The last few months have been tumultuous for both the DC universe and Henry Cavill after he got snubbed away from his iconic roles. Not long after Cavill marked his grand return in the role of Superman through the post-credit scene of Black Adam, the actor was eventually axed from his iconic role. Even though fans initially thought it was because of the change in leadership, it appears that it wasn’t James Gunn’s fault. And it seems that even before James Gunn took the command of DCU, WB didn’t consider Cavill in the bigger picture after his return in Black Adam. Henry…
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Rio Ferdinand believes Pep Guardiola needs to settle on his preferred backline at Manchester City if they are to land major silverware this season. Guardiola has shuffled his defensive pack throughout the 2022-23 campaign, with the City boss alternating between centre-backs Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji on a regular basis. He has also frequently switched from a three-man setup to a traditional back four , while sometimes using right-back Kyle Walker as part of his defensive trio. In the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, Guardiola brought Ake and Akanji back into a three-man…
WHAT HAPPENED? Riyad Mahrez had put the away side in front as City typically dominated possession and looked to be heading for a routine win going into half-time. But Leipzig came out a different side after the break and their efforts were rewarded when Josep Gvardiol headed home 20 minutes from time. Guardiola, who refused to bring on a single substitute for the first time in his City tenure, offered a biting response at the full-time whistle. WHAT THEY SAID: “What do you expect? Are we playing a friendly game here? How many games have you seen from Leipzig?” the Spaniard asked BT…
Barcelona players and staff have arrived at Manchester Airport ahead of their Europa League clash with Manchester United on Thursday evening. The Catalan giants shared a video on their social media channels after landing in Manchester on Wednesday of the players walking through the airport. It has captured key players such as Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha and many others dressed in grey turtle neck jumpers and coats, as they arrive in plenty of time to prepare for their second-leg tie at Old Trafford. Boss Xavi is also pictured following the team off the plane wearing a rain coat with a…
Micah Richards shared a hilarious story about Harry Kane with Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry on US TV following Liverpool’s 5-2 loss to Real Madrid. The former Manchester City, who has created quite the social media presence with his laughing and style of analysis, was on top form. Harry Kane was the punchline of a joke told by Micah Richards.© Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images In the main action of the night, it was Carragher’s Liverpool that had suffered a damaging defeat, one week after Tottenham fell to a 1-0 loss away to AC Milan, and that only prompted the defender…
EXCLUSIVE: An inking of a child playing with a ball beneath a cherry tree hints at the roots that set the young footballer on his path to becoming a champion for the nation’s hungry kids Marcus Rashford has never forgotten his roots and a tattoo on his torso shows exactly where his heart lies. The inking is of a small child playing with a ball beneath a cherry tree. In the background is the neat terraced home where the England and Manchester United striker lived as a youngster. Children still play on the patch of the grass where he practised day and…
Barcelona fans have begged for Lionel Messi’s return after he was snapped with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on a night out with wife Antonela Roccuzzo in the Catalan capital Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona this week alongside stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo – with fans begging for his return to La Liga as his PSG contract runs down. The World Cup winning forward hit the town with former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba and other pals on a trip to the Catalan capital after scoring a winning goal against Lille. The 35-year-old’s two year contract in Ligue 1 comes to an end this summer -…
Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid has highlighted some well-known deficiencies – and some less evident – in Jurgen Klopp’s squad. The 5-2 last-16, first-leg defeat was not only their heaviest in a home European match but was also notable for the lack of response to going behind and the absence of a threat up front, with an xG (expected goals) of just 0.07 for the second half. Here, the PA news agency looks at what steps need to be taken as Klopp plans for his first major rebuild of his previously all-conquering side. Defence The positions of Trent…
NOEL FIELDING has joked that Lionel Messi has a tattoo of him on his back after spotting inking on Barcelona star’s back that resembles him from a distance. Argentine legend Messi has slowly added to his extensive collection of body-art over his career, the most striking of which is an all-black design that almost entirely covers his favoured left leg. One of the very first tattoos the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had done was a portrait of his beloved mother Celia on his left shoulder blade. But from a distance, Great British Bake Off host Noel noticed the uncanny resemblance between Messi’s mother’s…
Teenager and parents involved in choosing house as he tries to keep his family tight despite City breakthrough PHIL FODEN has bought his parents a new £2million house in Manchester as he starts to enjoy the fruits of his Premier League breakthrough. Foden took out a large mortgage on the property in the Bramhall area of Stockport in south Manchester. Phil Foden has bought his parents a new house aged at the age of just 18 The Foden family will move to a £2million home in the Stockport suburb of Bramhall According to the Mail, parents Phil and Claire were involved…
Before becoming the OG Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr was a part of SNL for around a year. Read on ahead to find out why he left! Robert Downey Jr., the actor who started the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the first Iron Man movie in 2008 needs no introduction. After the first Iron Movie became a huge hit, the movie opened the door for the studio to explore more possibilities and cash in on what the audience wanted. Unlike many actors, RDJ also appeared on Saturday Night live aka SNL during the 1985-1986 season, but how many can remember Robert…
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is finally out, and MCU’s next big bad has finally been unleashed on us. Stepping into the shoes of Kang, Jonathan Majors will be the leading antagonist of the Multiverse Saga if the mid-credits of the film are anything to go by as of now. However, there is one particular character missing in there that had fans confused. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania The mid-credits scene for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania featured the Council of Kangs, which was surprisingly not led by Prime Kang, but a completely different variant. While Prime Kang…
From Loki to Ultron and Thanos, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is home to iconic villains. However, with the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, a new villain has caught the attention of fans and left them questioning if he could be stronger than the Mad Titan himself. Kang the Conqueror, a fan-favorite villain, has made his highly anticipated debut in the film, and his appearance has left viewers in awe of his power and abilities. As one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe, Kang is a time-traveling superhuman who can manipulate time and reality. He has…
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is edging closer to signing a new contract. Alejandro Garnacho is one of the brightest young prospects at Manchester United. The eighteen-year-old Argentinian joined the Red Devils in 2019, and has since gone on to make a name for himself with some impressive performances for the youth teams, before bursting onto the scene at senior level this season. Despite being just 18 years old, Garnacho is already keeping senior players out of the team, and understandably, Manchester United are looking to tie him down to a new deal. According to Fabrizio Romano, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside…
Football fans have slammed Michael Owen after he compared Darwin Nunez to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba – just minuted after the Reds shipped five to Real Madrid Michael Owen has been slammed by Liverpool fans (Image: BT Sport) Michael Owen has been slammed as “embarrassing” by football fans after he compared Liverpool flop Darwin Nunez to Chelsea icon Didier Drogba. Speaking after Liverpool’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, where Nunez got on the scoresheet, Owen said: “I didn’t think he’d be this raw coming to Liverpool…he is going to have to be coached to be a top player. “The player I’d probably liken…
Former Premier League manager Rafael Benitez can see shades of Fernando Torres in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen amid reported interest from Arsenal and Newcastle United in Serie A’s top scorer, speaking to Sky Italia. Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 clash between Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt might have been overshadowed somewhat by Liverpool’s remarkable capitulation at home to Real Madrid. But if yet another rematch between these these time-honoured superclubs did not rock your boat, preferring to see two of Europe’s most exciting young centre-forward go head to head, then the Commerzbank Arena was the place to be. In the end, Victor Osimhen got the…
The Manchester derby has provided plenty of evocative images of Man Utd and Man City players enjoying some aggro There have been some notable City-United run-ins The Manchester derby has grown in significance in recent years, however Manchester City and Manchester United rarely held back against each other before the Blues’ ascension to the elite. City and United’s clashes have provided some enduring and evocative images through the decades. The advent of Sky and the internet has ensured on-pitch flashpoints and thuggery can be rewound and replayed, rather than shelved to gather dust in the archive room. From Mark Hughes booting Steve McMahon to Roberto Mancini challenging Sir…
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been linked with a return to PSG. Thomas Tuchel has been linked with a sensational return to PSG as pressure builds on current boss Christophe Galtier. The former Chelsea boss was sacked by the Parisians on Christmas Day in 2020 after leading them to the Champions League final the same year but could now return if Luis Campos loses faith in Galtier. Here Express Sport takes a speculatory look at four Chelsea players the German may seek a reunion with if he takes up the job in the French capital. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Tuchel has now worked with Aubameyang at both Borussia Dortmund and…
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has shared what he told the Liverpool squad immediately after the 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid last night. Speaking in his post-match interview with beIN Sports, the German was asked whether he’s worried the players have had their confidence knocked by their woeful second-half performance. “That’s not allowed, that’s not allowed,” Klopp said. “I understand that, but I told the boys already, it was a massive knock. We wanted to win the game and we lost it 5-2. How can you think no problem? Nobody thinks that. But a defeat is only a defeat if you…
Gary Oldman is one of the many veteran actors in the Hollywood industry widely known for his starring in a variety of movies. Oldman has been in this industry for a very long time since when he debuted in the industry with his starring in the movie, Remembrance back in 1982. Since then he has been actively participating in every chance he gets for appearing in a movie, and has also made multiple blockbuster movies throughout his career. Though he has many top-class movies out there, his most recognizable was for portraying Commissioner Jim Gordon in the Batman trilogy directed by Christopher…
Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, is a superhero created by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963 and has since become one of the most popular and recognizable characters in the Marvel universe. Iron Man is a genius inventor and businessman, who uses his wealth and resources to create a powerful suit of armor that gives him superhuman strength and abilities. Iron Man is famous for his unique backstory, and technological advancements in his suit. He is a billionaire industrialist who, after being kidnapped and injured, builds himself a suit of armor to escape and…
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released into theaters and it definitely made a splash at the box office. The film has been getting some pretty awful reviews, but the fan consensus has been pretty positive, with the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes being the exact opposite from the critic consensus. Quantumania star Paul Rudd has been doing the press run for the film and he recently traveled to the United Kingdom to do a segment on BBC 1 called Agony Ant-Man where people call in and ask the actor for personal advice. While doing the segment, a caller calls in and asks Rudd what he would do…
Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to welcome more big names from Europe to Al-Nassr in the summer transfer window. Al-Nassr are targeting more big names to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia (Image: GETTY) Al-Nassr are targeting more big name stars in the summer transfer window to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East. The Saudi Arabian giants are currently top of the Pro League after acquiring the services of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in January following the mutual termination of his Manchester United contract. Yet there is hope in Riyadh that Ronaldo’s blockbuster arrival could be the start…
Liverpool were hammered by Real Madrid thanks to braces from Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema – leaving Jurgen Klopp’s side on the brink of a Champions League exit Vinicius Junior rubbed salt in Liverpool’s wounds on Tuesday night by copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘nap’ celebration at Anfield. Liverpool were dismantled by Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid after racing into a two-goal lead during the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash. The holders scored five goals in response to put one foot in the quarter-finals of this season’s tournament. The star of the show was Vinicius, who scored a lovely goal to get Real back into the tie…