Manchester United will replace Erik ten Hag with Sporting boss Ruben Amorim (Image: GETTY) Manchester United look set to appoint Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as their new manager as the Portuguese club have released a statement to confirm the Red Devils have been in contact. The 13-time Premier League champions have been on the hunt … Read more
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca explained why Jadon Sancho was left out vs Newcastle (Image: Getty) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca embraced Erik ten Hag’s handling of Jadon Sancho after revealing why he dropped the winger for the 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday. The sacked Manchester United manager may have found an ally in Maresca … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the no-shows at Monday’s ceremony (Image: Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo has been an ever-present at Ballon d’Or ceremonies in the past, but the Portuguese ace was nowhere to be seen at Monday’s event. As a former Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo reserves the right to attend all future ceremonies regardless of if … Read more
Arne Slot admitted his ‘big disappointment’ that Federico Chiesa has been injured (Image: Getty) Liverpool star Federico Chiesa has been warned he faces being left out of Italy’s national team in the future if he is unable to convince Arne Slot he is worthy of regular game time. The 27-year-old was signed in a late … Read more
Mike Dean has given his verdict (Image: Sky Sports) Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean has hinted that a ’50:50′ call by Anthony Taylor could have deprived Arsenal of a win against Liverpool, though he insists the official shouldn’t be faulted for it. The Gunners had carved out a solid stance in the match against their … Read more
Ruben Amorim could be headed to Manchester United (Image: Getty) Ruben Amorim is reportedly a target for the Manchester United job after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday. United are pursuing a deal for the Sporting boss, who has made a huge splash in Portugal during his short coaching career. Amorim, 39, got his … Read more
Rio Ferdinand banged the Ballon d’Or drum for Vinicius after the Champions League final (Image: TNT) Rio Ferdinand was convinced Vinicius Jr had the “Ballon d’Or in the bag” following his Champions League final performance, only for the Brazilian to snub the award ceremony upon learning he wouldn’t win. The Real Madrid sensation clinched the … Read more
Rodri won the Ballon d’Or but one ex-Prem star thinks Cole Palmer deserved it more. (Image: Getty) Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has been put in his place by one ex-Premier League star who believes Cole Palmer should’ve won the award instead. Rodri was the surprise winner at Monday night’s ceremony in Paris, with Vinicius Junior … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri celebrates winning the Ballon d’Or (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Rodri has become the first Spaniard to clinch the coveted Ballon d’Or in 64 years following a sensational season with Manchester City. Amid stiff competition from talents such as Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, the Spanish midfielder triumphed on an evening … Read more
Michael Jordan and Michael Owen were guilty of letting their competitive spirit take over (Image: Getty) Some say you should never meet your heroes, and on the odd occasion they are absolutely right. A number of incidents in various sporting arenas, which should have been wholesome on paper but went in an unexpected direction, have … Read more