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Jürgen Klopp spoke before Liverpool’s FA Cup trip to Wolves about the need to go ‘back to basics’ and, in one crucial area, the team looked like its old self. For the first time since the World Cup, Liverpool has not only won a game but also produced a convincing performance to go with it. The Reds were highly fortunate to emerge with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City last month and, even though they were better against Aston Villa in the previous game, Unai Emery’s side definitely had enough chances to pick up a draw. But at Molineux on…

Man City striker Erling Haaland has vowed to do ‘everything in his power’ to help the Blues win trophies. For as long as Erling Haaland plays for Manchester City, he will be linked with a move to Real Madrid. The rumours may well be tentative, but there will always be suggestions that the Norwegian frontman is destined to play for the Spanish giants. However, for now, and definitely for the foreseeable future, the 22-year-old is focused on one thing; and it’s not Los Blancos. Haaland signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium after agreeing to join from Borussia Dortmund in…

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup last month after Argentina’s penalty shootout victory against Kylian Mbappe’s France in Qatar Lionel Messi looked up to the heavens and spoke to his late grandmother just before Argentina’s winning penalty in the World Cup final. Messi, 35, won the World Cup at the fifth attempt last month after Argentina defeated France on penalties. The final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar went to a shootout after a pulsating 3-3 draw, in which Messi scored a brace and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick. Messi fell to his knees in tears after Gonzalo Montiel’s winning penalty hit the net, but his prayer to his…

Patrick Vieira insists Manchester United are a ‘different’ proposition under Erik ten Hag and can rival his former club Arsenal for the Premier League title. The Red Devils endured a dismal start to the season – losing at home to Brighton on the opening day and then suffering a humbling 4-0 defeat to Brentford – but soon found their stride to climb into the Champions League places. Patrick Vieira has been impressed by Man Utd’s revival (Picture: Sky Sports) A 2-1 Manchester derby win at Old Trafford put United one point behind City and nine behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who they face next…

Manchester United’s new signing, Wout Weghorst, has shed light on his thought processes and the events that led to him getting the no.27 shirt. The Dutchman has joined the Red Devils on loan from Burnley for the remainder of the season. Weghorst has taken the no.27 jersey off Alex Telles The striker will soon be in action for his new club He was initially on loan at Turkish side Besiktas, but Weghorst will now play under Erik ten Hag at United. The striker’s squad number at Old Trafford has been revealed, with the 30-year-old set to don the no.27. Weghorst has now…

Graham Potter has already had his say on the Newcastle United linked Chelsea trio. The Chelsea boss will have a decision to make this month as he looks to balance his squad following the high-profile arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Fofana and Joao Felix already this month. This could open the door for the likes of Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech to leave. The trio have been listed by The Telegraph as potential transfer targets for Newcastle this month. And Potter has had his say on all three players recently, without giving too much away on their future. What Graham…

Paris Saint-Germain will be in Saudi Arabia as part of its 2023 Qatar Tour to play a friendly against a team comprised of the best players from Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, headlined by Cristiano Ronaldo.  The matchup will feature Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, possibly for the last time in their careers. The 37-year-old signed with Al-Nassr this month after leaving Manchester United in November.  Now, for how long will football fans see Messi and Ronaldo on the pitch for this friendly? ESPN’s Rodrigo Fáez reported on Tuesday that the Portugal international is going to play at least 45 minutes. Fáez didn’t…

President Vladimir Putin on Monday slammed Kyiv’s “destructive” policies and growing Western arms supplies to Ukraine in a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin said. Putin said Kyiv was pursuing “a destructive line” and that it had “bet on the intensification of hostilities with the support of Western sponsors, who are ramping up supplies of weapons and military equipment,” the Kremlin said. He also accused Kyiv of rejecting his offer to halt fighting on Christmas Day which is marked on January 7 in Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine at the time dismissed the halt as a…

Liverpool hancur lebur di Liga Inggris musim ini. Meski begitu, The Reds disarankan untuk tidak segera memecat Juergen Klopp dari kursi manajer tim. Liverpool dipermak Brighton & Hove Albion dalam lanjutan Liga Inggris 2022/2023 akhir pekan lalu. Merseyside Merah kena patuk Si Burung Camar 0-3! Itu adalah kekalahan keenam Liverpool dalam 18 pertandingan Premier League. Mohamed Salah dkk terdampar di posisi sembilan klasemen sementara dengan 28 poin, tertinggal 19 angka dari Arsenal di puncak. Banyak pihak menilai jebloknya Liverpool musim ini karena masih mengandalkan skuad yang diisi pemain-pemain tua. Nama-nama seperti Salah, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara, dan Virgil van Dijk…

Can’t nobody dip and slide like a cat from Cleveland! — At least that’s how celebrated radio host and TV game show guru Steve Harvey would tell it on any given day. But on his birthday, which is actually January 17, Harvey who celebrated a  wee bit early, put on his dancing shoes with his Queen Marjorie Harvey by his side and danced the night away in a private disco, complete with a DJ playing his favorite hits. Now that’s how you do it when you’ve paid your dues — you put on your dancing shoes and shimmy like there’s not a care in…

Ben Affleck who has performed the roles of Batman on screen, has impressed fans with his brilliant acting. Affleck will be seen reprising his role of Batman in the upcoming DCEU movie The Flash. Along with his marvelous acting skills, Affleck is also a well-proven filmmaker and director and has directed movies like Gone Baby Gone, Argo, The Town, and many more. In recent updates, it has been revealed that James Gunn is in talks with Ben Affleck to direct an upcoming DC movie. James Gunn brings Ben Affleck as director BackBen Affleck’s Incomplete DC Project It is not a hidden fact that Affleck…

The Saudi Pro League burst into the wider football world’s conscience last month when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr after signing an eye-watering deal worth £175m-a-year. Having previously been seen as just a minor league in the Middle East – since signing one of the sport’s greatest-ever players – other stars such as Luka Modric, Marco Reus and Sergio Busquets have been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia as they wind down their illustrious careers. And now, there have even been rumours that Ronaldo’s long-term rival on the pitch and in the ‘GOAT’ (greatest of all time) debate, Lionel Messi, could be joining him…

Chelsea’s late swoop to scupper rivals Arsenal’s hopes of signing Mykhailo Mudryk set up one of the most eye-catching transfers of the season. chelseasignings© Provided by The Independent The Ukraine international has become one of the Blues’ most expensive signings after arriving at Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk for £62million, a fee that could rise to £88m depending on performances. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how the club’s five most expensive buys prior to Mudryk’s arrival have fared. 5. Alvaro Morata, £59.4m Morata became the latest number nine charged with the task of delivering goals on a consistent basis for Chelsea when…

A pundit has slammed Antonio Conte for his Tottenham selection against Arsenal at the weekend, calling the decision to leave Ivan Perisic out of the starting lineup ‘insane’. Antonio Conte Rangers v Tottenham© PA Images Perisic joined Tottenham on a free transfer from Inter Milan in the summer. He has gone on to make 25 appearances for the north London side, registering eight assists in that time. Conte signed Perisic as he knew the wide man well from their time together at Inter. The manager was influential in changing Perisic’s style from a regular winger to a wing-back. The Croatia international…

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are reportedly continuing discussions over a new contract with the club said to be confident they will tie the player down to fresh terms. Rashford, 25, has experienced a renaissance in form this season as he leads Erik ten Hag’s revolution at the club. The England international has scored 16 goals in all competitions, including decisive finishes against Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League. However, the Manchester Evening News and The Sun now report that the club are keen to reward his impressive return to form. Marcus Rashford has experienced a renaissance in form this term under manager Erik ten Hag© Provided by…

The highly-successful sequel Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, has emerged as one of the most significant box office successes of 2022. The film, which saw Cruise reprise his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, was met with widespread acclaim and commercial success worldwide. Recently, producer Jerry Bruckheimer addressed the possibility of a potential sequel, given the film’s staggering performance at the box office. Top Gun-Maverick For those uninformed, Top Gun: Maverick generated over $1.4 billion in global box office revenue, solidifying its position as one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The film’s impressive financial performance has sparked speculation regarding the possibility…

The success of Netflix’s The Sandman led to a second season being greenlit, and now, a new promising update from one of its cast members emerged. Although Netflix may have accidentally revealed the early Season 2 renewal of The Sandman, it didn’t take long for the streaming service to confirm its status. Still, the show’s fate isn’t surprising, especially after it received positive reviews from fans and critics. The Sandman creator Neil Gaiman has been at the forefront of providing news about Season 2, with him revealing on Twitter that “the scripts have been written and the VFX department has been working on it” way before the announcement. Now, another…

Paris Saint-Germain’s mixed form after the World Cup break continued as they slumped to defeat against Rennes – but it proved to be a memorable night for one talented teenager Warren Zaïre-Emery has broken so many records for PSG this season Warren Zaire-Emery became Paris Saint-Germain’s youngest-ever Ligue 1 starter when he was named in the side for their clash with Rennes on Sunday night. The 16-year-old was selected in the starting XI alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar for the trip to Roazhon Park, with Kylian Mbappe on the bench for Christophe Galtier’s side. However, Zaire-Emery was unable to help PSG extend their lead at the top of the table…

WHAT’S HAPPENING? Newcastle United are considering approaches for as many as three Chelsea players this January transfer window, according to The Telegraph. The Magpies are said to be interested in signing Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek AND Hakim Ziyech from the Blues. THE BIGGER PICTURE: While Chelsea are reluctant to sell Gallagher and Loftus-Cheek as a result of an ongoing midfield injury crisis, it is believed they would be open to parting with forward Ziyech, who has struggled to nail down a starting place. Newcastle’s priority is a midfielder, though, and Gallagher is a long-term target of head of recruitment Steve Nickson. AND WHAT’S…

Richarlison has labelled Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale ‘disrespectful’ after an altercation between the pair following Sunday’s north London derby. The Gunners won 2-0, their first away win in the fixture since 2014, thanks to an own goal from Hugo Lloris and a classy outside-the-box finish from Martin Odegaard. It was not without controversy though, as Richarlison confronted Ramsdale for celebrating in front of the home fans after the game and had to be pulled away by a steward. Richarlison has continued to vent at Aaron Ramsdale after their post-game confrontation© Provided by Daily Mail It came just before the Arsenal keeper was kicked in the back by a…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard played like Zinedine Zidane against Tottenham on Sunday, claims former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara. The Norwegian midfielder scored the second goal in the 2-0 north London derby win. Arsenal news: Martin Odegaard has been likened to Zinedine Zidane (Image: GETTY) Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard played like Zinedine Zidane against Tottenham on Sunday, claims former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara. The Norwegian midfielder scored the second goal in the 2-0 north London derby win. Arsenal dominated the first half and were deservedly two goals up at the break. Hugo Lloris spilled Bukayo Saka’s cross into his own goal, before Odegaard doubled the lead with a long-range effort. Odegaard has…

Marcus Rashford had his contract extended at Old Trafford by a further year. Manchester United insiders reportedly feel that Marcus Rashford’s agent meeting with Paris Saint-Germain last season was ‘ill-advised’. The England international is flourishing at Old Trafford so far this season, with a new contract in the offing. United have progressed significantly under Erik ten Hag, with their 2-1 victory over Manchester City over the weekend indicating that they should be considered outsiders to win the Premier League. Following an opener from Jack Grealish, United hit back with late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Rashford. The latter has been instrumental in Ten Hag’s rebuild…

Numerous Chelsea players will be saved from being chopped from the Champions League roster in favour of Mykhailo Mudryk. According to the Evening Standard, none of the English signings can be replaced by Mudryk in the European squad due to UEFA’s requirement for four association-trained players. Chelsea will want to register the Ukrainian international for the competition ahead of their meeting with Borussia Dortmund next month. However, with 24 players already listed in Graham Potter’s team, one of the current crop may have to be axed to make way for the new recruit. Another name will have to be removed from the…

Investigators had claimed Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo signed a secret agreement for the Bianconeri to pay the attacker under the table during the covid-19 pandemic. Juve had announced their players forfeited some of their wages but in reality, paid them under the table and did not record it in their finances. Investigators have now discovered this and it is claimed the club owes Ronaldo around 20m euros in deferred payments, which is not recorded in their financial statements. The attacker had asked for documents pertaining to the investigation to clear his name and a source has told Football Italia the Portuguese star…