Manchester, May 22 (IANS): Manchester United have announced Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach, having signed a new contract that will run until 2028.The 44-year-old took interim charge after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month award after victories against Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games in charge.Carrick has overseen qualification into next season’s UEFA Champions League with 11 wins from 16 games, accumulat…
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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Former Spain international defender Cesar Azpilicueta, who is currently playing for Sevilla FC, announced his retirement from professional football on Friday at the age of 36, saying the 2025-26 season was his last as a professional footballer.The defender, who played for Spain 44 times, made his announcement on social media. “This season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life,…
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 …
Liverpool, May 1 (IANS) Arne Slot, manager of English football club Liverpool, believes Mohamed Salah deserves a fitting farewell at the end of the season, describing the forward as a player worthy of a “big send-off” after his immense contribution to the club.Slot’s comments come as a relief for Liverpool FC after scans confirmed Salah’s recent injury is only minor, raising hopes that the Egyptian forward will return before the campaign concludes. Salah was forced off during the 3-1 win…
Manchester, May 1 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid an emotional tribute to defender John Stones, who will leave the club at the end of the ongoing season, while highlighting his immense contribution to the team’s success.Guardiola recalled his early memories of Stones, reflecting on their first meeting and the defender’s growth into a key figure during one of the most successful eras in the club’s history.“One of the first times I remember perfectly travelling to Lon…
Manchester, April 28 (IANS) English football club Manchester City has been dealt another blow after captain Bernando Silva’s exit, as their key defender John Stones has also confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the summer. The 31-year-old will depart as a free agent at the end of the season after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium.Having joined City in 2016, where England’s premier footballer became Pep Guardiola’s second signing, Stones has gone on to make 293 appearances for the c…
Manchester, April 16 (IANS) Captain Bernardo Silva confirmed on Thursday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the ongoing season, bringing an end to a remarkable nine-year association with the Premier League side.The 31-year-old playmaker, who joined City in 2017, has made 451 appearances for the club and played a pivotal role in what is widely regarded as the most successful period in the club’s history. During his tenure, Silva has lifted 19 major trophies, including six Premier …
London, March 25 (IANS) Mohamed Salah has announced that he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season. The Egyptian forward’s departure will mark the end of a remarkably successful nine-year career with the Reds.Salah is Liverpool’s all-time top goalscorer in the Premier League and has helped them to win two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup, among other trophies”The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a…
Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami at the White House, praising the team’s historic season and welcoming football legend Lionel Messi in what he called a moment no American president had experienced before.“Today we’re thrilled to host the 2025 MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami,” Trump said at the ceremony. “And it’s my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before — we…
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Former champion Chelsea have officially parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca following a disappointing run in the Premier League 2025-26, with the West London club managing just one win from their last seven matches.The six-time Premier League winners recently let another victory slip through their fingers at Stamford Bridge, drawing 2-2 with the Cherries. They are now placed fifth in the Premier League with 30 points and will face Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea is also…