Author: Akshat Mehrish

England had the slightest of hopes going into the final group game of the U-21 European Championships. However, the Young Lions knew they needed several factors to go in their favour for them to make a miraculous progression. It looked like they would manage to pull off the unthinkable for a while but suffered late heartbreak at the hands of Croatia. Disaster has struck the England U-21 again after the Young Lions exited another European Championship at the group stage. Although Aidy Boothroyd’s boys won on the night, a late goal from Croatia ended their progression hopes. A complex set…

Joachim Low took charge of a FIFA World Cup European qualifier for the final time as the Germany head coach. However, he was let down by his side, who suffered a shock defeat against North Macedonia. England, meanwhile, continued their perfect run with a win over Poland, who were missing star striker Robert Lewandowski. Germany suffered a shock 2-1 loss against North Macedonia in their third 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier. Die Mannschaft head coach, Joachim Low, was in the dugout for a World Cup qualifier for the final time. The result meant that Low lost his unbeaten record…

The Premier League returns after an international break with a blockbuster fixture in the store. European hopefuls Arsenal and Liverpool meet in the Saturday late-night clash, hoping to secure the all-important three points. The Gunners are currently ninth in the table, and a win would take them within a point of the Reds. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will invite Liverpool to the Emirates for Saturday’s late-night Premier League match. The Gunners are looking to string together some good performances and push towards the European spots as the league heads into the final months. They currently lie ninth in the table, having…

India suffered their biggest defeat in over a decade by United Arab Emirates, who beat the Blue Tigers 6-0 in a friendly. Igor Stimac made plenty of changes to his side from their draw over Oman, and as a result, has drawn criticism from one former national team head coach. Former Indian National Team head coach, Armando Colaco, has criticised incumbent Stimac for over-rotating the squad against United Arab Emirates. His comments come in the wake of a 6-0 thrashing. Stimac should not have made so many changes, particularly when you play an international friendly against a strong opposition like…

Manchester City could be looking at an overhaul this summer, with some critical players rumoured to be leaving the club. Sergio Aguero has already confirmed his departure, and others could join too. As such, the Citizens are planning a big spending spree to revitalize the squad. As per a Daily Mail report, Manchester City is planning a massive £200 million summer spending spree to pump new blood into the squad. The Manchester outfit is set to lose Sergio Aguero after the current season’s conclusion, while some reports claim that Fernandinho could leave too. City, as a result, are looking to…

Current World Champions France will close the first phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Didier Deschamps’ men will be looking to end the international window with another win, following a positive result against Kazakhstan. Bosnia, meanwhile, will be on the lookout for their first win. 2018 FIFA World Cup winners, France, started the campaign to qualify for the next tournament slowly. Les Bleus disappointingly drew their first European qualifier against Ukraine but bounced back against Kazakhstan with a 2-0 win. Didier Deschamps’ men will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their third qualification…

Frank Lampard’s second stint at Chelsea was cut short earlier this year, with the club deciding to part ways with the then head coach. Now he is said to be a contender to replace Aidy Boothroyd as the head coach of the England U-21s. Former Chelsea player and head coach, Frank Lampard, is a contender for the England U-21 job, reports Daily Mail. The Englishman is being considered as a replacement for the under-fire Aidy Boothroyd following another dismal Euros campaign for the Young Lions. Boothroyd’s job came under scrutiny initially in 2019, when England exited the U-21 Euros from…

Gareth Southgate’s England will be looking for a hat-trick of wins when they go up against Poland in their third 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier. England will face Poland in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier of the current international window. The Three Lions have won both their matches so far and are currently on top of Group I with six points. Southgate’s men were up against San Marino in their opening fixture of the competition. They beat their opponents convincingly with a five-goal performance, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin netting a brace. Ollie Watkins and James Ward Prowse,…

The end of an era beckons Manchester City with club legend Sergio Aguero set to depart after a decade at the club. The Argentine striker has confirmed his exit from the club with an open letter. Manchester City have confirmed that Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the current season. The Argentine striker will not renew his contract at the club and depart as a free agent. His exit closes a decade-long chapter at the club, during which he helped them win four Premier League titles. Aguero wrote a heartfelt open letter addressing his exit from…

Reports emerged on Monday about Liverpool’s move for RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate. The Reds are expected to complete the signing of the French U-21 defender in the summer and are said to be in the advanced stages of a potential deal. The player has now responded to the links. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on Monday, March 29, that Liverpool are closing in on a move for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate. The Reds are looking to reinvigorate their defence following a dismal campaign that saw three of their central defenders suffer long-term injuries. Konate, meanwhile, commented on the speculation…