Manchester United plan to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new, long-term contract, confirm reports. The Norwegian recently saw his team lose the Europa League final in the penalty shootout against Villarreal, but has reportedly done enough to earn a new deal. The Norwegian went around the pitch consoling his gloomy-looking players after an excruciating loss in the Europa League Final. Despite two full trophyless seasons, the United hierarchy is happy with the job Solskjaer has done and are expected to hand him a new deal – reports the Telegraph. Solskjaer led Manchester United to their first final since the 2018…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Inter Milan were left shell-shocked by the departure of Antonio Conte earlier this week, with the Italian deciding to step down after disagreements with the club hierarchy. The Nerazzurri have made their move to appoint his successor. According to several reports, Internazionale are close to appointing Simone Inzaghi as their next head coach. Former Lazio manager is expected to take over from Conte at Inter, with an official announcement likely to confirm the inevitable soon. Inzaghi stepped down from his role at Lazio on Thursday, May 27 – the club announced on social media. Simone Inzaghi – a former Lazio…
Manchester United were beaten by Villarreal on penalties in the 2020/21 UEL final. The Red Devils lost 11-10 in the shootout, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. Marcus Rashford was subsequently racially abused by over 70 individuals – the star reported. The Englishman received over 70 hateful messages on social media. He took to Twitter post-match to reveal the same. https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1397693999872421888 https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1397709656240369665 The 23-year-old was one of the United players who scored in the shootout, which ended 11-10 in favor of Villarreal. David De Gea missed the crucial spot-kick after both sets of players had exhausted their options. De Gea’s counterpart Geronimo…
The Rossoneri moved swiftly in the transfer market to replace the 22-yar-old, even before he had decided upon his future. However, director Paolo Maldini has now confirmed the inevitable. AC Milan and Donnarumma – who is represented by Mino Raiola – could not agree to terms which in turn, allows the youngster to walk away for free. “He was a protagonist, a leader, and often a captain,” “A professional must also be ready to change his shirt. It is increasingly difficult to start a career in one place and finish it there.”We must thank those who gave so much for…
The Blues are on the lookout for another striker, just a year after spending €53m on Timo Werner. Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku is said to be their target, and five summer sales are planned to fund a bid for the forward. According to Sunday World, Lukaku’s future is up in the air presently, with Antonio Conte leaving his role as the manager of Internazionale. The Italian had convinced him to join him in Serie A side in the first place, and the pair won their first title together this past weekend. https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/501301778055700480 However, with Conte gone, the Belgian could follow. Chelsea have…
The managerial merry-go-round is in full swing, with some high-profile exits and appointments reportedly close to coming to fruition. One of those involves Zinedine Zidane, who has stepped down from his role at Real Madrid. It was rather uncharacteristic of Los Blancos to finish the season without any trophies. However, with Atletico Madrid beating them to the league title and Chelsea knocking them out of the UEFA Champions League, they did achieve that grim feat. As it happened, it was the first time in eleven years that the Madrid-based club had ended the season without any silverware. As if witnessing their rivals win trophies wasn’t bad enough,…
A Zlatan Ibrahimovic-less side will take on Finland in their penultimate friendly match before the Euros. Both Sweden and Finland will take part in this summer’s competition and will be hoping to make it through to the knockout stage, at least. No Ibra, no problem? Much fanfare followed the announcement that Zlatan was to return to the national team set up in April. Sweden called their talisman back to the senior squad after leaving him out for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ibrahimovic’s return, and the subsequent joy, was short-lived as the veteran was ruled out of the Euros with an…
The 2020/21 UEFA Champions League final will be an all-blue affair with England’s Manchester City taking on Chelsea. Pep Guardiola-led City are looking to win the first UCL trophy in their history. Chelsea, in turn, are hoping to win it the second time, after laying their hands on the prize in 2012 initially. City come into the match as the champions of England. They won the league for the third time in four years earlier this month, beating rivals Manchester United to the crown. Guardiola has overseen one of the most successful modern spells at any English club over the last five…
Chelsea allowed the Brazilian to leave the club last summer on a free transfer, following which he signed for their rivals Arsenal. However, a far from a productive season at the Emirates could push him back to Chelsea. According to a report by Sky Sports, Willian is keen on a return to Chelsea, less than a year after leaving them for Arsenal. The Brazilian was released by the Blues after a contract deadlock, and the Gunners, subsequently, signed him on a free transfer. However, he is expected to leave the Emirates after just one year into his three-year deal. The…
Nine of the twelve clubs withdrew their names from the Super League due to the widespread criticism that followed. Only three remained firm – Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus – who could now pay the price for their insubordination. UEFA has begun proceedings against the three rebellious Super League clubs, the organization announced. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus – the only clubs still standing after the Super League fiasco – are now at risk of a two-year ban from UEFA competitions, including the Champions League. “Following an investigation conducted by UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspectors in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, disciplinary…