Author: Grace Johnson

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United has lost its soul. He has no faith in manager Ruben Amorim and fears the club will continue to slide. Rooney attacks club leadership United’s record goalscorer called the club “broken” in his own podcast. He now goes to games expecting them to lose. The 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday left United with only 34 points from Amorim’s 33 league matches. The team has still not managed back-to-back wins under his leadership. The board continues to support Amorim despite the fall to 14th place. Rooney, however, said some players do not deserve the shirt.…

Graham Potter’s career trajectory has plunged sharply, from being touted as Sir Gareth Southgate’s potential England successor to suffering two brutal sackings at Chelsea and West Ham. Potter left Chelsea after seven months and West Ham after only eight, enduring the consequences of poor results and unsteady club environments. At West Ham, the team sits 19th in the Premier League, having lost four of its last five matches. Chelsea chaos and the perfect storm Potter described his Chelsea stint as a “perfect storm,” joining the club under new ownership after Thomas Tuchel’s departure in September 2022. The January transfer window…

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich defeated Werder Bremen on Friday, becoming the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a club in Europe’s top five leagues. The England captain won a penalty on the stroke of half-time and converted it before firing home from close range in the 65th minute, reaching the century mark in just 104 games. The previous record of 105 games was set by Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid in 2011 and later matched by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland last year. Former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz opened the scoring when he deflected…

Sergio Busquets, former captain of Spain and Barcelona, will end his professional career in December after the Major League Soccer season. The 38-year-old Inter Miami midfielder won 32 major trophies in 18 years at Barcelona, including nine La Liga titles and three Champions League victories. He made 143 appearances for Spain and played a key role in the teams that won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship. Move to Miami and reunion with former teammates Busquets joined Inter Miami in 2023, reuniting with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez. In a video posted…

When Ryan Gravenberch emerged from Ajax’s youth system, pundits labeled him “the new Frank Rijkaard.” The comparison to Rijkaard, who won the Champions League, European Cup Winners’ Cup, and five Eredivisie titles with Ajax, weighed heavily on the young midfielder. After one challenging season at Bayern Munich, questions arose over whether Gravenberch’s evident talent would ever reach its potential. Liverpool rescued him with a £34m deal in September 2023. Under the guidance of countryman Arne Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp the following season, Gravenberch now ranks among Europe’s finest in his position. Liverpool finds the key Slot deployed Gravenberch as…

At just 18, Lamine Yamal stands on the edge of football history. Had he lifted the Ballon d’Or in Paris, he would have become the youngest winner ever. He didn’t—Ousmane Dembele’s collective triumph with PSG proved too strong—but being a candidate at all already marks a revolution. Winning the young player of the year award on Monday confirmed that Yamal is not simply a footballer; he reflects the spirit of his generation. closer to a pop star than a traditional footballer For decades, football celebrated sacrifice and humility. Lionel Messi called the Ballon d’Or a “consequence of the team’s work.”…

“When used properly, he could become the best player in the world.” Former Barcelona coach Xavi made this statement in 2021, a belief Dembele had heard repeatedly throughout his career. Some doubted the mercurial Frenchman could reach such heights after joining Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund for £135.5m in 2017, making him the second most expensive player in the world. After years of setbacks from injuries, inconsistency, and questions about his attitude, Dembele, now 28, has finally fulfilled that promise by winning the Ballon d’Or, a trophy he long dreamed of. In Paris, he broke down in tears while thanking his…

West Ham are struggling badly in the Premier League. The team sits in 19th place and head coach Graham Potter faces rising criticism and scrutiny inside the club. One of the main issues concerns their defending of corners. They have already conceded seven goals from corners in only five matches. Set-pieces are increasingly decisive as clubs now employ specialist coaches who search for ways to expose opponents.A detailed analysis shows why West Ham continue to suffer from corners and how rivals exploit them. The tactic of blocking the goalkeeper Take the 5-1 loss to Chelsea in August. Enzo Maresca’s side…

Pep Guardiola nearly pulled off a tactical masterstroke in London, aiming to secure three vital points for Manchester City. Almost. Gabriel Martinelli’s 93rd-minute equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Arsenal, leaving both teams frustrated. The result dented their Premier League title hopes. City boss Guardiola displayed visible dismay, clapping slowly for the travelling fans before trudging down the tunnel with slumped shoulders. Liverpool emerged as the weekend’s real winners, extending their lead to five points and keeping a perfect record after five games. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports, “Pep Guardiola decided 25 or 30 minutes before…

Two defining moments Bruno Fernandes marked his 200th appearance for Manchester United with moments that showcased his influence. Seven minutes from the end of United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford, he stole the ball from captain Reece James, sprinted 40 yards, and forced a full-length save from Filip Jorgensen. Fernandes then roared at the Stretford End, shouting “Come on” three times. Ten minutes later, after being replaced by Kobbie Mainoo, he sat tense on the edge of his seat, urging his teammates to secure victory. These moments highlighted how much the 31-year-old drives his team to win. Amorim…