being named the club’s Player of the Season just hours after Brazil head coach Dorival Júnior left him out of the country’s final FIFA World Cup squad. The 24-year-old Brazilian received the prestigious club honour following a remarkable…
Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso as manager on Sunday on a four-year contract. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach inherits a club languishing in ninth place in the Premier League. The announcement arrived less than 24 hours after Manchester City defeated Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Alonso will officially take control at Stamford Bridge on July…
Aston Villa booked their place in next season’s Champions League after a ruthless 4-2 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park. The win caps a remarkable rise under Unai Emery, who also secured his 600th career win. Villa needed maximum points to guarantee fourth place with one game remaining. They delivered with clinical precision, exposing the…
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup campaign after undergoing successful back surgery to correct an injury that has kept him sidelined since November 2025. The Dutch international, who had been one of United’s standout performers at the start of the season, is not expected to return to…
Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo, is reportedly backing former Spain international Xabi Alonso as the leading candidate to become the club’s next manager, intensifying speculation around Stamford Bridge as the Premier League side continues its search for long term stability in the dugout. According to reports circulating in European football circles, the club’s hierarchy has grown…
Arsenal sit five points clear of the Premier League summit after a late video intervention saved their title bid in East London. A 1-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday puts Mikel Arteta within two wins of the club’s first trophy in 22 years. The match turned on an 83rd-minute strike from Leandro Trossard and…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has publicly confirmed that his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close, stating clearly that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club beyond his current contract. The Brazilian international made the declaration in an interview with ESPN, where he reflected candidly on his years in…
Manchester United confirmed their return to the Champions League on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. The result guarantees top-tier European football at Old Trafford next season. It was a game of two halves that nearly saw a collapse turn into a disaster. Kobbie Mainoo provided the decisive blow late in the match. His…
Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford for a hospital on Sunday afternoon after falling ill before Manchester United’s match against Liverpool. The 84-year-old reportedly felt unwell more than an hour before the game started. Paramedics moved the former manager into medical care as a precautionary measure. Doctors expect he will return home to recover shortly….
Arsenal FC step into a decisive phase of the title race this weekend as they host Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium, with the opportunity to open a six-point lead at the top of the table. The north London side currently sit three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in…
