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target=_blank>Pep Guardiola confirms Man City exit at end of season
Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football.
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target=_blank>Man Utd announces Carrick as permanent manager
“We are delighted to announce Michael Carrick will continue as our head coach, having signed a new contract,” United said in a statement on Friday.
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target=_blank>Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires
Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, currently at Sevilla, will retire at the end of the season, he said Friday.
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target=_blank>Maguire, Palmer, Foden out as England unveils FIFA World Cup squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, as the Three Lions aim to end their long wait for a second world title since their 1966 triumph.
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target=_blank>Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football’s biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo’s Al Nassr win first Saudi Pro League title in seven years
Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first major trophy with Al Nassr after scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season to seal the Saudi Pro League title.
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target=_blank>Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out on England’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup when manager Thomas Tuchel names his final selection on Friday, according to a BBC report.
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target=_blank>10 oldest goalkeepers to feature at the FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers often enjoy longer careers than outfield players, with experience and positioning helping them remain competitive well into their late 30s and even 40s.
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target=_blank>‘I’m shocked’ – Maguire reacts after omitted from England World Cup squad
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has expressed his disappointment after being left out of England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup by manager Thomas Tuchel.
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target=_blank>How much prize money will Arsenal earn for winning Premier League title?
Arsenal are set to receive a record financial reward after clinching the 2025/26 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait to become champions of England once again.
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target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Rangers battle Rivers United after NPFL showdown
Rangers and Rivers United will renew their supremacy battle in the Round of 32 of the President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. The two clubs are currently battling for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. Rangers currently sit at the top of the standings with 62 points, while second-placed Rivers United have 61 points.
President Federation Cup: Rangers battle Rivers United after NPFL showdown
target=_blank>Unity Cup: Zimbabwe’s Warriors storm London for Super Eagles showdown
The Warriors of Zimbabwe have arrived England ahead of their Unity Cup semi-final showdown with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Head coach Kaitano Tembo included only three local players in his squad for the invitational tournament. The local playersand technical crew members will be joined in London by the foreign-based contingents. Zimbabwe
Unity Cup: Zimbabwe’s Warriors storm London for Super Eagles showdown
target=_blank>BREAKING: I’m leaving Manchester City – Guardiola officially confirms
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has finally confirmed he is leaving the Premier League club. The Spaniard revealed this in a statement on Friday. “And what a time we have had together,” Guardiola said. “Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. “There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time.” Guardiola departs the
BREAKING: I’m leaving Manchester City – Guardiola officially confirms
target=_blank>‘He’s my role model’ – PSG coach, Luis Enrique names best manager of all-time
Paris Saint-Germain boss, Luis Enrique, has named Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola, as the best manager of all-time. Enrique stated this during a recent interview with Movistar Plus while reacting to Guardiola’s departure from Man City at the end of the season. He described his fellow countryman as a role model to him, adding
‘He’s my role model’ – PSG coach, Luis Enrique names best manager of all-time
target=_blank>Europa League: All award winners after Aston Villa triumph
The UEFA Technical Observer Group on Thursday named Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season. This follows the conclusion of the competition on Wednesday night in Turkey. Recall that Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 to win this season’s UEFA Europa League. However, apart from Rogers, other players have won some individual awards.
Europa League: All award winners after Aston Villa triumph
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record in football after winning Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Thursday set a new record in football after winning the Saudi Pro League with his club. Recall that Al-Nassr were confirmed champions following a 4-2 win against relegation battlers Damac. Ronaldo was on the scoresheet, as his brace helped Jorge Jesus’ side secure the title ahead of rivals Al-Hilal. His teammate
Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record in football after winning Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
target=_blank>Belgium: Onyedika wins second league title with Club Brugge
Raphael Onyedika has won the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge, DAILY POST reports. Club Brugge clinched the title after playing out a 2-2 draw with KV Mechelen on Thursday night. Onyedika has now the league title twice with one of Belgium’s most successful sides. DAILY POST recalled the defensive midfielder was part of Brugge’s
Belgium: Onyedika wins second league title with Club Brugge
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts what Xabi Alonso will do at Chelsea
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted that Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, will improvise stuff at the club if the Blues secure qualification for next season’s Europa Conference League. Merson believes Alonso will use the competition to find out more about his squad. He stated this in his column for Sportskeeda ahead of Chelsea’s final
EPL: Paul Merson predicts what Xabi Alonso will do at Chelsea
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Alan Shearer names Arsenal star, others who’ll not make Tuchel’s squad
Newcastle United legend, Shearer, has named top England stars who would be omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. He believes that Arsenal star, Myles Lewis-Skelly will be among the notable exclusions from Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup roster. Lewis-Skelly netted the inaugural goal of the Tuchel era last March against Albania; however, he has
World Cup 2026: Alan Shearer names Arsenal star, others who’ll not make Tuchel’s squad
target=_blank>LaLiga: Oliseh reveals when Real Madrid will sack Mourinho again
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that Jose Mourinho will not last beyond three years at Real Madrid. Mourinho is set for a second spell with the LaLiga giants. The 63-year-old will leave Benfica to take charge of Madrid this summer. He is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year contract. According to
LaLiga: Oliseh reveals when Real Madrid will sack Mourinho again
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