Micah Richards has hit out at Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag for criticising England boss Gareth Southgate s tactics during the Three Lions win over Serbia on Sunday.
defeated Serbia in their opening Group C match at Euro 2024 thanks to a good first-half performance, with a Jude Bellingham header giving Southgate s side a narrow lead at the break.
The Three Lions held on in the second half after surrendering some control of the game to the Serbians but they could ve extended their lead if Harry Kane had converted a brilliant Jarrod Bowen cross.
Speaking about England s performance, Man Utd boss Ten Hag said: England were playing very passive.
I actually saw them moving backwards, they kept Serbia coming at them. It’s the vision of the manager [Southgat…
A pundit has blasted Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo after he burst into tears after having his penalty saved by Slovenia s Jan Oblak on Monday night.
Ronaldo s Portugal faced Slovenia in the first knockout round of on Monday evening and struggled en route to a 3-0 penalty shootout victory.
Portugal had 20 shots and had over 70% possession but failed to score as they were held to a disappointing goalless draw after extra-time.
Roberto Martinez s side were gifted a chance to score a winner during extra-time after Liverpool s Diogo Jota was fouled in the penalty area.
Former Manchester United attacker stepped up to take the spot-kick, but his effort was brilliantly saved by Atletico Madrid s Jan Oblak.
after failing to convert this penalty as h…
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has laid out the qualities that attracted the club to new signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
The boss feels that Zirkzee will give something different in their attack and build-up play.
United have notably struggled to get their forwards into the game which has led to some anonymous performances from their centre forwards.
believes that Zirkzee will be a key player when it comes to linking up the game and will also be a creative force.
can play as both a centre-forward and a second striker in behind the main man and the coach s comments on the Dutch star suggest he could be used in multiple roles in the coming campaign.
He is a player who can link up the game, Ten Hag told the press in Norway, followin…
Man Utd now look likely to keep hold of Brazil midfielder Casemiro this summer as Fulham push for Scott McTominay, according to reports.
The Red Devils have made a good start to the summer transfer window with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS getting two signings over the line.
Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee has joined from Bologna and young French centre-back Leny Yoro has arrived from Ligue Un outfit Lille.
They have other irons in the fire as they look to sign a right-back, centre-back and defensive midfielder in the near future with linked to Bayern Munich duo Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt as they eye defenders and Paris Saint-Germain s Manuel Ugarte as a potential new midfielder.
Man Utd are also concentrating on player sales as they…
Carragher claims Arsenal need ‘pretty special’ signing as Liverpool legend makes PL title prediction
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has made a Premier League title prediction, with last season s runners-up Arsenal needing a pretty special signing.
pushed Man City in the race for the Premier League title last season but ultimately finished two points adrift of Pep Guardiola s side, who won the league for a fourth consecutive year.
Head coach will be looking to go one better in 2024/25 and the Gunners are active in the transfer market.
The Premier League giants have invested heavily to sign David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori, while they are considering a move for Spain international Mikel Merino.
Ahead of this summer, Arsenal tipped to be in the market for a new striker and their efforts to sign a forward could ramp up once Eddie Nketiah finalised his …
Eddie Howe has revealed he is uncertain on whether Kieran Trippier will stay, as while his wish is for him to remain, Fabrizio Romano has revealed the right-back can leave with several options in the works.
Trippier moved to struggling Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in the winter of 2022, and the following season, they finished fourth in the Premier League. That term, he assisted seven Premier League goals, and that tally rose to 10 last season.
The right-back has been one of the very best players in the PIF era of Newcastle s history, and Howe has hailed him for playing a huge role in changing the narrative around the team.
When he first came in we were in a very difficult position and it s easy to forget that. He took a big risk to leave a huge football club…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has explained why he thinks Jadon Sancho s £73m move to the Premier League giants didn t work .
failed to live up to expectations following his £73m move to Man Utd from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
The Englishman was sent back to Dortmund on loan last season after falling out with head coach Erik ten Hag, but he returned to the Premier League giants at the start of the summer.
The 24-year-old featured heavily for Man Utd during pre-season, but he was not involved in their opening two Premier League games of the 2024/25 campaign and joined Chelsea on deadline day.
Sancho has joined the Blues on loan with an obligation to buy and
Explaining his move to Stamford Bridge, Sancho revealed Che…
According to a report in Spain, Real Madrid summer signing Endrick is bitter as he s playing second fiddle to France international Kylian Mbappe.
were active in the transfer market in the summer as they signed Mbappe and Endrick.
joined the La Liga giants on a free transfer after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired, while they landed Endrick for an initial fee of £29m after striking a deal with Palmeiras.
Carlo Ancelotti s side have struggled at the start of this campaign as they have two wins and two draws in La Liga. Mbappe has been an integral player as he s scored three goals in his five appearances.
His exit from PSG was ugly and on Wednesday it was claimed that
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Ian Wright hit out at a coward s move from Erling Haaland as Man City came from behind to draw against Arsenal on Sunday.
A wonderful strike from Riccardo Calafiori cancelled out Haaland s opener before Gabriel Magalhaes scored before half-time to give the Gunners the lead going into the break.
had to play the entire second half with ten men after for kicking the ball away at the end of the first half.
The pressure from Man City finally told deep in second-half stoppage time as John Stones struck an equaliser with moments to go.
After the goal went in, Haaland decided to throw the ball at the back of Arsenal defender Gabriel s head with Wright fuming at the incident after watching it back on Monday morning.
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The first step to transfer PointsBet s brand to Fanatics Sportsbook was completed earlier this week, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously approved the ownership change between the two sports betting operators.
The PGCB unanimously approved a petition seeking approve of a transfer of interest between PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC and FBG Enterprises, the parent company of . The gaming control board approved the petition without any discussion.
It s the first regulatory step for Fanatics Sportsbook to launch in the commonwealth, though a timeline to launch was not provided.
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According to Doug Harbach, communications director for the PGCB, Fanatics Sportsbook still needs interim authorization from …