The French Football Federation has refused the Ivorian federation’s request to release France Women coach Hervé Renard “On loan” for the knockout stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations competition in Ivory Coast. The host country Ivory Coast sacked coach Jean-Louis Gasset after their shock 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in the second group stage game of their campaign and had hoped to bring back AFCON specialist Renard for the knockout stages, for which they qualified as one of the four best third-placed teams thanks to Morocco’s 1-0 victory over Zambia on Wednesday. Renard has a reputation for being…
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Jurgen Klopp will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. The German announced his decision to step down, having informed the club’s ownership of his wish to leave. Klopp was appointed Reds boss in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026. The former Borussia Dortmund led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years in 2019-20, having won the UEFA Champions League the previous season. “I told the club already in November,” the German told the Liverpool website. “I have to explain a little bit that maybe the job I do…
Kalvin Phillips has joined West Ham on loan from Premier League champions Manchester City for the rest of the season with no option to buy. The 28-year-old has only made 31 appearances for City since a £45m transfer from Leeds in July 2022; manager Pep Guardiola admitted in December he cannot envisage the England midfielder in his team. West Ham will pay a loan fee and cover Phillips’ salary for the duration of his time at the London Stadium. “There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season. I can’t wait to be part of it,” Phillips said after putting pen to paper. “There’s…
A judge in Spain’s National Court has made recommendation on Thursday that former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales, face charges of sexual assault for his alleged non-consensual kiss of Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso during the FIFA Women’s World Cup medal ceremony in Sydney, Australia, last year. Rubiales is charged with the offence, which carries a possible punishment of more than four years in prison, in relation to the non-consensual kiss. The judge also suggested that Mr Rubiales and three representatives of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the nation’s football governing body, be put on trial for charges of coercion…
Aryna Sabalenka snags progressed into the Australian Open final after an impressive win over Coco Gauff in straight sets in a battle between two of the best players on the women’s category. Defending champion Sabalenka beat Gauff 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to reach the final, and she’s looking to be the first player to defend the women’s singles title in over a decade since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013. It was a sweet revenge for Sabalenka after Gauff was victorious in last year’s US Open final. Sabalenka, who was playing in her sixth consecutive major semi-final, is yet to drop a set in Melbourne…
The German Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin descended into chaos on Wednesday after Union Berlin managerr Nenad Bjelica pushed Bayern player Leroy Sane in the face, sparking a brawl between the two benches at pitchside. Sane and Bjelica squared off near the side of the Allianz Arena pitch with more than 15 minutes remaining and Bayern were leading. Sane attempted to grab the ball for a throw-in, but Bjelica tugged it away from him. The moment saw former Manchester City winger Sane swipe his hand at the ball leading to the pair to square up to one another.…
As per Deloitte’s analysis, Spanish giants Real Madrid have surpassed Manchester City to emerge as the football club with the highest revenue turnover. In the 2022–23 season, Real achieved a record revenue of 831 million euros (£710 million), topping their Money League research. Even with a record revenue of 826 million euros (£705.6 million), Man City drop to second place, even with their FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League treble victories. The top 20 teams’ revenues increased by 14% to a record 10.5 billion euros (£8.97 billion). This comprises match-day and commercial revenues of 1.9 billion and 4.4 billion…
The Africa Cup of Nations last 16 have been confirmed! Check fixtures with date below: ● Nigeria 🆚 CameroonDate: Saturday, January 27 (9pm Nig. Time)Venue: Stade Felix Houphouet, Abidjan ● Angola 🆚 NamibiaDate: Saturday, January 27Venue: Stade de la Paix, Bouake ● Egypt 🆚 DR CongoDate: Sunday, January 28Venue: Stade Laurent Pokou, San Pedro ● Equitorial Guinea 🆚 GuineaDate: Sunday, January 28Venue: Stade Ouattara, Abidjan ● Cape Verde 🆚 MauritaniaDate: Monday, January 29Venue: Stade Felix Houphouet, Abidjan ● Senegal 🆚 Cote D’IvoireDate: Monday, January 29Venue: Stade Charles Banny, Yamoussoukro ● Morocco 🆚 South AfricaDate: Tuesday, January 30Venue: Stade Laurent Pokou,…
Morocco rendered an enormous favour for the host country Ivory Coast by defeating Zambia to send the Elephants into the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Zambia needed a point from their final Group F game to deny Ivory Coast the fourth and final qualification spot as the group stage’s best third-placed teams. But Hakim Ziyech scored from close range in the 37th minute to send Zambia home, Ivory Coast through and help Morocco finish as group winner. Ziyech’s first-half strike was his 22nd goal in 59 caps for Morocco. With just two points, Zambia could not secure one of the four spots in the last-16 that were set out for the top…
Liverpool saw off Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Thursday night to set up a final showdown with Chelsea at Wembley on 25 February, in what will be a repeat of the 2022 final between the two sides. The Reds were leading 2-1 from the first leg at Anfield and their draw at Craven Cottage was enough to send them through. Luis Diaz put Liverpool in front in the 11th minute, but Issa Diop equalised for Fulham in the 76th minute to ensure a tense finale late in the game. Another Fulham goal would have sent the tie to…