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Mourinho open to managing in Scotland in future

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has debunked any claims of being racist following racism allegations made by rivals Galatasaray, Afrosport reports. Speaking for the first time since the incident, Mourinho says he is the "opposite" of racist after Galatasaray claimed the Portuguese made racist remarks during his post-match conference after their 0-0 draw on 24 February. "They were not clever in the way they attacked me, because...

‘Tottenham are in a good place now’ – Postecoglou

by Kunle Fayiga

6 March 2025

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham Hotspur are in a good place now as more of their players are returning from injury, Afrosport reports. Spurs have had to deal with injuries to multiple players who have missed significant action this season. It has seen them struggle for consistency, especially in the Premier League where they are in 13th position. The North London outfit will be...

Lyon owner shows support to Fonseca amid nine-month domestic ban

by Ibikunle Salako

6 March 2025

Lyon owner John Textor on Thursday pulled his weight behind manager Paulo Fonseca after the Portuguese was handed a nine-month ban for confronting a referee during their Ligue 1 match on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Fonseca was sanctioned by the French League’s disciplinary commission on Wednesday—his 52nd birthday—about four weeks after replacing the sacked Pierre Sage. The former AC Milan boss was shown a red card for confronting referee...

Amorim cools off Europa League title talks

by Kunle Fayiga

6 March 2025

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim cooled off on the assertion of his team winning this season’s UEFA Europa League title, Afrosport reports. The Red Devils are considered one of the favourites for the title and despite their inconsistent run of form in the Premier League, were unbeaten during the Europa League league phase, finishing inside the top eight for an automatic spot in the round...

UCL: Flick proud of 10-man Barcelona performance in win over Benfica

by Kunle Fayiga

6 March 2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is proud of his team’s performance after they defeated Benfica with 10 men in Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie in Lisbon, Afrosport reports. The Blaugrana were reduced to 10 men after 22 minutes when Pau Cubarsi brought down Vangelis Pavlidis. Barca were able to remain resolute defensively despite the numerical disadvantage and had their breakthrough via Raphinha’s...

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