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Ex-Liverpool star McManaman urges Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid

Ex-Liverpool star McManaman urges Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid

Former Liverpool Steve McManaman midfielder has encouraged Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the season, Afrosport reports. Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer when his contract with the Reds expires. According to reports, Los Blancos have started talks with the England right-back and will hope to finalise a deal for the...

‘We have to keep dreaming’ – Hudson-Odoi on Forest’s UCL ambitions

‘We have to keep dreaming’ – Hudson-Odoi on Forest’s UCL ambitions

Callum Hudson-Odoi says Nottingham Forest have to keep dreaming as they aim to secure a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. After avoiding relegation last season, the Midlands outfit have been one of the standout teams in the Premier League this term, winning 16 games out of 29 to currently occupy third spot. Forest’s number of wins is the joint-second best in the...

Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso calls on Leverkusen to pile pressure on Bayern in title race

Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso calls on Leverkusen to pile pressure on Bayern in title race

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has called on his team to pile pressure on Bundesliga leaders and rivals Bayern Munich as league fixtures resume this weekend following the international break, Afrosport reports. Eight matches remain to conclude the 2024-25 season, and Leverkusen are currently in second place, six points behind Bayern. The reigning champions host Bochum at BayArena on Friday night, and victory would see...

UEFA open alleged ‘indecent conduct’ investigation on four Real Madrid players

UEFA open alleged ‘indecent conduct’ investigation on four Real Madrid players

European football governing body UEFA have opened an investigation into four Real Madrid players over “indecent conduct” in the Champions League last 16 against city rivals, Atletico Madrid, Afrosport reports. Star forwards Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos all face potential punishment for gestures they made during the tie. According to Spanish media, Aleti reported the incident to UEFA last week, and the...

Hansi flick criticises La Liga over rescheduling of Osasuna fixture

Hansi flick criticises La Liga over rescheduling of Osasuna fixture

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has criticised La Liga’s rescheduling of the game with Osasuna on Thursday due to the short turnaround following the international break, Afrosport reports. The fixture was rescheduled due to the sudden passing of Barcelona doctor Carles Minarro Garcia, but Flick expressed his concerns for some of his players who will be unavailable, notably Brazilian winger Raphinha and Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, who...