For the first time in his managerial career, Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will have the challenge of game planning for Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi. Bayern Munich and PSG will meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Nagelsmann sure has been watching plenty of match film on Messi as of late, and as he touched on during a pre-match press conference on Monday, he will look to have his squad limit the Argentine’s influence while in the attacking third. “You can only do it as a team,” Nagelsmann said. “We…
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Arsene Wenger has told beIN Sports that he believes that Arsenal will win the Premier League this season, claiming that Manchester City are much more vulnerable defensively than in previous years. The Gunners host Pep Guardiola’s side in an absolutely massive game at the top of the table. Arsenal currently lead the table by three points and they have a game in hand over City. However, Mikel Arteta’s men are not enjoying the best spell of form. They have not won any of their last three games in all competitions, including a defeat to City in the FA Cup last month. Wenger backs…
Manchester United’s Casemiro has been included in FIFA’s 26-man shortlist for the FIFPRO Men’s World XI. The Brazilian lifted the Champions League, La Liga, Supercopa de Espana and UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid in 2022, adding another four trophies to his illustrious honours list and trophy cabinet. He then made the switch from Madrid to Manchester at the end of the 2021/2022 campaign, opting for a new challenge after nine years with Los Blancos and winning everything on offer to him across the seasons. Casemiro’s instant impact at Old Trafford Since being integrated into the United setup, the 30-year-old…
Chelsea Andrey Santos establishes his value by helping his side in winning the Copa America Chelsea have done abundant signings and all had their chance to make their debut in the games, although only one signing is yet to make his debut. Andrey Santos, a £13 million signing from Vasco de Gama, joined the team in January. This is because the player captained the U20 Brazil team in the Copa American, which came to an end yesterday after three weeks of competition. Santos undoubtedly made headlines as Brazil won the tournament. He was Brazil’s captain and scored in their decisive…
Never skip leg day. That certainly seems to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s motto since he joined Al Nassr. It’s no secret Ronaldo has always prided himself in maintaining an incredible physique and practising an intense fitness regime – but he seems to have become more muscular than ever before. Uploading snaps of him training with the club he’s been at since the turn of the year on Instagram, the Portugal captain’s leg muscles are on full display as he practices heading the ball. His quads are flexed as he leaps to head the ball, and a second angle shows his bulging hamstring muscles. After complaining about…
Tom Cruise didn’t appear at his daughter Isabella’s wedding, and there are several theories as to why. When we think of Tom Cruise, his lifestyle instantly comes to mind, along with acting chops. However, the actor is more than that, he’s also a proud father behind the scenes. As we’ll reveal in the following, he isn’t afraid to drop big bucks on his kids. According to Tom, he doesn’t hold back when it comes to showing his kids love, the actor stated that there is no such thing. In the following, we’re going to get a closer look at Tom’s role as a…
The recent trailer of the upcoming The Flash movie has fans buzzing with excitement, but also with confusion. One particular tweet confirmed that Sasha Calle’s character in the movie will not be DCU’s Supergirl. This has left fans wondering what role she will be playing in the movie and what this means for the future of the DC universe. Sasha Calle as SupergirlJames Gunn’s Version of Supergirl The confusion surrounding Sasha Calle‘s role in The Flash movie has brought attention to the upcoming movie Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is a part of James Gunn’s DCU Chapter 1. Gunn has described the movie as being a completely new…
THE Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Manchester City will be played at the same time as Champions League ties despite rules banning it. The top of the table clash is all set for Wednesday 15, at the same time Club Brugge face Benfica and Borussia Dortmund welcome Chelsea. Man City will play Arsenal at the same time Chelsea play in the Champions LeagueCredit: AP Rules prohibit top division domestic matches occurring at the same time as European matches to not give fans across the world a headache with what to watch. However, the biggest game of the season has been…
Sharing at the press conference before the match against Bayern Munich in the C1 Cup, superstar Neymar had revealed about the conflict in the PSG dressing room. Recently, the PSG dressing room has become a hot topic of French football. The central figure this time is Neymar, who is said to have had an argument with the club’s sports adviser, Luis Campos, about his recent poor performance. In the press conference before the big battle against PSG vs Bayern in the Champions League this week, the above issue once again became a topic of discussion. And here, Neymar has revealed…
Diogo Dalot faced a tough opponent in Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto during Manchester United’s 2-0 win against their rivals on Sunday. But despite the teenager having the right-back on his toes, Dalot proved former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo was right about him – even after he left the field. Dalot was all smiles at the end of Leeds v Man United despite being taken off Following Dalot’s Premier League debut in December 2021, he earned himself a regular spot in interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s side, alongside Portugal teammate Ronaldo. Ronaldo was then pushed out of the starting XI by Erik ten Hag this campaign…
Antonio Conte returned home on Monday night, still nursing some discomfort. ‘I’m not 100 per cent,’ the Italian said, speaking for the first time since surgery to remove his gallbladder. On Tuesday night at the San Siro, his team must play through the pain against AC Milan. Lady luck has ripped out their beating heart. On Monday morning, it was confirmed that Rodrigo Bentancur would miss the rest of the season following an injury to his knee. Alongside him on the treatment table? Fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma (ankle), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) and captain Hugo Lloris (knee). Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is suspended from this Champions League…
Jon Favreau worked with longtime pal Robert Downey Jr. on ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Iron Man 2’ Jon Favreau wasn’t sure about “Iron Man” when he signed on to direct and star in the first movie. While accepting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Favreau spoke with Fox News Digital about his friendship with Robert Downey Jr. and what it was like starting the Marvel Cinematic Universe together with the first “Iron Man” movie in 2008. “For us to have started out so many years ago with something that was anything but a sure thing, has turned into something that…
Paul Rudd is a well-known actor known across the globe for his role as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man. Rudd will soon reappear on big screens with the third installment of the Ant-Man movie. Rudd’s character has played a critical role in the previous movies of the MCU. Rudd’s character is the thief turned superhero-who later joins the Avengers. Paul Rudd was first seen playing the role of Scott Lang in the 2015 movie, Ant-Man. Paul Rudd’s character was introduced in the Avengers in the 2016 movie, Captain America: Civil War. Ant-Man played a significant role in obtaining the Infinity stones from the past by…
The rise of over-the-top streaming services and their current foothold in the entertainment industry is massive. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and even Disney+ are singlehandedly carrying the entertainment industry on its back as thousands of high-budget TV series and movies get pumped out by these three main streaming services every year. But Disney+ in general is struggling significantly as compared to its contemporaries. The 3-year-old streaming service, launched on November 12, 2019, has operational costs that apparently not even its parent company can afford. This is why there have been rumors jumping around that the service is bound to sell…
The Man United goalkeeper put in a brilliant performance during his side’s 2-0 win over their fierce rivals Manchester United fans have reacted in delight after footage surfaced of David de Gea’s celebrations following the Reds’ second goal vs Leeds on Sunday. United had to ride their luck at times against their fierce rivals at Elland Road but Leeds’ attempts to break the deadlock were thwarted by De Gea and co in defence. The Reds’ defensive stability laid the groundwork for the two late goals which sealed the three points. Marcus Rashford notched yet another goal with ten minutes of normal time…
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp brought two key men back into the starting XI and they rewarded him massively with their performances to beat Everton at Anfield. In a game that could have seen Liverpool stutter further and struggle once more, the Reds instead produced a performance that should set the tone for the rest of the season. With the squad supplemented and seemingly rejuvenated by the returning Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk, plus buoyed by the Anfield crowd sensing an opportunity, Liverpool showed there remains a gulf between them and Everton, even if they haven’t shown it too frequently of late.…
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo admitted that he “would love” to see Lionel Messi return to the club in the summer. Messi’s PSG contract expires in June Barca return rumoured Araujo admits he “would love it” WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina star’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June with little progress as yet in terms of a renewal, leading some to point towards a sensational return to the Catalan club. Araujo – who spent two seasons with Messi in the Barca first team – didn’t hide his feelings when asked what he thought about the move. WHAT THEY SAID: “Messi’s return? We’ll see, but…
Former Argentine international Nicolás Pareja has claimed that Lionel Messi would still be better than Cristiano Ronaldo and was already the best player in the world, even if he hadn’t won the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been raging on for over a decade now. Both superstars have dominated world football since they stepped onto the scene, accumulating 12 Ballon d’Ors between them, with Messi winning seven and Ronaldo winning five. Both players have a claim to being the best player in the world, as they have won every major trophy…
The Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One trailer showed Ilsa Faust with an eyepatch, subtly teasing just how dangerous their mission is. The Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One trailer teases how this is the most dangerous entry in the franchise, thanks in large part to Ilsa Faust’s eyepatch. Even though Paramount has been forced to repeatedly delay the highly anticipated sequel multiple times, excitement for the next Mission: Impossible movie is as high as ever. The release of Mission: Impossible 7’s trailer offered the first glimpse at Tom Cruise’s return as Ethan Hunt. It also showed some new characters and new looks for…
Following the unveiling in The Flash trailer, the movie’s costume artist reveals details about some of Michael Keaton’s seven Batman suits. Following their unveiling in The Flash movie trailer, the film’s costume artist reveals details about some of Michael Keaton’s seven Batman’s suits. One of the biggest DCEU installments in 2023 will be The Flash movie, which has been in the works since 2014, when Ezra Miller was cast. Loosely based on the Flashpoint storyline, The Flash will be a crucial film for the DCEU as it is essentially the beginning of the end for the franchise. The Flash will reset the interconnected continuity and set up the new DC…
Manchester United will be faced with taking a £40million hit on Harry Maguire if the England defender leaves Old Trafford this summer. Maguire returned to the line-up for Sunday’s win over Leeds at Elland Road, but it was only his fifth Premier League start of the season. That is simply not enough for a senior international who turns 30 in less than three weeks’ time, and there is a growing acceptance on both sides that Maguire will have to move at the end of the season. The Yorkshireman’s £180,000-a-week contract runs until 2025, but it has become abundantly clear that Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are Erik…
Former Arsenal youth player David Bentley is ‘100 per cent’ confident the Gunners will beat Manchester City as the current Premier League title holders have become ‘robotic’ this season. Erling Haaland is an injury doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Wednesday© Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images The Premier League’s top two are set to go head-to-head at the Emirates in what is regarded as a six-pointer in the race for the title on Wednesday. Arsenal can move six points clear with a game in hand should they come out on top, while City can move to the summit on…
It has been reported that Paris Saint-Germain are looking to offload Neymar this summer. Neymar has enjoyed an impressive season for the French giants but was culpable in the team’s comprehensive defeat at Monaco over the weekend which reportedly led to a number of bust-ups, both on the pitch and in the dressing room, while his form post-World Cup has nose-dived. It has been reported by Spanish publication AS that PSG will seek a buyer for the Brazilian this summer as they look to cut ties with the player they signed to such fanfare five and a half years ago for a club and world record fee…
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Richarlison ahead of a potential summer move, according to a report. The forward has struggled for minutes at Tottenham since joining the club in the summer from Everton, and has failed to score a league goal for the club. The £60million fee raised eyebrows at the time and the Brazilian has failed to live up to expectations. Most of his appearances have been from the bench, with just five starts in the Premier League to date. According to ESPN, Madrid are looking to strengthen their attacking line and may see an opportunity to pounce at the end of the season. Real…