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7 May 2025
Xabi Alonso remained tight-lipped about his managerial future amid growing speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job. The Bayern Leverkusen boss refused to address the rumours during Friday’s press conference. Spanish outlets have positioned Alonso as a leading candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti. This replacement would come should the Italian depart this summer. Despite having a year…
7 May 2025
Eddie Howe praised Alexander Isak “ruthless mentality” after the striker earned Newcastle United a dramatic 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday. It has kept their Champions League hopes alive amid a match dominated by VAR interventions. Isak netted from the spot in the 88th minute on the south coast. It registered his 23rd Premier League goal of the season and rescuing a crucial point for the…
7 May 2025
Marseille and Lille played out a tense draw at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The result lifting Lille to second place in Ligue 1 and halting a four-game losing streak on the road. With just two points separating five sides in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, this encounter carried high stakes for both teams. Perhaps aware of what was on the line, each side approached the first half…
7 May 2025
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe has confirmed that manager Daniel Farke will remain in charge next season. This puts an end to speculation over the German’s future following the club’s return to the Premier League. Despite leading Leeds to promotion in April, Farke’s position came under scrutiny. Concerns reportedly stemming from his previous struggles in the top flight caused eyebrow raises…
7 May 2025
Juventus and Bologna played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Sunday evening. They earned their fifth straight head-to-head stalemate as both sides remained locked in a tense battle for Champions League qualification. The result also extended Juve’s remarkable unbeaten run in this fixture to 28 matches. Despite the turbulent season that saw manager Thiago Motta dismissed in March,…
7 May 2025
Manchester United’s dismal Premier League form continued as they fell to a chaotic defeat to Brentford. The loss extended their winless streak to six matches. For the hosts, the dramatic win propelled them into the top half of the table. It also stretched their unbeaten run to five league games. Kevin Schade could have scored twice for Brentford in the opening few minutes. irst narrowly missing…
7 May 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the urgent need for change. He said this after a chaotic defeat to Brentford on Sunday. Kevin Schade netted twice at the Gtech Community Stadium, handing United their sixth consecutive Premier League match without a win. Amorim rotated heavily from the side that convincingly beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second…
7 May 2025
Chelsea strengthened their push for a Premier League top five finish with victory Liverpool. The win sees the Blues extend their strong run of just one defeat in their last nine league outings. Liverpool, had little more than pride at stake in west London. Manager Arne Slot rotated heavily making six changes to the side that beat Spurs. Chelsea came into the match fully focused on Champions…
7 May 2025
The reigning WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, made their mark at the 2025 Met Gala. Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones stepping out in style at the iconic fashion event. The Met gala, which celebrates the intersection of fashion, brings together cultural figures and style icons from various fields. Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive…
7 May 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been honored with the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2024–25 NBA Coach of the Year. In his first year leading the Cavaliers and his fifth overall as an NBA head coach, Atkinson guided the team to a 64–18 record. The Cavaliers also secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Atkinson becomes just the third coach in Cavaliers history to…
7 May 2025
The Utah Jazz have officially signed head coach Will Hardy to a multi-year contract extension through the 2031 season. Announcing the deal, Jazz governor Ryan Smith praised Hardy’s impact on the organization both on and off the court.“We are excited to extend Will Hardy’s contract as head coach of the Utah Jazz through 2031. Will is an incredible leader, great communicator – especially with our…
7 May 2025
After a frustrating loss to the Rockets, Golden State’s Draymond Green promised to lead with composure. The veteran forward, known for his fiery demeanor, kept his cool throughout Sunday night’s 103-89 victory. Now, his performance has helped the Warriors clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals. Green’s measured presence was a far cry from the early emotional lapses that plagued him in…