New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) After Norway’s stunning 2-1 win over five-time winner Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Erling Haaland reacted to the record-equalling milestone of scoring seven goals in his first four tournament appearances and stated that “if he gets a chance or two, it usually ends up as a goal,” calling it a “gift of god.” Haaland’s scored his sixth and seventh tournament goals to maintain his side unbeaten record against Brazil at the World Cups. In the process, he became the f…
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City defender Terry Phelan believes mentality and concentration will prove decisive as the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the knockout stage, where every mistake could prove costly.With the tournament reaching the Round of 16, Phelan stressed that the margin for error has disappeared and only teams capable of handling the pressure will progress.“It’s a do-or-die situation now. The top players have to show that winning mentality i…
Manchester, June 29 (IANS) Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, with the Italian signing a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard’s departure at the end of the season.The Premier League club confirmed the appointment on Monday, giving the 46-year-old the challenge of replacing Guardiola. His decade-long time at City changed the team into one of the strongest in English football.Maresca knows the Etihad Stadium well. He previously coached City…
London, June 19 (IANS) The new season of the Premier League will kick off at the Emirates Stadium in London with defending champions Arsenal playing newly-promoted Coventry City on August 21, with the Gunners hoping to start from where they left off in the 2025-26 season.The opening weekend will see Hull City host Manchester United for the season’s first Saturday lunchtime game on August 22. There are three Premier League fixtures kicking off at 15:00 — Nottingham Forest will host Leeds Unit…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Real Madrid have reportedly seen a massive 150 million euros offer for Julian Alvarez turned down by city rivals Atletico Madrid, in what would have been one of the biggest transfers in football history. According to reports, Real submitted the formal proposal in an attempt to lure the Argentine forward across the Spanish capital divide. However, Atletico rejected the approach, insisting that any potential deal would have to meet the player’s release clause.Alvarez ha…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Manchester City’s opening bid to sign Elliot Anderson has reportedly been rejected by Nottingham Forest. Man City are among a number of big clubs to be showing interest, including Arsenal and Manchester United, but Forest have no intention of selling one of their key players cheaply and are demanding a huge fee before considering any negotiations, according to a BBC report. After Bernardo Silva’s exit, City are looking to bolster their midfield, and Anderson tops the lis…
Oslo, June 3 (IANS) Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has hailed Erling Haaland’s humility and team-first attitude, describing the Manchester City striker as ‘a very easy-going superstar’ as the Scandinavian nation prepares for its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years.Speaking to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Solbakken said Norway’s star forward remains grounded despite being one of the biggest names in world football and playing a pivotal role in ending the country’s long wait fo…
Buenos Aires, May 30 (IANS) River Plate has completed the signing of World Cup-winning defender Nicolas Otamendi from Portugal’s Benfica on a free transfer, the Argentine club said on Friday.The 38-year-old agreed to a contract that runs until December 2027, according to a brief statement on the Buenos Aires club’s website.”This Friday, May 29, the defender finalized his contract, which will keep him at the club from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The contract was signed in the presence of …
Madrid, May 28 (IANS) RCD Mallorca confirmed on Thursday that Martin Demichelis will remain as head coach after their relegation to help the club return to La Liga. The Argentinian arrived at the club at the end of February but saw Mallorca drop to the second division with 42 points despite a 3-0 win at home to Oviedo in its last game.”Martin Demichelis extends his connection with RCD Mallorca until June 2028,” read a Mallorca communique. “The Argentinian coach has committed himself to us for th…
Manchester, May 26 (IANS) English Football giant Manchester City have confirmed the departure of five members of their first-team backroom staff following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, marking the end of an era after the exit of legendary manager Pep Guardiola.The Premier League club announced that assistant coach Pep Lijnders, former defender Kolo Toure, fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura, operations and support official Manel Estiarte, and head goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor will al…