Raphael Varane’s first Manchester United goal and strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured that the Red Devils finished their home fixture list with a resounding 3-0 win over Brentford. United took to the field for their final home game of the season under acrimonious circumstances. Yet another below-par season from the Red Devils meant that discontent was brewing in the stands of Old Trafford, with several faithful supporters even planning – and later, executing – a mass walkout. However, a masterful performance by Ralf Rangnick’s men did ease the tension and provided a fitting farewell to some of the club’s…
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.
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with a return to Real Madrid, with his current club all but guaranteed to miss out on Champions League football next season. Meanwhile, interim manager Ralf Rangnick has left it to successor Erik ten Hag to decide the forward’s future. Barring any late miracles, United will miss out on a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. The Red Devils are currently sixth on the Premier League with 55 points, eight behind fourth-placed Arsenal, and having played an additional game. Should Ronaldo choose to see out the second of his three-year contract with…
Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso this summer – reports Fabrizio Romano. Despite playing regularly of late, the Spaniard is second choice behind Ben Chilwell and on a contract up until the summer of 2023. The Blaugrana will be required to compensate the Blues if they wish to sign the Spaniard; as per Transfermarkt, Alonso is currently valued at 15 million euros, but that may change depending on other factors, such as age and contract length. The 31-year-old is one of the few names on a shortlist of candidates. However, his signing is being given serious…
An 82nd-minute goal from Rafael Leao separated AC Milan from visitors ACF Fiorentina in their latest Serie A victory – one that moves them ever closer to a first league title in a decade. League leaders AC Milan registered an important win against Fiorentina to keep their title dreams alive; Fiorentina, who, just weeks ago, had ended Napoli’s hopes of a first title since the days of Diego Maradona with a nail-biting 3-2 win. Credit: Twitter / AC Milan An open first half presented opportunities for both sides, more so for Milan than Fiorentina. However, La Viola nearly drew first blood early on…
Yet another defensive error proved to be Chelsea’s undoing at a raucous Goodison Park, as relegation-threatened Everton came away with massive three points. In desperate need of three points, Frank Lampard faced a visit from his former side, who were chasing a Champions League spot at the other end of the table. Before the day began, the Toffees were five points adrift of Leeds United and Burnley in the eighteenth spot with a game in hand, but a win against the Blues gave them a much-needed boost heading into the final three weeks of the season. Credit: Everton FC Following a cagey…
Gareth Bale was the only Real Madrid player absent from the festivities on Saturday evening, as the club celebrated its 35th LaLiga title with a 4-0 win over Espanyol. The Welshman blamed a back spasm for his absence. https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1520455848966959114 Real Madrid players and staff celebrated with their families on the pitch of the Bernabeu on Saturday evening, a 4-0 win over Espanyol and, as a consequence, their 35th LaLiga title. The entire squad was present inside the stadium to watch the selected eleven – and later, the substitutes – get the club over the line for the domestic crown, barring one player: Gareth…
A 1-0 win for Liverpool and a 4-0 for Manchester City meant that the situation at the top of the Premier League table remained static for yet another week. An early goal from Naby Keita separated the Reds from Newcastle United on their trip to St James’ Park. While the goal itself was scored under controversial circumstances, it did help Jurgen Klopp’s side keep up with Manchester City – and even overtake them for a few hours – at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool took the lead 19 minutes in, continuing to progress the ball while Newcastle protested a foul against Fabian Schar and demanded that the Reds…
Eighteen goals were scored across four Serie A fixtures on Saturday, with Napoli and Lazio contributing to 14 of those through their respective wins over Sassuolo and Spezia. For the Naples-based side, it meant a near-confirmation of their return to the Champions League. Napoli, who went into a retreat following their shock 3-2 loss against Empoli and other poor results of late, roared back into form with a 6-1 win over mid-table, giant-killers Sassuolo. The Partenopei raced into a four-nil lead before halftime and added further goals to their tally after the interval. Kalidou Koulibaly headed Napoli in front from a Lorenzo Insigne corner in the seventh minute. Fifteen…
Los Blancos thrashed Espanyol to reclaim the Spanish crown. Rodrygo scored twice while Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema added a goal each. Elsewhere, last year’s champions, Atletico Madrid, are facing the risk of finishing outside of the UEFA Champions League places. Carlo Ancelotti’s side needed just a point at home to Espanyol to win the league title, their 35th. However, Los Blancos did better than that – a resounding 4-0 thumping of the Barcelona-based side ensured that they won the trophy in style. Rodrygo Goes opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after Mariano Diaz had hit the post earlier from close range, Ancelotti opting to go with…
Borussia Dortmund are set to win the race for SC Freiburg centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, despite an eleventh-hour attempt by rivals Bayern Munich, who, as it was reported, offered the youngster more money, reports BILD. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough in the heart of the Freiburg defense, playing the second-most number of minutes across all competitions for a side that has often punched above its weight this season. Credit: AP Dortmund weren’t the only team keen on signing Schlotterbeck in the postseason. But, CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke did confirm the club’s interest in the youngster recently, pointing to the good qualities that…