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‎Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a deal to sign Casemiro once his Manchester United contract expires in June. The Brazil international has confirmed he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign, and the MLS club are evaluating the possibility of bringing him in as a successor to Sergio Busquets and a key ally for Lionel Messi. ‎ ‎Inter Miami are considering a move for Casemiro after his Manchester United exit announcement, with LA Galaxy and Sao Paulo also monitoring the midfielder. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Miami Monitoring Casemiro Situation ‎ ‎According to The Sun, interest in Casemiro is growing, with Inter Miami and several Brazilian sides keeping close tabs on his availability. The experienced midfielder has stated he will depart United when his current deal concludes, opening the door to a potential free transfer. ‎ ‎With Busquets having retired last year, the David Beckham-owned club have identified the Brazilian as a possible replacement in midfield. ...

‎Arne Slot has reassured supporters that Florian Wirtz did not suffer a major injury despite being removed from the starting lineup shortly before Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest. The German midfielder was initially named in the team but pulled out after experiencing discomfort during the warm-up. ‎ ‎Arne Slot gives an update on Florian Wirtz’s injury after Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, sealed by Alexis Mac Allister’s late strike. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Liverpool replaced him with Curtis Jones and went on to edge the contest 1-0 at the City Ground. The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when Alexis Mac Allister found the net in the 96th minute. ‎ ‎Wirtz Forced Out Late ‎ ‎Wirtz had been listed among the starters, but following pre-match preparations, he was withdrawn. Speaking afterward, Slot explained that the issue was not believed to be serious, though the player felt significant discomfort in his back. ‎ ‎“We don’t think it is ve...

‎Xabi Alonso has reportedly turned down the chance to manage Marseille, describing the Ligue 1 club as too unstable for his liking. Following a short-lived tenure at Real Madrid, the former midfielder is prioritizing projects with structural security, with speculation growing over a future role at Liverpool as Arne Slot struggles. ‎ ‎Xabi Alonso turns down Marseille due to club instability, focusing on long-term projects and leaving Liverpool as a possible next destination. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎RMC Sport claims that Marseille’s approach was “immediately” declined by Alonso, 44. The French club, seeking a successor to Roberto De Zerbi, who departed unexpectedly earlier this month, acted quickly. Yet Alonso’s decision reflects his desire to avoid repeating the instability he experienced in Madrid, after a challenging seven months in charge of the Spanish giants. ‎ ‎The atmosphere at Marseille has been tense since De Zerbi’s exit after a crushing 5-0 loss to PSG on Februa...

Neymar has revealed that retirement could be on the horizon after 2026, with the veteran Brazilian forward confronting recurring injury issues. The 34-year-old is focused on representing Brazil at this summer’s World Cup but is uncertain about his longer-term career. ‎ ‎Neymar admits he could retire after 2026 as knee injuries mount. He aims for the World Cup with Brazil but is unsure of his long-term playing future. ‎Getty Images Sport  The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star underwent knee surgery in December 2025 to address a persistent problem, following a year-long absence due to anterior cruciate ligament damage. Since returning to his boyhood club Santos, Neymar has been rediscovering his enjoyment for the game, agreeing to a contract that extends through the end of the calendar year. A recall to the national squad remains a top priority for Neymar, who has not played for Brazil since October 2023. Speaking to CazeTV, he explained, “I don’t know what th...

‎Arne Slot has issued an encouraging update regarding Alexander Isak, suggesting that the striker could be back in action before the 2025-26 season concludes. ‎ ‎The Swedish forward, who became Liverpool’s record signing, required surgery after sustaining a broken leg in a clash with Tottenham Hotspur on December 20. Despite the severity of the injury, his season has not been ruled out, with steady progress reported during rehabilitation. ‎ ‎Arne Slot shares encouraging news on Alexander Isak’s recovery after leg and ankle fractures, hinting at a possible late March or early April return as Liverpool chase trophies in 2025-26. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Isak underwent an operation to repair fractures to his fibula and ankle. The 26-year-old had joined Liverpool FC from Newcastle United in the summer of 2025 for a British-record £125 million ($168m). Arriving at Anfield without the benefit of a full pre-season, he spent much of the campaign trying to reach peak fitness. ‎ ‎...

‎Liverpool have been encouraged to weigh up a transfer move for West Ham United skipper Jarrod Bowen should they opt to part ways with Mohamed Salah in the near future. While the Egyptian forward remains contracted at Anfield until 2027, speculation suggests he could be sold this summer to ensure the club receives a transfer fee. ‎ ‎Liverpool have been advised to pursue West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen as doubts grow over Mohamed Salah’s future. Andy Townsend questions Salah’s form and backs Bowen over Rodrygo as a potential replacement. ‎Getty Images Sport (2) ‎Salah claimed the PFA Players' Player of the Year award for the 2024-25 campaign as Liverpool stormed to the Premier League title. However, their attempt to defend that crown has proven difficult. After 26 matches, the Reds sit sixth in the standings, trailing leaders Arsenal by 15 points. ‎ ‎Last season, Salah secured the Golden Boot with 29 league goals. This term, though, he has managed just four. Questions over...

‎Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has spoken highly of Trent Alexander-Arnold, describing the English right-back as a valuable asset for the Spanish side. Alexander-Arnold joined Los Blancos last summer on a free transfer, a move that frustrated Liverpool supporters, but his start in Madrid has been mixed due to injury struggles limiting his impact. ‎ ‎Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa hails Trent Alexander-Arnold’s intelligence and versatility following his first league start of the season against Real Sociedad, emphasizing the club’s luck in having the England right-back. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎On Saturday, Alexander-Arnold made only his sixth league start of the season in Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. He also contributed his second league assist of the campaign, setting up Gonzalo Garcia in the fifth minute, helping the team extend their winning streak to eight consecutive league games and reclaim the top spot in La Liga. ‎ ‎Despite a stop-start se...

‎Lionel Scaloni has unveiled Argentina’s tactical approach to neutralize Lamine Yamal in the upcoming La Finalissima clash against Spain in Qatar. The European champions will face the Copa America winners next month in the pre-World Cup showdown, often viewed as the national team counterpart to the old Intercontinental Cup. For Yamal, it will be a first-time meeting with Lionel Messi on the international stage. ‎ Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reveals his plan to contain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as Spain prepare to face Argentina in the La Finalissima in Qatar. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Argentina enter the match as reigning champions after a commanding 3-0 win over Italy at Wembley in 2022, with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria, and Paulo Dybala. The next edition, originally scheduled for last year, is now confirmed for March in Qatar. ‎ ‎Much attention is on how Argentina plans to curb the threat of Barcelona’s teenage winger. Yamal, only 18, has quickly...

‎Mikel Arteta chose to use Bukayo Saka in a more central attacking position during Arsenal’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Wigan on Sunday, and the tactical move helped his side secure a commanding 4-0 victory. The Arsenal manager later explained that the positional switch was something he had been eager to test and hinted it may become a more frequent option going forward. ‎ ‎Arsenal delivered a dominant FA Cup performance against Wigan as Mikel Arteta tested Bukayo Saka in a central role. The tactical switch could influence future matches this season. ‎Getty Images Sport (2) ‎ ‎Arsenal booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with an impressive performance. Although Saka was initially named among the substitutes, he was drafted into the starting lineup after Riccardo Calafiori suffered an injury during the warm-up. Instead of playing Saka in his usual wide role, Arteta positioned him as a No. 8. The change worked well as Arsenal quickly overwhelmed Wigan, scor...

‎Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has openly admitted that opponents feel genuine fear when facing Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old continues to rise rapidly in world football, with his technical dribbling skills drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi. ‎ Spain defender Aymeric Laporte praises Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary talent, explaining why rivals fear the Barcelona No.10 as he continues his meteoric climb in world football. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Yamal’s breakthrough began when Barcelona trusted him with a first-team debut at only 15 years old. While his potential was clear, nobody could fully predict how quickly he would establish himself at the highest level, especially considering how often young players struggle during their transition to senior football. ‎ ‎Instead, Yamal has exploded onto the global stage. Upon turning 18, he signed a major new contract and inherited Barcelona’s historic No.10 shirt — previously worn by Messi during his le...

‎Raheem Sterling has completed a surprising switch to Feyenoord, joining the Eredivisie side as a free agent. The former England international links up with manager Robin van Persie, adding his wealth of experience to the Rotterdam squad. ‎ Feyenoord confirms signing of Raheem Sterling on a short-term contract. The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal winger joins Robin van Persie’s squad in the Eredivisie. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎After leaving Chelsea earlier this year, Sterling is determined to reignite his career. Chelsea announced their parting with a brief statement, highlighting Sterling’s contribution during his three-and-a-half-year spell: ‎ ‎"Raheem Sterling has departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual agreement. We thank him for his efforts and wish him the very best in his next career chapter." ‎ ‎Sterling initially joined Chelsea in 2022 under Thomas Tuchel, who described the winger as a key addition to the squad. He made a total of 81 appearances, scoring 19 goals ...

‎Premier League icon Alan Shearer has suggested that Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze appeared disoriented during the 1-1 stalemate against Brentford, a result that slowed Mikel Arteta’s team in the title chase. Meanwhile, Manchester City have increased pressure after reducing Arsenal’s lead at the summit to four points. ‎ ‎Alan Shearer criticizes Eberechi Eze’s performance in Arsenal’s draw with Brentford while Manchester City close the Premier League title gap. Full match analysis, squad concerns, and title race insight. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Eze had made a bright start to life at Arsenal, highlighted by a hat-trick performance against Tottenham Hotspur in a north London derby victory. Despite that explosive beginning, the England international — linked to the England national football team — has struggled for consistency at the Emirates. The Brentford match marked his first league start since December 13. ‎ ‎His outing lasted just 45 minutes, with the game still score...

‎Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz is preparing for another period out of action after suffering a new injury. The German international has already missed a large portion of the 2025-26 campaign due to several fitness setbacks, and he is now expected to be unavailable for a number of upcoming games. Among the matches he is likely to miss is next weekend’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. ‎ ‎Arsenal forward Kai Havertz faces another injury setback, with reports suggesting he will miss multiple matches including the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Havertz’s season has already been heavily interrupted. Toward the end of the 2024-25 season, he was recovering from a hamstring problem that kept him out for the final three months. Shortly after the start of the 2025-26 season, he then sustained a knee injury just one week in, which kept him sidelined for around four-and-a-half months before he returned during the first half of Jan...

‎Arne Slot has stated he does not expect to lose his role as Liverpool head coach if the club fails to secure Champions League football, although he acknowledged that missing out would be “unacceptable.” The Dutch coach suggested that the club’s leadership will consider the bigger picture of what has been a deeply challenging season. He referenced the patience previously shown to Jurgen Klopp as an example that could work in his favour. ‎ ‎Arne Slot believes Liverpool will keep faith in him even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, citing difficult season circumstances, injuries, and club long-term planning. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Slot addressed rumours surrounding his future at Anfield and stressed that failing to reach Europe’s top competition should not automatically result in his departure. Liverpool are currently under pressure in the Premier League standings, sitting four points behind Chelsea and five behind Manchester United in the push for a top-f...

‎Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in reappointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after parting ways with Thomas Frank. The club currently occupy 16th place in the league standings and are just five points ahead of West Ham United in 18th. Any move to bring Pochettino back may not happen until after the 2026 World Cup due to his current role as United States men’s national team manager. ‎ ‎Tottenham want Mauricio Pochettino back after removing Thomas Frank, but his current USA national team duties may prevent a quick return before the 2026 World Cup. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎The Telegraph reports that Spurs would like Pochettino to return following Frank’s departure, although timing could be complicated by the international tournament. The Argentine previously managed Tottenham between 2014 and 2019. During his tenure, he led the team to the Champions League final and mounted more than one Premier League title push. He also guided one of the strongest Tottenham si...

‎Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has drawn widespread attention after making strong statements about immigration during a Sky News interview. The INEOS owner spoke about what he sees as serious problems facing the UK and also acknowledged he is not currently popular with sections of the Old Trafford fanbase. ‎ ‎Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Sky News interview sparks social media outrage after immigration claims and comments about his unpopular restructuring decisions at Manchester United. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎During the interview, Ratcliffe claimed that Britain has effectively been taken over by immigration. ‎ ‎He argued that maintaining an economy is difficult when nine million people are on benefits while immigration levels remain high. He described the financial impact as excessive. Ratcliffe also referenced population changes, claiming the UK population increased from 58 million in 2020 to 70 million, describing this as a rise of 12 million people. ‎ ‎Statisti...

‎Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shown support for Thomas Frank following his dismissal by north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Spurs are currently only five points above the Premier League relegation places after failing to secure a single domestic victory in 2026, even though they managed to finish fourth during the Champions League league phase. ‎ ‎Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shares sympathy for Thomas Frank after Tottenham sack him following poor results, with Spurs sitting just five points above the Premier League relegation zone. ‎Getty (2) ‎ ‎Frank’s departure comes after what has been described statistically as the worst managerial record ever recorded by a Premier League big-six club. Tottenham now face genuine danger of being pulled into a relegation battle after going eight league fixtures without registering a win. The club officially confirmed Frank’s dismissal on Wednesday. ‎ ‎In an official statement, Tottenham said they had decided to change th...

‎Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in 16th position in the Premier League, maintaining only a five-point cushion above the relegation places. They have not won any of their last nine domestic matches in 2026. Their next challenge comes against North London rivals Arsenal, who are expected to win the league and have dominated recent meetings, with Spurs winning only once in the last ten encounters. Despite the severity of these circumstances, there was little sense of crisis at the club until midweek. ‎ ‎Tottenham’s struggles continue despite Thomas Frank’s sacking, with poor performances, fan unrest, leadership criticism and squad weaknesses pushing the club toward a potential relegation fight. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎For the second straight season, Tottenham are staring at the possibility of finishing well below expectations. They avoided relegation in 2024-25 mainly because the bottom three teams lacked competitiveness, but the league’s quality has since increased. ‎ ...

‎Tottenham Hotspur have decided to dismiss head coach Thomas Frank following a poor spell of eight consecutive matches without a victory. The Danish manager only assumed control of the squad during the summer, but the team has struggled badly in the Premier League. A 2-1 home loss against Newcastle on Tuesday saw supporters once again boo the players off the pitch, leaving Spurs just five points clear of the relegation places. ‎ ‎Tottenham dismiss Thomas Frank after eight matches without victory, with Spurs sitting just five points above relegation following a defeat to Newcastle. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Frank’s spell in charge has officially come to an end, with the club now exploring contingency options, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The decision came after another damaging result — Tottenham’s 11th defeat in 26 Premier League fixtures this season — against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side. Frank joined Spurs during the summer to replace Ange Postecoglou and...

‎Harry Maguire is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with Manchester United after revitalizing his career under interim manager Michael Carrick. The England centre-back, whose current deal expires this summer, has caught the eye with his consistent performances and strong defensive displays alongside Lisandro Martinez. ‎ ‎Harry Maguire is poised to extend his Manchester United stay after impressing under interim boss Michael Carrick, forming a strong defensive partnership with Lisandro Martinez. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎The 32-year-old defender has returned to regular first-team action following Matthijs de Ligt’s injury, giving Maguire a chance to showcase his leadership and experience once again. Under former manager Ruben Amorim, he was valued but not guaranteed a starting spot, despite making 40 appearances and scoring four goals last season. ‎ ‎According to the Daily Mail, it is becoming "increasingly likely" that Maguire will be rewarded with a...