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Wayne Rooney Sacked as Plymouth Argyle Head Coach After Poor Run

Wayne Rooney Sacked as Plymouth Argyle Head Coach After Poor Run

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as head coach of Plymouth Argyle, following the club’s dismal run of form that has left them rooted at the bottom of the Championship table. Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed Rooney’s departure on Wednesday morning, stating that the decision was mutual between the club and the former England star. “Official: Wayne Rooney leaves Plymouth …

EPL: Guardiola dismisses claims of major Man City squad overhaul

Pep Guardiola Regrets Letting Jesús Navas Leave Manchester City

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, has expressed his regret over allowing Jesús Navas to leave the club after the former Spain international announced his retirement from football. In a heartfelt message, Guardiola, who managed Navas for a brief period during his time at Manchester City, admitted he wished the winger had stayed longer at the club. “You …

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Loses Mother, Months After Father’s Death

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Loses Mother, Months After Father’s Death

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier Division, has been hit with another devastating loss following the death of his mother, just two months after his father passed away. Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, expressing his grief and describing the loss as a continuation of …

Nigerian Striker Boniface Wins Bundesliga Rookie of the Season

Nigerian Striker Boniface Wins Bundesliga Rookie of the SeasonNigerian Striker Boniface Wins Bundesliga Rookie of the Season

Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface has been awarded the 2023/2024 German Bundesliga Rookie of the Season. Boniface clinched the award ahead of the trio of RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, Chelsea loanee, Ian Maatsen, who has made a name for himself in Borussia Dortmund’s colors since his January move, and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier. “And the winner …

Palmer Wins EPL Young Player of the Season Award

Palmer Wins EPL Young Player of the Season Award

English international, Cole Palmer has been awarded the 2023/2024 English Premier League Player of the Season. Palmer won the award ahead of Manchester City duo; Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, Newcastle United’s striker, Alexander Isak, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. He also beat the trio of William Saliba, Kobbie Mainoo, and Tottenham Hotspur left-back, Destiny Udogie …

Foden Wins EPL Player of the Season Award

Foden Wins EPL Player of the Season Award

Manchester City player, Phil Foden has been awarded the 2023/2024 English Premier League Player of the Season. Foden, 23, clinched the award ahead of his teammate, Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s duo of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. Others include Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer – who won the Young Player of the Season award, Ollie Watkins, and …

Manchester City Wins Record-breaking Fourth Consecutive Premier League Title

Manchester City Wins Record-breaking Fourth Consecutive Premier League Title

Manchester City have been crowned the Premier League champions for the fourth time consecutively after defeating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium to achieve a record-breaking feat. Phil Foden, who was awarded the Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday broke the deadlock by capitalizing on Bernardo Silva’s effort two minutes into …

Guardiola Wins Premier League Manager of the Season Award

Guardiola Wins Premier League Manager of the Season Award

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has been awarded the 2023/2024 Manager of the Season. Guardiola, 53, clinched the award ahead of the quartet of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Jurgen Klopp and the manager of Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola. He amassed 91 points leading to his record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title with the …