European heavyweights Bayern Munich suffered a shock exit from the Champions League after they were defeated by Villarreal (1-2 agg) across the two legs of the quarter-finals. In the wake of that, head coach Julian Nagelsmann received multiple death threats from fans on social media. The 34-year-old said he received nearly 450 death threats on Instagram following Bayern’s elimination at the hands of the LaLiga side. The German also went on to add that his family, including his mother, also received abuse on social media platforms. Speaking to the media, Nagelsmann shed light on his plight and also added that…
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Both Milanese giants AC Milan and Internazionale picked up wins to remain in contention for the Serie A crown. The title race is getting hotter and hotter as only two points separate the two sides at the top. AC Milan moved back atop the standings after defeating relegation-threatened Genoa 2-0. Rafael Leao and Junior Messias found the back of the net for the home side as Milan returned to winning ways after consecutive draws in their previous two games. What will be a major relief is the fact that the Rossoneri finally registered goals after drawing blanks in their previous two league affairs. In fact, Stefano Pioli’s men…
Ligue 1 table-toppers Paris Saint-Germain have secured a new sponsorship which will see the senior side wear sleeves with GOAT written on them. It is also the unofficial moniker for their attacker Lionel Messi, who is regarded by many to be the greatest footballer in history. The company called ‘GOAT’ has signed a new contract with the club as an official partner until 2025. From July 1, the brand name will be sported on the sleeves of PSG’s training, warm-up as well as matchday jerseys. According to L’Equipe, the deal will see the club earn a total of 50 million euros.…
Karim Benzema pushed Real Madrid over the line in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup against holders Chelsea, continuing his good form. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo Nazario believes the striker deserves the most prestigious individual award for his performances this season. Four out of the five goals Los Blancos scored against Chelsea during their 5-4 aggregate win in the Champions League quarterfinal came from the same source – Benzema. The 34-year-old scored a hattrick in the first leg and then the goal that decided the tie in the second, six minutes into extra time. Benzema’s match-winning form for Real…
The Manchester City and Atletico Madrid players came together in what turned into a massive brawl both before and after the referee blew his full-time whistle. Players from both sides and the media – both Spanish and English – have since reacted to the ugly scenes at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Chaos descended on the pitch as the clock ticked towards the end of the tie on Wednesday night. City’s visit to Atletico had always promised to be a spicy affair, but things really kicked off between the two camps after Felipe’s foul – and then an alleged kick – on Phil Foden in the…
Jurgen Klopp’s decision to rotate his squad for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg against SL Benfica did not hamper his side’s progression to the next round. The Reds drew 3-3 against their opponents, winning the tie on aggregate. Liverpool carried a 3-1 aggregate win with them back to Anfield following the events that unfolded last week at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. The Eagles, with nothing left to play for, came out of the blocks flying when the teams resumed their tie at Anfield. The Primeira Liga outfit would have felt positive, if not insulted, that Klopp…
A mass brawl broke out before and after the referee blew the final whistle at the Metropolitano, indicating the end of the second leg, the tie, and Atletico Madrid’s hopes of winning the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League. Manchester City moved on to the semis. A late goal from Kevin de Bruyne at the Etihad a week ago separated City from Atletico ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Atleti had sat back for the entirety of the 90 minutes the week before, allowing City to control more and more of the game until a momentary lapse in concentration broke their…
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal in principle with AFC Ajax manager Erik ten Hag. The two clubs will negotiate a release next, allowing the Dutchman to take over at Old Trafford. The 52-year-old was linked closely with the Red Devils ever since the club began its search to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the managerial hot-seat, links which grew louder in recent weeks. Ten Hag is the frontrunner for the job, as it stands, beating out the competition from PSG’s Mauricio Pochettino, Sevilla’s Julen Lopetegui and Spain national team head coach Luis Enrique. While United and ten Hag are in agreement over what sort…
Even though Marcelo Bielsa’s run in the Premier League has come to an end in late February, he is still remembered fondly by many. Among them is Pep Guardiola, the head coach of the side defending the title as well as currently leading the table. It is no secret that Guardiola is a huge admirer of former Leeds United, Atletico Club and Argentina NT boss Bielsa. In fact, before beginning his managerial career, Pep, who had then retired from football, used to meet the Argentine quite often in order to learn more about the game and develop his ideas strongly. Guardiola defined football in the…
The Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has accused the Premier League bosses and broadcasting companies of throwing ‘a stick between the legs’ of Liverpool and hampering the club’s bid for a quadruple this season because of the hectic fixture schedule. As they prepare to take on Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, Liverpool are already the firm favourites to progress to the semis after winning the first game 3-1. At Anfield, the Reds will be expected to seal the win and march ahead to the next round of European club football’s most prestigious competition. Klopp’s men have also done incredibly…