Leicester confirm Enzo Maresca's arrival from Manchester City as manager
Leicester have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their manager on a contract to 2026.The 43-year-old has left his role as Manchester City's first-team coach to try to lead Leicester back to the Premier League.Maresca, a highly regarded coach who started his playing career at West Bromwich Albion, was preferred to candidates including Dean Smith, who took interim charge at the end of this season, and Steven Gerrard.
Premier League gives fans opportunity to vote for next Hall of Fame inductees after nominating 15 players
(Image credit: Premier League) The Premier League has announced a shortlist of 15 former players eligible to join the Hall of Fame in 2023, and fans will have the final say on who is inducted.Recognising and celebrating individuals who have an exceptional record of success in the Premier League since its inception in 1992, only three players from the nominated 15 will take their place in the Hall of Fame.
27-year-old linked with Liverpool admits he is a 'fan of Steven Gerrard'
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot in recent months.The Reds are hoping to bring in midfield reinforcements, especially with players like Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and James Milner expected to leave the club on a free transfer.Rabiot has done well in the recently concluded World Cup with France and he helped his country reach the finals of the competition.
Amidst reports that Juventus are considering an improved contract offer for him, soon-to-be free agent Adrien Rabiot opened up in an exclusive with TuttoSport on a number of topics regarding his time in Turin and his further ambitions.The France international midfielder was the center of attention this weekend after his purported handball allowed him to control the ball and set up Filip Kostic for the only goal in the Derby D'Italia, with Inter Milan seemingly losing their minds with the reality setting in that Juventus are indeed the second best team in Italy this season.
'I have had so many pinch-myself moments' - Jill Scott column
Former England midfielder Jill Scott, who won 161 caps for the Lionesses and appeared at 10 major international tournaments, retired from football last year after helping her side win Euro 2022 on home soil.She has since become a household name after winning ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Ferguson & Wenger join Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles.Wenger won three league titles during his 22-year spell in charge of the Gunners.
A look at England's World Cup quarter-finals since 1966 ahead of France clash
England have played in six World Cup quarter-finals since Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley in 1966.Here, the PA news agency takes a look back at those past encounters.1970: West Germany 3 England 2 (aet) The world champions had finished second behind Brazil in their group, which set up another meeting with West Germany.
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"We talk about the great midfielders that we've played with and seen in England in our generation - none of them were doing what he's doing at this age, on this stage."
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Leicester poised to take Enzo Maresca from Manchester City as manager
Leicester are poised to appoint Enzo Maresca, Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City, as their manager.Maresca, a first-team coach at City, has impressed in talks with the Leicester hierarchy and is set to lead the club's rebuild in the Championship.Maresca, a highly regarded coach who started his playing career at West Bromwich Albion, would take the job with Guardiola's and City's blessing.
Steven Gerrard is considering an offer to become coach of Saudi club Al Ettifaq, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters."Al-Ettifaq made an offer to Gerrard.He welcomed the idea, but asked for time to study the offer," the source said.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The former Liverpool captain, 43, left his role as coach of Aston Villa last October after a run of bad results.
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On the eve of his first competitive game in charge of Rangers, Michael Beale said he felt "very comfortable in and around the building, in and around the city, in and around this squad".
Arsenal want Rangers talent Jack Wylie but face Manchester United battle
Arsenal want Rangers talent Jack Wylie but have now been joined in the race for his signature by Premier League rivals Manchester United.The Daily Record reported in October that Arsenal were leading the race sign Wylie.Scout Lee Herron had allegedly been to watch Wylie in action for Scotland's Under-16's and Arsenal were primed to make a move.
Rangers are close to confirming Michael Beale as their new boss, sources have confirmed to 90min.90min revealed earlier this week that Beale had emerged as the first choice of the Scottish giants to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who was sacked days before.Rangers considered their options, but they moved for Beale - someone who they know very well - given his previous spell at Ibrox.
Rangers have made Queens Park Rangers boss Michael Beale their number one target to become new permanent manager at Ibrox, sources have confirmed to 90min.Beale has a huge reputation in the game and has impressed as manager of QPR since taking charge earlier in the summer, having left Aston Villa where he was assistant to Steven Gerrard.
Was Curtis Jones' late season form Real or a Mirage?
The worst kept secret for Liverpool FC over the last few years has been the need to revamp an aging and oft injured midfield.Curtis Jones has been much maligned in that same time as he has struggled to stay fit and was passed in the pecking order by his younger compatriot Harvey Elliot.There have been moments of brilliance such as his match winning golazo to dispatch Everton from the 2020 FA Cup as an 18 year old.
Three more points are on the table this Monday night for Liverpool and Leicester City with both teams desperately needing the win.Liverpool's slim Champions League hopes are still on the line , while Leicester are trying to avoid relegation, sitting in 19th place with 30 points with three matches to play.
Deaf footballer celebrates reaching World Cup team fundraising target
A player on the England Deaf Women's Football Team described a weight being lifted off her shoulders after the team reached its fundraising target to attend the World Cup in Malaysia.The team needed to raise 50,000 by the end of June across a fundraiser they had set up and a GoFundMe organised by Simon Harris, a social media manager from Essex, for expenses including hotel deposits, to secure rooms for the event in September.
Deaf footballer thanks Lineker for amazing' support for fundraiser
A player on the England Deaf Women's Football Team said it is amazing to see support from sporting figures, including Gary Lineker, for a fundraiser to get the team to the World Cup in Malaysia.The team needs to raise 50,000 by the end of June for expenses including hotel deposits to secure the rooms for September.
Steven Gerrard's honest answer about Liverpool's chances in the UCL
This is all everyone is going to be talking about for a couple of weeks now.Liverpool's abysmal performance vs Real Madrid.But hey, we've seen them down and out before, haven't we?This is different, though.The circumstances are different, the players are different, the situation is different, the opposition is also different.
'Nobody in Glasgow wants second' - behind Beale's football philosophy
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"No-one that works in Glasgow enjoys coming second.Second is last."Rangers manager Michael Beale is honest in his assessment of the challenge he faces since taking over at Ibrox in November.
Rangers kid 'chased by Premier League giants' as transfer interest heats
RANGERS are set to offer one of their biggest prospects a huge contract offer to fend off Premier League interest, according to a report.Ibrox kid, Jack Wylie, has caught the eyes of English big guns Arsenal and Manchester United following his recent form for the Light Blues ' youth sides and Scotland Under-16s.
Rangers 5:39 PM GMT Michael Beale is the new Rangers manager / Dan Mullan/GettyImages Rangers have confirmed the appointment of Michael Beale as the club's new manager, following Gio van Bronckhorst's sacking.The former QPR manager has signed a contract which runs until 2026 at Ibrox, returning to the Gers having previously worked as an assistant manager at the club under Steven Gerrard.
Journalist wants to help victims of the organised crime' at MGN, court hears
A phone hacking whistleblower wants to help victims of the organised crime at the publisher of the Mirror newspaper, the High Court has heard.Journalist Graham Johnson, who previously pleaded guilty to phone hacking, alleged that Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) senior executives and lawyers had been aware of the widespread organised crime and involved in its subsequent cover-up.
Scottish Cup offers Rangers chance to defy expectations against Celtic
A Rangers season which began with typically lofty expectations could effectively end before May Day.Defeat by Celtic in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final would extinguish the one lingering hope of silverware from a campaign during which Rangers have continued to wrestle with the frustration of being second best in a two-horse race.
Old Firm win gives Rangers 'oxygen' for next season - Michael Beale - Soccer News
Michael Beale believes Rangers' convincing 3-0 home win over Celtic in the final Old Firm clash of the season will give everyone at Ibrox "oxygen" going into next season.Goals from Todd Cantwell, John Souttar and Fashion Sakala gave Beale his first victory over the treble-chasing Hoops in five attempts since taking over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Gers manager last November.
Liverpool player ratings in 1-0 victory over Brentford!
Liverpool FC have rallied together in perhaps the most crucial and unlikeliest of junctures.Standing fifth just one points adrift of Manchester United, Liverpool now has an outside chance of making it to the Champions League.The contrast between our current form and the struggles of United couldn't be much wider.
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 42m ago 45m ago Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Michael Beale, the Rangers manager, speaks to Viaplay: It could end the season on a real high.It's a huge game, it's a game that could make or break going into the summer.
Glasgow Rangers' transfer business hasn't exactly been exemplary since arriving back in the Premiership back in 2016.Signings flops such as Carlos Pena, Dalcio and Umar Sadiq set the club back and proved that they weren't genuine title contenders.Steven Gerrard changed that having arrived in the summer of 2018 and the last few years have seen the Ibrox side gain a much better foothold in the transfer market, with Gerrard's decisions paying off massively.
Glasgow Rangers face a tricky away tie in the Premiership this afternoon as Michael Beale looks to maintain his unbeaten record in charge of the Ibrox side.Their visit to Almondvale is their last fixture before the Viaplay Cup final in just eight days' time, and with that presenting a chance for his first piece of managerial silverware, the Englishman may tinker slightly with his starting XI for today.
Glasgow Rangers manager Michael Beale could be set to face an exodus of first-team players from Ibrox unless he and Ross Wilson act fast to tie them down to long-term deals.The likes of Ryan Jack, Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent are out of contract at the end of the campaign and are valuable assets for the club who can't allowed to be let go for nothing.
Glasgow Rangers are eyeing up a summer move for talented Romanian midfielder Darius Olaru as Michael Beale continues to work on improving his squad at Ibrox.What's the latest on Olaru to Rangers?According to Pro Sport, the Premiership giants have sent scouts to Romania as they take a step closer to pursuing a deal to sign the midfielder.
Rangers face battle to keep hold of midfield starlet
6:25 PM GMT Bailey Rice is attracting interest / Ian MacNicol/GettyImages Rangers midfield starlet Bailey Rice is being watched closely by some of Europe's biggest clubs, sources have confirmed to 90min.The 16-year-old has already been handed his first team debut by Michael Beale, who returned to the club as manager in November after previously serving as an assistant to Steven Gerrard.
Queens Park Rangers have sacked manager Neil Critchley after just 12 games in charge at Loftus Road.The west London club have gone 10 Championship games without a win and are 17th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone.Critchley, 44, was appointed in December after Michael Beale left for Scottish giants Rangers.
Glasgow Rangers' transfer business under former director of football Mark Allen was mixed at best.The likes of Connor Goldson, Borna Barisic, and Joe Aribo have all been major successes in a Rangers jersey, with the Ibrox side even securing £10m for the Nigerian midfielder last summer.However, there were more duds than success stories, with players such as Eros Grezda and Jake Hastie having next to no impact at the Light Blues and vast sums of money were wasted on transfer fees and wages during his two years at the club.
In the last two years, Glasgow Rangers have won a Premiership title and a Scottish Cup and reached the final of the Europa League.Indeed, despite trailing their crosstown arch-rivals by nine points in the race for the league crown this season, it's fair to say that the Ibrox side haven't had it so good in years.
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara was being touted with a move to England and was likely to cost any interested sides £10m just last year.However, the Finland international has seemingly declined under Giovanni van Bronckhorst and should he leave Ibrox anytime soon, the Gers look unlikely to earn anywhere near the £10m that was quoted in 2021.
Glasgow Rangers chief Ross Wilson was a busy man during the summer transfer window as he brought in a number of players to improve the squad at Ibrox.The Light Blues' sporting director signed Ridvan Yilmaz, John Souttar, Antonio Colak, Rabbi Matondo, Ben Davies, Malik Tillman, and Tom Lawrence, whilst he also handed new contracts to the likes of Allan McGregor, Scott Arfield, and Steven Davis.
Glasgow Rangers have certainly hit the jackpot over Alfredo Morelos, with his value increasing substantially following his arrival at the club nearly six years ago.Pedro Caixinha brought him to Ibrox during the summer of 2017 as he sought to build a team which would be capable of challenging their cross-town rivals for the Premiership title.
Pep Guardiola apologises to Steven Gerrard for comments on Anfield slip video
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologised to Steven Gerrard over comments he made about the former Liverpool captain.Guardiola brought up the subject of Gerrard's slip against Chelsea in the Premier League title run-in of 2014 as he defended City in light of alleged financial breaches.Guardiola asked hypothetically if City were to blame for Gerrard's slip, which allowed Chelsea to score and win at Anfield, handing the initiative to City in a title race thatthey subsequently won.
Chelsea see bid for Caicedo rejected - Friday's gossip
Chelsea have had a £55m bid for 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton.Newcastle have a nine-man transfer list, which includes Everton and England Under-21 forward Anthony Gordon, 21, and three Chelsea players: Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, and England midfielders Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Chelsea will listen to Sterling offers - Monday's gossip
Arsenal have made contact with Barcelona to explore deals for Brazil winger Raphinha, 26, and Spain forward Ferran Torres, 22. Manchester United and Arsenal will compete to sign Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique, 22, from Real Betis.PSV Eindhoven have made an enquiry for Norwich's English midfielder Todd Cantwell, 24.
Pele opened United museum after turning down transfer in 1968
Brazilian football legend Pele sadly passed away on Thursday after suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years.Pele had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests.He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst breaks silence following Rangers exit
Rangers 2:10 PM GMT Giovanni van Bronckhorst has spoken / Mark Runnacles/GettyImages Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has broken his silence on his dismissal from Ibrox, stating that there were 'unique challenges and some very difficult circumstances' at the club.Van Bronckhorst replaced Steven Gerrard as Rangers manager in November 2021 and enjoyed a solid first season at the club, reaching the Europa League final.
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz will be available to face Brentford on Sunday after his red card during Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham was revoked by the Football Association.