Michael Carrick is set to see the "interim" portion of his job title removed. The results speak for themselves, as Carrick has truly earned the permanent manager job at Manchester United. According to The Guardian, the club "will open formal discussions" with Carrick, for appointing him to the full time head coaching role. Since assuming the caretaker manager gig, on … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Michael Carrick, Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko
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Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde
One of the most nightmarish weeks in Real Madrid history has concluded, and now it's time to look ahead to the future. Jose Mourinho is set to become the new manager, in a move that can certainly be classified under the "desperate times call for desperate measures" cliche. The Special One takes over at the end of this campaign, which still has three games left. And for the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde
Jose Mourinho Set for Real Madrid Return After La Liga Season Concludes
He's back! Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid, and manage the club for a second time. According to The Telegraph, Mourinho is "now on the verge of making a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu," with the official appointment expected to be finalized once Benfica's season concludes next week. An official announcement, from the club is expected to come … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Set for Real Madrid Return After La Liga Season Concludes
Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Robert Sanchez, Jesse Derry, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
It has been a lost season, to say the least, at Chelsea FC, but a chance for redemption remains. The Blues can still hoist a trophy in 2025-26, and with it, earn a place in the UEFA Europa League group stage for next season. They would have to beat Manchester City of course, which is always a tough task, but anything can happen in the FA Cup Final on Saturday. Chelsea do have a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Robert Sanchez, Jesse Derry, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup
The run-up to every World Cup inevitably leads to a series of news stories that expose the worst inherent elements of the host nation. These "off-the-pitch concerns/problems/issues" are consistently in the public consciousness in the weeks leading up to the quadrennial soccer/footbal/futbol tournament. In the case of the United States of America and 2026, the sociopolitical … [Read more...] about USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup
FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
If there is one word to describe this upcoming 2026 World Cup, it's "exclusionary." If you wanted the right to buy tickets to the matches, you had to first win a lottery. As with all lotteries (an exercise that Voltaire called "a tax on stupidity"), a very VERY low percentage of entrants actually won. Which means you must turn to the secondary market, where ticket prices are so … [Read more...] about FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
Aston Villa Team News vs Liverpool: Amadou Onana, Alysson
The marquee matchup, of the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, is obviously Liverpool at Aston Villa. The Villans come into this Friday night affair with a squad that is near full fitness- Boubacar Kamara remains sidelined until next season with a knee injury while Amadou Onana and Alysson face a race against the calendar to feature again before the season … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Liverpool: Amadou Onana, Alysson
Liverpool Team News at Aston Villa: Florian Wirtz, Mo Salah, Ibrahima Konate, Alisson
Just two weeks/rounds of the 2025-26 Premier League season remain, and as it stands right now, both Liverpool and Aston Villa are in line for UEFA Champions League qualification. The two sides will meet on Friday, kicking off Match Day 37 weekend. Both are in need of a result here, as red hot AFC Bournemouth are nipping at their heels. The Cherries will be hoping for a result … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Aston Villa: Florian Wirtz, Mo Salah, Ibrahima Konate, Alisson
Barcelona Team News at Alaves: Raphinha, Andreas Christensen
Congratulations to the Catalan club, as FC Barcelona are now La Liga champions. The Blaugranes beat their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, at home last night to claim the league title. It was glorious for everyone on their touchline, but even more special for Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford, who scored the match and league clinching goal. There are still, however, three more … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Alaves: Raphinha, Andreas Christensen
Marcus Rashford Discusses Potential Barcelona Future After Title Clincher
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford scored much more than the game-winning goal for FC Barcelona today. Nine minutes in, Rashford achieved a scoring strike that proved to be the decisive blow for the La Liga title race. Ferran Torres added another goal, nine minutes in, and Barcelona beat Real Madrid, at the Camp Nou, to become champions of the top flight. … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Discusses Potential Barcelona Future After Title Clincher