France becomes the first and only European country to have won all major competitions after beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the UEFA Nations league on Sunday evening.Hugo Lloris of France lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy following victory in the UEFA Nations League 2021 Final match between Spain and France at San Siro Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Bertorello – Pool/Getty Images)Goals from Karim Bemzema and Kylian Mbappe helped the Didier Deschamps men come from behind to seal the win after going behind to a Mikel Oyarzabal strike four minutes after the…
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The Portuguese tactician has set a new record for most unbeaten home record in the Italian top-flight after Roma’s 2-0 win over Empoli extends his run to 42, going one better than Massimiliano Allegri’s records.AS Roma coach Josè Mourinho (R) and Empoli FC coach Aurelio Andreazzoli before the Serie A match between AS Roma v Empoli FC at Stadio Olimpico on October 03, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Luciano Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)Allegri managed 41 consecutive unbeaten home league games in the Serie A while with Juventus between 2015 and 2017, overtaking the record of 38, previously set…
Mohamed Salah makes it six goals in his last six games against Manchester City with his 103rd strikes in the Premier league to move one within Didier Drogba as the all-time African top scorer in the English top-flight.The Egyptian, who returned to the Premier league in the summer of 2017 after a first unsuccessful spell with London club Chelsea between 2014 and 2016 where he made just 13 appearances in the league and scoring twice.The winger has been one of the best around since marking a return to England, helping Liverpool to their first League title in 30 years, and…
The leading pack in the Premier league all dropped points over the weekend except Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, who assume the top of the standings after their win over 10man Southampton on Saturday.Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City shoots whilst under pressure from Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on October 03, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)Liverpool started the weekend in first position but after their 2-2 draw against defending Champions, Manchester City at Anfield, the point earned could…
Congratulations Pablo Gavira. Another Cule, who has been called up to the Spanish National team. However, won’t you be interested in knowing the justification for his selection and another good question to be asked is how is this helping the club move out of the crisis it is in ?Spain head coach Luis Enrique gives a press conference after the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Sweden and Spain at Friends Arena on September 2, 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)As Barcelona continue to struggle for form, the big news at the club is now Pablo…
After three league games in the month of September, the Premier league have revealed the lists of nominees for the Player Manager and goal of the month awards.A general view of the premier league logo before the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. (Photo by Andy Rain/PA Images via Getty Images)Manager of The MonthArsenal manager Mikel Arteta gets rewarded for orchestrating his side’s revival whence they won all three league games in the month.The Spaniard will be favourite to pick up the award as it was only Arsenal that won all league…
Chelsea will look to put behind their recent run of poor results when they host Southampton at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea interacts with Jorginho of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)The Blues are without a win in their last three games for games ending in 90 minutes. They were beaten by Manchester City last weekend at home and suffered another loss in the mid-week, a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions league.After…
Having lost at home last weekend at the Old Trafford Stadium to Aston Villa, ending a run of 16 games unbeaten against the visitors, Manchester United will look for redemption when they host Everton in the early kickoff of the Premier League this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) and Rafael Benitez during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on August 7 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)Ole Gunnar Solskjær side have struggled for results so far and needed a last minute winner by Cristiano Ronaldo to overcome Villarreal in…
Sunday’s meeting promises to be an exciting one as Liverpool and Manchester City prepare to lock horns in another thrilling league encounter in Anfield.Phil Foden of Manchester City attacks during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 07, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)The meeting between both sides has become a famous…
Arsenal travel to the Amex on Saturday evening looking to extend their winning run in a mouthwatering clash against High-flying Brighton and Hove Albion.Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 23, 2021. Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The Graham Potter’s side have been a revelation this season and are on their best start to a Premier league season in years, picking up 13 points from first six games and are just a point below first place.A…