Buenos Aires, May 29 (IANS) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has unveiled the 26-man squad that will look to retain the FIFA World Cup in North America.Headlined by Lionel Messi, the champions from Qatar 2022 are hoping to retain the titl, a feat not achieved since Brazil successfully defended their crown in 1962.Messi leads an attack that also includes Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.Scaloni has placed his trust in several players who were not part of the…
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London, May 22 (IANS) The last round of games in the Premier League will bring some real tension as Tottenham and West Ham decide who will be the final team to be relegated to the Championship, while there are some interesting conundrums to resolve in the race to decide the last European places.Arsenal, who have already secured their first championship since 2004, visit Crystal Palace who are preparing for next week’s Conference League final in Oliver Glasner’s penultimate game at the club, whil…
Manchester, May 22 (IANS) English Football Club Manchester City has announced that the newly-expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ in honour of departing manager, who will step down after completing a historic decade at the club.The stand will officially be unveiled during Guardiola’s final game in charge against Aston Villa on Sunday, marking an emotional farewell to the Spaniard who transformed City into one of world football’s dominant fo…
Manchester, May 22 (IANS): English football giant Manchester City have been dealt a major blow as their manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed his exit after 10 years. The 55-year-old’s final game for the club will be against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Sunday.Since his appointment in February 2016, the Catalyn has won everything club football has to offer and become one of the most successful managers of European Football.During 10 years at City, he has guided the club to …
Manchester, May 21 (IANS) Captain Bernardo De Silva expressed gratitude towards the club and its fans as he gears up for his last outing for Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Sunday. The midfielder spent nine years with the club and is set to leave as a free agent after City’s last match in the Premier League against Aston Villa.The Portuguese footballer said the greatest achievement during the Manchester City spell is not any of the trophies, but the connection with supporters …
Istanbul, May 21 (IANS) Aston Villa claimed their first European trophy in 44 years and a maiden UEFA Europa League title as goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealed an emphatic win against Freiburg.Villa have become the 31st different winners of the UEFA Cup/Europa League, and the sixth from England. They are the third new victors in the last six seasons, along with Atalanta in 2023/24 and Emery’s Villarreal in 2020/21.Emery has become the first coach to win this to…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pep Guardiola is expected to announce his departure from Manchester City during the club’s final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, said a report.The report stated that even though Guardiola signed a contract extension until 2027 in November 2024, doubts about his long-term future at the club have lingered in recent months. If confirmed, the Spaniard’s exit would end one of the most successful managerial terms in English foo…
London, May 18 (IANS) West Ham United is staring relegation from the Premier League in the face after a 3-1 defeat away to Newcastle United.Nick Woltemade opened the scoring for Newcastle after 15 minutes, and William Osula doubled the lead just four minutes later to leave West Ham reeling.Osula added a third in the 65th minute and although Valentin Castellanos pulled a goal back for West Ham four minutes later, there was no way back for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men, reported Xinhua.The result mean…
Berlin (Germany), May 17 (IANS) With the 2025-26 Bundesliga season’s final standings confirmed, the final puzzle pieces for German football are still missing. Freiburg, having locked up a UEFA Conference League spot for next season, are now gearing up for the 2026 Europa League final against Aston Villa, scheduled in Istanbul on May 20.Bayern Munich celebrated their 2025-26 national title in a restrained manner, as the German Cup final on May 23 against Stuttgart is waiting.Despite several leagu…
Birmingham, May 16 (IANS) Aston Villa secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League after a commanding 4-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Friday, with Ollie Watkins starring with a brilliant brace.The victory moved Aston Villa up to fourth spot on 62 points from 37 games, knocking Liverpool down to fifth on 59 points and leaving them with an anxious battle to secure their own Champions League place.Unai Emery’s side produced a clinical attacking display at Vi…