Former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy says the English giants can be "unstoppable" as they head into a new period at the club, Afrosport reports. The former Netherlands international was appointed as interim manager on Monday following the sacking of erstwhile manager Eric ten Hag with the club currently 14th in the Premier League standings and 21st in the Europa League. Van Nistelrooy will oversee...
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been appointed to lead a FIFA task force to oversee growing concerns around fixture congestion which is taking a toll on the physical and mental state of professional footballers, Afrosport reports. According to a statement on Monday by the world football governing body, the 75-year-old Frenchman will lead the task force created to look into the packed schedules being kicked...
Erik ten Hag is the latest high-profile manager without a job after the Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United on Monday. The 54-year-old won two titles during his time at Old Trafford, and United's defeat at West Ham on Sunday turned out to be the last straw for the club hierarchy, which appointed assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim head coach while the search for...
Former Inter Milan and Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A club Genoa on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. The 34-year-old penned a deal that will see him remain at the Grifone until June 2025. Balotelli is 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/vnJDtss2c9 — Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) October 28, 2024 Balotelli had been without a club after his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor expired in...
Real Madrid have opened investigation into allegations of racial abuse directed towards Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal by a section of its fans during their El Clasico clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos and rivals Barcelona faced off in a matchday 11 La Liga fixture in a showdown that can be tagged as a game of contrasting halves. Despite their dominance...
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