Rome, July 24 (IANS) Pep Guardiola has turned down an offer to become Italy’s head coach, deciding to continue with his planned break from football despite the Italian Football Federation’s efforts to convince him to lead the Azzurri into a new era.The former Manchester City manager held discussions with Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini, who presented a long-term vision aimed at rebuilding the national team and the country’s football structure. However, Guardiola has decided not to take …
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New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Spain’s captain Rodri is reportedly set for another spell on the sidelines after reports emerged that the midfielder will undergo surgery on a back injury. The Spanish midfield maestro has secured the Golden Ball, awarded to the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, for his performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was a steady presence in the centre of the park for La Roja in their eight matches, helping them win their second global crown.The midfielder was hit by…
London, July 22 (IANS) Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has committed his long-term future to the former Premier League champions after signing a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.The 26-year-old, whose previous deal was set to end next summer, has chosen to extend his stay with new head coach Enzo Maresca. He wants to start fresh after an inconsistent season.”Committing my future to City means everything to me. Playing for this club is all I’ve ever wanted to…
Rome, July 22 (IANS) The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men’s national team, as the country looks to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.Senior FIGC officials Paolo Maldini and his advisor Leonardo recently held extensive talks with Guardiola in Barcelona, presenting a long-term vision for Italian football that goes beyond managing the …
Kansas City, July 11 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni dismissed concerns over Lionel Messi’s workload on Friday, saying the 39-year-old remained in peak physical condition ahead of his team’s World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland.Scaloni said Argentina’s tracking data showed Messi was covering a similar distance in each match as in previous tournaments.”He’s not running any more or any less than before. The numbers haven’t changed,” Scaloni was quoted by Xinhua as saying ahead of Sat…
London, July 8 (IANS) Fulham FC have announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach on a three-year deal, tying him to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029. The 43-year-old, who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, succeeded Marco Silva, who agreed to join Benfica.”It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London. I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and begin…
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…
Madrid, June 12 (IANS) Real Madrid has confirmed Jose Mourinho on Thursday as its new first team coach with the Portuguese returning 13 years after his last spell at the club.”The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C.F., meeting today, Thursday, June 11, and presided over by Florentino Pérez, has agreed to appoint José Mourinho as the first team’s head coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029. Jose Mourinho will join Real Madrid on July 13, the day preseason begins,” Real Madrid sa…
Madrid, June 8 (IANS) Florentino Perez has successfully retained his position as the Real Madrid president until 2030, emerging victorious in the club’s first contested election in two decades. According to the official data released by the club’s Electoral Board in the early hours of Monday, the 79-year-old secured a convincing victory by capturing 65 percent of the total votes counted. Perez’s candidacy received 21,741 votes from the club’s member-owners (socios). His challenger, 37-year-o…
Madrid, June 4 (IANS) Florentino Perez announced that Jose Mourinho will return as Real Madrid head coach if he is re-elected club president in Sunday’s elections.Mourinho’s commitment to return to the club he coached between 2010 and 2013 has been an open secret for weeks, especially after Fulham confirmed on Tuesday that Marco Silva will not continue at the club.Silva, who has the same agent Jorge Mendes as Mourinho, is expected to take over at Benfica from Mourinho, reports Xinhua.Perez’s ann…