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One journalist branded Manchester United’s game management “dreadful” against Leeds United, while he also called Wout Weghorst “poor”. Wout Weghorst, Antony, Manchester United, January 2023© PA Images United have been on a fantastic run since the back end of last year. Indeed, since their league loss to Aston Villa in November they’ve lost just one game – against Arsenal in January. They stumbled in a midweek Premier League game against Leeds recently. Indeed, they went two goals down, before goals from Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho rescued the game. The following game saw them take on Leeds again. They managed to…

Liverpool fear Thiago Alcantara could be out for four weeks after picking up a hip injury, according to a fresh report. Liverpool go into this evening’s Merseyside derby in dismal form. The Reds take on Sean Dyche’s Everton side having not won a Premier League game in 2023. Indeed, they have picked up just one point from their past four league encounters, scoring two and conceding nine in that time. Such a run has seen them drop to tenth in the league, some 12 points from the Champions League spots and 22 points adrift of table toppers Arsenal. Liverpool’s poor form has in…

Liverpool’s new forward Cody Gakpo has struggled since moving to Anfield in January and has joined an unwanted club after failing to score in his first six games. The 23-year-old Dutchman joined the Reds from PSV Eindhoven for an initial £35m after impressing during the World Cup at the end of last year. He’s highly rated and Jurgen Klopp’s side fought off tough competition to capture him, but things haven’t gone to plan since his arrival. The Netherlands international is still in search of his debut goal and has now joined an unwanted list of forwards who have taken the longest amount of time…

With the confirmation of a Superman movie in development for the first chapter of DCU, fans have been theorizing about James Gunn’s upcoming depiction of Kal-EL. And the speculation which has left comic book fans astounded is the rumor of Superman’s son’s arrival in the new DCU. Considering James Gunn is shifting himself away from the traditional approach to a cinematic universe, fans are assured that Gunn might be the one to bring Jon Kent into the live-action universe. And following that, some fans believe that the upcoming movie will revolve around Clark Kent’s son Jon Kent. DC boss James Gunn James…

Tom Cruise has reportedly split from his girlfriend Hayley Atwell for the second time. The Top Gun: Maverick star, 59, and his Mission: Impossible 7 co-star, 40, have parted ways after recently reconciling following their first split in September of 2021, according to The Sun. A source told the publication, ‘Unfortunately it hasn’t worked out for them. They have now decided they are better as friends.’ It’s over: Tom Cruise, 59, has reportedly split from his girlfriend Hayley Atwell, 40, for the second time; Pictured July 2021 in London The insider also revealed that the fanfare around the couple after going public was too much to…

Lionel Messi is reportedly edging closer than ever to rejoining Barcelona because of an ‘internal problem’ at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Argentine is out of contract in the summer and could move on a free transfer. As per a report in El Nacional, PSG need to reduce their wage bill by 30% to avoid FFP issues. The French side were €390 million over the limit last financial year and have a lot to do to balance the books. The report claims the financial issue has seen Messi edge closer to a return to Barcelona, who themselves are in a financial crisis. Joan…

As Lionel Messi-less Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat against AS Monaco in Ligue 1, a few fans stated that Cristiano Ronaldo cast a spell on the French club during the Riyadh Season Cup. After suffering a 2-1 loss against Olympique Marseille in their last game, the Parisians have yet again succumbed to a defeat. Aleksandr Golovin opened the scoring for Philippe Clement’s side in the fourth minute of the game. Things took a turn for the worse when Wissam Ben Yedder found the back of the net in the 18th minute of the match. Waren Zaire-Emery gave…

Having not been seen since going up against Henry Cavill’s Superman in Man of Steel, Michael Shannon’s General Zod is back in the DC Universe (DCU) after The Flash’s latest trailer. Zod was confirmed to appear in The Flash back in December, and now Shannon’s Man of Steel villain is officially on-screen, albeit this time to go toe-to-toe with Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen/Flash, Sasha Calle’s Supergirl, and Michael Keaton’s Batman. After being taken down and killed by Henry Cavill’s Superman in the very first DCEU film, Shannon’s big bad re-enters the franchise after a decade of absence at a time when there is no Superman to protect the citizens of Earth. Following the…

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will bring back Ethan Hunt’s old nemesis Kittridge, though he almost had an underwhelming Fallout cameo. Followers of the Mission: Impossible franchise are happy to see the return of Ethan Hunt’s old nemesis Kittridge (Henry Czerny), but his planned cameo in Fallout would have undercut his return. While he’s firmly established as an action star now, Tom Cruise wasn’t so closely linked to the genre early in his career. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Cruise jumped around genres, including fantasy (Ridley Scott’s Legend), drama (Rain Man) or even horror (Interview With The Vampire). Mission: Impossible saw Cruise attempt to build…

Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe apologised to the team’s travelling fans after their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Saturday – and he did so by using a megaphone. It was an evening to forget for Christophe Galtier’s side, who were without Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Marco Verratti for the Ligue 1 clash. Aleksandr Golovkin handed the hosts a 1- 0 lead after just four minutes before a first-half brace from Wissam Ben Yedder sealed a relatively straightforward win for third place Le Rocher. PSG, meanwhile, have lost twice in four games – a run of form that caused tension…

Roy Keane has mocked Jack Grealish for theatrically going to ground in Man City’s win over Aston VIlla, comparing the England star to Olympic diver Tom Daley. The incident came in the first half of Sunday’s clash, as Grealish won a penalty after throwing himself on the floor following minimal contact with Villa’s Jacob Ramsey. City were awarded a penalty, which Riyad Mahrez converted to put the home side 3-0 up before half time. Keane seemed to have a grudging respect for Grealish after the incident, as he told Sky Sports at half time: ‘You have to give the penalty, Jack was being very, very smart. Very naïve…

As Harry Maguire sat on the bench on Wednesday night – shivering in the mundane Manchester weather – it seemed as if the script for his season had already been printed. Dropped behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and even Luke Shaw in the pecking order, it felt as if the Manchester United skipper was counting down the days until a summer transfer. Yet Erik ten Hag has other ideas. Maguire, wearing the armband he’s so dearly missed, was given the nod for United’s clash against Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday. Yet he was deployed at right-centre-back instead of his usual role on the left. It’s a plan Ten Hag has been…

Antonio Conte returns to his homeland on Monday and it could be a matter of when — not if — he will be back for good. Taking on AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday should be Conte’s ideal stage. As a successful former player and coach at Juventus, and title-winning boss of Inter Milan, there is nothing he would like better than to give the other member of Italy’s traditional big three a hiding in their own back yard. Yet as he prepares to lead Tottenham into their Champions League last-16 tie against the Italian champions, Conte will find it difficult to be at…

The demise of PSG seems to have been greatly exaggerated. Well this was shockingly predictable. After a week of reports that Paris Saint-Germain would be reduced to a skeleton crew in the upcoming Champions League game versus Bayern Munich it looks like their key players will feature after all. Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Marco Verratti all completed some form of training on Sunday, and according to Le Parisien will definitely make the game against Bayern on Tuesday. Of course, making the matchday squad doesn’t necessarily mean that they will start. However, given that Mbappe was supposed to be confirmed out and has already…

David de Gea claims Harry Maguire put in ‘fantastic’ display for Man Utd vs Leeds despite widespread social media criticism Manchester United keeper David de Gea hailed Harry Maguire for a “fantastic” display against Leeds despite strong online criticism of the defender. The centre-back has lost his starting spot Came back into the team away at Leeds Not everyone was happy with his efforts WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils managed to pick up a vital three points in the Premier League, keeping a clean sheet away at Elland Road in a 2-0 victory. Maguire played his first full 90 minutes in…

Erik ten Hag is delighted with Marcus Rashford’s performances at Manchester United, admitting that he is one of the most in-form players in Europe. Red Devils star enjoying purple patch Has 21 goals in all competitions Urged by boss to maintain high standards WHAT HAPPENED? The England international, who endured a forgettable 2021-22 campaign, was on target for United once again as they saw off old adversaries Leeds 2-0 in their latest Premier League outing. Rashford is now up to 21 goals for the season – one effort short of matching his personal best – and has netted 13 times through 16 appearances since the World…

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of his desire to raise the profile of the game in Saudi Arabia when he signed for Al-Nassr and is determined to do his bit in helping the women’s game Cristiano Ronaldo is delivering his commitment to women’s football as he looks to grow the game in Saudi Arabia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner joined Al-Nassr back in January in a move that surprised many. European football remains the pinnacle at club level but Ronaldo, who left Manchester United in acrimonious circumstances, opted to move to the Middle East. One of his motives being his desire to grow the game – claiming…

Clasico brilliance, World Cup glory, Copa America joy – Have your say on the best Lionel Messi moments! From Barcelona prodigy to World Cup winner, the Argentina forward is one of football’s undisputed GOATs. Have your say on the Lionel Messi moments that stand out the most in the comments and find out what other fans think: ‘I will go up to Messi and ask him, how do you play so brilliantly?’ SAFF Under-20 Women’s Championship was a picture perfect tournament for Shamsunnahar. She led Bangladesh to the trophy, bagged the player of the tournament award and emerged as the highest scorer of the tournament.Bangladesh U-20 team captain…

Everything you need to know about the English star! Marcus Rashford is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team. He was born on October 31, 1997, in Manchester, England. Rashford began his football journey with the Manchester City academy before being scouted by Manchester United and joining their youth academy at the age of seven. Rashford made his professional debut for Manchester United in February 2016, scoring twice on his first start in the Premier League. Since then, he has established himself as a key player for the club, known…

A question consistently posed by critics of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is whether the Catalan coach could create a winning team faced with a greater degree of adversity. Having come to one of England’s top clubs, following spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, the accusation is he has always inherited a side at the top and never had to build. Well, anyone doubting Guardiola’s stomach for the fight was given a clear answer on Friday [10/02/2023] when the coach addressed speculation the club could be relegated to the bottom of English soccer because of allegations about past financial statements.…

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill have both stepped away from their iconic roles as Batman and Superman. The two formed a dynamic pair in the DC Universe. Their duo had been iconic for however long it may have lasted. While Cavill debuted as his character in Man of Steel, Affleck wore his cowl first in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.  Henry Cavill in Man of Steel The first time Cavill met his co-star he was highly intimated, thinking about how he was initially under the impression of how fit and built he had been. Upon meeting the actor, this idea of him…

As Lionel Messi-less Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat against AS Monaco in Ligue 1, a few fans stated that Cristiano Ronaldo cast a spell on the French club during the Riyadh Season Cup. After suffering a 2-1 loss against Olympique Marseille in their last game, the Parisians have yet again succumbed to a defeat. Aleksandr Golovin opened the scoring for Philippe Clement’s side in the fourth minute of the game. Things took a turn for the worse when Wissam Ben Yedder found the back of the net in the 18th minute of the match. Waren Zaire-Emery gave…

Tottenham’s new right back Pedro Porro was heavily criticised by Tim Sherwood on Saturday after Spurs lost 4-1 to Leicester on the 23-year-old’s club debut. Porro joined the North London side on deadline day for £42 million, taking the club’s spending on right backs past £100m in under four years. Despite the new addition, Spurs crumbled throughout the game as Nampalys Mendy, James Maddison, Kelechi Iheanacho and Harvey Barnes all got on the scoresheet in a rampant Foxes win. Tottenham’s assistant manager Cristian Stellini apologised after the loss and admitted the performance ‘wasn’t good enough’. Sherwood, who managed Tottenham in the 2013-14 season, was unforgiving in his…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has urged Marcus Rashford to maintain his sensational form and to keep adding goals to his already impressive tally this season. The England international was on the scoresheet yet again on Wednesday night (February 8) as Manchester United were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Leeds United. Following a poor season last year, he has turned his career around and has been an integral reason why Manchester United are currently third in the Premier League and in a Carabao Cup final. He has scored an impressive 20 goals in 33 appearances in all…