Monday brought news that Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick was nominated for the Premier League's Manager of the Year award. He's on the short list despite being at the helm for just four months and 15 games. Still he's done work over that time, with a form line that reads W10D3L2. Only Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has taken more points, from league play, … [Read more...] about Manchester United News: Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, Home Kit Reveal
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West Ham United at Newcastle United Team News: Adama Traore, Fabian Schar
Adama Traore is a new injury/fitness concern for West Ham United, who otherwise have a pretty fit squad. Traore is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Newcastle United, as he's reportedly dealing with tightness in his quadriceps. It's a must win game for the Hammers, so if he's borderline in terms of fitness, he'll play. They need him, and simply put, they need everyone, because the … [Read more...] about West Ham United at Newcastle United Team News: Adama Traore, Fabian Schar
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
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
Man City Team News vs Chelsea: Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov
Both Abdukodir Khusanov and Josko Gvardiol came off of Manchester City's injured list and into the starting lineup on Wednesday night. The former played all 90 minutes of City's 3-0 rout of Crystal Palace while the latter was subbed off in the 58' for Jeremy Doku. That leaves Rodri as the side's only fitness/injury concern as they head into Saturday's FA Cup Final versus … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Chelsea: Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov
Man United Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Michael Carrick, Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko
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
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
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