Ever since he first made his UFC debut in 2021 following a Hall-of-Fame kickboxing career, opponents and critics alike have been waiting for Alex Pereira to be exposed on the ground. The problem is, outside of a few touch-and-go spots, it hasn’t really happened. In fact, Pereira (12-2), the 37-year-old Brazilian slugger who is among … Read more
As Rangers struggle domestically with any hope of silverware all but gone, can the Europa League be their salvation again this season? They slumped to their third straight defeat at Ibrox on Saturday with head coach Barry Ferguson warning they face “heavy defeats” if they continue to perform as they did against Motherwell. They are … Read more
Thomas Tuchel is set to name his first squad as England’s head coach this month as the road to the 2026 World Cup officially begins. Lee Carsley handed eight players their Three Lions debuts during his six matches in interim charge but fresh blood will still be expected. 7 Tuchel’s arrival as England’s new manager … Read more
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his opinion about Bruno Fernandes is more important than Roy Keane’s. The former United captain gave a scathing review of Fernandes’ leadership, tearing into his recent displays while speaking on The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast. “I see fans at matches and they’re singing for Bruno. I see these … Read more
Liverpool boss Arne Slot will still be on the touchline against Man City this Sunday despite receiving a red card over a week ago. The Dutchman was sent off in the aftermath of his side’s 2-2 draw with Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. 5 Liverpool boss Slot was one of four red cards on … Read more
Kylian Mbappe had Manchester City on strings and got manager Pep Guardiola doing stuff he’d never experienced before. The phenomenal French forward was in a class of his own as his stellar hat-trick sealed Real Madrid a comfortable Champions League win over City, Los Blancos winning 3-1 on Wednesday night and 6-3 on aggregate in … Read more
Stuart Kettlewell told Sky Sports News that leaving his role as Motherwell manager was one of the toughest decisions of his professional career. Scottish football was left stunned when Kettlewell departed Motherwell last month, blaming personal abuse he was receiving and the impact it was having on his family. Kettlewell, who has since been replaced … Read more
Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be on the touchline against Wolves this afternoon despite receiving a red card against Everton. The Dutchman was sent off in the aftermath of his side’s pulsating 2-2 draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday. 5 Liverpool boss Slot was one of four red cards on WednesdayCredit: Getty Slot … Read more
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes 40-man squads could be the only way to cope with the demands of the football calendar but says it would drive clubs to bankruptcy. City are one of many sides, including Tottenham and Arsenal, to have been dogged by injuries this season, with defender Manuel Akanji the latest player … Read more