Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will not travel with Arsenal to Norway for a Europa League match against on Thursday. The 25-year-old was hit in the head by an elbow from Kostas Tsimikas during Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Liverpool at the weekend. And Arsenal gaffer Arteta believes it is best to rest the Brazil international ahead of the game. “We thought that with everything he has been through in the last few weeks we thought it was better that he was staying there,”the Spaniard said. Asked if there’s more of a target now the north London side are…
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Kylian Mbappe is unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain and wants to leave in January, despite the fact that the club has no plans to sell the forward after signing a new three-year contract in May, reports ESPN. The striker was dissatisfied with PSG’s summer transfer activity and is frustrated that he has been asked to play almost every game this season as a no 9 rather than his preferred position off the left. The situation between the club and the player is tense, but PSG believe he has made his displeasure known in order to put pressure on them, and they…
A clip of former Arsenal captain criticising the side’s head coach Mikel Arteta’s inability to manage personalities gained a lot of traction on social media. The ex-Gabon international came out to clarify and suggested that he had “a lot of bad feelings” for them at the time but wishes them well now. Aubameyang, who now plies his trade for Chelsea in the Premier League after securing a transfer from Barcelona in September, was the captain of Arsenal less than 12 months ago and was part of Arteta’s side. He was a beloved figure at the Emirates Stadium, but his relationship with the club reportedly…
It’s only October, but the Reds have already been struck by a grave injury crisis. Luis Diaz has become the latest victim at Anfield after suffering a devastating knee injury in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Early tests and predictions show that the Colombia international will not recover in time until the FIFA World Cup. Scans conducted on him in the immediate aftermath of the high-profile affair with the league leaders demonstrate that the winger will not require surgery. However, the serious nature of the injury is expected to keep him…
The Frenchman has severed all ties with Barcelona following the confirmation of his permanent return to Atletico Madrid. The striker forward has been back in Madrid since completing a loan switch from Camp Nou in summer 2021, after a big-money transfer to Catalunya did not go as planned. Early in the ongoing season, Atletico were hesitant to activate a purchase clause in Griezmann’s contract, but they have now pushed through an initial 20 million euros agreement that will see Griezmann commit to a long-term contract. “Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement over the transfer of Antoine…
Roger Binny, India’s 1983 World Cup hero, is set to succeed Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president, while Rajiv Shukla will remain vice-president, reports Times Of India. While it is not yet clear, Jay Shah, who was also heavily tipped to be the new president, is expected to remain as BCCI secretary. Binny and the other finalised candidates for office-bearer positions will file nominations on Tuesday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, candidates can file their nominations. The BCCI election, which is now merely a formality, will be held on October 18. “Binny will be the new president of the BCCI. Rajivji (Rajiv…
Urs Fischer is enjoying the time of his life in Bundesliga, with Union Berlin continuing their brilliant run, which keeps them in the throne of the league. They had a tricky little away trip to the Mercedes-Benz Arena against Stuggart and emerged victorious with a late strike. The hosts had a fair share of chances to usurp the table-toppers, but Paul Jaeckel’s 76th-minute goal against the run of play decided the course of events. Sehrou Guirassy was sent off for a second bookable offense inside four minutes, which ended the hosts’ pursuit for a point or three. With just six conceded goals, Union maintain…
At the Camp Nou on Sunday night, Barcelona registered a narrow victory thanks to Pedri’s first-half effort to return to the top of the table in La Liga. Hampered by the severe injury crisis at the back, Xavi opted for an unconventional backline. All three of Barcelona’s left-backs – Jordi Alba, Alejandro Balde, and Marcos Alonso – started the game in defence. While Alba held on to his natural position on the left, Alonso partnered Gerard Pique at the centre of defence while La Masia product Balde played on the right. Barcelona started the contest on the front foot and dominated much of the early proceedings.…
Whilst AS Roma were left conflicted and concerned by a major star’s injury, they also procured three crucial points. Napoli’s away trip to Cremonese proved fruitful, but Atalanta lost crucial points against Udinese, which keeps Napoli on top of the table with a two-point advantage. Matteo Politano gave Napoli the lead against Cremonese through a well-converted penalty. They went into half-time with a 1-0 advantage, but soon after, Cyriel Dessers made it 1-1. The score remained the same until the final fifteen minutes began, and the tide shifted swiftly towards the visitors. Giovanni Simeone kick-started the hosts’ downfall with a terrific header from close range. They entered the…
Defending champions Hyderabad and title contenders Mumbai City both secured a point each from their riveting clash to begin their Indian Super League 2022/23 campaign. The match ended in a 3-3 draw at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. City began the contest on the front foot, and they were close to opening the scoring in the fifth minute. Jorge Pereyra found Bipin Singh inside the box with a well-timed through ball. However, Bipin could only find the outside of the net from his effort, and it was a chance missed for the Islanders. Mumbai opened the floodgates in the 23rd minute…