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New Leadership for Leicester Leicester City have turned to former player Gary Rowett as their manager until the end of the season, hoping his experience can steer the club away from the Championship drop zone. Rowett, 51, who was dismissed by Oxford United two months ago, took his first training session with the Foxes on Wednesday and will lead the team against Stoke City this Saturday. “I’m really proud to be the new Leicester City manager and to have the opportunity to work with and lead a really talented group over the coming months,” Rowett said. “It’s very clear to…

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior branded racists as cowards after alleging abuse by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni. The 25-year-old informed referee Francois Letexier during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon on Tuesday. The Champions League match stopped for 10 minutes, with both teams leaving the pitch shortly after Vinicius scored. The forward, who has faced repeated racist incidents, posted on Instagram: “Racists are, above all, cowards. They hide their weakness behind the shirts they put to their mouths.” He added that authorities failed to punish offenders and criticized a yellow card he received for celebrating a goal, calling the protocol…

Five-Year Contract Secures Star Winger Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2031. Sources tell BBC Sport that Saka will become the Gunners’ highest-paid player, earning over £300,000 per week. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year, with Saka verbally agreeing to stay in January. The 24-year-old had previously signed a deal set to run until 2027, but this extension ensures he will spend his peak years at Arsenal, providing a major boost as the club competes on four fronts for silverware this season. A Pillar of Arsenal’s Squad Saka…

Keith Andrews hailed Macclesfield FC after Brentford FC edged past them in the FA Cup fourth round.He went straight to the home dressing room to congratulate the players on their performance. Brentford progressed thanks to Sam Heathcote’s second-half own goal.Until then, the National League North side’s disciplined defending frustrated the Premier League visitors.Macclesfield had hoped for another upset after eliminating Crystal Palace in the previous round. Andrews said the tie showed the spirit and adaptability of John Rooney’s team.He called their display immense and a proper cup contest.He also praised the club’s rise since its rebirth in 2020 after the…

Lamine Yamal failed from the spot as Barcelona squandered a chance to reclaim the top of La Liga, losing a fiery Catalan derby against Girona. Hansi Flick’s side now trail Real Madrid by two points after substitute Fran Beltran struck in the 86th minute at Estadio Montilivi. The goal sealed all three points for the home team and eased relegation fears. Controversy and late drama Barcelona believed defender Jules Kounde had been fouled before Girona’s winner, but VAR confirmed the goal stood. Girona finished with ten men when substitute Joel Roca brought down Lamine Yamal with a lunging challenge midway…

Chris Kavanagh will not referee in the next round of Premier League matches after several major errors in FA Cup action between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.The decision was taken by Professional Game Match Officials Limited, which also removed assistant Nick Greenhalgh from duties.Gary Beswick will officiate at Nottingham Forest against Liverpool. Newcastle’s 3-1 win featured three contentious moments.Tammy Abraham’s opener appeared offside.Lucas Digne avoided punishment for a high challenge on Jacob Murphy.Digne then handled in the box, but Kavanagh awarded only a free-kick outside the area. The incidents reignited debate about video assistant referees.VAR is not used in the…

FA Considers Response Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United co-owner, faces scrutiny after describing the UK as having been “colonised by immigrants” in a recent interview. The Football Association is expected to decide in the coming days whether his remarks constitute a breach of its rules, whether a warning is appropriate, or whether no action will be taken. The comments, which included inaccurate population data, have already drawn condemnation from politicians and the public, and their repercussions could linger regardless of the FA’s decision. United Distances Itself The club swiftly issued a statement highlighting its commitment to being “inclusive and welcoming,”…

View Post(opens in a new tab) Remember the 16-year-old who stunned Manchester United in the Carabao Cup? In September 2019, Luke Matheson scored a famous equaliser at Old Trafford, forcing a 1-1 draw in the third round. Ole Gunnar Solskjer’s side eventually won 5-3 on penalties. The next day, Matheson returned to school to continue studying for his A-Levels. Fast forward to 2026, Matheson plays for Macclesfield, riding a wave of FA Cup success. The Silkmen shocked Crystal Palace in the third round and now prepare to face Brentford in the fourth round. At 23, Matheson knows the spotlight well…

Barcelona Signals Rashford’s Importance Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United appears closer to a permanent move to Barcelona after the Spanish side praised him ahead of their upcoming Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid. The Manchester United loanee, who missed the first-leg 4-0 defeat due to a knee injury, was described as a “key player,” highlighting his role under Hansi Flick and hinting at his long-term importance to the club. Barcelona holds an option to buy Rashford outright for £26 million at the end of the season. The move now looks increasingly likely, with the forward admitting he wants…

Youssef Chermiti scored a hat-trick as Rangers FC defeated Heart of Midlothian FC in the most dramatic match of the Premiership season.The win cut Hearts’ lead at the top to two points and intensified the title race. Hearts struck first after a mix-up in midfield.Marc Leonard won possession, combined with Cláudio Braga and fired past Jack Butland.Rangers replied quickly when Michael Steinwender turned Mikey Moore’s shot into his own net. Steinwender redeemed himself with a precise cross for Braga to head Hearts back in front.Chermiti equalised before half-time by converting the rebound from his own blocked effort. Rangers dominated the…